Technip Energies Secures Contracts for Biofuels and Hydrogen Units at Galp Sines Refinery
- The projects involve a €650 million investment.
- The Advanced Biofuels Unit will produce 270 ktpa of renewable diesel and SAF.
- The Green Hydrogen Unit will produce up to 15 ktpa of renewable hydrogen.
- Technip Energies will work with Technoedif Engenharia and Plug Power.
Project Overview
Technip Energies has been awarded EPsCm contracts by Galp for an advanced biofuels unit and a green hydrogen unit at the Sines refinery in Portugal. These projects are part of Galp’s initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of the refinery and its products.
Advanced Biofuels Unit
The Advanced Biofuels Unit, a joint venture between Galp (75%) and Mitsui (25%), will have a capacity of 270 ktpa. It will produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from bio-feedstock and waste residues, helping Galp avoid approximately 800 ktpa of greenhouse gas emissions. Technip Energies will collaborate with Technoedif Engenharia to complete this project.
Green Hydrogen Unit
The Green Hydrogen Unit will feature a 100 MW electrolysis plant, producing up to 15 ktpa of renewable hydrogen using proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers supplied by Plug Power. This unit will replace around 20% of the existing grey hydrogen consumption at the Sines refinery, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 110 ktpa.
Investment and Impact
Both units represent a gross investment of €650 million and will transform the Sines refinery into a significant low-carbon platform in Portugal.