Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund (CI ETF I), and Friesen Elektra Green Energy AG have announced the initiation of Project Anker, a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in Sande, Germany. The project will begin with an electrolysis capacity of 400 MW, with plans to expand to 800 MW in the future.
Strategic Location and Impact
Positioned near Wilhelmshaven, a key energy and industrial hub, and Germany’s future hydrogen core network, Project Anker is set to produce 80,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. The hydrogen will support Germany’s steel, chemical, and transport industries, contributing significantly to the country’s decarbonization goals.
The project will power the regional economy in Lower Saxony by:
- Creating new jobs.
- Driving economic growth.
- Encouraging community engagement.
Environmental Benefits
Powered by renewable energy, including offshore and onshore wind and solar, Project Anker will substitute fossil fuels with green hydrogen, potentially reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 2.4 million tons annually—equivalent to the emissions of approximately 340,000 households.
Executive Statements
Felix Pahl, Partner at CIP, remarked:
“Project Anker has the potential to play a pivotal role in Germany’s carbon-neutral future. Despite slower market developments, CIP remains committed to large-scale renewable infrastructure investments to decarbonize energy-intensive industries. We are excited to work with Friesen Elektra and German authorities to bring this transformative project to life.”
Christian Gätje, CFO of Friesen Elektra, added:
“Welcoming CIP as a strategic investor in our Hydrogen Park Friesland is a significant step toward establishing one of Germany’s leading hydrogen production sites. Together, we aim to accelerate the energy transition and drive decarbonization with our combined expertise.”
CIP’s Leadership in Green Hydrogen
CIP’s Energy Transition Fund I (CI ETF I) is the world’s largest greenfield green hydrogen fund, with a 6.5 GW development portfolio of Power-to-X projects globally.
About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is the world’s largest fund manager for greenfield renewable energy investments. The company specializes in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass, energy-from-waste, transmission, distribution, and Power-to-X projects, making it a global leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions.
A Milestone for Germany’s Green Energy Goals
With its scale, strategic location, and advanced technology, Project Anker represents a major step forward in Germany’s energy transition, setting a new standard for green hydrogen production in Europe.
