ITM Power have entered a strategic collaboration with Rheinmetall AG, an international technology group in the defense sector. The collaboration will focus on Rheinmetall's Giga PtX project, which aims to establish a Europe-wide network of decentralized synthetic fuel production plants for the NATO armed forces, designed to strengthen defense energy resilience, sovereign fuel capability and operational readiness.

The project envisages the deployment of several hundred decentralized production plants across Europe, each with an electrolysis capacity of up to 50 MW, capable of producing approximately 5,000 tpy to 7,000 tpy of e-fuel per facility.

By combining Rheinmetall's Power-to-X expertise with ITM's market-leading electrolyzer systems, the parties are bringing together their capabilities, know-how and strong market reputation. The collaboration will initially focus on the UK.

Synthetic fuels are expected to play a critical role in defense and other mission-critical sectors, where electrification is not viable, and a secure, reliable fuel supply is essential. The Giga PtX project therefore represents a significant potential growth market for large-scale hydrogen production technologies, underpinned by increasing focus on resilient and independent energy supply in defense applications.

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 defense capability, and decentralized production offers a structurally more resilient alternative to traditional supply chains. The Giga PtX project represents a repeatable deployment opportunity for large-scale electrolyzers, while directly supporting sovereign fuel capability and operational readiness. By combining Rheinmetall's system integration capability and defense experience with our leading electrolyzer technology, together we are well-positioned to deliver scalable solutions."

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 defense forces. What matters is not just energy security, but the ability to act independently - in logistics, in operations, and in times of crisis."