Accelera by Cummins has secured a contract to supply a 100-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system for bp's pioneering green hydrogen project in Lingen, Germany. This marks bp's largest green hydrogen production facility to date and a significant stride towards decarbonizing industrial processes.

The hydrogen generation system will be comprised of 20 PEM HyLYZER-1000 electrolyzer units, the largest such system Accelera has ever assembled. These advanced electrolyzers, manufactured at Accelera's new plant in Guadalajara, Spain, represent the cutting edge of green hydrogen production technology. Commissioning is planned for 2027, with the 100MW system projected to produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually.

"This project is a significant milestone for Accelera and the energy transition in Germany and Europe," said Andreas Lippert, Vice President and General Manager of Electrolyzers for Accelera. "Partnering1 with an industry leader like bp on this 100MW system demonstrates our ability to deliver innovative, industrial-scale solutions that advance our customers' decarbonization goals and expand the green hydrogen economy."

The Lingen project is notable for several reasons. The electrolyzer system will be powered entirely by renewable electricity from offshore wind farms, ensuring the hydrogen produced is genuinely green and minimizing its environmental impact. The green hydrogen will support bp's Lingen refinery and supply industrial customers in the region, including steel and chemical producers, playing a key role in developing Germany's hydrogen economy. Furthermore, the project will showcase Accelera's most powerful PEM electrolyzer technology, the HyLYZER-1000, which offers enhanced efficiency, scalability, and optimized system design.

Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture & Storage at bp, highlighted the project's broader impact. "Lingen green hydrogen demonstrates how large-scale hydrogen initiatives can generate regional economic benefits, support our partners' sustainability goals, and accelerate the transition to low-carbon industrial operations.2 Our Lingen refinery has fueled German industry for over 70 years. Now, through this project, we're evolving its role to deliver low-carbon hydrogen, helping to decarbonize both our operations and regional industry," he said.

The Lingen project underscores the increasing importance of green hydrogen in the global energy transition. Electrolyzers, powered by renewable energy, are crucial for producing this clean fuel. Accelera's leadership in large-scale hydrogen production is evident in its extensive experience, with over 600 electrolyzer units deployed worldwide, including a 20MW facility in Quebec, Canada, and a 25MW system in Florida, U.S. The 100MW Lingen project solidifies Accelera's position as a key driver of the future of green hydrogen and represents a substantial investment in clean energy infrastructure, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future for Germany and Europe.