Air Liquide is set to build a 25,000-tonne-per-year hydrogen plant at TotalEnergies' La Mède biorefinery in Marseille, France, to aid in the production of renewable hydrogen and reduce the site's CO2 emissions by 130,000 tonnes annually. While the specific method of hydrogen production has not been disclosed, statements released by the companies suggest that coproducts from the biorefinery could be utilized, potentially indicating a process involving biogas or biomethane that aligns with steam methane reforming (SMR) technology. Renewable hydrogen, as defined by EU regulations, must be produced from renewable sources and achieve a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel-based production. The project, with an investment of €150m, is expected to commence production in 2028, contributing to circular economy principles and the decarbonisation goals of the region. Vincent Stoquart, President of Refinery & Chemicals at TotalEnergies, emphasized the importance of the new green hydrogen production unit in accelerating the decarbonisation of the platform, highlighting the site's transformation into a low-carbon hydrogen production center. This initiative follows the partnership between TotalEnergies and Air Liquide in 2022 to develop a similar hydrogen production unit at the Grandpuits biorefinery, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices and renewable energy in the region.