Stories from Leuna · Germany

Project partners in Germany stated the regional coal transition project is driven by profit rather than altruism. A company in the Leuna chemical park, specifically the Total refinery, is identified as a buyer for the hydrogen produced.

The Belgian company Domo was saved from insolvency at the Leuna chemical park. The rescue involved the park operator Infraleuna and Leuna Harze. Approximately 80 million euros in state funds were used to facilitate the rescue. The move preserved more than 400 jobs at the site. Efforts to rescue Domo from insolvency have successfully saved 400 jobs. Authorities are attempting to recover 80 million euros, though officials expressed low optimism regarding the recovery of these funds. A new investor, comprising Infralöwen and Leuna Harze, will take over the facility. The state is providing nearly 80 million euros to support the transition. The investment was categorized as an emergency measure to prevent environmental and safety hazards following the company's insolvency announcement after Christmas.