TotalEnergies and RWE Partner to Supply Green Hydrogen to German Refinery
Key Ideas
  • TotalEnergies and RWE have signed a 15-year agreement to supply 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually to the Leuna refinery in Germany, starting in 2030.
  • RWE will build and operate a 300 MW electrolyzer in Lingen to produce the green hydrogen, which will be transported via a 600 km pipeline, reducing the refinery's CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons per year.
  • The agreement marks the largest green hydrogen supply contracted from an electrolyzer in Germany, showcasing a significant step towards decarbonization and renewable energy usage.
  • Executives from TotalEnergies and RWE expressed optimism about the partnership, emphasizing the importance of green hydrogen in reducing emissions and the support received from German authorities.
TotalEnergies and RWE have entered into a noteworthy agreement to supply 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually to the Leuna refinery in Germany, as part of TotalEnergies' 2030 decarbonization goal. The green hydrogen will be produced by a 300 MW electrolyzer to be constructed and operated by RWE in Lingen. Following production, the hydrogen will be transported through a 600 km pipeline to the refinery, with the initiative expected to cut the refinery's CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons per year, starting in 2030. This deal represents the largest green hydrogen supply ever contracted from an electrolyzer in Germany, signifying a significant stride towards reducing emissions and embracing renewable energy sources. Executives from both companies, including Patrick Pouyanné from TotalEnergies and Markus Krebber from RWE, have expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and highlighted the pivotal role of green hydrogen in emission reduction efforts. The collaboration reflects a positive outlook on the future of hydrogen as a key component in the energy transition journey, supported by favorable incentives and governmental backing.
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