Dutch State Supports Air Liquide's Electrolyzer Projects in Terneuzen and Rotterdam
- The projects ELYgator and CurtHyl will each have a capacity of 200 MW.
- They will produce 30,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually.
- The projects will avoid over 5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
- Both projects are subject to regulatory approvals.
Project Overview
Air Liquide's renewable hydrogen projects, ELYgator and CurtHyl, have received support from the Dutch State through the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) Hy2Use program. These projects, each with a capacity of 200 MW, aim to significantly contribute to the decarbonization of the Dutch and neighboring countries' industries and support the growth of clean mobility markets.
Environmental Impact
Both electrolyzers will operate on renewable electricity, producing a combined total of around 30,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year without generating any CO2 emissions. This approach will avoid the emission of more than 5 million tonnes of CO2 over their operational period, compared to traditional processes.
Project Locations
The ELYgator project will be located in Terneuzen, while the CurtHyl project will be situated at the Maasvlakte 2 conversion park in Rotterdam. These large-scale electrolyzers will be integrated into Air Liquide's existing portfolio of assets, enabling the supply of low-carbon hydrogen to various industrial and mobility market customers.
Regulatory Approvals
These pioneering projects align with national and European climate ambitions, particularly for hard-to-abate industries and mobility sectors. The grant award is a significant step towards the final investment decision, with both projects still subject to regulatory approvals.