High-purity hydrogen is used in process gas in semiconductor production, and until now, Infineon has relied on natural gas-based hydrogen, which was delivered by truck from Germany.
However, H2 View understands that the proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis plant designed and built by Linde will produce around 290 tonnes of hydrogen per year to meet the facility’s demand.
“We are replacing the existing hydrogen from fossil sources with green hydrogen,” explained Thomas Reisinger, Board Member for Operations at Infineon.
“In this way, we are reducing CO2 emissions in the supply chain and making a further contribution from Villach to the Infineon Group’s CO2 neutrality target.”
Energy major Linde first announced plans to build, own and operate the 2MW electrolyser plant at Infineon’s site in 2021, using PEM technology supplied by UK-based ITM Power through its partnership.
At the time, Linde projected a 2022 start-up.
In 2023, Linde delivered the green hydrogen plant and equipment for a fourth air separation plant to Infineon’s Villach site.
Semiconductors power almost every modern device, from smartphones and cars to medical equipment, and are vital for high-demand sectors like AI and renewable energy.