ExxonMobil and Air Liquide Partner to Drive Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market Growth
Key Ideas
  • ExxonMobil and Air Liquide have agreed to support low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production in Baytown, Texas, enhancing the emerging hydrogen market.
  • The partnership aims to establish the world's largest low-carbon hydrogen facility, expected to produce significant daily hydrogen and ammonia quantities while capturing over 98% of associated CO2 emissions.
  • Air Liquide will build and operate air separation units to provide oxygen and nitrogen to the facility, promoting the growth of a low-carbon hydrogen market along the U.S. Gulf Coast for industrial decarbonization.
  • ExxonMobil emphasizes the importance of clear government policies and technological advancements to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from its operated assets.
ExxonMobil and Air Liquide have announced a partnership to advance the production of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia at ExxonMobil's Baytown facility in Texas. This collaboration enables the transportation of low-carbon hydrogen through Air Liquide's existing pipeline network, while also ensuring the supply of necessary oxygen and nitrogen through the construction of air separation units. The planned facility is set to become the world's largest low-carbon hydrogen production site, with projections to produce a significant daily amount of hydrogen and ammonia, coupled with capturing over 98% of associated CO2 emissions. The agreement underscores the companies' commitment to promoting a low-carbon hydrogen market on the U.S. Gulf Coast, catering to industrial customers aiming to decarbonize their operations. ExxonMobil highlights the importance of supportive government policies and technological innovations in achieving its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from its operated assets. This initiative aligns with the companies' efforts to drive advancements in low-carbon technologies and contribute to a cleaner energy future.
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