Shell Commits to Major Green Hydrogen Project in Germany
Key Ideas
- Shell has approved the development of REFHYNE II, a 100MW green hydrogen electrolyser in Germany.
- The project aims to produce up to 44,000 kg/day of renewable hydrogen to drive decarbonization at the site.
- Scheduled for operation in 2027, this investment reflects the increasing momentum in the hydrogen sector.
- Hydrogen Europe's CEO highlights the significance of such investments in advancing energy and mobility transition.
Shell has made a significant step towards advancing the green hydrogen sector by announcing the Final Investment Decision (FID) for REFHYNE II, a 100-megawatt renewable proton-exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen electrolyser in Rheinland, Germany. This innovative project, driven by renewable electricity, is set to generate up to 44,000 kilograms of renewable hydrogen daily to help in the partial decarbonization of site operations. With an operational timeline slated for 2027, Shell's commitment underscores the growing importance of green hydrogen in the energy transition landscape. Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, lauded Shell's move and stressed the critical need for more FIDs in the hydrogen sector to propel the ongoing energy and mobility transition. This decision by Shell sets a positive tone for the future of hydrogen as a key player in sustainable energy solutions.