HØST PtX Esbjerg Welcomes Danish Government’s Hydrogen Pipeline Announcement, Strengthening Green Hydrogen Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) HØST PtX Esbjerg, developed by CIP, celebrates the Danish government’s recent announcement about the planned hydrogen pipeline between Denmark and Germany, set for completion in 2030. This milestone supports the 1GW green hydrogen plant, HØST, which is on track to produce 120,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. The project, now fully equipped with land rights, access to water, and green electricity, is a key player in Denmark’s green hydrogen ambitions. With new regulatory support and the prospect of further offshore wind investments, the Danish-German hydrogen partnership is set to accelerate.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESBJERG, 1-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — HØST PtX Esbjerg, a landmark green hydrogen project developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), has expressed its approval and enthusiasm following the Danish government’s recent announcement regarding the construction of a hydrogen pipeline linking Denmark and Germany, set to be completed by 2030.

Located along Denmark’s West Coast, the HØST project represents a significant advancement in the country’s renewable energy landscape. As a 1GW electrolysis plant, HØST is set to produce approximately 120,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually once operational. The project has already secured all necessary land rights, access to water, green electricity from the national grid, and has obtained key environmental approvals. Furthermore, the fundamental designs and construction plans are in place, ensuring the project is poised for large-scale green hydrogen production.

A Vital Step Toward Green Hydrogen Integration

With the Danish government’s announcement confirming the hydrogen pipeline’s development, CIP is reaffirming its commitment to advancing HØST. The pipeline’s completion in 2030 is critical to enabling the transportation of green hydrogen across borders and unlocking new opportunities for the project.

Karsten Plauborg, Partner at CIP, stated, “This announcement is a powerful endorsement of Denmark’s commitment to becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production. The establishment of the hydrogen pipeline and the government’s focus on creating a robust regulatory and investment-friendly framework is a vital step forward. This agreement provides us with a clear path to making the Danish-German hydrogen partnership a reality, while also fostering increased investor confidence in offshore wind development in Denmark.”

Collaborative Future of Green Hydrogen

The development of HØST PtX Esbjerg and the planned hydrogen pipeline represents a crucial phase in scaling up renewable energy production. By providing the infrastructure needed to support green hydrogen transport and distribution, Denmark is taking a significant leap toward a sustainable energy future. This development marks an important milestone in Denmark’s goal to be at the forefront of the green hydrogen economy in Europe, driving both domestic and international energy transitions.

About HØST PtX Esbjerg 
Part of CIP’s Energy Transition Fund I, the HØST PtX Esbjerg project is a leading, Danish Power-to-X project under development, deploying large-scale industrial use of electrolysis technology on gigawatt level to produce green hydrogen. Powered entirely by renewables, HØST PtX Esbjerg will produce approximately to 120,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per annum for use in the chemicals industry, predominantly expected in the German market.

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners 
Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.

CIP manages 12 funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 32 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 180 international institutional investors. CIP has approximately 500 employees and 14 offices around the world. For more information, visit www.cip.com

Media Contact:

David Dupont-Mouritzen
Project Director
Tel: 28 43 18 24
ddm@cipprojects.dk

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