In 2045, depending on how hydrogen consumption increases in specific industries, eastern Germany might face an annual hydrogen shortfall of up to 54 TWh.
Developed by Germany-based hydrogen specialist Enapter, the EL 4.0 electrolyzer is based on a patented anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology. Commercial production is currently being prepared at the company’s Italian plant and the first shipments should be made in the summer.
Nord Stream 2 was one of the first targets of the flurry of Western sanctions generated by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. It was long considered as a Kremlin influence project that would strengthen Europe’s energy dependency on Russia.
