Green Hydrogen Partnerships in Germany and Texas
Key Ideas
- TotalEnergies secures a 15-year deal with RWE to purchase 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually in Germany, aiming to reduce emissions at its refinery by 300,000 tons of CO2 per year.
- Plug Power collaborates with Southwire to establish a clean hydrogen ecosystem in Texas, providing hydrogen-powered forklifts and GenFuel dispensers at a new distribution site.
- Gasunie and Petrogas plan to repurpose the North Sea pipeline for transporting green hydrogen, aiming to reduce costs and facilitate hydrogen imports in the region.
- Hanwha Aerospace receives approval for its 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications, enhancing its position in the zero-carbon propulsion systems market.
TotalEnergies has entered into a significant agreement with RWE to purchase 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually for 15 years in Germany. The green hydrogen will be delivered to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery through a 600 km pipeline, starting in 2030. This initiative, powered by a 300 MW electrolyzer in Lingen, aims to cut emissions at the refinery by 300,000 tons of CO2 per year, marking a substantial step towards sustainability.
In parallel, Plug Power has announced a strategic partnership with Southwire to establish a clean hydrogen ecosystem at its distribution site in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. This collaboration will introduce over 50 hydrogen-powered forklifts and a fueling station equipped with GenFuel dispensers. The hydrogen supply for this project will originate from Plug Power's production facilities in Georgia, Tennessee, or Louisiana, highlighting a multi-state sustainable approach.
Furthermore, Gasunie and Petrogas are teaming up to explore the potential reuse of the Petrogas pipeline under the North Sea for transporting green hydrogen. This joint effort, focused on the Demo 1 offshore hydrogen project, seeks to enhance cost efficiency and facilitate cross-border hydrogen trade within the North Sea region.
Additionally, Hanwha Aerospace has achieved approval in principle (AIP) certification from DNV for its 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for maritime applications. This certification milestone positions Hanwha Aerospace to further develop its Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) technology, strengthening its competitiveness in providing eco-friendly propulsion solutions for a variety of marine vessels.