BP plc has made a significant step in its commitment to the energy transition by approving the final investment decision (FID) for the Lingen Green Hydrogen project, located in Lingen, Germany. The decision marks a crucial milestone in BP's efforts to develop green hydrogen at an industrial scale in Europe, with the plant set to become the company’s largest green hydrogen production facility to date.

The Lingen Green Hydrogen plant, part of a larger 100 MW initiative, aims to produce up to 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. This hydrogen will play a key role in supporting the decarbonization of industrial processes, primarily within BP's own refineries and among industrial customers in the region. The project has received substantial backing from the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) program, designed to foster innovation and support the development of critical green technologies across Europe.

BP plans to build the new facility next to its existing refinery in Lingen, directly linking it to the hydrogen core network. The renewable electricity needed for the electrolyzers, which will split water into hydrogen and oxygen, is expected to be sourced from a dedicated offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA). This integration with offshore wind is a significant part of the company’s strategy to ensure that the hydrogen produced is truly green, contributing to the wider European effort to reduce emissions and meet climate goals.

Patrick Wendeler, CEO of BP Europa SE, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "This decision is a major step forward for BP and for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany." Wendeler highlighted the importance of support from the federal government and the state of Lower Saxony, which helped secure funding through the IPCEI initiative. "Lingen Green Hydrogen is an example of BP’s disciplined and strategic approach to investing in hydrogen projects," he added.

Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) at BP, further emphasized the project’s potential, noting, “This is another great example of how we can successfully drive a lower-emissions hydrogen future by working with governments.” He highlighted that projects like Lingen Green Hydrogen not only support decarbonization but also create significant added value for the region, partners, customers, and BP itself.

The Lingen Green Hydrogen project is expected to begin construction in 2025, with commissioning planned for 2027. It forms part of BP’s broader hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) strategy, which aims to deliver five to ten major investments in these areas globally over the next decade.