BP Opens Market Call for Hydrogen Buyers at German LGH2 Facility
Lingen, Germany – BP is advancing its green hydrogen initiatives by launching an "expression of interest" (EoI) for potential buyers of green hydrogen from its under-construction 100MW Lingen Green Hydrogen (LGH2) project in northwest Germany. This move signifies a significant step towards decarbonizing industrial processes and bolstering Germany's energy transition goals.
The LGH2 facility, located adjacent to BP's Lingen refinery, is poised to become BP's largest industrial-scale green hydrogen production plant globally that the company will fully own and operate. With preparatory construction work already underway for the 100MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers, the project aims to commence delivery of renewable hydrogen during the second half of 2027.
Upon completion, the plant is expected to produce between 10,000 and 12,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. This output will serve a dual purpose: partially replacing the "grey" hydrogen currently used in BP's own Lingen refinery operations and supplying industrial customers in the region. The green hydrogen produced will comply with the EU's regulations on renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO).
The project is strategically positioned to connect to Germany's evolving 9,000km "core" hydrogen pipeline network, including the GET H2 network, enhancing its commercial appeal to regional buyers. BP's final investment decision (FID) for the Lingen project was made last year, supported by funding from the federal German government and regional authorities in Lower Saxony under the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) scheme.
This initiative underscores BP's commitment to building a leading position in the emerging hydrogen economy and contributing to Europe's climate targets by providing lower-emission energy solutions.