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Knowledge call of the Spanish Reco- photovoltaic and wind projects. The project, BP continues to assess op-
very, Transformation, and Resilience electrolyser will include 5 modules of portunities to increase capacity in the
Plan, with funding allocated by Next 5-MW containerised proton exchange coming years. In subsequent phases of
GenerationEU of the European Union. membrane (PEM) technology, supplied the project, the green hydrogen pro-
Mr. Millán Garcia-Tola, Global Direc- by Plug Power, a leading manufacturer. duced could also be used in key hard-
tor of Hydrogen in Iberdrola said, “The to-abate industries in the Valencia
plant will convert 200 GWh/year of The green hydrogen produced by region, such as the ceramics sector re
Iberdrola’s renewable energy into green the electrolysis of water powered by placing natural gas used in its processes,
hydrogen that will contribute to BP’s renewable electricity will support the in chemical industries and in heavy
decarbonisation strategy. Iberdrola will transition of BP’s Castellón refinery transport. The launch of this project
apply all the experience of its existing into an integrated energy hub. It’s ex- was announced weeks after BP signed
green hydrogen plants to optimise and pected around 2,800 annual tonnes of a letter of intent with the Valencian
accelerate the development of this green hydrogen could substitute part of Government to reinforce the region’s
project.” the grey hydrogen currently used by position as a leader in energy transi-
the refinery – currently produced from tion. The letter has led to the creation
The 25-MW electrolyser will be natural gas – and as such is expected to of a joint working committee to serve
powered by renewable electricity result in avoiding the emission of as a platform for dialogue and collabo-
through a power purchase agreement 23,000 tonens of CO per year. ration and will oversee the transforma-
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signed with Iberdrola that will supply tion of BP’s Castellón refinery into an
200-GWh/year coming from Iberdrola’s In parallel to this initial 25-MW integrated energy hub.
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Amogy, HD KSOE, Posco, SNU, and ABS announce

offshore ammonia cracking collaboration

Amogy, a US-based ammonia-to- bon-free fuel for the
power solutions provider, has announced a maritime industry.
strategic partnership with HD Korea Ship- Amogy’s ammonia-
building & Offshore Engineering (HD cracking techno-
KSOE), Posco Holdings, Seoul National logy unlocks the
University (SNU), and the American potential of ammonia
Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The consortium as a hydrogen
will jointly explore the technological fea- carrier by leverag-
sibility of an innovative offshore ammonia ing state-of-the-art
cracking solution aimed at delivering low- catalyst materials to
cost, accessible clean hydrogen fuel. crack ammonia into
hydrogen and nitro-
The collaboration will focus on deve- gen at lower reac-
loping an offshore ammonia cracking South Korea is actively working to tion temperatures with high durability,
technology. HD KSOE will design the establish a robust ammonia market and reducing heating and maintenance
ammonia supply system and integrate advance ammonia-based technologies requirements.
it into the overall system; Amogy will as a key component of its strategy to
provide its ammonia-cracking techno- reduce carbon emissions. Ammonia, a “This partnership marks a pivotal
logy; SNU will contribute expertise in hydrogen carrier, offers a more cost- advancement in leveraging ammonia
process design and simulation; Posco effective and convenient alternative to to achieve net-zero emissions. Together,
intends to harness its proprietary liquefied hydrogen due to its estab- we are paving the way for cleaner
cracking process design technology to lished storage and transport infrastruc- marine fuel solutions and supporting
optimise the systems needed for ship ture. Additionally, with energy density South Korea’s ambitious decarbonisa-
application; and ABS will oversee 2.7 times greater than hydrogen, tion objectives,” said Mr. Seonghoon
certification of the design. ammonia is emerging as an optimal car- Woo, CEO, Amogy.

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