As part of the Open Season which was announced by Uniper in mid-May 2026 (see press release May, 15th Open Season for the Hydrogen Import Terminal Wilhelmshaven), Uniper has signed Expressions of Interest (EoI) with market participants.

The requested capacities resulted in a level of capacity reservations which enable Uniper to continue the development of the terminal. The successful completion of the EoI phase confirms market interest and provides the basis for advancing the project through the subsequent development, permitting and commercialization activities.

The confirmation of the capacity reservations marks the successful finalization of phase 1 and the beginning of phase 2, which includes the issuance of Heads of Terms and development of the Terminal Use Agreement for this Open Season.

The modular setup of the terminal allows for an initial import capacity which might be expanded to a maximum annual throughput of 2.6 million tons of ammonia (corresponding to around 350,000 tons of hydrogen). If the market shows the need for such terminal expansion, Uniper plans to launch one or several additional Open Seasons which might contain different capacity products and terms and conditions, safeguarding that the rights and interests of participants in the current Open Season are not adversely affected.

About Uniper

Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach. It has about 7,000 employees and plays a key role in ensuring a secure energy supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Uniper’s 18.5 gigawatts of power generating capacity make it a mainstay of reliable power production. Uniper is a leading gas trader and one of Northwestern Europe’s most important LNG importers, and its broad procurement portfolio enhances supply security. Uniper’s investments in renewables, hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy carriers propel the transformation of the energy system.

Uniper provides energy and services to about 1,000 municipalities and industrial companies in its home market, Germany. Uniper is also Germany’s largest operator of gas storage facilities and hydropower plants.

Source:FuelCellsWorks