European Commission Approves €122 Million Aid for Lithuanian Hydrogen Project
Key Ideas
- The European Commission has approved a €122 million aid measure to help AB Achema decarbonise its fertiliser production by switching to renewable hydrogen.
- The project involves installing a 171 MW alkaline electrolyser at AB Achema's production site in the Kaunas region of Lithuania, set to start operations in 2026.
- The transition from fossil hydrogen to renewable hydrogen is aimed at reducing the CO2 intensity of the fertiliser production processes.
- This initiative is part of efforts to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in industrial processes in Lithuania.
On July 12th, the European Commission granted approval for a Lithuanian state aid measure of €122 million to support AB Achema in decarbonising its fertiliser production. The aid is specifically intended to assist AB Achema in shifting from fossil hydrogen to renewable hydrogen, which has a lower carbon footprint. This transition will be facilitated by the installation of a 171 MW alkaline electrolyser at AB Achema's production facility in the Kaunas region of Lithuania. The electrolyser is scheduled to commence operations in 2026. By adopting renewable hydrogen, AB Achema aims to decrease the CO2 intensity associated with its fertiliser manufacturing processes, contributing to environmental sustainability. This initiative aligns with broader objectives to promote green technologies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial activities in Lithuania.