Kraftanlagen Energies & Services has been commissioned to build the infrastructure for the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH) at the site of the former Moorburg coal-fired power plant in Hamburg, Germany. Led by Luxcara and Hamburger Energiewerke, the project will convert the former power plant into a 100 MW green hydrogen facility.
Under the “Balance of Plant” contract, Kraftanlagen will handle all ancillary works surrounding the Siemens Energy electrolyzer, including power distribution, water treatment, cooling and compressor stations, and network integration. The new systems will connect to Hamburg’s hydrogen grid and a trailer loading facility, ensuring flexibility for hydrogen transport and supply.
Civil groundwork commenced in mid-2025 to stabilise the 16,000-square-metre site, paving the way for building works scheduled to begin in early 2026. Commissioning is planned for the second half of 2027. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce approximately 10,000 tons of hydrogen annually, supporting decarbonisation efforts across Hamburg’s port and industrial sectors.
“Partnering with Kraftanlagen brings indispensable expertise to this pioneering project,” said Holger Matthiesen, Managing Director at HGHH and Director of Offshore Wind & Green Hydrogen at Luxcara. “Their experience in complex energy infrastructure will be key to the hub’s success.”
Heinrich Dauer, Head of the Energy Business Unit at Kraftanlagen, added: “Moorburg stands as a symbol of Germany’s energy transition – from fossil fuels to a renewable future. We are proud to help realize this vision.”
By reusing existing industrial land and grid connections, the HGHH project demonstrates of how legacy fossil-fuelled assets can be repurposed for clean energy production.
