TES and Ramboll Explore CO2 Infrastructure for Wilhelmshaven’s Green Energy Hub
June 12, 2025
Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a global green energy company, and Ramboll, a leading engineering and consultancy firm, have completed a joint engineering study for a CO₂ export terminal at TES’s Green Energy Hub in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The study concludes this month and sets the stage for the next phase of pre-FEED.
The collaboration assessed technical alternatives for CO₂ imports by rail and exports by ship. The terminal is designed to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) by enabling the transport of CO₂ to offshore storage sites.
Ramboll’s analysis covered a CO₂ receiving rail terminal and CO₂ export terminal, including rail-based offloading, buffer storage, boil-off gas (BOG) handling, and transfer to a jetty for ship-based export. The terminal will link to Germany’s national rail system, the European high-pressure gas grid, the H2ercules hydrogen backbone, and the future CO₂ transport network.
In its first phase, the facility is expected to handle 3–5 million tons of CO₂ per year, with plans to scale up to 10 million tons. Once the onshore CO₂ pipeline network reaches Wilhelmshaven, capacity can be expanded further.
TES’s onshore terminal in Wilhelmshaven will facilitate LNG and e-NG imports, with an initial capacity of 15bcm as well as CO₂ exports, local power generation and hydrogen production. Strategically located at Germany’s only deep-water port, the hub connects to key infrastructure and plays a central role in Europe’s energy security and energy transition.
Learn more about the CO₂ terminal and our projects in Wilhelmshaven here.
“This excellent cooperation with Ramboll for technical maturation is a pivotal step in developing both our e-NG facilities and a dedicated CO₂ export terminal, reinforcing Wilhelmshaven’s role as a comprehensive energy gateway for Europe. By creating state-of-the-art infrastructure for the export of CO₂, we are advancing Europe’s decarbonization and CCS efforts. Our goal remains clear: to leverage existing networks for green molecules, ensuring both energy security and industrial growth.” said Hugo Dijkgraaf, COO of TES and Managing Director of TES CO2 Company.
"Our partnership with TES marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable practices within the energy sector and underscores our commitment to reducing carbon emissions through innovative solutions and combating climate change," said Hannes Reuter, Managing Director, Ramboll Energy. "As TES’ engineering partner, Ramboll is dedicated to applying our advanced engineering capabilities to deliver a CO2 terminal that not only supports Germany's environmental objectives but also sets a benchmark for global CCUS initiatives."
About TES
TES is a global green energy company leading the way in the production of e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen). Headquartered in Europe, TES is committed to making reliable and affordable green energy accessible to all by implementing giga-scale projects using a proven, scalable and cost-effective method. With a presence in North America, Middle East, Asia and Australia, the company’s green hydrogen model uses solar and wind energy in low-cost areas with abundant sunlight or wind. The green hydrogen is then combined with climate-neutral CO2 and transformed into e-NG, a renewable molecule, easy to transport and store using existing infrastructure. Through the supply of e-NG to various industries, TES aims to win the climate race ensuring the mass adoption of green molecules across the globe.