Hy4Chem: Decarbonization of the chemical industry
The Hy4Chem project is a major initiative by BASF and Siemens Energy to promote the hydrogen economy and decarbonize chemical production. Using a 54-megawatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer, the project will produce green hydrogen at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site. This electrolyzer will produce up to 8,000 tons of hydrogen per year, with the electricity required coming exclusively from renewable energy sources. Commissioning of the plant is planned for 2025.
The generated green hydrogen will primarily be used as a raw material in BASF’s production processes, which will contribute to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. In addition, some of the hydrogen will be used for transportation applications in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. The Hy4Chem project represents a decisive step towards a sustainable and climate-friendly future by paving the way for the widespread use of green hydrogen and driving industrial decarbonization.