Project Development · Green Hydrogen
We develop.
From concept to commissioning.
H2APEX develops hydrogen projects—from securing a site through permitting and technical planning to the delivery of a turnkey facility. Using its own technology and taking full responsibility for every result.
The Model
Project Development.
End-to-End.
H2APEX acquires sites, develops permitting strategies, secures energy supplies, plans and builds facilities—and hands them over to the operator ready for operation. As a project developer, we are responsible for the entire process, from the initial idea to commissioning.
What this level of development means in concrete terms: Every project must be economically viable, technically sound, and deliver reliably. That is our most rigorous quality standard. After all, anyone designing systems that must withstand continuous operation takes a second look.
Upon request, H2APEX can also take over operations and maintenance (O&M) on behalf of the operator after commissioning—ensuring that a fully developed plant operates reliably.
From the initial idea to a fully operational system
Every project begins not just with finding a location—but with fully understanding it. The property, electricity, water, logistics, and market potential must all align from the very beginning.
- Site Search and Evaluation (Land Area, Location, Infrastructure Access)
- Securing Land – Purchase or Long-Term Lease
- Analysis of Electricity Availability and Grid Connection Points
- Assessment of Water Availability for Electrolysis
- Review of Zoning Plans and Land-Use Plans
- Analysis of Demand Potential: Who Needs Hydrogen in the Region?
A hydrogen project in Germany must go through a complex permitting process. H2APEX knows this process firsthand—and guides projects through it from the initial inquiry with the authorities to the final, legally binding decision.
- BImSchG Permit as the Primary Permit for the Electrolysis Plant
- Building Permit for Plant Buildings, Storage Facilities, and Infrastructure
- Water Law Permit (WHG) for Water Withdrawal and Discharge
- Grid Connection Agreement with the Local Grid Operator
- Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Assessment under Species Conservation Law
- Fire Safety and Explosion Protection Plan (ATEX)
- RFNBO certification in accordance with the EU Delegated Act
H2APEX designs systems for continuous operation. Maintainability, remote monitoring, and reliability are factored in from the very beginning—so that the system will perform reliably for its future operator.
- Feasibility Study and Preliminary Technical and Economic Study
- FEED – Detailed Design of Electrolysis, Storage, and Compression
- Storage Concept: Buffer Storage, MEGC Containers, AKROS Storage
- Logistics Concept: Trailer Loading Station and Transfer Points
- SCADA Concept for Autonomous 24/7 Operation with Remote Monitoring
- Soil and Groundwater Testing at the Site
H2APEX establishes a separate project company for each project. This keeps the structure lean, protects other projects from interdependencies, and creates a clear basis for investment.
- Establishment of an independent special purpose vehicle (SPV)
- Review and Application for Funding Programs (IPCEI, Federal Funding, State Funding)
- Structuring of Equity and Debt Financing
- Execution of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- Signing of H₂ Supply Contracts (Offtake Agreements)
- FID – Investment Decision Based on Confirmed Demand and Financing
H2APEX awards the construction contract to experienced EPC partners—based on standardized specifications that we have developed ourselves. At the same time, we oversee construction and prepare for operations.
- EPC Contracting Based on Standardized Technical Specifications
- Construction supervision by H2APEX’s in-house project team
- Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at the manufacturer’s facility
- On-site Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
- Commissioning and Trial Operation
- RFNBO Initial Certification
Upon commissioning, the plant is transferred to the operator. Upon request, H2APEX will assume operational management and maintenance (O&M)—with well-coordinated teams and systems—to ensure verifiable availability and on-time delivery.
- 24/7 Remote Monitoring and Autonomous Plant Operation (SCADA)
- Regular Maintenance, Inspection, and Servicing
- Annual RFNBO Recertification and Documentation
- Hydrogen Logistics: Refueling, Trailer Management, Delivery
- O&M contracts flexibly tailored to the operator’s needs
Our Value Chain
From production
to storage.
Anyone who develops their own projects must master every step of the process. To this end, H2APEX has established an integrated group of companies: three specialized units, one shared goal—to make green hydrogen available, storable, and reliable. All from Rostock-Laage.
Green H2Production
Industrial-scale electrolysis.
RFNBO-certified.
H2APEX develops electrolysis systems that produce green hydrogen in accordance with the EU’s strict RFNBO requirements. Tested and commissioned at our own facility—the practical experience gained there is incorporated into every project.
- Alkaline & PEM Electrolysis
- Decentralized and scalable—from 2 MW to 600 MW
- RFNBO-Certified Production
- In-House Development & Operation
HydroExceed
CFRP pressure tanks.
Made in Rostock-Laage.
Our subsidiary, HydroExceed, manufactures high-pressure tanks made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic—Type IV, 500 bar. Both the tank and the liner are manufactured entirely at the Rostock-Laage facility.
- Type IV, 500 bar – 420 L / 13.61 kg H₂ per tank
- MEGC containers: 500 kg, 750 kg, 1,000 kg
- Local CFRP Winding & Liner Manufacturing
- Customers: Public Transportation, Manufacturers, Transportation Market
AKROS Energy
Chemical Storage.
Our proprietary technology.
AKROS Energy uses a reversible chemical reaction for hydrogen storage: KHCO₃ + H₂ ⇌ KHCO₂ + H₂O. Safe, under 30 bar, with no hazardous substances. Hydrogen is released at 60 °C.
- Storage costs ~$3.90/kg H₂ – lowest in its class
- 8.4 kWh/kg – significantly more efficient than liquid H₂
- Use of existing tanker infrastructure is possible
- Funded by the EU, patented in collaboration with LIKAT Rostock
Our Projects
Current projects.
And upcoming projects.
H2APEX doesn’t just develop on paper. Every facility, every partnership, and every project has a physical address.
In development
Hydrogen Hub Lubmin.
Up to 600 MW.
A major independent project—a separate initiative alongside WAL. The Hydrogen Hub Lubmin is developing the site into the central hydrogen infrastructure hub for northeastern Germany: production, storage, and export.
600 MW
Expansion Phase
Lubmin
Strategic Energy Hub
In Development · IPCEI-Funded
WAL –
Hydrogen from Lubmin.
Stand-alone large-scale project at the Lubmin energy hub. IPCEI funding approval since July 2024. Site (5.2 ha) and 1 GW of renewable electricity secured.
100 MW
Expansion Phase
5.2 ha
Property Secured
2028
Target Commissioning
In Development · Partnership with East Energy
DSP – Decentralized
Standard Projects.
Five decentralized 5-MW PEM electrolysis plants in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg. Standardized, reproducible, cost-effective. Locations: Laage, Pommerndreieck, Gransee, Karstädt, Finsterwalde.
5 MW
per facility
430–490 metric tons
H₂/year per site
Q4 2027
Initial Startup
In the planning stages
SPARK.
100 MW in Rostock-Laage.
The next major in-house development project right at the production site—where H2APEX has been conducting research, manufacturing, and producing for over a decade. 100 MW of electrolysis capacity, 9,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually—with a focus on e-SAF: potential for synthetic aviation fuel.
100 MW
Expansion Phase
9,000 metric tons
H₂/year
Laage
H2APEX’s Home Location
Become a Partner
Together hydrogen to
Establish a standard of care.
H2APEX is not looking for clients. We are looking for partners who want to work with us to make green hydrogen a cornerstone of the energy supply.
Municipalities
Providing climate-neutral mobility, heating, and local industry—without relying on global supply chains. H2APEX offers production and storage technology, in-depth development expertise, and a proven track record of implementation. From site analysis to a turnkey facility—including O&M upon request.
Industrial customers
Whether it’s decarbonizing process heat, replacing gray hydrogen, or establishing your own supply infrastructure: H2APEX develops the right system for green hydrogen—RFNBO-certified, reliable, and predictable. Upon request, we’ll remain your O&M contact as long as the system is in operation.
Project Partners
H2APEX has been developing hydrogen projects since 2012—at a time when the word “scaling” was still a distant prospect. Our proprietary storage and production technology, along with our experience in permitting and implementation, make us the ideal partner for projects that are not just planned but are actually going to be built.