Hanseatic Energy Hub has announced key changes to its management team to support the construction and commissioning of Germany’s first land-based terminal for liquefied gases in Stade, while also preparing for the LNG spot market and accelerating the transformation towards hydrogen-based energy solutions.
Arjen Schampers has been appointed CEO to oversee the construction phase, while Jan Themlitz has transitioned into the role of COO to lead the hub’s strategic development.
Arjen Schampers brings more than 25 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. He has held senior leadership positions in the offshore wind and energy sectors, including as Managing Director of Merkur Offshore GmbH, where he successfully led the construction and operation of one of Germany’s largest offshore wind farms. Additionally, he has served on the boards of Greenlink Interconnector Ltd. and North Star Shipping Ltd., gaining extensive expertise in international energy infrastructure. His proven track record in delivering complex projects positions him well to guide the Stade terminal through its critical construction and commissioning stages.
The Stade terminal will initially handle imports of LNG, synthetic natural gas, and liquefied biomethane, and is designed to accommodate ammonia in the future as a carbon-neutral energy carrier derived from hydrogen. Situated at the Stade industrial site, the terminal benefits from strong synergies across the chemical, logistics, and energy industries, providing an ideal foundation for a modern energy hub.
The HEH management board now comprises Arjen Schampers as CEO, Jan Themlitz as CCO, Axel Zwanzig as CFO, and Alejandro Marjalizo Martinez as chief technical and operations officer , who is contributing LNG technical expertise to the construction of the terminal. Together, the leadership team is advancing HEH’s mission to secure Europe’s energy supply and support the transition to a CO₂-neutral energy future.
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