ITM Power is partnering with Rheinmetall AG on a giga PtX project, aiming to establish a Europe-wide network of decentralised synthetic fuel production plants for the NATO armed forces. The project is designed to strengthen defence energy resilience, sovereign fuel capability and operational readiness, in line with Rheinmetall’s defence technology expertise.
The idea is to deploy several hundred decentralised production plants across Europe, each capable of producing approximately 5,000 to 7,000 tonnes of e-fuel per annum.
Dennis Schulz, CEO of ITM Power, said: "Our collaboration with Rheinmetall aligns the energy transition with national security priorities. Reliable access to fuel is fundamental to defence capability, and decentralised production offers a structurally more resilient alternative to traditional supply chains. The Giga PtX project represents a repeatable deployment opportunity for large-scale electrolysers, while directly supporting sovereign fuel capability and operational readiness."
By combining Rheinmetall's Power-to-X expertise with ITM's electrolyser systems, the parties share their capabilities, know-how and strong market reputation. The collaboration will initially focus on the UK.
In 2025, Rheinmetall partnered with INERATEC to boost e-fuel supply for the German defence sector. Synthetic fuels are expected to play a critical role in defence and other mission-critical sectors, and the Giga PtX project represents a significant potential growth market for large-scale hydrogen production technologies.
Shena Britzen, Head of Hydrogen Program at Rheinmetall AG, said: "e-Fuels are more than a technological solution - they are a strategic necessity. With Giga PtX, we are creating a scalable network that strengthens energy autonomy for Europe's defence forces. What matters is not just energy security, but the ability to act independently - in logistics, in operations, and in times of crisis."
ITM Power collaborates with Rheinmetall AG for defence
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