TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have joined forces to launch a renewable hydrogen production project at the La Mède platform in Bouches-du-Rhône. The initiative aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from the La Mède biorefinery by 130,000 tonnes annually. Air Liquide will be responsible for the construction and operation of a renewable hydrogen production unit on the La Mède site, with a production capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year. This unit will make use of co-products from TotalEnergies' biorefinery to generate the hydrogen. The produced hydrogen will then be utilized by the biorefinery for the production of biodiesel and Sustainable Air Fuels (SAF). The entire project requires a substantial investment of 150 million euros. The new unit is anticipated to be operational by 2028. Vincent Stoquart, the Managing Director of TotalEnergies' Refining-Chemicals branch, highlighted that this development marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the La Mède platform into a low-carbon hydrogen production hub. This transition aligns with the decarbonization objectives of the Provence-Alpes-Côte-D'Azur region, showcasing a joint commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives.