TotalEnergies and Air Liquide to Unleash 53K Tons of Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize Europe
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have partnered to advance green hydrogen production in Europe. Their goal is to reduce carbon emissions in key industries and heavy transport.
This deal includes two large projects that will supply clean hydrogen to refineries and other industrial users. Companies want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable energy. This will help Europe switch to cleaner energy sources.
Vincent Stoquart, President, Refining & Chemicals at TotalEnergies, remarked on this deal, saying:
“…the partnership with Air Liquide takes on a new dimension and marks a new step in TotalEnergies’ ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen consumed by its refineries in Europe by 2030.”
The Game-Changing Projects: ELYgator and Zeeland Electrolyzer
The first project, called ELYgator, is a 200MW electrolyzer built by Air Liquide in Maasvlakte, Rotterdam. This facility will make 23,000 tons of renewable hydrogen each year. It will supply TotalEnergies’ industrial sites and other customers.
The project will use electricity from offshore wind farms and is expected to avoid up to 500,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The Dutch government and the EU’s Innovation Fund have funded this initiative. If everything goes as planned, the ELYgator plant will start operating by the end of 2027.
The second project is a 250MW electrolyzer developed through a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Air Liquide. Located in Zeeland, Netherlands, this facility aims to produce 30,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually.
It will mainly supply TotalEnergies’ Zeeland refinery. This will help cut carbon emissions in refining. The project should be up and running by 2029. It will use electricity from the OranjeWind offshore wind farm and TotalEnergies has a 50% stake in this farm.
Why Green Hydrogen? The Climate Hero Europe Needs
Green hydrogen comes from renewable electricity and water. It is created without releasing carbon emissions. It is different from gray hydrogen, which is made using fossil fuels and releases large amounts of CO2.
Green hydrogen is key to cutting carbon emissions in industries such as refining, chemicals, and steelmaking. In these sectors, direct electrification isn’t always an option.
Here’s how green hydrogen helps:
- Reduces CO2 Emissions: It replaces fossil fuel-based hydrogen in industrial processes.
- Supports Clean Transport: It can be used in fuel cells for trucks, ships, and trains.
- Stores Renewable Energy: Hydrogen stores extra electricity from wind and solar farms. It provides energy when needed.
- Enhances Energy Security: Countries can produce hydrogen locally, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
From Refineries to Roads: A Cleaner Future for Heavy Industry
These projects will help decarbonize TotalEnergies’ refineries in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company estimates that using green hydrogen in these facilities will cut CO2 emissions by 450,000 tons per year.
Air Liquide will use its hydrogen pipeline network to deliver hydrogen. This will help industrial customers and heavy-duty transport users in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Heavy industries and transportation are some of the hardest sectors to decarbonize. These new hydrogen projects will play a critical role in making these sectors more sustainable. Focusing on heavy-duty mobility, like hydrogen-powered trucks and buses, will cut transport emissions. Transport is a major pollution source in Europe.
TotalEnergies’ Bold Push for Net-Zero by 2050
TotalEnergies is working toward reducing its CO2 emissions by 3 million tons per year by 2030. The company is moving away from fossil fuels. It focuses on cleaner energy sources like wind, solar, and green hydrogen. It has signed deals to produce 170,000 tons of green hydrogen each year. This will supply refineries in France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
TotalEnergies is investing $100 million in sustainable forestry. This project will cover 300,000 hectares across 10 U.S. states. The initiative, in partnership with Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands, seeks to protect forests. It will also reduce timber harvesting and improve carbon sequestration.
The carbon credits generated will help offset Scope 1 and 2 emissions after 2030, supporting the company’s broader net-zero goals.
TotalEnergies has committed to cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. It is also investing in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and e-fuels, aiming to potentially avoid up to 100 million tons of CO2 annually.
The CO2 Fighters Squad is a key group behind these reductions. They focus on tracking emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and speeding up facility electrification.
By integrating offshore wind power into hydrogen production and investing in nature-based solutions, TotalEnergies is positioning itself as a leader in the clean energy sector. Its investments align with the European Union’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Air Liquide’s Role in Green Hydrogen Development
Air Liquide is a global leader in hydrogen production and distribution. It has invested in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen solutions, which support industrial customers. The company already operates five low-carbon hydrogen plants in Europe and plans to expand its hydrogen network.
Air Liquide’s expertise in electrolyzer technology, developed in partnership with Siemens Energy, ensures efficient and large-scale hydrogen production. The company thinks flagship projects like ELYgator and the Zeeland electrolyzer will boost the hydrogen economy. They will also help industries reduce their carbon footprint.
A Major Step for the Future
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide are partnering to help decarbonize European industries. These projects will produce a lot of green hydrogen from offshore wind energy. This will help cut emissions, support clean transport, and create a sustainable energy future.
As demand for green hydrogen increases, partnerships like this will help speed up the shift to cleaner industries and a low-carbon economy. With the ELYgator and Zeeland projects set to come online in the coming years, Europe is taking a major step toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
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