CIC announce MoU with Topsoe to produce renewable hydrogen derivatives

Topsoe has developed equipment and processes for the production of ammonia, e-methane, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). By removing the need for excess storage of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, Topsoe’s modular equipment accommodates the 24/7 production of renewable hydrogen, which not only lowers the cost of producing hydrogen, but supports CIC’s goal of achieving a price of US$2/kg of renewable hydrogen by 2030.

The MoU between CIC and Topsoe represents a significant step in the development of hydrogen derivatives from CIC’s proprietary renewable hydrogen production modules, which will power its two 10 GW Australian renewable hydrogen projects in central Australia. Each of CIC’s modular hydrogen production modules contain solar panels, atmospheric water generators, electrolysers, and supporting infrastructure, enabling each unit to produce renewable hydrogen entirely off-grid.

The MoU will enable CIC to produce multiple renewable hydrogen derivatives from one hydrogen production facility, providing extended flexibility to meet the changing demands from its offtake partners. CIC has already secured enough interest in offtake to support the two 10 GW projects, from a range of European and Asian customers in hard-to-abate sectors who are looking to decarbonise, including internationally-focused utilities, shipping companies, and heavy industry.

CIC Chairman and Co-Founder, David Green, commented on the announcement: “As hard-to-abate sectors are increasingly look to decarbonise, demand for renewable hydrogen derivatives – such as green methane to replace LNG, and green ammonia for shipping, electricity generation, and heavy industry – continues to grow. In order to meet this growing demand, a new approach to renewable hydrogen production, such as the flexible on-site production of derivatives, is required. As a downstream partner, Topsoe will play a significant role in keeping the cost of both producing renewable hydrogen, and developing our upcoming projects, low. Their approach of developing innovative technology to address the climate crisis is aligned with our strategy.”

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