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Air Liquide has unveiled plans to construct, own, and operate a significant carbon capture unit in Rotterdam's industrial area in the Netherlands, employing its exclusive Cryocap™ technology. This new facility will be integrated into the company's hydrogen production plant situated within Rotterdam's port and will be connected to the Porthos project, one of Europe's most extensive carbon capture and storage infrastructures, aimed at heftily diminishing CO2 emissions in the substantial industrial zone.

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The unit will capture CO2 from Air Liquide's existing large-scale hydrogen plant in the port, utilizing the CryocapTM technology, which involves a cryogenic process for CO2 capture. The captured CO2 will be transported via the Porthos system, which is under development, to be permanently stored in depleted gas fields in the North Sea, about 20 kilometers offshore. This carbon capture unit is slated to become operational by 2026. With this project, Air Liquide intends to provide its long-term clients with significantly decarbonized hydrogen as per contracts.

The Porthos infrastructure is projected to cut emissions by 2.5 million tons of CO2 annually, amounting to roughly 10% of the current CO2 emissions from Rotterdam's industrial sector. The European Union has recognized Porthos as a critical cross-border infrastructure project, instrumental in achieving energy and climate policy goals, and has designated it as a Project of Common Interest.

Emilie Mouren-Renouard, a member of Air Liquide’s Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of the Europe Industries Hub, expressed satisfaction with this initiative. She highlighted that this new global-scale CO2 capture unit exemplifies Air Liquide's expertise and dedication to implementing decarbonization solutions for customers and its assets. This initiative aligns with the Group's ADVANCE strategic plan, targeting a 33% reduction in its CO2 emissions by 2035.

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According to the article by Procurement Resource, Air Liquide is set to build and operate a major carbon capture unit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, using Cryocap™ technology. Integrated into their hydrogen plant and connected to the Porthos project, this unit aims to reduce CO2 emissions significantly. Operational by 2026, it's part of a larger effort to decarbonize hydrogen production, aligning with Air Liquide's goal to cut its CO2 emissions by 33% by 2035. The Porthos infrastructure is expected to reduce 2.5 million tons of CO2 annually, marking a significant step in European climate strategy.