HPQ Silicon and Novacium sign MoU with GLD to produce green hydrogen

This MoU is a strategic agreement that could accelerate the industrial-scale production of METAGENE™ fuel – a proprietary solution developed by Novacium that enables the autonomous generation of high-pressure green hydrogen. There are no binding terms or financial commitments associated with this MoU at this stage.

“This partnership with HPQ and Novacium is a unique opportunity to participate in the transition toward a cleaner energy industry,” said John Lee, CEO of GLD Alloys. “With METAGENE, we are combining sustainability and innovation to meet the world’s rapidly growing demand for green hydrogen — a market with growth potential.”

Through this partnership, HPQ, Novacium, and GLD are combining their strengths to leverage GLD’s expertise in producing low-carbon recycled aluminium alloys ¬– a key component of the fuel. With a capacity to produce 200 000 tpy of recycled aluminium, GLD offers the opportunity for rapid scale-up of the process in the global clean energy market.

Based on a proprietary formulation developed by Novacium, using a recycled aluminium-silicon alloy, METAGENE fuel is capable of releasing 1.25 m³/kg of hydrogen, with yields ranging from 90% - 100%.

“We are on the cusp of an energy revolution,” said Dr. Jed Kraiem, Chief Operating Officer of Novacium. “This fuel makes green hydrogen available on demand, safely and reliably.”

The use of recycled aluminium by GLD in the METAGENE process results in a substantial reduction in carbon emissions and this environmental benefit could enhance its appeal to impact-focused investors and clean energy stakeholders.

“GLD Alloys is the ideal partner to fast-track the advancement of our technology,” commented Bernard Tourillon, CEO of HPQ Silicon. “Their substantial production capacity and strong environmental commitment positions us to seize opportunities in the rapidly growing green hydrogen market.”

A springboard to pre-commercialisation

This partnership marks a new milestone in the development of the fuel, with the goal of advancing the project from pilot phase to full-scale industrial and commercial production. By leveraging GLD’s industrial expertise, HPQ and Novacium aim to optimise their proprietary fuel supply chains and gain better control over production costs compared to competing technologies.

This access to a key supply source, combined with METAGENE’s autonomous operation – requiring no electricity, costly storage, or heavy infrastructure – positions it as a potential solution in the rapidly expanding green hydrogen market, which is projected to reach US$500 billion by 2030.

In 2025, a pilot phase – currently under discussion with the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) for potential financial support – will produce 10 kg/d of hydrogen, with operational field tests planned for the 1H26.

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