TotalEnergies and RWE Partner to Develop Green Hydrogen Project in the Netherlands
Key Ideas
  • TotalEnergies acquires a 50% stake in the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, dedicating its share to power 350 MW electrolyser projects for green hydrogen production.
  • The project aims to decarbonize TotalEnergies' refineries in Northern Europe, cutting CO2 emissions by around 5 million tons per year by 2030 through the production of green hydrogen, avoiding approximately 400,000 tons of CO2 per year.
  • OranjeWind project, scheduled for construction in 2026 and full commissioning in 2028, includes electric boilers and battery storage to support the stability of the Dutch grid.
  • RWE and TotalEnergies partnership not only focuses on offshore wind power and green hydrogen production but also aims to provide a model for the future Dutch energy system to meet decarbonisation targets.
TotalEnergies has entered into agreements with German renewable developer RWE to acquire a 50% stake in the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. This collaboration is geared towards utilizing the renewable electricity production from the wind farm to power 350 MW electrolyser projects for green hydrogen production. The generated green hydrogen, expected to reach about 40,000 tons per year, will be instrumental in decarbonizing TotalEnergies' refineries in Northern Europe, targeting a reduction of around 5 million tons of CO2 emissions annually by 2030. This initiative aligns with TotalEnergies' strategy to pioneer the energy transition in Europe, combining offshore wind power with green hydrogen electrolysers. The project also includes plans to contribute to the stability of the Dutch grid through electric boilers and battery storage. Scheduled to commence construction in 2026, the OranjeWind project aims for full commissioning by early 2028. The partnership between RWE and TotalEnergies not only focuses on renewable energy and green hydrogen but also aims to set an example for the future Dutch energy system, addressing challenges such as intermittent wind generation and flexible energy demand to assist in meeting decarbonisation targets.
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