What is the purpose of the PPA between Air Products and RWE, and how does it support green hydrogen certification?

The purpose of the power purchase agreement (PPA) between Air Products and RWE is to supply up to 75 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity per year—sourced from RWE’s Karolinapolder onshore wind farm and Kerkrade solar park—to Air Products’ existing hydrogen production facilities and its new liquefaction plant under construction in Rotterdam. This agreement ensures that the hydrogen produced at the site meets the EU Renewable Energy Directive III requirements for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), thereby enabling Air Products to bring certified green hydrogen to market at scale.

When is the Rotterdam liquefaction plant expected to be operational, and what is its significance in Europe?

The Rotterdam liquefaction plant is set to become the largest of its kind in Europe when it comes online in 2027, according to Air Products. Its significance lies in enabling large-scale production and distribution of liquid hydrogen that complies with EU RFNBO standards, supporting decarbonization efforts across industries such as electronics manufacturing, aerospace, industrial processes, transportation, and new energy applications.

Air Products, RWE sign PPA to power Rotterdam hydrogen plant

Sep 10, 2026

Air Products and RWE signed a long-term power purchase agreement to supply 75 GWh of renewable electricity annually to Air Products' Rotterdam hydrogen and liquefaction facilities, ensuring EU RFNBO compliance and supporting expansion into Europe's largest liquefaction plant by 2027.

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Air Products, RWE sign PPA to power Rotterdam hydrogen plant

Air Products, RWE sign PPA to power Rotterdam hydrogen plant

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