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Electriq and Zenith to build solid hydrogen carrier production plant Electriq and Zenith Energy Terminals have announced a partnership to build the world ’ s first manufacturing plant of Electriq Powder – a solid hydrogen carrier , in the Port of Amsterdam , the Netherlands .
Electriq Powder acts like daily used detergent powder , simplifying storage , transport , and use of hydrogen in last mile , off-grid and backup applications . According to Electriq , it features superior safety and energy density , compared to compressed and liquefied hydrogen . The release of hydrogen from the powder and conversion into electricity is done through a proprietary , compact release unit .
The agreement includes the production of green hydrogen using renewable energy generated by Zenith ’ s on-site wind turbines .
“ This plant is the first of its kind in the world and will serve our customers in the Benelux market ”, said Baruch Halpert , Executive Chairman and CEO of Electriq . “ The Netherlands is an early adopter of hydrogen as the fuel of the 21st century , and we see this Electriq Powder plant as a key enabler to leverage this in innovative , safe and industrial manner .”
Electriq is currently working on further expanding its powder manufacturing capacity , to drive its planned expansion into worldwide markets , by creating similar partnerships in other geographical locations .
Emerson BM6X series slam-shut valve certified for hydrogen service Bureau Veritas Italia has approved the Emerson BM6X series slam-shut valve for use in applications with up to 100 % hydrogen and pressures up to 100 bar . The certification confirms the verification of material suitability , based on seal tests performed at the Emerson production plant in Bologna , Italy .
The Emerson BM6X series slam-shut valve has multiple applications throughout gas transmission networks , regulating stations , and end use infrastructure . For example , natural gas transmission and distribution companies can blend hydrogen into their distribution systems , reducing emissions when the blended mixture of hydrogen and natural gas is burned in homes for cooking , heating and other uses . Industrial end users can reduce emissions by using a mix of hydrogen and natural gas as fuel for turbines used for power generation .
Agfa to expand production capacity for its Zirfon membranes Agfa has announced that its Board of Directors has validated the investment for a new industrial unit for the company ’ s Zirfon membranes for green hydrogen production , next to further investments in growing the current facility .
The unit will be installed in existing buildings at the company ’ s site in Mortsel , Belgium . When completed , the unit will be able to produce up to an equivalent of 20 GW per year of electrolyzer capacity for the production of green hydrogen . The design of the unit will also allow later extension .
Pascal Juéry , CEO of Agfa-Gevaert , said : “ Customers all over the world appreciate our in-house developed Zirfon membranes for their unparalleled productivity and extreme reliability . With them , they are able to produce four times more hydrogen than with a conventional membrane . The leading Fraunhofer Institute also independently confirmed that our Zirfon membranes are the most cost-effective technology for hydrogen production via alkaline electrolysis . Our membranes have been selected for large scale hydrogen projects by the leading players in the industry . The new production unit will allow us to play a central role in the advent of the hydrogen economy and to be ready for the expected further increase in customer demand .”
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