RWE is preparing to construct a hydrogen-compatible combined cycle power plant with an output of around 850 megawatts at the former RWE power station in Voerde. The company is currently preparing to participate in upcoming government tenders for such facilities, with construction beginning immediately if awarded the contract.

Government Framework and Energy Transition Role

The German government has announced that it will soon create a regulatory framework for tenders for hydrogen-compatible gas-fired power plants as part of its power plant strategy. These plants are considered crucial for ensuring Germany's long-term energy security and will contribute to the successful phase-out of coal.

The planned facility would ensure that Voerde remains an important generation site in the future, enabling it to continue making a significant contribution to the energy transition.

Project Timeline and Technical Specifications

According to current plans, the Voerde plant could start producing electricity in 2030. Once commissioned, the plant will be capable of using at least 50 percent hydrogen, which serves as an important prerequisite for subsequent conversion to full hydrogen operation.

In 2024, RWE commissioned an American-Spanish consortium consisting of GE Vernova and Tecnicas Reunidas to plan and build the hydrogen-compatible gas-fired power plant. The consortium carried out the project's approval planning based on proven technologies.

Infrastructure Advantages and Economic Benefits

The excellent infrastructure at the former power plant site presents a major advantage for the project. The new power plant would be located directly on the planned hydrogen core network pipeline, providing strategic positioning for hydrogen supply.

The city and region would benefit from secure jobs and local value creation from the development. The project leverages the existing infrastructure at the former power station site in Voerde.

Approval Process and Leadership Perspective

To start construction promptly, should RWE win the tender, a rapid approval process, including early public participation, is considered key to the project's timeline.

Nikolaus Valerius, CEO of RWE Generation SE, stated: “We are ready to invest in the construction of new hydrogen-compatible gas-fired power stations. We are also pressing ahead with the approval planning for a plant in Voerde, which would enable completion by 2030. However, we now need swift clarity from the federal government regarding the announced tendering regime.”

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