# EWE Awards Bilfinger Hydrogen Treatment Contract

In September 2026, EWE Group awarded Bilfinger a contract to engineer, install, and commission a hydrogen treatment system at the Huntorf hydrogen storage facility in Lower Saxony, Germany. This project represents the first commercial deployment of Bilfinger's H2Dry technology and is part of Germany's Clean Hydrogen Coastline initiative, funded under the European Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) program. The initiative aims to convert a natural gas cavern into a large-scale hydrogen storage site to enhance hydrogen supply security and system stability, with operations expected by 2028.

- This contract highlights growing investment in hydrogen infrastructure as part of Europe's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
- Procurement professionals should note the integration of innovative treatment technologies like H2Dry in large-scale energy storage projects.
- The involvement of federal and state-level German government entities underlines the importance of public funding and regulatory support in hydrogen infrastructure development.
- Contractors specializing in hydrogen technologies and energy storage systems may find emerging opportunities in similar IPCEI-funded projects across Europe.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- German Federal Government
- State of Lower Saxony

### Vendors
- Bilfinger (prime contractor)
- EWE Group (client)

### Key Quotes
> Hydrogen storage facilities are essential for a secure and reliable energy supply. They create a buffer between production, import and consumption, ensuring that hydrogen is available whenever it is needed 	6 no matter when it is produced or supplied. With our storage project in Huntorf, we are creating vital infrastructure and, through this contract award to Bilfinger, taking another important step forward.
> — Peter Schmidt, Managing Director of EWE GASSPEICHER GmbH

> Hydrogen storage requires efficient and cost-effective treatment solutions. With H2Dry, we provide exactly that while helping our customers bring green hydrogen to market competitively.
> — Ulrich Trebbe, Product Manager Hydrogen at Bilfinger

### Sources
- [EWE Wins Bilfinger Hydrogen Treatment Contract: Award Announced](https://fuelcellsworks.com/2026/09/21/h2/ewe-awards-bilfinger-contract-for-hydrogen-treatment-in-huntorf-germany) - Fuel Cells Works