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Hydrogen Consulting &
Engineering for Industry
and Infrastructure 

Independent hydrogen consulting & plant planning. From the feasibility study to planning and implementation. Manufacturer-independent engineering office founded in Cologne in 2009.

100%

Manufacturer-independent

+50

Realized H2-Projekte

+100

Consultations

kids lying on a glass land and smiling

Hydrogen Consulting &
Engineering for Industry
and Infrastructure 

Independent hydrogen consulting & plant planning. From the feasibility study to planning and implementation. Manufacturer-independent engineering office founded in Cologne in 2009.

100%

Manufacturer-independent

+50

Realized H2-Projekte

+100

Consultations

Hydrogen Consulting & Engineering for companies — All from a Single Source 

Hydrogen Consulting & Engineering for companies — All from a Single Source 

EMCEL offers manufacturer-independent consulting and engineering along the entire H₂ value chain: from H₂ production and H₂ distribution to the use of hydrogen. We support you from concept development through detailed planning to implementation.

Energy Self-Sufficiency

Energy self-sufficiency for companies: Hydrogen as an energy carrier

Energy self-sufficiency for companies: Hydrogen as an energy carrier

Sectors: Food and steel industry | Energy suppliers

Industrial companies with high energy requirements are particularly vulnerable to price fluctuations and power outages. A stable energy supply based on locally produced and stored hydrogen improves cost control and increases reliability.

Advantages

Stable, continuous operation with flexible compensation of high load peaks.

Secure energy supply even at locations with poor grid connection.

High reliability to protect against critical energy failures.

H₂-Production

H₂-Production

Planning & operating electrolysis plants: Producing hydrogen yourself

Planning & operating electrolysis plants: Producing hydrogen yourself

Sectors: Food and steel industry | Energy suppliers

Operating your own H₂ production creates security of supply, reduces external dependencies, lowers costs in the long term, and maintains control over production processes.

Advantages

Security of supply for your processes.

Contribution to decarbonization.

Enable long-term cost optimization.

Your path to an H₂ plant:
5 steps from planning to operation

Your path to an H₂ plant:
5 steps from planning to operation

Consulting

Engineering

1.

Basics

• Requirements specification

• Energy consulting

• Standards & committees

2.

Planning

• Market analysis

• Business model

• TCO / Cost analysis

3.

Procurement

• Procurement management

• Funding management

4.

Operation Preparation

• Support during the commissioning process

• Personnel training

• Documentation preparation

• Risk assessment

5.

Operation

• Accompanying research

• Operational analysis

• Optimization

Consulting

Engineering

1.

Basics

• Requirements specification

• Energy consulting

• Standards & committees

2.

Planning

• Market analysis

• Business model

• TCO / Cost analysis

3.

Procurement

• Procurement management

• Funding management

4.

Operation Preparation

• Support during the commissioning process

• Personnel training

• Documentation preparation

• Risk assessment

5.

Operation

• Accompanying research

• Operational analysis

• Optimization

Energy self-sufficiency

Energy self-sufficiency for companies:
Hydrogen as an energy carrier

Energy self-sufficiency for companies:
Hydrogen as an energy carrier

Dynamic electricity prices, poor grid connection at the location, and unused surplus electricity from renewable energy sources make a reliable and economic energy supply difficult.

Hydrogen can store surplus renewable electricity in the long term. This allows energy demands to be met flexibly. It is a versatile and reliable energy carrier, even for processes that cannot be directly electrified.

Your path to an H₂ plant:
5 steps from planning to operation

Consulting

Engineering

1.

Basice

• Requirements specification

• Energy consulting

• Standards & committees

2.

Plannig

• Market analysis

• Business model

• TCO / Cost analysis

3.

Procurement

• Procurement management

• Funding management

4.

Operation Preparation

• Support during the commissioning process

• Personnel training

• Documentation preparation

• Risk assessment

5.

Operation

• Accompanying research

• Operational analysis

• Optimization

Your path to an H₂ plant:
5 steps from planning to operation

Your path to an H₂ plant:
5 steps from planning to operation

Consulting

Engineering

1.

Basics

• Requirements specification

• Energy consulting

• Standards & committees

2.

Planning

• Market analysis

• Business model

• TCO / Cost analysis

3.

Procurement

• Procurement management

• Funding management

4.

Operation Preparation

• Support during the commissioning process

• Personnel training

• Documentation preparation

• Risk assessment

5.

Operation

• Accompanying research

• Operational analysis

• Optimization

Consulting

Engineering

1.

Basics

• Requirements specification

• Energy consulting

• Standards & committees

2.

Planning

• Market analysis

• Business model

• TCO / Cost analysis

3.

Procurement

• Procurement management

• Funding management

4.

Operation Preparation

• Support during the commissioning process

• Personnel training

• Documentation preparation

• Risk assessment

5.

Operation

• Accompanying research

• Operational analysis

• Optimization

H₂-Production

Energy self-sufficiency for
companies: Hydrogen as an
energy source

Energy self-sufficiency for
companies: Hydrogen as an
energy source

Companies in the food industry, steel sector, and energy utilities with high hydrogen demand can benefit from their own hydrogen production.EMCEL provides comprehensive support throughout the entire process – from planning and technology and cost consulting to procurement and ongoing operation.

Your path to an H₂ plant:
5 steps from planning to operation

Consulting

Engineering

1.

Basice

• Requirements specification

• Energy consulting

• Standards & committees

2.

Plannig

• Market analysis

• Business model

• TCO / Cost analysis

3.

Procurement

• Procurement management

• Funding management

4.

Operation Preparation

• Support during the commissioning process

• Personnel training

• Documentation preparation

• Risk assessment

5.

Operation

• Accompanying research

• Operational analysis

• Optimization

Why EMCEL

Why EMCEL

Why do companies rely on EMCEL
to build their hydrogen infrastructure

Why do companies rely on EMCEL
to build their hydrogen infrastructure

Manufacturer-independent consulting for technically and economically optimal solutions, supported by sound analyses and reliable decision-making foundations.

Extensive experience with hydrogen infrastructure

Long-standing experience in the design of electrolysis plants and H₂ infrastructure, consistently implemented on a manufacturer-independent basis.

Expertise in funding for hydrogen infrastructure projects

From the feasibility study to the plant

Completed hydrogen projects & electrolysis plants

Companies that have made a strategic decision to develop their own hydrogen infrastructure.

  • The project develops a comprehensive hydrogen strategy for the district of Düren, focusing on the establishment of regional green hydrogen production, distribution and cross-sectoral use, particularly in the transport sector, including refuelling infrastructure. In addition, a roadmap for the development of a hydrogen region has been drawn up and flagship projects have been identified and presented.

    Düren district

    Public sector
  • Conducting a feasibility study for a hydrogen industry cluster in Guiyang with development of a holistic H₂ strategy along the entire value chain. Result: an integrated concept for generation, distribution, and use in buildings and transport – including measures to strengthen public acceptance.

    City of Guiyang, China

    Public Sector
  • Development of an overall concept for a new logistics site with integration of hydrogen production and use in vehicles and stationary fuel cell systems. Result: a feasible concept for emission-free and uninterrupted operation including infrastructure, synergies, and relevant framework conditions.

    Segro Germany GmbH

    Commercial Real Estate

Completed hydrogen projects & electrolysis plants

Companies that have made a strategic decision to develop their own hydrogen infrastructure.

  • The project develops a comprehensive hydrogen strategy for the district of Düren, focusing on the establishment of regional green hydrogen production, distribution and cross-sectoral use, particularly in the transport sector, including refuelling infrastructure. In addition, a roadmap for the development of a hydrogen region has been drawn up and flagship projects have been identified and presented.

    Düren district

    Public sector
  • Conducting a feasibility study for a hydrogen industry cluster in Guiyang with development of a holistic H₂ strategy along the entire value chain. Result: an integrated concept for generation, distribution, and use in buildings and transport – including measures to strengthen public acceptance.

    City of Guiyang, China

    Public Sector
  • Development of an overall concept for a new logistics site with integration of hydrogen production and use in vehicles and stationary fuel cell systems. Result: a feasible concept for emission-free and uninterrupted operation including infrastructure, synergies, and relevant framework conditions.

    Segro Germany GmbH

    Commercial Real Estate

Completed hydrogen projects & electrolysis plants

Companies that have made a strategic decision to develop their own hydrogen infrastructure.

  • The project develops a comprehensive hydrogen strategy for the district of Düren, focusing on the establishment of regional green hydrogen production, distribution and cross-sectoral use, particularly in the transport sector, including refuelling infrastructure. In addition, a roadmap for the development of a hydrogen region has been drawn up and flagship projects have been identified and presented.

    Düren district

    Public sector
  • Conducting a feasibility study for a hydrogen industry cluster in Guiyang with development of a holistic H₂ strategy along the entire value chain. Result: an integrated concept for generation, distribution, and use in buildings and transport – including measures to strengthen public acceptance.

    City of Guiyang, China

    Public Sector
  • Development of an overall concept for a new logistics site with integration of hydrogen production and use in vehicles and stationary fuel cell systems. Result: a feasible concept for emission-free and uninterrupted operation including infrastructure, synergies, and relevant framework conditions.

    Segro Germany GmbH

    Commercial Real Estate

Your Personal Contact Person:

Bjarne Heidelberg is your expert for hydrogen consulting and energy self-sufficiency.

Bjarne Heidelberg is your expert for hydrogen consulting
and energy self-sufficiency.

Frequently asked questions about hydrogen infrastructure and its cost-effectiveness

Frequently asked questions about hydrogen infrastructure and its cost-effectiveness

What advantages does hydrogen offer for industrial applications?

Hydrogen is particularly suitable for processes with high energy requirements where electrification reaches its limits. It can replace fossil energy carriers and help to sustainably reduce emissions. EMCEL sees hydrogen as part of a cross-sector solution, not as an isolated one.

What needs to be considered when integrating hydrogen into existing infrastructures?

How are safety issues regarding hydrogen plants handled?

What funding opportunities are available for H2 projects – and how is the application process supported?