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The low water levels of the Rhine River in Germany have forced Shell to cut output at its Rhineland refinery.
The energy giant’s Rheinland Refinery in Wesseling produces fuels, petrochemicals and heating oil.
Last year. the company unveiled plans to build a new hydrogen electrolysis plant at the site.
A few days ago, a German business lobby group raised concerns over the situation in the Rhine and the ability for critical industries to keep operating during the prolonged dry period.
“Due to the low Rhine water level, we have reduced the capacity of Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rhineland," a Shell spokesperson said. "The supply situation is challenging but carefully managed.”
