Air Liquide has announced two large-scale electrolyser projects to produce renewable, low-carbon hydrogen in Europe, representing a total investment of €1 billion (approximately $1.05 billion USD).
Is hydrogen losing momentum? Not in the Netherlands, at least. Air Liquide plans to install a 200 MW electrolyser at Maasvlakte, near Rotterdam. Capable of producing up to 23,000 tonnes of renewable, low-carbon hydrogen per year, this project will supply TotalEnergies’ industrial platform under a long-term contract. TotalEnergies will also provide part of the green electricity needed, sourced from a nearby wind farm. Additionally, the electrolyser will be able to supply other industrial and heavy mobility customers in the Netherlands and Belgium.
This first project, backed by European funding and an IPCEI grant from the Dutch government, is expected to be operational by 2027.
Creation of a Joint Venture
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies have also announced the creation of a 50/50 joint venture to develop a 250 MW electrolyser in the province of Zeeland, also in the Netherlands. Powered by renewable energy from TotalEnergies*, this project aims to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of renewable, low-carbon hydrogen per year. Subject to final approvals and investment decisions, it is scheduled for completion in 2029.
For these electrolyser projects, Air Liquide is partnering with Siemens Energy and will invest a total of €1 billion (approximately $1.05 billion USD). The Group is already working with TotalEnergies to supply green hydrogen to the Normandy (north of France) refinery, as well as renewable hydrogen to the Grandpuits (near Paris) and La Mède (south of France) biorefineries.
*This project will also be powered by the OranjeWind wind farm, the same as the first project.
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