Evonik has commenced construction of a pilot manufacturing plant for anion exchange membranes (AEM), which it says could support up to 2.5GW of AEM electrolysers annually.
The German firm will manufacture its Duraion membranes at the facility, with a focus on reinforced membranes to meet the growing demand for advanced AEM technology.
Once fully online, Evonik’s Marl plant will provide membranes for 2.5GW of electrolysis capacity. However, it has not been confirmed which electrolyser OEMs the plant will supply.
Reportedly, Evonik has invested a “low double-digit million-euro amount” in the plant located in Marl, Germany, which is scheduled to go online at the end of 2025.
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