Renewable Hydrogen Energy Ventures

Shell and Worley have embarked on a renewable hydrogen energy venture in Germany, focusing on the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland near Cologne. The collaboration aims to convert a hydrocracker into a base oil production unit and establish a renewable hydrogen production facility. The base oil production unit will produce high-quality lubricants such as engine and transmission oils, with a capacity of around 300,000 tonnes annually, meeting approximately 9% of the European Union's demand and 40% of Germany's demand. The renewable hydrogen production facility, part of the REFHYNE II project, will install a 100 MW electrolyzer capable of producing up to 44,000 kilograms of renewable hydrogen daily.

The REFHYNE II project builds on the success of the REFHYNE I project, which began operations in 2021. The renewable hydrogen produced will be used to produce energy products with lower carbon intensity and help further decarbonize Shell's operations. The project is expected to reduce Shell's scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by around 620,000 tonnes per year. The collaboration between Shell and Worley leverages Worley's extensive engineering and sector expertise, supporting Shell's transformation efforts and investments.

This partnership underscores Shell's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and transitioning to more sustainable energy sources. The transformation at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and advancing Shell's sustainability goals. The collaboration highlights the importance of strategic partnerships in driving sustainable innovation and promoting a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

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