Worley is assisting Shell in a transformative project at its Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland in Wesseling, near Cologne, Germany. The project involves repurposing a hydrocracker into a base oil production unit with a capacity of 300,000 tons per year, meeting a significant portion of EU and Germany's base oil demand. This conversion aims to reduce Shell's scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by around 620,000 tons annually. Worley, having been the primary engineering partner, is now focusing on detailed design and procurement to ensure functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Moreover, the collaboration extends to enabling renewable hydrogen production at the facility. The REFHYNE II project includes the installation of a 100 MW electrolyser to produce up to 44,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily. This aligns with Shell's commitment to decarbonize its operations and become a net-zero emissions company by 2050. The project achieved a Final Investment Decision in July 2024, and the renewable hydrogen facility is expected to become operational in the second half of the decade. André van Drunen, Managing Director Germany at Worley, expressed the company's readiness to support Shell's transformation efforts and investments. Marijn Bezuijen, Project Director Rheinland, highlighted the collaborative journey towards achieving net-zero emissions and praised Worley's expertise in ensuring project success. The base oil production unit and renewable hydrogen facility mark significant steps in Shell's sustainability goals and the energy transition.