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Published on: 08. July 2025

Green hydrogen: Experts question the ramp-up in Germany

Baustellenschild der ersten Direktreduktionsanlage von Thyssenkrupp Steel, dem Projekt der Klimaneutralen Stahlproduktion, am bestehenden Stahlwerk in Duisburg-Farn, Roheisenproduktion ohne klassischen Hochofen, sondern unter Einsatz von Wasserstoff, soll bis Ende 2027 in Betrieb gehen, NRW, Deutschland Baustelle Grünes Stahlwerk *** Construction site sign for thyssenkrupp Steels first direct reduction plant, the climate-neutral steel production project, at the existing steelworks in Duisburg Farn, pig iron production without a conventional blast furnace but using hydrogen, to go into operation by the end of 2027, NRW, Germany Green steelworks construction site
Construction ahead: Construction site sign for a direct reduction plant from Thyssenkrupp (imago)

Missing buyers in the steel sector and fewer electrolyzers – the ramp-up of the German hydrogen economy is currently stagnating in many areas. Experts urge the German government to take corrective action through its power plant strategy, financial support and stimulating demand.

Kai Schöneberg

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

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