Lhyfe, a green hydrogen producer, OX2, Europe-based onshore wind developers, and Velarion, a green fertilizer specialist founded in Ånge, have joined forces to create a hydrogen-based industrial cluster in Ånge municipality (Sweden). The project is situated in Grönsta, just north of Torpshammar, and will combine wind power with large-scale green hydrogen production to generate carbon-negative neutral products. OX2 said it is developing a wind farm in Marktjärn, Torpshammar, with a planned annual production capacity of 1.4TWh, which will support the project’s demand for clean energy.
According to a statement, green electricity will power the hydrogen production unit that Lhyfe plans to install with a capacity of up to 100t of green hydrogen per day (electrolysis capacity of 300MW). Lhyfe said it produces green and renewable hydrogen through the electrolysis of water, at production units powered by renewable energy.
“We are excited about the potential of this project, which will utilise electricity from the wind farm in Marktjärn to power a green industrial cluster, enabling sustainable local industry and enhance the attractiveness for further industrial establishments in Ånge,” said Anders Nilsson, Head of Onshore Wind, OX2.
“Due to the large potential production capacity, we are in dialogue with several companies that aim to refine hydrogen and its by-products. These collaborations will help build a local ecosystem that contributes to the region’s economy and job creation,” noted Sara Wihlborg, Country Manager Sweden at Lhyfe.
In support of the project, Velarion will build one of the world’s first carbon-neutral fertiliser plants within the cluster. This facility will utilise green hydrogen to produce green ammonia, significantly reducing carbon emissions in fertiliser production. The green ammonia will cater to the increasing market demand for sustainable products.
The project is said to have entered the conceptual phase, with implementation subject to the conclusions of the study, the granting of operating licenses and environmental permits, and financial investment decisions.
Together, the companies said they are leveraging advanced technology to establish Ånge as the region’s green hub. The long-term positive effects are set to position the municipality as a leading player in the sustainable industrial sector, attracting more companies.