Progress
The REFHYNE 2 project commenced in October 2021 and will run until 2029.
Design, Permitting and Engineering
Q4 2021
REFHYNE 2 project start
Construction and Commissioning
Q3 2024
FID reached
Q4 2024
FID reached
Q2 2025
Project partner site visit
Operation and Dissemination
2027
Electrolyser operational
2029
Final reports published
Construction
Construction began on the REFHYNE 2 project at the end of 2024, at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland, with close collaboration from project partners Linde and ITM. The hydrogen produced by the 100 MW electrolyser will be used within the refinery itself in existing refinery operations.
In parallel with the detailed technical work to implement the electrolyser, an experienced research and dissemination team will lead a campaign to validate the electrolyser performance in the field, extract technical lessons learnt and then develop techno-economic analysis which underpins clear conclusions on the environmental, societal, and policy implications of rapid electrolyser scale up.
This will be disseminated throughout the project, to increase confidence in and acceptance of hydrogen technologies. Stay up to date with the REFHYNE 2 project reports by exploring the Resources page.
News
Final Investment Decision taken by Shell for REFHYNE 2
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