Infener, a European leader in green hydrogen production, and the City of Gengenbach have announced plans to establish a 20-megawatt (MW) hydrogen hub aimed at producing up to 2,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. The decentralized facility will provide the Ortenau district with cost-effective, climate-neutral energy, significantly advancing the region’s energy transition goals.
The hub will produce green hydrogen using water electrolysis powered by renewable energy, supporting grid stability and contributing to carbon-free energy solutions. “Green hydrogen is not only essential for the energy transition but also a major growth factor for our regional economy and industry. Gengenbach is committed to becoming a key player in green hydrogen production,” stated Thorsten Erny, Mayor of Gengenbach.
The project is currently in the conceptual phase and will move forward depending on planning outcomes, purchase agreements, and necessary investment decisions. Supported by the local government, municipal utilities, and Climate Partners South Baden, the hub promises to play a pivotal role in regional decarbonization efforts.
“We see great potential for regional partnerships to further process both hydrogen and its by-products, which will create a sustainable ecosystem benefiting the local and European economies,” said Joel Vogl, CEO and Co-Founder of Infener.
Decentralized Hydrogen Supply for the Future
Tom Gißler, Technical Director of Gengenbach Municipal Utilities, emphasized the importance of decentralizing hydrogen supply: “This project represents a key step toward the future of energy provision in Gengenbach. Strong partnerships with companies like Infener are essential to harnessing this potential.”
The H2 hub is expected to contribute to decarbonizing local logistics and industrial sectors, marking a milestone in Infener’s mission to expand the green hydrogen market. Earlier this year, Infener began construction on similar hubs in Villingen-Schwenningen and Neumünster, aligning with the German government’s National Hydrogen Strategy, which targets 10 GW of domestic electrolysis capacity by 2030.
“We’re proud to welcome this project, which not only boosts energy self-sufficiency for the Black Forest Power Region but also serves as a model for sustainable industrial practices,” said Dominik Fehringer, Managing Director of regional development agency nectanet.
The Gengenbach hydrogen hub is poised to play a key role in strengthening regional energy security and sustainability, setting a precedent for future hydrogen infrastructure projects in Germany and beyond.
