A German-Norwegian energy project wants to make Rostock a hub for the production of hydrogen from natural gas, so-called blue hydrogen.The German gas group VNG plans to build and operate a plant with a target capacity of 1.3 gigawatts in Rostock with an annual hydrogen production capacity of up to 230,000 tons, which would correspond to around 20% of the current hydrogen market in Germany.A final decision for the approximately one billion euro investment project should be made in 2025 or 2026, so production could start in 2029.A feasibility study is to clarify the outstanding issues.Together with the Norwegian energy company Equinor, natural gas from Norway is to be brought to Rostock through existing pipelines and processed there.In the process being pursued by VNG and Equinor, natural gas is split into hydrogen and carbon dioxide.The two companies plan to pump the liquefied CO2 into the seabed in Norwegian waters.According to the German gas group, “a base load supply with large quantities of low-CO2 hydrogen is achieved in this way in order to bridge and supplement the increasing supply of hydrogen from renewable energies.” This hydrogen should initially primarily benefit industry in eastern Germany.In addition to storing the carbon dioxide in the seabed, use in industry is also under discussion, and the feasibility study should also provide an answer to this.According to VNG, CO2 is used in fire extinguishing systems, as a coolant or in tire manufacture.By clicking on "Subscribe to newsletter" I agree to the processing and use of my data in accordance with the declaration of consent (please open for details) and accept the terms of use.I can find more information in our privacy policy.It goes without saying that we handle your personal data responsibly.If we collect personal data from you, we process it in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations.You can find detailed information in our data protection declaration.I agree that Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG, Max-Planckstr.7-9, 97082 Würzburg, including all companies affiliated with it within the meaning of §§ 15 ff. AktG (hereinafter: Vogel Communications Group) uses my e-mail address for sending editorial newsletters.Lists of the respective associated companies can be accessed here.The content of the newsletter extends to the products and services of all the companies mentioned above, including, for example, trade journals and specialist books, events and trade fairs as well as event-related products and services, print and digital media offers and services such as other (editorial) newsletters, competitions, lead campaigns, Market research in the online and offline area, subject-specific web portals and e-learning offers.If my personal telephone number was also collected, it may be used for submitting offers for the aforementioned products and services from the aforementioned companies and for market research.If I call up content that is protected on the Internet on portals of the Vogel Communications Group, including its affiliated companies within the meaning of Sections 15 ff. AktG, I have to register with additional data for access to this content.In return for this free access to editorial content, my data may be used in accordance with this consent for the purposes stated here.I am aware that I can revoke this consent at any time for the future.My revocation does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of my consent up to the time of revocation.In order to declare my revocation, I can use the contact form available at https://support.vogel.de as one option.If I no longer wish to receive individual newsletters to which I have subscribed, I can also click on the unsubscribe link at the end of a newsletter.I can find more information about my right of withdrawal and how to exercise it, as well as the consequences of my withdrawal, in the data protection declaration, section Editorial newsletters.Electrolysis isn't everything: Municipal utilities (also) want pyrolysis hydrogenGoing Blue for Hydrogen: Net Zero CO2 the Canadian WayCookie Manager Reader Service Terms and Conditions Help Cancellation of Subscription Advertiser Center Media Data Media Data Schüttgut Data Protection Imprint Abo Schüttgut Abo Process AuthorsCopyright © 2022 Vogel Communications GroupThis website is a trademark of Vogel Communications Group.You can find an overview of all products and services at www.vogel.deVNG;Thüga/ESB;air products;BillionPhotos.com - stock.adobe.com;groninger;public domain;(c) 2018 Alexander Supertramp/Shutterstock;Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH;Evonik;HOMA Pump Factory GmbH;GEA;MCA;BASF;zeta;Gea;SEW Eurodrive;jumo;Weidmuller;Vynova;milliken;refinery heath;visoot - stock.adobe.com;weerapong - stock.adobe.com;Eirich Group;Coperion;Duperthal;qusult;Euchner;VCG;Vega;BusinessWire;auma;Roche;Pla.to Technology;triastec;Lanxess;OAS;fox machines ;Herding filter technology