Burckhardt Compression has commenced construction of a hydrogen test facility in Switzerland
Published by Isabelle Keltie,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
Burckhardt Compression is one of the finalists selected by Shell New Energies as a partner for the development of oil-free high-pressure hydrogen compressors. Burckhardt Compression's solutions for export and refuelling applications will enable the compression of hydrogen gas up to 900 bar (as a booster) using non-lubricated compressors. The facility will serve the further development of sealing technologies and solutions for hydrogen refuelling stations for heavy-duty vehicles.
Fabrice Billard, CEO of Burckhardt Compression said: "Hydrogen is an energy carrier with considerable potential, especially for heavy-duty applications. We are pleased to continue researching these technologies together with Shell New Energies in order to contribute to the energy transition and the reduction of CO2 emissions. Our teams, together with Shell New Energies, have successfully completed the first technical milestones of the project and this new facility will allow us to test and optimize the new compressors before launch."
The test facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2022 or early 2023, with testing to be completed by the end of the same year.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/06042022/burckhardt-compression-has-commenced-construction-of-a-hydrogen-test-facility-in-switzerland/
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