TotalEnergies and RWE Partner on OranjeWind Offshore Wind Farm for Green Hydrogen Production
Key Ideas
  • TotalEnergies acquires a 50% stake in RWE's OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands to produce green hydrogen, aligning with both companies' decarbonization goals.
  • The partnership plans to use the electricity from the wind farm to power electrolyser projects, aiming to produce 40,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually for decarbonizing TotalEnergies' refineries in Northern Europe.
  • The project involves building 53 Vestas wind turbines on monopile foundations, with offshore construction expected to start in 2026 and full commissioning by early 2028, contributing significantly to the Dutch energy system of the future.
  • RWE and TotalEnergies will collaborate on system integration solutions for the project, including electrolysis, electric vehicle charging, e-boilers, and battery storage, showcasing a comprehensive approach to sustainable energy development.
RWE and TotalEnergies have announced a partnership that involves TotalEnergies acquiring a 50% stake in RWE's OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The agreement includes using the wind farm's electricity to produce green hydrogen, with plans to power 350 MW electrolyser projects for generating approximately 40,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. TotalEnergies intends to utilize this hydrogen to decarbonize its refineries in Northern Europe, aligning with its goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 5 million tonnes per year by 2030. The project, with a capacity of 759 MW, is set to include 53 Vestas wind turbines on monopile foundations and is scheduled for full commissioning by early 2028. Offshore construction at the OranjeWind site, located 53 kilometers from IJmuiden, is slated to begin in 2026. RWE and TotalEnergies will also work on system integration solutions, encompassing electrolysis, electric vehicle charging, e-boilers, and battery storage. The joint venture between the two companies highlights a strategic move towards sustainable energy development and exemplifies a comprehensive approach to decarbonization and renewable energy integration in the Netherlands.
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