Lhyfe, OX2, and Velarion Collaborate to Create Sustainable Hydrogen Cluster in Ånge, Sweden
Key Ideas
- Lhyfe, OX2, and Velarion are partnering to establish a hydrogen cluster in Ånge, Sweden, integrating renewable power with large-scale hydrogen production.
- The cluster will include a 300MW hydrogen production unit by Lhyfe, powered by OX2's 1.4TWh annual capacity wind farm, and Velarion's carbon-neutral fertiliser plants.
- The project aims for sustainability, job creation, and local economic growth, pending study conclusions, operating licenses, and financial investment decisions.
- Sara Wihlborg from Lhyfe highlighted the potential for collaborations with companies to refine hydrogen and its by-products, contributing to the regional economy and job market.
Lhyfe, in collaboration with OX2 and Velarion, is embarking on a groundbreaking project to establish a hydrogen cluster in Ånge, Sweden. OX2, a leading onshore wind developer in Europe, is set to develop a wind farm in Marktjärn with a significant annual production capacity of 1.4TWh. This wind farm will power Lhyfe's 300MW hydrogen production unit planned in Torpshammar. Additionally, Velarion will construct carbon-neutral fertiliser plants in the cluster, utilizing the produced hydrogen to create renewable ammonia for fertilisers.
The project is currently in its conceptual phase, awaiting study conclusions, operating licenses, environmental permits, and financial investment decisions for implementation. Anders Nilsson from OX2 expressed excitement about the partnership, anticipating sustainable local industry growth and increased attractiveness for further industrial establishments in Ånge. Sara Wihlborg, Lhyfe's Country Manager for Sweden, mentioned ongoing dialogues with multiple companies interested in refining hydrogen and its by-products.
The 300MW hydrogen production unit has the potential to generate up to 100 tonnes per day of green hydrogen, fostering a local ecosystem that contributes to the region's economy and job creation. Moreover, Lhyfe recently secured a grant of up to $11.9m to develop a local renewable hydrogen production plant in Trelleborg, Sweden. This collaborative effort highlights a significant step towards sustainable energy production, economic development, and job opportunities in the region.
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Renewable Energy
Sustainability
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Economic Development
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Wind Power
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