BP has made the final investment decision (FID) for the “Lingen Green Hydrogen” project, marking a significant step toward industrial-scale green hydrogen production in Germany. Supported by IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) funding, the 100 MW electrolyzer plant will produce up to 11,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
The plant will be located adjacent to BP’s Lingen refinery and directly connected to the hydrogen core network. It will be BP’s largest fully-owned green hydrogen facility and its first such project on an industrial scale. The green hydrogen produced will supply BP’s refineries and industrial customers in the region, helping to decarbonize production processes and advance Germany’s energy transition goals. The renewable energy needed for the project will initially come from an offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA).
Key Statements
Patrick Wendeler, CEO of BP Europa SE, said:
“This decision is excellent news for BP and for accelerating the hydrogen economy in Germany. The IPCEI funding from the federal and state governments has been instrumental in bringing this project forward. Lingen Green Hydrogen exemplifies BP’s strategic and disciplined investment approach to hydrogen projects.”
Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President of Hydrogen and CCS at BP, added:
“Projects like Lingen Green Hydrogen demonstrate how collaboration with governments can effectively drive lower-emission hydrogen solutions. This initiative delivers value for the region, our customers, and BP while contributing to decarbonization and the energy transition.”
Strategic Importance
The project is funded under the IPCEI Hy2Infra Wave program, underscoring its importance in advancing the European hydrogen economy and meeting EU climate targets. The investment aligns with BP’s broader strategy to scale up hydrogen and CCS initiatives, part of its commitment to five to ten major investments in this sector globally this decade.
Construction is set to begin in 2025, with commissioning anticipated by 2027.