- The project seeks €190M from the IPCEI program.
- The 200 MW electrolyzer will be located in Port-Jérôme, Normandy.
- It aims to be operational by 2025 using Siemens Energy's PEM technology.
- Partners include Borealis, Esso S.A.F., TotalEnergies, and Yara International.
Project Overview
Air Liquide's Normand’Hy project, supported by the French State pending European Commission approval, aims to establish a 200 MW renewable hydrogen production facility in Port-Jérôme, Normandy. This electrolyzer will utilize Siemens Energy's Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology and is scheduled for commissioning in 2025.
Funding and Partnerships
The project has applied for €190 million in funding from the Hydrogen Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) program. Air Liquide has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TotalEnergies for a long-term renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to meet part of the electrolyzer's energy needs.
Decarbonization Goals
The Normand’Hy project aims to decarbonize the Normandy industrial basin, providing renewable hydrogen to industrial companies and contributing to low-carbon heavy-duty mobility. The project is part of a broader initiative involving Air Liquide, Borealis, Esso S.A.F., TotalEnergies, and Yara International to develop CO2 capture and storage infrastructure, targeting a reduction of up to 3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year by 2030.
Technological and Industrial Impact
This large-scale electrolyzer will be one of the first of its size globally, marking a significant step in the development of a European renewable hydrogen sector. The project will support the decarbonization of TotalEnergies' Normandy refinery and other local industries, aligning with the RED2 regulation.
