Accelera to Supply 100MW Electrolyzer for BP’s Lingen Green Hydrogen Project

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Accelera’s 100 MW PEM electrolyzer system will power BP's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany, supporting industrial decarbonization.
Accelera’s 100 MW PEM electrolyzer system will power BP's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany, supporting industrial decarbonization.

Accelera by Cummins will supply a 100 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system for BP’s Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany. This will be bp’s largest hydrogen production facility to date, leveraging Accelera’s advanced HyLYZER® PEM electrolyzer technology.

Major Step for Green Hydrogen Production

The hydrogen generation system will consist of 20 HyLYZER®-1000 electrolyzer units, making it the largest electrolyzer system ever assembled by Accelera. Accelera is presently producing the units at its recently constructed electrolyzer factory in Guadalajara, Spain. Once fully operational in 2027, the system will produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.

Collaboration to Drive Decarbonization

Andreas Lippert, Vice President and General Manager of Electrolyzers at Accelera, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, said, “This project marks a significant milestone for Accelera and the energy transition in Germany and Europe.”

He added, “Partnering on this 100MW system with an industry leader like bp underscores our ability to deliver innovative, industrial scale solutions that move the needle on our customers’ decarbonization goals and continue to grow the green hydrogen economy.”

The 100 MW electrolyzer system will produce 100% green hydrogen using renewable electricity from offshore wind farms. The expansion of Germany’s hydrogen economy will be aided by this hydrogen, which will serve BP’s Lingen refinery as well as a number of industrial clients, such as chemical and steel producers.

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Additionally, Accelera designed its advanced PEM electrolyzer technology for high efficiency, scalability, and optimized performance, making it one of the most innovative green hydrogen solutions on the market.

Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture & Storage at bp, stated that the Lingen green hydrogen project demonstrates how large-scale hydrogen initiatives can generate regional economic benefits.He added that the project supports sustainability goals and accelerates the shift to low-carbon industrial operations. He mentioned bp’s Lingen refinery, evolving to produce low carbon hydrogen, aiding decarbonization of its operations and regional industries.

Additionally, in the clean energy transition, electrolyzers generate hydrogen using renewable power, which is an essential substitute for fossil fuels in industrial applications.

SIX Partners with Carbonfuture to Secure Premium Carbon Removal Credits 

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SIX and Carbonfuture collaborate to expand carbon removal technologies, ensuring supply stability and transparency in carbon credit tracking.

SIX, a prominent player in the carbon market, has partnered with Carbonfuture to create a diverse portfolio of premium carbon removal credits. By guaranteeing supply stability, risk management, and transparency in the expanding carbon removal industry, the agreement seeks to assist sustainability goals.

A Strategic Approach to Carbon Removal Scaling

This collaboration highlights the importance of taking a phased approach to carbon removal. By investing wisely, SIX will gain expertise and secure early carbon removal supply, making it easier to scale later. This strategic approach ensures cost predictability and supply stability, even as the market evolves and demand for carbon removal grows.

Supporting Carbon Removal Technologies

The collaboration promotes a number of carbon removal methods, including Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) and Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS). These technologies will come from projects in SIX’s key countries, helping scale innovative carbon removal solutions. Among these projects is Octavia Carbon, the first DACCS company based in the Global South.

Octavia Carbon uses Carbonfuture MRV+ for real-time tracking of the carbon removal process, ensuring transparency and integrity in storage.

Hannes Junginger-Gestrich, CEO of Carbonfuture said, “SIX is taking a forward-thinking approach by securing early access to high-quality carbon removal while maintaining the flexibility to scale over time. At Carbonfuture, we have curated a portfolio that not only meets SIX’s climate needs but also strengthens the broader carbon removal ecosystem by supporting the scaling of multiple carbon removal technologies. Through Carbonfuture MRV+, every credit is rigorously tracked and independently verified and certified, ensuring accountability and impact at scale.”

Bjørn Sibbern, CEO of SIX, explained that purchasing certified carbon removal credits is a strategic move to actively support the development of carbon markets. He mentioned that it is the next logical step after their investment in Carbonfuture and SIX’s entry into the carbon removal market. Sibbern emphasized that by buying carbon removal credits now, they are demonstrating their confidence in and trust in the growing sector. He also highlighted that the agreement enables them to secure early access to a diverse portfolio of solutions, all supported by independent monitoring, reporting, and verification through Carbonfuture MRV+.

Also read: Carbonfuture and Swiss Re sign 7-year biochar carbon removal agreement 

By securing high-quality carbon removal supply now, SIX ensures long-term availability and price stability as demand for credits grows. While not applying credits to near-term SBTi goals, SIX is laying the foundation for future emission neutralization toward net-zero.