Onyx Power has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Bavaria’s Economy and Energy Minister to advance plans for an 800 MW hydrogen-capable CCGT power plant at the Zolling Energy Park in Bavaria, Germany (Onyx Power press release, 07/05/2026). The project is planned under the Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act and is designed to deliver flexible and dispatchable electricity, contributing to grid stability in Bavaria, particularly during periods of low renewable generation.
The Minister stated: "We need new gas-fired power plants to ensure a secure and affordable energy supply for Bavaria. Due to the nuclear phase-out and the dismantling of coal-fired power generation, gas-fired power plants are becoming increasingly important, especially in southern Germany. The Zolling site is already a long‑standing energy hub, and the new power plant is expected to keep it central to the region’s security of supply after 2031," the minister added.
This LoI paves the way for Onyx Power and the Bavarian government to further develop both the technical and economic aspects of the project, with the next phase focusing on detailed tender design and permitting procedures.
German energy company Uniper also has a similar initiative to construct a hydrogen-ready CCGT power plant. It secured preliminary approval in early May 2026 for an up to 890 MW project at the Staudinger power station site in Großkrotzenburg, Germany. Construction and operation are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2027 (KEI, 05/05/2026).
Approximately 20 GW of gas-fired power capacity are planned by 2030 to support the full phase-out of coal. In addition, the country intends to install 8.8 GW of hydrogen-based power plants by 2035, according to our data (Enerdata Global Energy Research).
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