Air Liquide, a French gas firm, has inaugurated a sustainable hydrogen generation facility in Oberhausen, Germany. The facility houses a 20-megawatt electrolyzer that can produce approximately 2,900 metric tons of hydrogen annually. Powered by wind energy, this setup splits water into hydrogen and oxygen without emissions. The construction of this electrolyzer, known as the Trailblazer, cost around 45 million euros and is situated within a chemical complex connected to Air Liquide's existing hydrogen pipeline. This strategic location in the industrial heart of the Ruhr region enables easy access to large-scale hydrogen consumers, notably benefiting Thyssenkrupp, a leading steel producer planning a steel plant in Duisburg that will require substantial amounts of green hydrogen. Air Liquide's expansion plans include increasing the Oberhausen plant's capacity to 30 megawatts and potentially constructing a 120 megawatt plant in Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia, showcasing their dedication to sustainable hydrogen production. The company is also developing a 200 megawatt electrolyzer in Normandy. With a positive sentiment towards hydrogen, Air Liquide's efforts aim to reduce carbon emissions in major industries in North Rhine-Westphalia and promote low-carbon mobility in the region.