Partners
Sintef
SINTEF is an independent, non-profit research organisation that performs research and development in technology, economy and social sciences.
Role
SINTEF is the project coordinator for REFHYNE 2. In addition, SINTEF is also leading the data analysis activities, which includes technical and economic performance of the electrolyser. SINTEF is also developing and applying models for business case analysis of large-scale electrolysers. Furthermore, SINTEF contributes to the research efforts focused on scaling up electrolyser deployment and assessing the broader implications like environmental, societal, and policy.
Shell
Shell Deutschland GmbH is part of the Shell Group, which has been involved in the research, development and application of hydrogen for decades.
Role
Shell is responsible for the operation of REFHYNE 2 and will be the primary “customer” for the produced hydrogen. Shell brings expertise in integrating both the facility and its hydrogen output into the operations of the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland.
ITM
ITM Power designs and manufactures PEM electrolysers which produce green hydrogen, enabling their customers to decarbonise operations.
Role
In the REFHYNE 2 project, ITM UK will procure parts, and manufacture the electrolyser. They will contribute to the assessment of the business case for large scale electrolyser deployments in refineries and other industrial applications by providing models for electrolyser cost and performance improvements over time. Additionally, ITM UK will contribute to the dissemination of the project’s messages and outcomes using their relevant industry networks.
Linde
Linde Engineering Dresden (Linde) is a world-leading partner for the design, construction and delivery of CO2, electrolyser, polyolefin, pilot and special plants, employing close to 400 skilled and experienced staff with backgrounds spanning Engineering, Business and Legal.
Role
For REFHYNE 2, Linde will take over the project lead from ILE after the conceptual engineering has been finalised. Linde will be starting with the basic engineering stage to deliver a detailing level which allows a firm price offer to Shell for FID. Afterwards, Linde will integrate the pre-fabricated stack-modules into the first of its kind 100 MW plant, delivering H2 at spec to the on-site networks. Linde is responsible for design, procurement and construction of these so-called balance of system (out of the electrolyser stacks and skid frames) and balance of plant unit operations, together with the Shell team working upside on medium voltage supply and downstream on product gases refinery integration. Finally, Linde will have a strong presence during commissioning phase, providing training materials to staff at Rheinland and supporting on testing, commissioning, and transition management.
ITM LINDE ELECTROLYSIS
ITM Linde Electrolysis (ILE) is a joint venture company between ITM UK and Linde Engineering.
Role
ILE will coordinate the close communication required between ITM UK, ITM DE and Linde, to enable design of the integrated electrolyser system to be completed.
Concawe
Concawe was established in 1963 by a small group of leading oil companies to carry out research on environmental issues relevant to the oil industry.
Role
Concawe, as the EU Fuel Manufacturers Association, will contribute to disseminate the results of the project through the organisation of specific workshops in different refineries and locations in Europe, inviting relevant stakeholders. The project will benefit from the extensive network accessible by Concawe within the Fuel Manufacturing sector, National Oil Associations as well as other Energy Intensive Industries and relevant technical and policy-related stakeholders. Besides this dissemination activities, Concawe will bring the European dimension into the project by using their detailed refinery model (LP) to conduct a specific scenario-based analysis, exploring the potential demand/supply for hydrogen during the transition of fuel manufacturing facilities towards a net-zero EU system by 2050.
Tecnalia
TECNALIA is the largest centre of applied research and technological development in Spain, a benchmark in Europe and a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance.
Role
The main role of Tecnalia in the framework of this project will be to assess the sustainability of developed new technology throughout techniques and methodologies based on Life Cycle Assessment and the evaluation of the emissions avoidance of the system in line with RED II methodology, Tecnalia will lead two key tasks within REFHYNE 2 – the first to analyse the electrolyser supply chain as it scales up to the GW scale, and the second to analyse the emissions avoidance achieved by the project.
ERM
ERM is the world’s largest pure-play sustainability advisory firm, a specialist energy consultancy that works with organisations to implement integrated low-carbon technology solutions that can help solve their net zero and decarbonisation challenges.
Role
In the REFHYNE 2 project, ERM is the communication and dissemination lead, working alongside Shell, ITM and all project partners. This will entail a targeted program of activities aimed at maximising the impact of the project. Key initiatives include workshops, site visits, presentations at trade events, use of the trade press and internet materials.
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