Rostock, Grevenmacher (Duchy of Luxembourg), 04/29/2025 – H2APEX from Rostock and 100% subsidiary of H2APEX Group SCA (ISIN LU0472835155), a leading developer and operator of green hydrogen electrolysis plants for the decarbonization of industry, infrastructure, and the mobility sector, is accelerating the development of chemical hydrogen storage solutions through its own subsidiary AKROS Energy GmbH. Effective May 1, 2025, Johannes Emigholz has been appointed CEO of the company and will thus be responsible for the management of AKROS Energy together with CTO Jonas Massa (see photo).
Johannes Emigholz brings more than 10 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the software industry, where he has built expertise in leading B2B companies through all development phases, from strategy development to scaling to successful exits. His achievements include co-founding Silexica and its successful acquisition by AMD, as well as the transformation of PLANET AI, which was acquired by Bechtle AG. Emigholz is known for his ability to transform innovative technologies into sustainable product strategies and build successful teams.
“With AKROS Energy’s groundbreaking technology for chemical hydrogen storage, we are on the threshold of a revolution in energy storage. I look forward to working with my team to scale this innovative solution and make a decisive contribution to global decarbonization,” said Emigholz.
Bernd Althaus, CFO of H2APEX adds: “We are confident that the chemical storage of hydrogen developed by the AKROS Energy GmbH team in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis will make a significant contribution to the development of the hydrogen market. We are pleased to have Johannes Emigholz, an experienced entrepreneur, on board who will ensure that the technology reaches industry.”
Since its founding, H2APEX has been working on the development of chemical storage solutions for hydrogen. In 2024, this R&D area was converted into its own subsidiary, AKROS GmbH. Six patents for chemical storage have been generated since then, including two in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis in Rostock (LIKAT). The methods developed by H2APEX and AKROS have significant advantages over other chemical storage solutions: They are free of hazardous substances, have low energy requirements, and are unproblematic to store. Currently, a chemical storage solution is being developed that is particularly suitable for large-scale long-distance transport.