Hydrogen Tech World April 2024 | Page 7

For a better quality of life
[ industry update ]
Axpo joins forces with IGE on 30 MW green hydrogen project in Italy Swiss renewable energy company Axpo has partnered with Australian renewable hydrogen company Infinite Green Energy ( IGE ) on the Valle Peligna Hydrogen Project in Abruzzo , Italy . The project includes a 30 MW electrolyser , powered by a 45 MWp solar plant , making it one of the largest hydrogen plants in Italy .
The two companies have entered into a Joint Development Agreement
( JDA ) that outlines their strategic partnership , the advanced design , and investment in the plant . This facility aims to contribute to the decarbonization of industry in the Corfinio municipality . It will supply green hydrogen to customers in both the industrial and transportation sectors . The facility will also provide green electricity to the local grid by the second half of 2025 .
The Valle Peligna Hydrogen Project ’ s 30 MW electrolyser will be able to produce up to
4,200 tonnes of hydrogen annually , representing a saving of around 18 million litres of diesel fuel . Since IGE launched the project 18 months ago , local authorities have named the area ‘ Hydrogen Valley ’.
The Valle Peligna project will see an initial offtake by Etex , one of Europe ’ s leading suppliers of gypsum products . The delivery of green electricity to power the production lines in its factories will also help the manufacturer achieve its goal of replacing the use of natural gas with hydrogen .

More than pipes

For a better quality of life
Why vacuum insulated piping ( VIP ) for LNG transfer ?
Vacuum insulated piping ( VIP ) will save money and time compared to conventional foam insulation :
• More effective insulation with less boil-off
• Shorter installation time on site
• Longer lifetime of pipe system
• Double containment
• Smaller pipe diameter
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