Accelera to Power 100 MW Electrolyzer System for bp’s Lingen Green Hydrogen Project
Accelera, Cummins Inc.'s [NYSE: CMI] zero-emissions segment, will provide a 100-megawatt (MW) PEM electrolyzer system for bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany. The system, bp's largest hydrogen production facility to date, will comprise 20 PEM HyLYZER®-1000 electrolyzer units manufactured at Accelera's new plant in Guadalajara, Spain.
Set to be fully commissioned in 2027, the facility will produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. The system will be powered by renewable electricity from offshore wind, supporting bp's Lingen refinery and regional industrial customers, including steel and chemical producers. This project represents a significant advancement in Germany's hydrogen economy development.
Accelera has deployed over 600 electrolyzer units globally, including notable projects such as a 20 MW facility in Quebec, Canada, and a 25 MW system in Florida, U.S.
Accelera, il segmento a zero emissioni di Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], fornirà un sistema di elettrolizzatore PEM da 100 megawatt (MW) per il progetto di idrogeno verde di bp a Lingen, in Germania. Il sistema, il più grande impianto di produzione di idrogeno di bp fino ad oggi, sarà composto da 20 unità di elettrolizzatore PEM HyLYZER®-1000 prodotte presso il nuovo stabilimento di Accelera a Guadalajara, Spagna.
Previsto per essere completamente operativo nel 2027, l'impianto produrrà fino a 11.000 tonnellate di idrogeno verde all'anno. Il sistema sarà alimentato da energia elettrica rinnovabile proveniente da turbine eoliche offshore, sostenendo il reparto raffinazione di bp a Lingen e clienti industriali regionali, tra cui produttori di acciaio e chimici. Questo progetto rappresenta un importante avanzamento nello sviluppo dell'economia dell'idrogeno in Germania.
Accelera ha installato oltre 600 unità di elettrolizzatori a livello globale, inclusi progetti significativi come un impianto da 20 MW in Quebec, Canada, e un sistema da 25 MW in Florida, USA.
Accelera, la división de cero emisiones de Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], proporcionará un sistema de electrolizador PEM de 100 megavatios (MW) para el proyecto de hidrógeno verde de bp en Lingen, Alemania. El sistema, la mayor instalación de producción de hidrógeno de bp hasta la fecha, estará compuesto por 20 unidades de electrolizador PEM HyLYZER®-1000 fabricadas en la nueva planta de Accelera en Guadalajara, España.
Prevista para estar completamente operativa en 2027, la instalación producirá hasta 11,000 toneladas de hidrógeno verde anualmente. El sistema será alimentado por electricidad renovable de parques eólicos marinos, apoyando la refinería de bp en Lingen y clientes industriales regionales, incluidos productores de acero y productos químicos. Este proyecto representa un avance significativo en el desarrollo de la economía del hidrógeno en Alemania.
Accelera ha desplegado más de 600 unidades de electrolizadores a nivel mundial, incluidos proyectos notables como una instalación de 20 MW en Quebec, Canadá, y un sistema de 25 MW en Florida, EE. UU.
Accelera는 Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI]의 제로 배출 부문으로, 독일의 bp 리겐(Lingen) 녹색 수소 프로젝트를 위한 100메가와트(MW) PEM 전해조 시스템을 제공합니다. 이 시스템은 지금까지 bp의 가장 큰 수소 생산 시설로, 스페인 과달라하라에 위치한 Accelera의 새로운 공장에서 제작된 20개의 PEM HyLYZER®-1000 전해조 유닛으로 구성됩니다.
2027년 완공을 목표로 한 이 시설은 연간 최대 11,000톤의 녹색 수소를 생산할 예정입니다. 이 시스템은 해상 풍력 발전소의 재생 가능 전기로 구동되어 bp의 리겐 정유소와 지역 산업 고객(철강 및 화학 생산업체 포함)을 지원합니다. 이 프로젝트는 독일의 수소 경제 개발에 중요한 진전을 나타냅니다.
Accelera는 캐나다 퀘벡에 20 MW 시설과 미국 플로리다에 25 MW 시스템 등 여러 주요 프로젝트를 포함하여 전 세계적으로 600개 이상의 전해조 유닛을 배치하였습니다.
Accelera, la branche à zéro émission de Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], fournira un système d'électrolyseur PEM de 100 mégawatts (MW) pour le projet d'hydrogène vert de bp à Lingen, en Allemagne. Le système, la plus grande installation de production d'hydrogène de bp à ce jour, comprendra 20 unités d'électrolyseur PEM HyLYZER®-1000 fabriquées dans la nouvelle usine d'Accelera à Guadalajara, en Espagne.
Prévue pour être mise en service d'ici 2027, l'installation produira jusqu'à 11 000 tonnes d'hydrogène vert par an. Le système sera alimenté par de l'électricité renouvelable provenant d'éoliennes offshore, soutenant la raffinerie de bp à Lingen et les clients industriels régionaux, y compris les producteurs d'acier et de produits chimiques. Ce projet représente un progrès significatif dans le développement de l'économie de l'hydrogène en Allemagne.
Accelera a déployé plus de 600 unités d'électrolyseurs dans le monde, y compris des projets notables comme une installation de 20 MW au Québec, Canada, et un système de 25 MW en Floride, États-Unis.
Accelera, der emissionsfreie Bereich von Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], wird ein 100-Megawatt (MW) PEM-Elektrolyseursystem für das grüne Wasserstoffprojekt von bp in Lingen, Deutschland, bereitstellen. Das System, die größte Wasserstoffproduktionsanlage von bp bis heute, wird aus 20 PEM HyLYZER®-1000 Elektrolyseeinheiten bestehen, die in der neuen Anlage von Accelera in Guadalajara, Spanien, hergestellt werden.
Die Inbetriebnahme ist für 2027 geplant, die Anlage wird jährlich bis zu 11.000 Tonnen grünen Wasserstoff produzieren. Das System wird mit erneuerbarer Energie aus Offshore-Windkraft betrieben und unterstützt die bp-Raffinerie in Lingen sowie regionale Industriekunden, einschließlich Stahl- und Chemieproduzenten. Dieses Projekt stellt einen bedeutenden Fortschritt in der Entwicklung der Wasserstoffwirtschaft in Deutschland dar.
Accelera hat weltweit über 600 Elektrolyseeinheiten bereitgestellt, darunter bemerkenswerte Projekte wie eine 20-MW-Anlage in Quebec, Kanada, und ein 25-MW-System in Florida, USA.
- Secured major contract for 100 MW electrolyzer system with bp
- Project will generate 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2027
- Manufacturing to be conducted at new Spanish facility, expanding production capacity
- Strong track record with 600+ electrolyzer units deployed globally
- Full revenue impact delayed until 2027 commissioning
Insights
This landmark contract represents a significant strategic win for Cummins, positioning the company as a major player in the rapidly expanding green hydrogen infrastructure market. The 100MW system for bp's Lingen project showcases Accelera's technological capabilities and validates its competitive position against established European hydrogen players.
The contract's execution through Accelera's new Guadalajara facility demonstrates strategic manufacturing foresight, as it positions Cummins to capitalize on the EU's green hydrogen initiatives and €383 billion REPowerEU plan. This geographical positioning is important for capturing market share in Europe's accelerating hydrogen economy.
Looking at Cummins' electrolyzer track record - with over 600 units deployed globally - this single project represents a substantial scaling up of operations. While specific contract values aren't disclosed, industry benchmarks suggest 100MW PEM electrolyzer systems typically command
The strategic importance extends beyond immediate financials. As traditional engine markets face long-term headwinds from electrification, this project exemplifies Cummins' successful diversification into green energy infrastructure. The 2027 commissioning timeline aligns with projected hydrogen demand growth, particularly in Germany's industrial sector, positioning Cummins to capture additional market share as the hydrogen economy scales.
The Lingen project strategically addresses a critical market gap in Germany's industrial decarbonization landscape. The 11,000 tons annual capacity is precisely scaled to serve both bp's refinery operations and key industrial customers in the region's steel and chemical sectors, where green hydrogen demand is projected to surge due to EU carbon reduction mandates.
The project's integration with offshore wind power creates a reliable green hydrogen supply chain, important for industrial customers requiring consistent supply for 24/7 operations. This reliability factor, combined with the scale economies of a 100MW system, positions the project to offer competitive green hydrogen pricing - a critical factor for industrial adoption.
The selection of Cummins' PEM technology over alternative electrolyzer technologies signals the market's preference for solutions offering rapid response times and operational flexibility, important for integration with variable renewable power sources. This technological validation could accelerate similar industrial-scale deployments across Europe's industrial clusters.
The hydrogen-generation system set to power bp’s Lingen project will consist of 20 PEM HyLYZER®-1000 electrolyzer units — the largest electrolyzer system assembled by Accelera to date — and is being manufactured in Accelera’s new electrolyzer plant in
"This project marks a significant milestone for Accelera and the energy transition in
Project highlights
- Sustainable production: Accelera’s 100 MW electrolyzer system will be powered by renewable electricity from offshore wind, ensuring that the end product is green hydrogen.
- Regional impact: The hydrogen produced at the plant will support bp's Lingen refinery and industrial customers in the region, including steel and chemical producers, helping to develop Germany’s hydrogen economy.
- Technological innovation: The project will utilize Accelera's most powerful PEM electrolyzer technology, which features enhanced efficiency, scalability and optimized system design.
"Lingen green hydrogen shows how large-scale hydrogen initiatives can generate regional economic benefits, support our partners' sustainability goals, and accelerate the transition to low-carbon industrial operations," said Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture & Storage at bp. "Our Lingen refinery has provided German industry with the energy it needs for more than 70 years. Now, through this project, we're evolving its role to deliver low-carbon hydrogen that will help decarbonize both our operations and regional industry."
Advancing the green hydrogen economy
Electrolyzers leverage renewable energy sources to produce green hydrogen, which is a crucial factor in accelerating the clean energy transition. Accelera is a leader in large-scale hydrogen production and has deployed more than 600 electrolyzer units worldwide, powering some of the most advanced PEM electrolyzer systems operating globally. This includes a 20 MW facility in
About Accelera™ by Cummins
Accelera by Cummins provides a diverse portfolio of zero-emissions solutions for the world’s most economically vital industries, empowering them to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Accelera, a business segment of Cummins Inc., is both a components supplier and integrator, focused on batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, e-axles, traction motors and inverters, integrated powertrain solutions, and electrolyzers. Accelera currently has operations in
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