By Air Liquide (Paris:AI) has made an announcement regarding the construction of a world-scale carbon capture unit in the industrial basin of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This project will make use of their proprietary Cryocap(TM) technology. The carbon capture unit will be installed at Air Liquide’s hydrogen production plant located in the port of Rotterdam and will be connected to Porthos, one of Europe’s largest carbon capture and storage infrastructures, with the aim of significantly reducing CO(2) emissions in this industrial area.
The captured CO(2) will come from Air Liquide’s existing hydrogen plant in Rotterdam, utilizing their Cryocap(TM) technology, which employs a cryogenic process for CO(2) capture. Once captured, the CO(2) will be transported through the developing Porthos infrastructure and stored permanently in depleted gas fields in the North Sea, approximately 20 kilometers from the coast. The carbon capture unit is expected to become operational by 2026. This project will allow Air Liquide to provide significantly decarbonized hydrogen to its long-term customers as per their contracts.
With the implementation of the Porthos infrastructure, emissions in the region will decrease by 2.5 million tons of CO(2) per year, amounting to approximately 10% of the current CO(2) emissions from Rotterdam’s industrial sector. The European Union has recognized Porthos as a crucial cross-border infrastructure project that contributes to achieving energy and climate policy objectives. As a result, it has included Porthos in the list of Projects of Common Interest.
Emilie Mouren-Renouard, member of Air Liquide’s Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of the Europe Industries Hub, expressed her satisfaction with this progress, stating, “We are pleased to take another concrete step towards decarbonizing one of Europe’s largest industrial basins while actively participating in the development of Porthos. This new world-scale CO2 capture unit showcases our expertise and commitment to implementing decarbonization solutions, both for our customers and our own assets, aligning with the Group’s ADVANCE strategic plan to reduce its CO2 emissions by 33% by 2035.”
About Air Liquide Benelux
Air Liquide in Benelux
Air Liquide in Benelux comprises subsidiaries that are actively involved in the production, distribution, and sale of industrial and medical gases, technologies, and services. Established in Belgium in 1906 and in the Netherlands in 1913, Air Liquide currently operates 28 industrial sites throughout the Benelux. In this region, the Group employs more than 1,200 individuals across its various activities, serving over 122,000 customers and patients. A key infrastructure of Air Liquide is its extensive network of 2,223 kilometers of industrial gas pipelines in the Benelux, which supply key industrial basins spanning from Mons to Rotterdam.
Air Liquide: A Global Leader
With a presence in 73 countries, Air Liquide is a renowned global leader in gases, technologies, and services for Industry and Health. Boasting approximately 67,100 employees, the company caters to more than 3.9 million customers and patients worldwide. The importance of oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen as essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy defines Air Liquide’s scientific expertise, which has been at the core of the company’s operations since its founding in 1902.
Striving Towards Global Advancement
Taking steps today while envisioning the future is the driving force behind Air Liquide’s strategy. With its strategic plan for 2025, named ADVANCE, Air Liquide aims for global excellence by emphasizing both financial and non-financial dimensions. Thriving in new markets, the Group benefits from remarkable strengths such as its resilient business model, capacity for innovation, and technological expertise. By developing sustainable solutions that contribute to climate preservation and the energy transition, especially through initiatives involving hydrogen, Air Liquide actively participates in key areas like healthcare, digital advancements, and high technologies.
Impressive Performance
In 2022 alone, Air Liquide recorded revenue exceeding 29.9 billion euros. As a testament to its prominent position, Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and is part of several prestigious indices including the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good, and DJSI Europe.
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