Renewable Hydrogen Project at TotalEnergies' La Mède Biorefinery
Key Ideas
  • Air Liquide to build, own, and operate a 25,000-tonne-per-year renewable hydrogen production unit at TotalEnergies' La Mède site, contributing to a new hydrogen ecosystem in the Fos-sur-Mer area.
  • The project aims to produce renewable hydrogen from recycled biogenic byproducts, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 130,000 tonnes per year at the biorefinery and promoting the production of biofuels and Sustainable Air Fuels (SAF).
  • The initiative represents an investment of over 80 million euros for Air Liquide and is part of its strategy to offer decarbonization solutions, aligning with its commitment to support the energy transition and strengthen its presence in the region.
  • Air Liquide's project signifies a step towards decarbonizing its hydrogen network production sources and demonstrates its role as a key player in implementing hydrogen projects for industrial decarbonization and low-carbon mobility.
Air Liquide has announced a renewable hydrogen production project at TotalEnergies' La Mède site in France. Under a long-term contract, Air Liquide will construct and operate a new hydrogen production unit with a capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year, using recycled biogenic byproducts to produce renewable hydrogen for TotalEnergies' biorefinery. The project, set to be operational in 2028, involves an investment exceeding 80 million euros and aims to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions by around 130,000 tonnes annually at the biorefinery. This initiative marks a crucial step in Air Liquide's strategy towards decarbonization, focusing on offering various decarbonization solutions to meet the challenges of the climate emergency. By supporting TotalEnergies in decarbonizing its operations, Air Liquide strengthens its position in the Fos-sur-Mer basin and showcases its commitment to promoting sustainability and renewable energy. The project not only enhances the renewable hydrogen ecosystem in the region but also reinforces Air Liquide's role as a major player in driving industrial decarbonization and advancing low-carbon mobility.
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