MAN screw compressors for hydrogen
We’ve been leading the development of H2 compression for 50 years. Our screw compressors are excellent pipeline feeders ensuring high-volume flows of green H2 from electrolysis. Their low maintenance requirements and high availability let you concentrate on producing green H2 to meet the world’s growing demand.
Compressing hydrogen for distribution
Electrolyzers turn renewable energy into green H2. The challenge is to compress the H2 so it can be fed it into a pipeline for safe distribution and utilization – wet H2 is difficult to compress because of its low molecular weight and high moisture: MAN screw compressors are the right choice.
Removing the limits on hydrogen production
MAN screw compressors are designed for continuous operation and large volume flows, providing reliable compression of H2. From atmospheric pressure the single stage solution achieves up to 6 bar and the two stage solution up to 16 bar. That makes them ideal for pipeline distribution from electrolyzer plants larger than 50 MW. The oil-free technology keeps your H2 clean and downtime low.
The SKUEL series: boost the volume
Perfect in hydrogen applications, SKUEL compressors deal comfortably with huge volume flows – from 4,000 – 100,000 m3/h (2,400 – 59,000 cfm) and discharge pressures up to 16 bar / 230 psia. The horizontally split casing allows easy maintenance of even the largest compressor sizes.
The CP series: increase the pressure
The vertical split casting of the CP compressor makes it the ideal product for high pressure operations. They comfortably handle discharge pressures of up to 52 bar / 750 psia, while allowing for volume flows between 200 and 20,000 m3/h (120 – 12,000 cfm).
In action for green hydrogen
Germany
| Electrolyzer plant size | 50 MW |
| Compressors | SKUEL 408 screw compressors |
| Duty | H2 compression for chemical plant |
| Driver | Electric motor |
| Key feature | Variable speed drive |
| Year of delivery | 2024 |
France
| Electrolyzer plant size | 200 MW |
| Compressors | 4 SKUEL 408 screw compressors 4 CP 200 screw compressors |
| Duty | H2 compression for electrolyzer pipeline feeder |
| Driver | Electric motor |
| Key feature | Special sealing technology |
| Year of delivery | 2025 |
Netherlands
| Electrolyzer plant size | 200 MW |
| Compressors | 3 SKUEL 408 screw compressors |
| Duty | H2 compression for electrolyzer pipeline feeder |
| Driver | Electric motor |
| Key feature | Special sealing technology |
| Year of delivery | 2026 |
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Get ready to distribute your hydrogen
The energy transition requires the production of significantly more green H2. If you can make it, we’ll help you move it. Our compressor experts can advise you through every phase of your project, from initial concept planning to successful plant operation.
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