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Hydrogen-Capable Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Plant (Scholven 2)

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Source: Uniper

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A new hydrogen-capable combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant is planned to be built on the site of the demolished cooling towers D and E at the Scholven power plant. The plant is designed to eventually use hydrogen, contributing to decarbonization and securing electricity supply in a renewable energy system. The project is planned to participate in auctions under the StromVKG draft law.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Hydrogen, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Uniper

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The project “Hydrogen-Capable Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine Plant (Scholven 2)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydrogen sector, located in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Uniper.

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2026-07-22

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A new hydrogen-capable combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant is planned to be built on the site of the demolished cooling towers D and E at the Scholven power plant. The plant is designed to eventually use hydrogen, contributing to decarbonization and securing electricity supply in a renewable energy system. The project is planned to participate in auctions under the StromVKG draft law.

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Energy

Location

Country

Germany

State

North Rhine-Westphalia

City

Gelsenkirchen

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Uniper

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Sector

Hydrogen, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2026-05-12

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