- The project will develop a 100MW electrolyser producing 10-11kt of green hydrogen annually.
- Funding is provided by BMWK and Lower Saxony Government under the European IPCEI Hy2Infra wave.
- The renewable power for the electrolyser will initially come from an offshore wind Power Purchase Agreement.
- The green hydrogen will support industrial decarbonization, including at bp’s Lingen refinery.
Project Overview
bp has received funding from BMWK and the Lower Saxony Government as part of the European IPCEI Hy2Infra wave to support a 100MW green hydrogen project adjacent to bp’s Lingen Refinery in Germany. The project aims to produce 10-11kt of green hydrogen annually using a 100MW electrolyser.
Government Support
German Federal Minister of Economics, Robert Habeck, officially handed over the grant letter, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen projects in achieving a climate-neutral and sustainable economy. Lower Saxony Minister for Economic Affairs, Olaf Lies, highlighted the role of the hydrogen economy in the energy transition and job creation.
Renewable Energy Source
The renewable power required for the electrolyser is expected to be initially supplied through an offshore wind Power Purchase Agreement. This aligns with the broader goal of decarbonizing German industry and supporting the energy transition.
Industrial Impact
The green hydrogen produced by this project will support industrial customers, including steel and chemical producers, in decarbonizing their production processes. It will also contribute to the decarbonization efforts at bp’s Lingen refinery.
