Accelera by Cummins will supply a 100-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system for bp's Lingen green H₂ project in Germany. This project, bp's largest H₂ production plant to date, will utilize Accelera's advanced HyLYZER PEM electrolyzer technology.

The H₂-generation system set to power bp’s Lingen project will consist of 20 PEM HyLYZER-1000 electrolyzer units—the largest electrolyzer system assembled by Accelera to date—and is being manufactured in Accelera’s new electrolyzer plant in Gaualajara, Spain. Once fully commissioned in 2027, the 100 MW electrolyzer system will produce up to 11,000 tons of green H₂ per year.

"This project marks a significant milestone for Accelera and the energy transition in Germany and Europe," said Andreas Lippert, Vice President and General Manager of Electrolyzers for Accelera. “Partnering on this 100 MW system with an industry leader like bp underscores our ability to deliver innovative, industrial-scale solutions that move the needle on our customers’ decarbonization goals and continue to grow the green H₂ economy."

Project highlights

• Sustainable production: Accelera’s 100 MW electrolyzer system will be powered by renewable electricity from offshore wind, ensuring that the end product is green H₂.
• Regional impact: The H₂ produced at the plant will support bp's Lingen refinery and industrial customers in the region, including steel and chemical producers, helping to develop Germany’s H₂
• Technological innovation: The project will utilize Accelera's most powerful PEM electrolyzer technology, which features enhanced efficiency, scalability and optimized system design.

"Lingen green H₂ shows how large-scale H₂ initiatives can generate regional economic benefits, support our partners' sustainability goals, and accelerate the transition to low-carbon industrial operations," said Felipe Arbelaez, Senior Vice President for H₂ and Carbon Capture & Storage at bp. "Our Lingen refinery has provided German industry with the energy it needs for more than 70 years. Now, through this project, we're evolving its role to deliver low-carbon H₂ that will help decarbonize both our operations and regional industry."

Advancing the green H₂ economy. Electrolyzers leverage renewable energy sources to produce green H₂, which is a crucial factor in accelerating the clean energy transition. Accelera is a leader in large-scale H₂ production and has deployed more than 600 electrolyzer units worldwide, powering some of the most advanced PEM electrolyzer systems operating globally. This includes a 20 MW facility in Quebec, Canada, and a 25 MW system in Florida, U.S.