TotalEnergies Acquires Stake in OranjeWind for Green Hydrogen Production in the Netherlands
Key Ideas
  • TotalEnergies acquires 50% stake in OranjeWind offshore wind farm to produce green hydrogen for electrolyzer projects, supporting its goal of reducing CO2 emissions.
  • The renewable energy from the project will power electrolyzer projects, producing 40,000 tons per year of green hydrogen and avoiding the emission of approximately 400,000 tons of CO2 per year.
  • RWE and TotalEnergies have decided to build the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the North Sea, with offshore construction scheduled to start in 2026 and full commissioning expected in early 2028.
  • The partnership between RWE and TotalEnergies aims to develop a blueprint for the Dutch energy system of the future, addressing challenges related to intermittent wind generation and flexible energy demand.
TotalEnergies has acquired a 50% stake in OranjeWind, a 795 MW offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, from RWE to generate renewable energy for electrolyzer projects producing green hydrogen. This move aligns with TotalEnergies' goal to reduce net Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. The company plans to replace 500,000 tons per year of hydrogen consumed in its refineries with green hydrogen, expecting to cut CO2 emissions by 5 million tons annually. By utilizing renewable energy from OranjeWind, TotalEnergies aims to power electrolyzer projects to produce 40,000 tons per year of green hydrogen, contributing to the avoidance of 400,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The partnership with RWE will lead to the construction of the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, with plans for offshore construction to commence in 2026 and full operation by early 2028. Through this collaboration, the companies plan to set a model for the future Dutch energy system, focusing on the integration of offshore wind power and green hydrogen electrolyzers to address challenges posed by intermittent wind generation and varying energy demand.
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