Milestone for the Ramp-Up of the Hydrogen Industry: Enertrag Launches 130 MW Hydrogen Project in Prenzlau
Dauerthal/Prenzlau (Germany) – Enertrag is investing in a climate-neutral future: With the acquisition of an industrial site in Prenzlau, Brandenburg, the renewable energy company is sending a strong signal for the development of a powerful green hydrogen economy in Germany.
Green Hydrogen for Industrial Transformation
In July 2025, Enertrag signed the purchase agreement for a project site in Prenzlau, which will host a hydrogen production plant with an electrical capacity of 130 megawatts. With the completion of the notarial certification, a key milestone has been reached for the realization of one of Germany’s largest hydrogen projects supported under the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI).
Enertrag’s facility is part of the EU-funded Hy2Infra program and is expected to produce up to 12,500 tons of green hydrogen annually, exclusively from renewable electricity.
The produced hydrogen will be fed into the FLOW pipeline, which is part of Germany’s hydrogen core network. Energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, glass, and fertilizer production, as well as the transport sector, are set to benefit. The infrastructure will also include multiple trailer filling stations to ensure flexible distribution.
"By securing the site in Prenzlau, we are creating the conditions for industrial, green hydrogen production directly at the source of renewable energy. The project shows how municipal cooperation and industrial innovation can work together to actively shape change – ecologically, economically and socially," said Matthias König from Enertrag.
Economic Boost for the Uckermark
Enertrag is investing around 300 million euros in the project—an unambiguous commitment to the Uckermark region. The new production facility will be sustainably integrated into an existing industrial hall. Up to 25 new jobs will be created, and the city of Prenzlau expects millions in business tax revenue.
Beyond hydrogen production, the project offers additional energy opportunities for the region: the potential use of waste heat will be explored in collaboration with the municipal utilities. In the long term, this heat could be fed into the district heating network, contributing to a low-cost and climate-neutral heat supply. With green hydrogen produced on-site, planned integration into the hydrogen core network, and the availability of affordable heat, the Prenzlau North industrial area is becoming a highly attractive location for businesses and industry.
Mayor Hendrik Sommer welcomed the development: "The fact that ENERTRAG is further developing its local site is a positive sign for our city. The focus on innovative projects generates attention for Prenzlau."
Partnership on Equal Terms with the Municipality
The facility’s water supply and wastewater management are being coordinated closely with the Prenzlau municipal utilities. The plant’s water requirements will be fully met from existing allocations and will have no impact on the general drinking water supply.
The project is currently in the technical planning phase. The next step will be the submission of the permit application. The goal is to establish an industrial anchor for green molecules in the Uckermark in the coming years.
"The project shows how municipal cooperation and industrial innovation can work together to actively shape change – ecologically, economically and socially," König concluded.
Source: IWR Online, 29 Jul 2025