Project Launch 2025: bp Focuses on Low-Emission Hydrogen in Lingen

bp has made the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the "Lingen Green Hydrogen" project, marking a significant milestone in the development of renewable hydrogen on an industrial scale in Germany. Supported by funding under the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) program, the 100 MW project aims to produce up to 11,000 tons of hydrogen annually.

The plant is planned to be built next to bp's refinery in Lingen and will connect directly to the core hydrogen network. It is set to become bp’s largest production facility for hydrogen produced with renewable energy on an industrial scale worldwide—and the first that the company will fully own and operate. The hydrogen produced will be supplied to bp’s refineries and industrial customers in the region to support the decarbonization of production processes and contribute to Germany’s ambitious energy transition goals. The renewable electricity needed for the electrolyzer is expected to be initially supplied through an offshore wind Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Patrick Wendeler, Chairman of the Executive Board of BP Europa SE, stated: "This decision is excellent news for bp and for the expansion of the hydrogen economy in Germany. The support from the federal government and the state of Lower Saxony under the IPCEI program has been instrumental in advancing this project. Lingen Green Hydrogen exemplifies bp’s disciplined and strategic approach to investments in hydrogen projects."

Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President for Hydrogen and CCS at bp, commented: "This is another great example of how we can successfully drive a lower-emission hydrogen future by collaborating with governments. Projects like Lingen Green Hydrogen help create value for the region, partners, customers, and bp—including our refineries—by contributing to decarbonization and supporting the shift to lower-emission energy solutions."

The project received funding under the IPCEI Hy2Infra wave, a program aimed at fostering the development of a hydrogen industry in Europe. The IPCEI support underscores the strategic importance of the project in building a more sustainable hydrogen economy and contributing to European climate goals.

This investment aligns with bp’s enhanced hydrogen and CCS plans and is part of the five to ten projects bp intends to advance globally in this decade. Construction is slated to begin in 2025, with commissioning expected in 2027.