Shell has announced plans to build a 100-megawatt renewable hydrogen electrolyser in Germany, marking its second such unit in Europe. The Refhyne II electrolyser, set to be operational by 2027 at the Rheinland refinery, will produce up to 44,000 kilograms of renewable hydrogen daily, aiding in the partial decarbonization of site operations.
In the long term, the renewable hydrogen produced could also help reduce industrial emissions in the region as demand evolves, the company said in a press release. Meanwhile, Shell is also developing the Holland Hydrogen I project in the Netherlands, which will have a capacity of 200 megawatts and is one of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plants under construction.
“Today’s announcement marks an important milestone in delivering our strategy of more value with less emissions. Investing in REFHYNE II is a visible demonstration of our commitment to the hydrogen economy, which will play an important role in helping to decarbonise Shell’s operations and customer products,” said Shell’s Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions Director Huibert Vigeveno.
Shell plans to invest $10 billion to $15 billion between 2023 and 2025 in low-carbon energy. In 2023 alone, the company invested $5.6 billion in low-carbon initiatives, representing about 23% of its total capital spending.
