Equinor Launches Hydrogen Open Season for Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Eemshaven, Netherlands
Key Ideas
- Equinor and Linde collaborate on H2M Eemshaven project to produce low-carbon hydrogen through natural gas reforming with carbon capture and storage.
- 95% of the CO2 emissions from the project will be captured and permanently stored under the seabed offshore Norway.
- Planned production capacity of 1 GW to support Netherlands and Germany in reducing CO2 emissions and ensuring energy security.
- Hydrogen Open Season invites parties to express interest in purchasing decarbonized hydrogen from the project, emphasizing sustainable energy supply.
Equinor, a Norwegian energy major, has initiated the Hydrogen Open Season for its planned 1 GW project in Eemshaven, Netherlands. Teaming up with Linde, they aim to develop the H2M Eemshaven project, focusing on producing low-carbon hydrogen by reforming natural gas coupled with carbon capture and storage. The project's environmental commitment is highlighted by the plan to capture and safely store over 95% of CO2 emissions offshore Norway. With a target to produce 210,000 tonnes of decarbonized hydrogen, Equinor's project intends to aid the Netherlands and Germany in their CO2 reduction efforts while ensuring energy supply security. The Hydrogen Open Season is a step towards promoting sustainable energy practices by inviting interested parties to engage in purchasing low-carbon hydrogen, fostering a greener energy ecosystem.