TRIG and Hyd’Occ Partnership: Green Hydrogen Project in France Boosts Renewable Energy Supply
Key Ideas
- The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has signed a PPA to supply renewable electricity from onshore wind farms to Hyd’Occ, a green hydrogen facility in Port-la Nouvelle, France.
- Hyd’Occ, backed by Qair and AREC Occitanie, is set to produce 3,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, with Nel Hydrogen Electrolyzer overseeing the FEED study and equipment supply.
- Port-La-Nouvelle is poised to become a key hub for hydrogen in the Mediterranean, with plans for infrastructure development to facilitate the import and export of clean molecules like hydrogen and CO2.
- The partnership between TRIG and Hyd’Occ signifies a positive step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future by promoting local renewable energy generation and hydrogen production.
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has partnered with Hyd’Occ, a green hydrogen project in Port-La Nouvelle, France, to supply renewable electricity from TRIG's onshore wind farms in the Occitanie region. Hyd’Occ, with primary backing from Qair and minority involvement from AREC Occitanie, is currently constructing a green hydrogen production unit expected to be operational in 2025, capable of producing 3,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually. Nel Hydrogen Electrolyzer provided the project's front-end engineering and design study and will supply 20 MW of alkaline electrolyzer equipment for the facility.
The Managing Director of TRIG, Minesh Shah, highlighted the importance of such Power Purchase Agreements in revenue management and emphasized the significance of supplying projects like Hyd’Occ with locally-generated, renewable electricity. Port-La-Nouvelle is earmarked to be a crucial hub for hydrogen activities in the Mediterranean, with plans for a dedicated low-carbon hydrogen and CO2 management infrastructure. A consortium including Occitanie Region, DEME Concessions, Euroports, and Teréga aims to transform the port into a hub for clean molecule flows, enabling the import and export of hydrogen, CO2, and other low-carbon by-products. The TRIG and Hyd’Occ partnership showcases a positive commitment to advancing renewable energy and green hydrogen production for a more sustainable future.
Topics
Production
Renewable Energy
Energy Transition
Power Purchase Agreement
Wind Farms
CO2 Management
Green Hydrogen Facility
Mediterranean Hub
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