Infineon’s Villach plant transitions to 100% on-site green hydrogen,
cutting supply chain emissions and boosting semiconductor sustainability.
Villach, Austria: Infineon Technologies has achieved a
major decarbonisation milestone by fully converting its Villach semiconductor
manufacturing facility to green hydrogen. The plant, now supplied exclusively
with on-site renewable hydrogen produced by Linde, has eliminated reliance on
trucked-in, fossil-based hydrogen, significantly reducing supply chain
emissions.
At
the heart of the transition is a 2MW proton exchange membrane (PEM)
electrolyser, powered by certified renewable electricity and capable of
producing up to 800 kilograms of ultra-pure green hydrogen per day, or
approximately 290 tonnes annually. The facility, designed, built, and operated
by Linde, delivers semiconductor-grade hydrogen essential for Infineon’s
precision chip manufacturing processes.
“From
now on, the entire semiconductor production at the Villach site will be
completely supplied with hydrogen from renewable energies around the clock,” Linde confirmed in a statement.
Previously,
Infineon’s operations depended on grey hydrogen transported from Germany and
derived from natural gas. The switch to local, on-site production eliminates
transport-related emissions while enhancing supply security.
“We
are replacing the existing hydrogen from fossil sources with green hydrogen. 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,” said Thomas Reisinger, Board
Member for Operations at Infineon.
Green
hydrogen is critical in semiconductor production, where ultra-high purity gases
are required for material processing and microchip fabrication. Infineon’s move
underscores the semiconductor industry’s growing focus on sustainability while
strengthening resilience through renewable energy integration.
According to TechSci
Research, Infineon’s
complete transition to on-site green hydrogen production at its Villach
semiconductor facility holds significant implications for the chemical
industry. The deployment of a 2MW PEM electrolyser powered by renewable energy
highlights the viability of clean hydrogen in meeting ultra-high purity
requirements, which are critical across several chemical processes. By
replacing fossil-based hydrogen with renewable alternatives, the initiative
demonstrates how chemical manufacturers can decarbonize production while
maintaining stringent quality standards. This shift also addresses a key
challenge in the industry—supply chain emissions—by reducing dependency on
hydrogen transported over long distances, thereby enhancing efficiency and
lowering logistics-related carbon footprints. Moreover, the project strengthens
the case for integrating hydrogen electrolysis into chemical operations,
showcasing scalable solutions for local, on-demand production. As chemical
companies explore pathways to achieve net-zero goals, Infineon’s example
provides a practical blueprint for balancing sustainability with operational
reliability. Additionally, the collaboration between Infineon, Linde, and ITM
Power underlines the importance of cross-industry partnerships in accelerating
the adoption of green hydrogen technologies within chemical manufacturing and
beyond.