Equinor and Linde have formalized a project development agreement to bring the H2M Eemshaven low carbon hydrogen project to life in the Netherlands.
The core objective of this partnership is to establish a state-of-the-art facility in the Eemshaven industrial area, leveraging natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf to produce low-carbon hydrogen with integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities. Equinor, with its strategic access to carbon transport and storage capacity, will play a key role in offering low carbon hydrogen to the market.
The H2M Eemshaven project aligns seamlessly with Equinor’s broader strategy, intending to develop hydrogen production in three to five major industrial clusters across Europe by 2035. This ambitious endeavor is not just a local project; it’s a significant step towards ensuring reliable and clean energy for Europe.
Equinor’s collaboration with Linde signifies a powerful synergy of expertise. Linde, renowned for its experience in the secure development, execution, and operation of hydrogen and carbon capture plants, complements Equinor’s proficiency in energy marketing and CCS. Together, these industry leaders aim to capture more than 95 percent of the CO2 produced during the hydrogen production process, storing it safely and permanently beneath the seabed offshore Norway.
The projected timeline for this pioneering project envisions the commencement of production in late 2028. The hydrogen plant, a vital component of the future energy landscape, will be seamlessly integrated into onshore hydrogen pipelines planned in both the Netherlands and Germany.
