bp has made the final investment decision (FID) for the Lingen Green Hydrogen project, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to develop green hydrogen on an industrial scale in Germany.
The plant is part of a 100 MW project. It has the potential to produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. This plays a crucial role in decarbonizing production processes and supporting Germany’s energy transition.
Location and Infrastructure
They will construct the green hydrogen plant adjacent to BP’s existing refinery in Lingen, directly connecting it to the hydrogen core network.
The plant will be BP’s largest industrial-scale green hydrogen facility globally and the first one that the company will fully own and operate.
Support for Decarbonization Goals
The green hydrogen produced at the Lingen plant will be provided to BP’s refineries and industrial clients in the region.
Thd supply will assist in reducing emissions across various production processes, contributing to Germany’s ambitious decarbonization objectives.
Initially, renewable electricity for the electrolyzer will be supplied through a purchase agreement for offshore wind power.
Strategic Partnership with Government and IPCEI Funding
Patrick Wendeler, CEO of bp Europa SE, expressed happiness with the decision. He emphasized that the support from the federal government and the state of Lower Saxony, through the IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) funding, has been instrumental in advancing the project.
He stated, “Lingen Green Hydrogen is an example of BP’s disciplined and strategic approach to investing in hydrogen projects”.
Collaboration for a Low-Emission Future
Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President of Hydrogen and CCS at BP, said, “Projects like Lingen Green Hydrogen help create value for the region, partners, and customers. They contribute to decarbonization and support the transition to lower-emission energy solutions.”
EU’s Role in Hydrogen Industry Development
The IPCEI Hy2Infra Wave program backs the project and supports the establishment of a hydrogen industry across Europe.
The funding underscores the strategic importance of the Lingen Green Hydrogen project. It plays a key role in advancing a sustainable hydrogen economy and helping Europe meet its climate targets.
bp’s Global Hydrogen and CCS Investment Plans
The Lingen project aligns with bp’s broader strategy to scale up hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
As part of its ambitious plans, bp aims to undertake five to ten major investments in hydrogen globally over the next decade.
Fuelcellsworks.com reports that construction of the Lingen plant will begin in 2025. The company expects to commission the facility by 2027.
