Accelera: Supercharging bp's Green Hydrogen Supply
In bp's latest move in Germany’s green hydrogen sector, Accelera by Cummins is set to supply a 100MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser system for its largest hydrogen production site in Lingen.
By 2027, this cutting-edge system will churn out approximately 11,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, utilising renewable electricity sourced from offshore wind farms.
This initiative is set to play a big role in Germany's strategy to cultivate a hydrogen-fuelled economy and diminish industrial emissions.
With the country pushing to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, investments like this one highlight how hydrogen could become a cornerstone of its energy transition.
Lingen's role in green hydrogen supply
The Lingen plant is crucial for supplying green hydrogen to bp's local refinery and an array of industrial clients, including those in the steel and chemical sectors.
These industries are notoriously difficult to wean off fossil fuels, given their dependence on high-temperature processes and raw materials production.
Thanks to the renewable alternative provided by the Lingen plant, the region is poised to see significant reductions in emissions.
At the core of this facility are 20 PEM HyLYZER-1000 electrolyser units, the largest assembly ever by Accelera, manufactured at its new facility in Guadalajara, Spain.
The deployed electrolysers will utilise electricity from offshore wind sources to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, ensuring the production of purely green hydrogen.
Accelera's PEM electrolyser technology is famed for its efficiency, scalability and optimum performance, making it ideal for ambitious, large-scale hydrogen projects.
Boosting decarbonisation through strategic alliances
The partnership between bp and Accelera demonstrates the critical role that cooperative ventures play in amplifying green hydrogen production.
Each entity brings considerable expertise in energy transition technologies, with bp increasing its hydrogen investments and Accelera concentrating on solutions at an industrial scale.
Andreas Lippert, Vice President and General Manager of Accelera Electrolysers, highlights the significance of the project: “This project marks a significant milestone for Accelera and the energy transition in Germany and Europe.
"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’ decarbonisation goals and continue to grow the green hydrogen economy.”
Bp’s strategy aligns with Germany’s National Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to establish hydrogen as a key energy source and reduce industrial emissions.
By converting its Lingen refinery into a low-carbon hydrogen hub, bp is both modernising its operations and supporting the broader industrial sector’s sustainability goals.
Felipe Arbelaez, bp’s SVP for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, emphasises the project’s impact: “Lingen green hydrogen shows how large-scale hydrogen initiatives can generate regional economic benefits, support our partners’ sustainability goals and accelerate the transition to low-carbon industrial operations.
"Our Lingen refinery has provided German industry with the energy it needs for more than 70 years. Now, through this project, we’re evolving its role to deliver low-carbon hydrogen that will help decarbonise both our operations and regional industry.”
Strengthening Europe’s green hydrogen network
As Europe speeds up its transition to renewable energy sources, investments like this project are indicative of a broader trend towards green hydrogen.
Germany is keen on leading in hydrogen technology, supported by both government policy and industry commitments.
Accelera's choice to manufacture its electrolysers in Spain, part of the hydrogen production chain, lessens dependency on external suppliers and fortifies regional expertise.
For bp, the Lingen project is part of its larger hydrogen strategy, aiming to produce 0.5-0.7 million tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030 as it shifts focus from traditional oil refining to low-carbon energy solutions.
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