Bp plc (London) has made the final investment decision (FID) for the “Lingen Green Hydrogen” project. The company wants to achieve a significant milestone on the path to the development of green hydrogen on an industrial scale in Germany. Supported by funding from the IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) program, the plant to be built as part of the 100 MW project could produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually.
The plant is to be built next to the bp refinery in Lingen and connected directly to the hydrogen core network. It is planned to be bp’s largest industrial-scale green hydrogen production facility to date in the, and the first that the company will fully own and operate. The green hydrogen produced will be offered to bp’s refineries and industrial customers in the region to support the decarbonization of production processes and contribute to achieving the ambitious energy transition goals in Germany. The renewable electricity required for the electrolyzer is expected to initially be supplied on the basis of an offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA).
Source: BP
Patrick Wendeler, CEO of BP Europa SE, said: “The decision is very good news for bp and for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany. The support of the federal government and the state of Lower Saxony as part of the IPCEI funding has made a significant contribution to the continuation of this project. Lingen Green Hydrogen is an example of bp’s disciplined and strategic approach to investing in hydrogen projects.”
Felipe Arbelaez, senior vice president for hydrogen and CCS at bp, said: “This is another great example of how we can successfully drive a lower-emissions hydrogen future by working with governments. Projects like Lingen Green Hydrogen help create added value for the region, partners, customers and bp – including our bp refineries – as they contribute to decarbonization and can support the transition to lower-emission energy solutions.”
The project received funding under the IPCEI Hy2Infra wave, a program to support the development of a hydrogen industry in Europe. The IPCEI support underlines the strategic importance of the project in building a more sustainable hydrogen economy and contributing to meeting Europe’s climate goals.
This investment is in line with the upgrade of bp’s hydrogen and CCS plans and is part of five to ten investments that bp plans to drive globally in this area this decade. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025. Commissioning is expected in 2027.