- North Rhine-Westphalia funds €770,000 for a 100MW green hydrogen feasibility study at INEOS Köln.
- The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by over 100,000 tonnes annually.
- Hydrogen will be used in ammonia and potentially methanol production.
- The study is part of NRW's climate and energy policy program, progres.nrw.
Funding and Project Scope
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia has allocated €770,000 to support a feasibility study for a 100-megawatt water electrolysis plant at the INEOS site in Köln. This initiative is part of INEOS's broader €2 billion green hydrogen projects across Europe, announced last year.
Emission Reduction Goals
The proposed plant aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 100,000 tonnes annually. The feasibility study will explore the efficient implementation of green hydrogen production at the INEOS Verbund site, with state funding covering a quarter of the eligible costs.
Hydrogen Utilization
The green hydrogen produced will be used in the ammonia production plant and potentially for methanol production in the future. The project also envisions supplying hydrogen to the Chempark and regional transport sectors, contributing to broader climate goals.
Strategic Importance
Seen as a lighthouse project for the chemical sector in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Köln investment aligns with European and national hydrogen strategies. It supports the region's climate targets as outlined in North Rhine-Westphalia's hydrogen roadmap.
Program Framework
The feasibility study is funded under the “Programme for the Rational Use of Energy, Renewable Energies and Energy Saving” (progres.nrw). This program consolidates the state's funding activities in climate and energy policy, focusing on projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
