TotalEnergies Joins Forces with Air Liquide to Decarbonize its Refineries in Northern Europe with Green Hydrogen
TotalEnergies (TTE) has partnered with Air Liquide to develop two major green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands, aiming to decarbonize its refineries in Northern Europe. The initiative will produce 45,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, primarily powered by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm (50% TotalEnergies, 50% RWE).
The partnership includes two key projects: 1) A joint venture with Air Liquide to build and operate a 250 MW electrolyzer near the Zeeland refinery, producing 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually with a €600 million investment; 2) A tolling agreement for 130 MW of Air Liquide's ELYgator electrolyzer project, producing 15,000 tons of green hydrogen yearly for TotalEnergies' Antwerp platform.
These projects will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 450,000 tons annually across TotalEnergies' refineries in Belgium and the Netherlands, contributing to the company's goal of reducing its annual CO2 emissions by three million tons by 2030.
TotalEnergies (TTE) ha stretto una partnership con Air Liquide per sviluppare due importanti progetti di idrogeno verde nei Paesi Bassi, con l'obiettivo di decarbonizzare le proprie raffinerie nel Nord Europa. L'iniziativa produrrà 45.000 tonnellate di idrogeno verde all'anno, principalmente alimentata dal parco eolico offshore OranjeWind (50% TotalEnergies, 50% RWE).
La partnership include due progetti chiave: 1) Una joint venture con Air Liquide per costruire e gestire un elettrolizzatore da 250 MW vicino alla raffineria di Zeeland, producendo 30.000 tonnellate di idrogeno verde all'anno con un investimento di 600 milioni di euro; 2) Un accordo di tolling per il progetto ELYgator da 130 MW di Air Liquide, che produrrà 15.000 tonnellate di idrogeno verde annualmente per la piattaforma di TotalEnergies ad Anversa.
Questi progetti ridurranno le emissioni di CO2 fino a 450.000 tonnellate all'anno nelle raffinerie di TotalEnergies in Belgio e nei Paesi Bassi, contribuendo all'obiettivo dell'azienda di ridurre le proprie emissioni annuali di CO2 di tre milioni di tonnellate entro il 2030.
TotalEnergies (TTE) se ha asociado con Air Liquide para desarrollar dos importantes proyectos de hidrógeno verde en los Países Bajos, con el objetivo de descarbonizar sus refinerías en el norte de Europa. La iniciativa producirá 45,000 toneladas de hidrógeno verde anualmente, impulsada principalmente por el parque eólico offshore OranjeWind (50% TotalEnergies, 50% RWE).
La asociación incluye dos proyectos clave: 1) Una empresa conjunta con Air Liquide para construir y operar un electrolizador de 250 MW cerca de la refinería de Zeeland, produciendo 30,000 toneladas de hidrógeno verde al año con una inversión de 600 millones de euros; 2) Un acuerdo de peaje para el proyecto de electrolizador ELYgator de 130 MW de Air Liquide, produciendo 15,000 toneladas de hidrógeno verde anualmente para la plataforma de TotalEnergies en Amberes.
Estos proyectos reducirán las emisiones de CO2 hasta en 450,000 toneladas anuales en las refinerías de TotalEnergies en Bélgica y los Países Bajos, contribuyendo al objetivo de la empresa de reducir sus emisiones anuales de CO2 en tres millones de toneladas para el 2030.
TotalEnergies (TTE)는 네덜란드에서 두 개의 주요 녹색 수소 프로젝트를 개발하기 위해 Air Liquide와 협력하여 북유럽의 정유소를 탈탄소화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 주로 OranjeWind 해상 풍력 발전소(50% TotalEnergies, 50% RWE)에 의해 연간 45,000톤의 녹색 수소를 생산할 것입니다.
파트너십은 두 가지 주요 프로젝트를 포함합니다: 1) Zeeland 정유소 근처에 250MW 전해조를 구축하고 운영하기 위한 Air Liquide와의 합작 투자로, 연간 30,000톤의 녹색 수소를 생산하며 6억 유로를 투자합니다; 2) TotalEnergies의 앤트워프 플랫폼을 위해 Air Liquide의 130MW ELYgator 전해조 프로젝트에서 연간 15,000톤의 녹색 수소를 생산하는 통행료 계약입니다.
이 프로젝트들은 벨기에와 네덜란드의 TotalEnergies 정유소에서 연간 최대 450,000톤의 CO2 배출량을 줄여, 2030년까지 연간 CO2 배출량을 300만 톤 줄이겠다는 회사의 목표에 기여할 것입니다.
TotalEnergies (TTE) s'est associé à Air Liquide pour développer deux grands projets d'hydrogène vert aux Pays-Bas, visant à décarboniser ses raffineries en Europe du Nord. L'initiative produira 45 000 tonnes d'hydrogène vert par an, principalement alimentée par le parc éolien offshore OranjeWind (50 % TotalEnergies, 50 % RWE).
Le partenariat comprend deux projets clés : 1) Une coentreprise avec Air Liquide pour construire et exploiter un électrolyseur de 250 MW près de la raffinerie de Zeeland, produisant 30 000 tonnes d'hydrogène vert par an avec un investissement de 600 millions d'euros ; 2) Un accord de péage pour le projet d'électrolyseur ELYgator de 130 MW d'Air Liquide, produisant 15 000 tonnes d'hydrogène vert par an pour la plateforme de TotalEnergies à Anvers.
Ces projets permettront de réduire les émissions de CO2 jusqu'à 450 000 tonnes par an dans les raffineries de TotalEnergies en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas, contribuant ainsi à l'objectif de l'entreprise de réduire ses émissions annuelles de CO2 de trois millions de tonnes d'ici 2030.
TotalEnergies (TTE) hat sich mit Air Liquide zusammengeschlossen, um zwei bedeutende grüne Wasserstoffprojekte in den Niederlanden zu entwickeln, mit dem Ziel, seine Raffinerien in Nordeuropa zu dekarbonisieren. Die Initiative wird jährlich 45.000 Tonnen grünen Wasserstoff produzieren, hauptsächlich betrieben durch den Offshore-Windpark OranjeWind (50% TotalEnergies, 50% RWE).
Die Partnerschaft umfasst zwei Schlüsselprojekte: 1) Ein Joint Venture mit Air Liquide zum Bau und Betrieb eines 250-MW-Elektrolyseurs in der Nähe der Raffinerie Zeeland, das jährlich 30.000 Tonnen grünen Wasserstoff mit einer Investition von 600 Millionen Euro produziert; 2) Eine Tolling-Vereinbarung für das 130-MW-ELYgator-Elektrolyseurprojekt von Air Liquide, das jährlich 15.000 Tonnen grünen Wasserstoff für die Plattform von TotalEnergies in Antwerpen produziert.
Diese Projekte werden die CO2-Emissionen in den Raffinerien von TotalEnergies in Belgien und den Niederlanden um bis zu 450.000 Tonnen jährlich reduzieren und damit zum Ziel des Unternehmens beitragen, die jährlichen CO2-Emissionen bis 2030 um drei Millionen Tonnen zu senken.
- €600 million investment in green hydrogen production infrastructure
- 450,000 tons annual CO2 emissions reduction in Belgian and Dutch refineries
- 45,000 tons annual green hydrogen production capacity
- Strategic partnership with Air Liquide strengthens market position
- Progress toward 3 million tons annual CO2 reduction goal by 2030
- High capital expenditure required for green hydrogen projects
- Project completion timeline extends to 2029
- Dependency on European and national subsidy programs for funding
Insights
The project's strategic significance extends beyond mere emissions reduction. By securing 45,000 tons of annual green hydrogen production capacity, TotalEnergies is effectively hedging against future carbon pricing risks while positioning itself as a leader in sustainable refining operations. The integration with the OranjeWind offshore wind farm creates a closed-loop renewable energy system, optimizing operational efficiency and cost structure.
The timing is particularly strategic, aligning with the EU's hydrogen strategy and potential carbon border adjustments. The 250 MW Zeeland electrolyzer and the ELYgator project participation represent significant scale in the emerging green hydrogen market, where early-mover advantages are crucial.
The phased implementation approach, with operations starting in 2027 and 2029, allows for technological maturation and potential cost reductions in electrolyzer technology. This project's scale could help drive down green hydrogen production costs, currently a major barrier to widespread adoption.
For investors, this represents a concrete step in TotalEnergies' energy transition strategy, demonstrating the company's ability to execute large-scale decarbonization projects while maintaining operational efficiency. The partnership structure with Air Liquide also distributes technical and financial risks effectively, while leveraging each company's core competencies.
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45,000 tons per year of green H2 produced by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm developed by TotalEnergies (
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Green hydrogen production by TotalEnergies and Air Liquide
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“Following the first partnership agreement with Air Liquide to supply the Normandy refinery with green hydrogen, and the agreements to supply the Grandpuits and La Mède biorefineries with renewable hydrogen, the partnership with Air Liquide takes on a new dimension and marks a new step in TotalEnergies' ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen consumed by its refineries in
“Flagship projects such as the ones we are announcing today, will play a key role in reducing emissions, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors such as industry and heavy mobility. We are proud to lead the way on European renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production, and to accompany TotalEnergies in their journey to decarbonizing their industrial assets. These two projects will complete the five Air Liquide low carbon units already in operation or construction in
TotalEnergies and the decarbonization of its European refineries
TotalEnergies is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of producing, converting and supplying energy to its customers. One of the pathways identified by the Company is using low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonize its European refineries, a move that should help reduce its annual CO2 emissions by around three million tons by 2030. In order to fully decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has already contracted over 170,000 tons of green hydrogen annually at: La Mède, Grandpuits and Normandy in
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