ITM Power has announced the signing of a significant contract for the REFHYNE II project, following Shell's positive Final Investment Decision (FID). This agreement will see ITM supply 100MW of TRIDENT stacks and skids to the Shell Rheinland Energy and Chemicals Park in Germany, marking a major milestone in the project.

Linde Engineering has been appointed as the EPC integrator and will collaborate closely with ITM to ensure seamless execution. This partnership underscores ITM's role in advancing large-scale green hydrogen production.

REFHYNE II will harness renewable electricity to generate up to 44,000 kilograms of renewable hydrogen per day, contributing to the partial decarbonization of fuel production at Shell’s Wesseling refinery. The electrolyser is slated to commence operations in 2027, marking a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint of the refinery's output and advancing the integration of green hydrogen into industrial processes.

The REFHYNE II project is an evolution of the 10MW REFHYNE I plant, which began operations in 2021. It leverages the valuable insights and lessons learned from that initial phase to scale up hydrogen production significantly. This project also draws on the extensive expertise of ITM and Linde, who have successfully engineered, constructed, and operated numerous green hydrogen projects across Europe. By building on these experiences, REFHYNE II aims to set new benchmarks in the production of renewable hydrogen, further advancing Europe's green energy transition.

Dennis Schulz, CEO of ITM, expressed pride in being selected by Shell for a prestigious project, highlighting the significance of their latest generation electrolyser stacks' performance at the REFHYNE I plant. He noted that Shell's decision to move forward with the Final Investment Decision (FID) was influenced by the successful operation of ITM's technology and the thorough due diligence conducted by Shell. Schulz emphasized ITM's capability to deliver on this large-scale commercial project, underscoring the company's role in advancing innovative energy solutions on a global scale.

REFHYNE II has been made possible by favorable government policies and frameworks, such as the European Union’s binding targets for renewable hydrogen use in industry and transport, along with regulatory support from the German Federal Government. Additionally, the project has secured funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. These initiatives have collectively enabled the advancement of REFHYNE II, positioning it as a critical project in the push towards widespread adoption of renewable hydrogen across various sectors.

ITM Power, a pioneer in green hydrogen technology, was established in 2000 and listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2004. Headquartered in Sheffield, England, the company specializes in the design and manufacturing of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, which convert renewable electricity and water into green hydrogen, a clean and sustainable energy carrier essential for achieving net zero emissions.