bp has officially approved the final investment decision (FID) for its ambitious “Lingen Green Hydrogen” project, marking a significant step toward large-scale green hydrogen production in Germany. Backed by funding from the European Union’s Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) program, the 100 MW facility, located near bp’s Lingen refinery, is set to produce up to 11,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
The Lingen plant will be bp’s largest industrial-scale green hydrogen facility globally, and the first to be fully owned and operated by the company. Positioned to support Germany’s energy transition, the plant will supply green hydrogen to bp’s refineries and industrial customers, aiding in the decarbonization of their production processes. The required renewable electricity for the electrolyzer will be sourced via an offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA).
Patrick Wendeler, CEO of BP Europa SE, hailed the decision as a significant milestone for both bp and the hydrogen economy in Germany. He emphasized that the support from the federal government and Lower Saxony through IPCEI funding has been crucial to the project’s progress.
Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President of Hydrogen and CCS at bp, added that the Lingen Green Hydrogen project showcases how bp can collaborate with governments to drive a lower-emission hydrogen future, benefiting regional economies, partners, and customers.
The project’s funding under the IPCEI Hy2Infra Wave program underscores its strategic importance in advancing Europe’s hydrogen industry and meeting climate goals. This initiative aligns with bp’s broader strategy to expand its hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities, with plans for multiple investments in the sector globally this decade.
Construction of the Lingen Green Hydrogen plant is slated to begin in 2025, with the plant expected to be operational by 2027.
