Worley and Shell's Collaborative Efforts: Transforming a German Facility for Base Oil Production and Renewable Hydrogen
Key Ideas
  • Worley and Shell are collaborating to convert Shell's Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland in Germany into a base oil production unit with a capacity of 300,000 tpy, meeting a significant portion of EU and Germany's base oil demand.
  • The project involves repurposing a hydrocracker, introducing electrification to reduce carbon emissions by 620,000 tpy, and enabling the production of renewable hydrogen through a 100 MW electrolyser expected to produce 44,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily.
  • Worley's role spans from initial project phases to detailed design, with a focus on functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance, showcasing their expertise in supporting Shell's transformation efforts towards becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050.
  • The collaborative efforts aim to contribute to industrial emission reductions in the region and strengthen the partnership between Worley and Shell, with operations of the base oil production plant and renewable hydrogen facility expected to commence in the second half of the decade.
Worley is partnering with Shell to support the transformation of Shell's Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland in Germany. The project involves converting a hydrocracker into a base oil production unit with a capacity of 300,000 tpy, addressing a substantial portion of the EU and Germany's base oil demand. By repurposing the hydrocracker and incorporating electrification, the initiative is expected to slash Shell's carbon emissions by approximately 620,000 tpy. Additionally, the project includes the installation of a 100 MW electrolyser for renewable hydrogen production, anticipated to generate up to 44,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily to aid in decarbonizing Shell's operations. Worley's involvement spans from the initial project phases to detailed design and procurement stages, focusing on ensuring functionality, safety, and compliance with regulations. The partnership aims to facilitate Shell's transition towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and bolster the relationship between Worley and Shell. The base oil production plant and renewable hydrogen facility are set to become operational in the latter part of the decade, contributing to the reduction of industrial emissions in the region and emphasizing sustainability initiatives.
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