TotalEnergies and Air Liquide partner to develop green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands

TotalEnergies has entered into agreements with Air Liquide to develop two major green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands in line with its ambition to decarbonise hydrogen used in its European refineries by 2030.

These initiatives will see the production and supply of approximately 45,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, generated primarily using renewable electricity from the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, co-developed by TotalEnergies (50%) and RWE (50%).

These projects are expected to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from TotalEnergies’ refineries in Belgium and the Netherlands by up to 450,000 tonnes annually. They will also contribute to the European Union’s renewable energy targets for the transport sector.

Green hydrogen production by TotalEnergies and Air Liquide

TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture, equally owned by both companies, to construct and operate a 250 MW electrolyser near the Zeeland refinery. The facility will produce up to 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, with the majority supplied to the Zeeland platform. The electrolyser is scheduled to be commissioned in 2029 and is projected to cut the site's carbon emissions by up to 300,000 tonnes annually.

The project represents a global investment of approximately €600 million from both partners and is seeking support under European and national subsidy schemes. Additional funding will also be pursued by the joint venture partners.

Supplying TotalEnergies' Antwerp Platform with green hydrogen

As part of Air Liquide’s 200 MW ELYgator electrolyser project in Maasvlakte, Netherlands, TotalEnergies has signed a tolling agreement for 130 MW, which will be used to produce 15,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year for its Antwerp platform. Under this arrangement, TotalEnergies will supply renewable electricity from the OranjeWind project to Air Liquide, which will then convert it into green hydrogen. The project is expected to become operational by the end of 2027, helping to lower CO2 emissions at the Antwerp site by up to 150,000 tonnes annually.

Vincent Stoquart, President of Refining & Chemicals at TotalEnergies, highlighted the significance of this initiative: “Following our first partnership agreement with Air Liquide to supply the Normandy refinery with green hydrogen, as well as agreements to supply the Grandpuits and La Mède biorefineries with renewable hydrogen, this collaboration marks another step towards TotalEnergies’ goal of decarbonising hydrogen consumption in our European refineries by 2030. By supplying these two electrolysers with renewable electricity from our offshore wind project in the Netherlands, TotalEnergies is leveraging its integrated electricity business model.”

Emilie Mouren-Renouard, a member of Air Liquide’s Executive Committee responsible for European operations, also emphasised the broader impact: “Flagship projects like these will play a key role in reducing emissions, particularly in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise, such as industry and heavy mobility. We are proud to lead the way in European renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production while supporting TotalEnergies’ journey towards decarbonising their industrial assets. These projects complement the five low-carbon hydrogen units that Air Liquide already has in operation or under construction across Europe. This demonstrates our ability to offer practical solutions to our customers and support Europe’s goal of decarbonised growth.”

TotalEnergies' Commitment to decarbonising European refineries

TotalEnergies remains committed to reducing the carbon footprint associated with energy production, conversion, and supply. One of its key strategies is to use low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonise its European refineries, aiming to cut annual CO2 emissions by approximately three million tonnes by 2030. To date, the company has already secured contracts for over 170,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year for use in its refineries in La Mède, Grandpuits, and Normandy in France, Leuna in Germany, and its sites in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Through these initiatives, TotalEnergies and Air Liquide continue to drive forward the European hydrogen economy, supporting the transition to cleaner energy and reinforcing Europe’s leadership in sustainable industrial development.