Shell Deutschland GmbH has decided to build a 100-MW electrolyzer in the Rhineland. The REFHYNE II project is scheduled to start operation in 2027 and produce up to 44 tons of green hydrogen daily. The project builds on REFHYNE I and aims to manufacture fuels with lower CO2 intensity.
Shell plans to use the renewable hydrogen from REFHYNE II to produce fuels with lower CO2 intensity. In the long term, the oil and gas company plans to supply green hydrogen directly to its customers.
The announcement of the FID is an important milestone for Shell in implementing its strategy to create more value with fewer emissions, said Huibert Vigeveno, Director of Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions. The investment in REFHYNE II demonstrates the commitment to the hydrogen economy, which aims to decarbonize its own operations and products for customers.
National and European Funding
According to the company's website, the electrolyzer is made possible through national and European support. The project is a joint venture between Shell, ITM, and Linde, and is intended to build on the REFHYNE I project. The 10-MW PEM electrolyzer was commissioned in the Rhineland in 2021.
REFHYNE II is expected to use the same technology as its predecessor. According to the company, preparations for the new project have been underway since 2021. These include technical plans as well as all necessary earthworks and connections to existing infrastructure.
