Linde has signed a long-term agreement to supply clean hydrogen to Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project, marking a significant investment of over $2 billion. The company will build, own, and operate a world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta, Canada.
This new on-site complex will utilize autothermal reforming and Linde’s proprietary HISORP® carbon capture technology to produce clean hydrogen. It will also recover hydrogen from off-gases generated by Dow’s ethylene cracker. In its first phase, Linde will supply clean hydrogen, nitrogen, and other services to support Dow’s groundbreaking net-zero emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site. The facility will also provide clean hydrogen to both existing and new industrial customers aiming to decarbonize their operations. The complex is expected to capture over 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually for sequestration.
Set for completion in 2028, Linde’s Alberta complex will become the largest clean hydrogen production facility in Canada and one of the largest globally. This project represents Linde’s largest single investment to date and follows their previous announcement to supply clean hydrogen to a major blue ammonia project in the US Gulf Coast.
“Linde is helping to build a more sustainable future,” said Sanjiv Lamba, chief executive officer of Linde. “This landmark project aligns with our strategy of developing high-quality projects with secured off-take. Our technology, experience, and execution are enabling the transition to a cleaner economy. We are proud to partner with Dow in its mission to decarbonise its Fort Saskatchewan site and are appreciative of the support of the Province of Alberta and the Federal Government.”
Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer of Dow, emphasised the importance of collaboration: “Our business strategy to decarbonise our assets and drive growth while enabling higher shareholder returns is central to Dow’s long-term success. Having support from collaborators and partners across the value chain is essential. We’re glad to have Linde as a partner on this industry-leading project.”
As a leading industrial gases and engineering company, Linde plays a crucial role in the clean energy transition. The company is actively supporting its customers in decarbonising their operations using the latest hydrogen technologies, through its engineering expertise, key alliances, and ventures. Linde is developing clean hydrogen projects across various applications and industries, further expanding its established hydrogen business along the entire value chain.
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