By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : May 19, 2025 10:06 am
Through this collaboration, SAMSUNG E&A aims to expand its leadership in the green hydrogen plant market
SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced the launch of CompassH2, a next-generation green hydrogen production plant solution developed in collaboration with Nel, the worldwide leader in hydrogen electrolyser technology. CompassH2 is designed to achieve the world’s best performance and cost-competitiveness, serving as a pathfinder to the optimal Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH).
The official launch will take place during the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands, on 21 May 2025.
Through this collaboration, SAMSUNG E&A aims to expand its leadership in the green hydrogen plant market and extend its business to include the installation and operation of electrolysers. Combining Nel’s world-class electrolyser technology with SAMSUNG E&A’s global engineering excellence, CompassH2 will deliver optimized design and unmatched efficiency.
CompassH2 is designed with scalability in mind, starting with a base capacity of 100 megawatts, allowing for flexible expansion based on project needs. The solution guarantees an exceptional hydrogen purity level, meeting the highest industrial standards. With a world-leading production efficiency, CompassH2 sets a new benchmark for energy efficiency in the industry. The plant's footprint offers a compact and efficient layout for streamlined operations.
Headquartered in Norway, Nel is a global leader in clean hydrogen production technologies, with a history dating back to 1927. Offering both alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) technologies, Nel has a robust global track record with the deepest experience in the industry. The company also continues to advance next-generation high-performance solutions.
Electrolyser-based green hydrogen production is considered a gateway technology for synthesizing green ammonia, green methanol, and e-fuels, making it a critical component in the broader energy transition. As the global eco-friendly energy market—spanning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), ammonia, and methanol—rapidly expands in response to decarbonization trends and tightening environmental regulations, this partnership positions SAMSUNG E&A at the forefront of the green hydrogen revolution.