December 19, 2024 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- BP has confirmed its final investment decision for the “Lingen Green Hydrogen” project, marking a significant milestone in the industrial-scale development of green hydrogen in Germany. Supported by funding from the Important Projects of Common European Interest programme, the 100 MW plant is projected to produce up to 11,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually upon completion.

The plant will be located adjacent to bp’s Lingen refinery, connected directly to Germany’s hydrogen core network. It will be bp’s largest industrial-scale green hydrogen production facility globally and the first wholly owned and operated by the company. The green hydrogen produced will be offered to bp refineries and industrial customers in the region, contributing to the decarbonisation of production processes and supporting Germany’s ambitious energy transition targets.

Renewable electricity to power the electrolyser is expected to be sourced through an offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA), aligning with bp’s broader renewable energy strategy.

Patrick Wendeler, CEO of BP Europa SE, highlighted the project’s importance, stating:
“The decision is very good news for bp and for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany. The support of the federal government and the state of Lower Saxony through the IPCEI funding has made a significant contribution to the continuation of this project. Lingen Green Hydrogen is an example of bp’s disciplined and strategic approach to investing in hydrogen projects.”

Felipe Arbelaez, bp’s senior vice president for Hydrogen and CCS, emphasised the project’s value in reducing emissions, saying:
“This is another great example of how we can successfully drive a lower-emission hydrogen future by working with governments. Projects like Lingen Green Hydrogen help create value for the region, partners, customers and bp — including our bp refineries — as they contribute to decarbonisation and support the transition to lower-emission energy solutions.”

The Lingen Green Hydrogen project has received funding through the IPCEI Hy2Infra Wave, a programme designed to support the hydrogen industry’s growth across Europe. The investment aligns with bp’s strategy to upscale hydrogen and carbon capture and storage initiatives, with plans to execute five to ten major projects globally by the end of the decade.

Construction is slated to commence in 2025, with the plant expected to be operational by 2027, advancing bp’s position as a key player in Europe’s transition to a sustainable hydrogen economy.

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