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Hydrogen

Energy to Transform

Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the transformation of certain industry, mobility and energy systems applications. 

MB Energy is working on supply solutions, infrastructure and international supply chains to make hydrogen available for a range of applications and to support the development of a reliable hydrogen economy. 

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    Renewable Hydrogen

    Renewable hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water using electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as hydro, wind or solar power. 

    In this way, hydrogen can be used to store renewable electricity and can support applications where direct electrification is challenging. 

    MB Energy regards hydrogen as a key component of its New Energy portfolio and is developing infrastructure and supply solutions for future applications. 

Hydrogen Applications

Hydrogen can be used in a variety of sectors. Industrial processes, mobility and the development of new energy and supply systems are particularly relevant. 
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    Hydrogen for Industry & Production

    Hydrogen can be used in industrial processes and is becoming particularly important in areas where fossil fuels or raw materials are to be replaced and where direct electrification is only possible to a limited extent. 

    MB Energy supports the development of future hydrogen value chains through infrastructure, supply chain solutions and integration with other new-energy products. 

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    Hydrogen for mobility and heavy goods transport

    Hydrogen is being explored for heavy goods transport applications where long range, and rapid refuelling requirements can make it a suitable option. 

    MB Energy is systematically expanding its hydrogen offering and operates hydrogen refuelling stations at its sites in Neumünster and Lübeck. This further develops the existing network for heavy goods transport. 

Hydrogen, ammonia and other energy carriers

Hydrogen is not only an energy carrier in its own right, but also a feedstock for other new-energy products. 

Hydrogen can be used to produce, amongst other things, ammonia, methanol and synthetic fuels. These energy carriers can facilitate the transport, storage and use of renewable energy in a variety of applications. 

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    Ammonia as a hydrogen carrier

    Ammonia can be used as a carrier for hydrogen, thereby enabling the international energy transport. 

    The New Energy Gate in Hamburg is set to provide infrastructure for the import and temporary storage of ammonia in future. A facility is planned in the immediate vicinity where ammonia can be split back into hydrogen and nitrogen. 

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    Renewable hydrogen for emissions reduction and regulatory compliance

    Renewable hydrogen can be a key component in the transformation of energy-intensive processes, mobility and future energy systems. 

    As well as transitioning to new energy sources, companies must comply with regulatory requirements and manage any remaining emissions. MB Energy therefore combines new energy solutions with services relating to emissions trading and compliance. 

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Contact Us

Would you like to discuss hydrogen supply, availability or future applications? Our New Energy team will help you develop suitable supply solutions. 

Contact the New Energy team 

sustainablefuels@mbenergy.com

Are you interested in the planned New Energy Gate ammonia import terminal and future infrastructure or partnership opportunities? 

Contact the New Energy Gate team 

newenergygate@mbenergy.com 

Contact our hydrogen team

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FAQ

What is hydrogen?

Hydrogen is a gaseous energy carrier and chemical feedstock. It can store and transport energy and be used in a variety of industrial and energy applications. 

What is renewable hydrogen?

Renewable hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water, with the electricity required coming from renewable energy sources such as wind or solar power.  

How is hydrogen produced?

In electrolysis, water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electrical energy. Different types of hydrogen are distinguished depending on the energy source used and the production process. 

What role does hydrogen play in industry?

Hydrogen can be used as an energy carrier or feedstock in industrial processes and is particularly relevant in applications where direct electrification is difficult. 

Can hydrogen be used in heavy goods transport?

Hydrogen could be an option for heavy goods transport. MB Energy already operates hydrogen refuelling stations in Sweden, and in the cities of Neumünster and Lübeck in Germany, and is thus expanding its range of services for such applications.  

How is hydrogen transported?

Hydrogen can be transported in various ways, depending on the application and distance. These include, amongst others, compressed or liquefied hydrogen, as well as hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia. 

What is liquefied hydrogen?

Liquefied hydrogen is cooled to a very low temperature, thereby converting it into a liquid state. This increases its energy density for storage and transport. 

What role does ammonia play in relation to hydrogen?

Ammonia can serve as a hydrogen carrier, thereby enabling the transport of hydrogen via international supply chains.