SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced the launch of CompassH2, a next-generation green H₂ production plant solution developed in collaboration with Nel, a leader in H₂ electrolyzer technology. CompassH2 is designed to achieve the world’s best performance and cost-competitiveness, serving as a pathfinder to the optimal levelized cost of H₂ (LCOH).

The official launch will take place during the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands, on May 21, 2025.

Through this collaboration, SAMSUNG E&A aims to expand its leadership in the green H₂ plant market and extend its business to include the installation and operation of electrolyzers. Combining Nel’s world-class electrolyzer technology with SAMSUNG E&A’s global engineering excellence, CompassH2 will deliver optimized design and unmatched efficiency.

Key highlights of CompassH2:

• System efficiency with optimized design: Delivering the lowest achievable LCOH through Nel’s market-leading stack efficiencies combined with SAMSUNG E&A’s system-level design innovations to minimize CAPEX.
• System-level performance guarantees: Offering system-level performance guarantees under more favorable conditions for clients, enhancing project credibility and bankability.
• Comprehensive engineering support: SAMSUNG E&A’s project team will provide full lifecycle support with extensive engineering expertise, ensuring successful project execution from design to delivery.
• End-to-end solution offering: A fully integrated solution covering every phase of the value chain—from feasibility studies to EPC execution and warranty—seamlessly integrating downstream processes.

CompassH2 is designed with scalability in mind, starting with a base capacity of 100 megawatts, allowing for flexible expansion based on project needs. The solution guarantees an exceptional H₂ purity level, meeting the highest industrial standards. With a world-leading production efficiency, CompassH2 sets a new benchmark for energy efficiency in the industry. The plant's footprint offers a compact and efficient layout for streamlined operations.

Headquartered in Norway, Nel is a global leader in clean H₂ production technologies, with a history dating back to 1927. Offering both alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) technologies, Nel has a robust global track record with the deepest experience in the industry. The company also continues to advance next-generation high-performance solutions.

Electrolyzer-based green H₂ production is considered a gateway technology for synthesizing green ammonia, green methanol, and e-fuels, making it a critical component in the broader energy transition. As the global eco-friendly energy market—spanning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), ammonia, and methanol—rapidly expands in response to decarbonization trends and tightening environmental regulations, this partnership positions SAMSUNG E&A at the forefront of the green H₂ revolution.

SAMSUNG E&A has declared “addressing societal challenges through technology” as a key pillar of its mid-to-long-term strategy in the era of energy transition. The company is accelerating its expansion into new energy and eco-friendly sectors through its three E&Able strategies, reinforcing its commitment to enabling a sustainable future: ▷E&Able Low (low carbon), ▷E&Able Zero (carbon-free), and ▷E&Able Circle (environment).