Air Products to Build Second Liquid Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

Key highlights
  • Construction starts on a second hydrogen liquefaction plant in Rotterdam.
  • The plant will be operational by 2025.
  • It will double Europe's current liquid hydrogen capacity.
  • Liquid hydrogen will support high-tech industries and the mobility market.
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Air products Rotterdam-Botlek Blue Hydrogen and Carbon capture · The Netherlands
Under Construction
~2022
2023
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2026

Project Overview

Air Products has announced the construction of a second hydrogen liquefaction plant in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This new facility will complement the existing liquid hydrogen plant in Botlek, the Netherlands.

Operational Timeline

The new plant is scheduled to be operational by 2025. Once completed, it will significantly increase Europe's liquid hydrogen production capacity.

Capacity and Usage

The plant will double the current liquid hydrogen capacity in Europe. The produced liquid hydrogen will cater to the growing demands of high-tech industries and the mobility market.

Environmental Impact

This project will contribute to the decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles, supporting Europe's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

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