Path2 and MPI partner on hydrogen projects

Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on feasibility studies and project implementations that leverage each party’s core strengths across the hydrogen value chain.

An integrated upstream and midstream offering

The collaboration brings together capabilities that have historically been fragmented across the hydrogen sector:

Upstream: geologic hydrogen production

Through ProtonH2, Path2 is advancing proprietary approaches to produce hydrogen-rich syngas from subsurface resources, including depleted and inactive oil wells. This technology has the potential to unlock vast quantities of low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen from geologic formations, offering a fundamentally different supply economics profile than conventional electrolysis or steam methane reforming. This hydrogen-rich syngas can be used for behind-the-meter power which directly answers the call for power needs from data centers and hyperscalers. The syngas can also be purified into hydrogen for use in fuel cells and in the mobility industry.

Midstream: liquefaction and controlled storage

Through GenH2, Path2 delivers the liquefaction systems (from 20 kg/d up to 10 tpd) and controlled storage equipment required to convert, store, and distribute liquid hydrogen at commercial scale. GenH2’s technology, developed from NASA heritage, addresses one of the most persistent challenges in the hydrogen economy: eliminating losses and maintaining product integrity from point of production to point of use.

Project delivery: European EPC and O&M

MPI will serve as the EPC contractor for projects developed within Europe and will provide long-term operations and maintenance services, drawing on its established project development and technical capabilities across European energy markets.

Management commentary

“This partnership gives us a credible path from molecule to market in Europe,” said Josh McMorrow, Chief Executive Officer of Path2 Hydrogen AG. “Path2 now sits in a unique position. We have the technology to produce vast amounts of low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen through ProtonH2, and we can liquefy, store, and deliver it through GenH2. Our partnership with MPI brings us a European partner with deep EPC and project execution capability to translate that technology stack into operating assets.”

"We have been looking for a technology partner that covers the full hydrogen chain, and Path2 is exactly that,” commented Martins Brinins, Chief Executive Officer of MP Industries OU. “They handle production and liquefaction; we handle project development, engineering, construction, and long-term operations. It's a natural fit. European markets are ready for integrated hydrogen projects, and we are excited to start delivering them together.”

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