TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Collaborate on Renewable Hydrogen Production in La Mède, France
Key Ideas
- TotalEnergies partners with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen in La Mède, complementing the Masshylia project, reducing CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually.
- Air Liquide will build and operate a renewable hydrogen unit with an annual capacity of 25,000 tons, recycling coproducts from TotalEnergies biorefinery for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel production.
- Total investment of €150 million for the project, scheduled to start production in 2028, contributing to the decarbonisation ambition of Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’azur region.
- TotalEnergies and ENGIE are also developing the Masshylia project for green hydrogen production through water electrolysis, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 3 million tons annually by 2030.
TotalEnergies has teamed up with Air Liquide to accelerate the decarbonisation of hydrogen used in its European refineries, particularly at the La Mède site in southeast France. This collaboration involves the establishment of a renewable hydrogen production unit at La Mède, with an annual capacity of 25,000 tons, to be operated by Air Liquide. The project aims to recycle coproducts from TotalEnergies' biorefinery to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, ultimately reducing the CO2 emissions of the facility by 130,000 tons per year. The total investment for this initiative amounts to €150 million and the production is set to commence in 2028. Additionally, TotalEnergies, in partnership with ENGIE, is progressing with the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen through water electrolysis, with a targeted capacity of 10,000 tons per year. This project aligns with TotalEnergies' commitment to decarbonise its operations and supply chain by leveraging green or low-carbon hydrogen. The company anticipates a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, aiming to reach around 3 million tons per year by 2030. The collaboration between TotalEnergies and Air Liquide signifies a step forward in sustainable energy practices, reflecting the broader global shift towards decarbonisation and the adoption of renewable fuels.
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