--- title: "CHC JadeWeser electrolysis – prequalification" canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/d745cdce-e9cf-4ddb-b02c-5b074d310488/chc-jadeweser-electrolysis-prequalification-d745cdce" last-updated: 2026-10-13T13:47:42.176485+00:00 --- # CHC JadeWeser electrolysis – prequalification Voluntary prequalification notice by VERBUND Business Solution for a planned joint-venture 200 MW electrolyser project involving EWE HYDROGEN and VERBUND GREEN HYDROGEN. The notice describes up to 17,600 tonnes/year of green hydrogen and a future EPC tender. Applicants are screened in phases, with 3–10 invited to phase two. Electronic submission in German is required. 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