European Energy has started hydrogen production at its expanded Måde site in Denmark after installing an additional electrolyser. This upgrade increases the total electrolysis capacity from 3.1 MW to 8.1 MW, marking a step in the industrial strengthening of its Power-to-X operations.
New electrolyser operational and quality certification
The newly installed unit, supplied by Plug Power, produced its first volumes of hydrogen on December 10 during an initial test run at 10% load and 40 bar pressure. The site has now entered an active commissioning phase, with ongoing technical and safety verification. At the same time, the original electrolyser from Stiesdal was replaced with a modernised version, aligning the entire facility with current sector standards.
European Energy has obtained ISO 9001 certification for its gas distribution operations in Denmark. This regulatory validation is essential to ensure the compliance of hydrogen deliveries, which will be certified as RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) under the ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) scheme.
Tripled capacity to meet industrial targets
Calibration operations, performance tests and safety checks will continue over the next three to four weeks. This phase ensures that all components, control systems and procedures operate in line with defined technical requirements. Once completed, the facility will be ready to begin commercial hydrogen deliveries.
European Energy plans to produce 550 tonnes of hydrogen at the Måde site in 2026, equivalent to around 1,500 truck deliveries. The company intends to integrate multiple electrolyser technologies on the site to compare their industrial performance in a real operational environment.
A site dedicated to technological optimisation
The Måde site is intended to serve as a platform for testing and optimising various electrolysis technologies. This strategy aligns with the company’s aim to build an integrated hydrogen production value chain and assess supplier competitiveness in an industrial context.
Since its first production in June 2024, the facility has become a strategic asset for European Energy in developing its Power-to-X infrastructure. The increase in electrolysis capacity enables the company to structure targeted investments in the hydrogen sector, with the goal of building an industrial asset portfolio at the scale of the European market.
