Transitus Energy and Proteum Energy to produce hydrogen
Published by Bella Weetch,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
Proteum Energy® and Transitus Energy have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore joint development opportunities in the UK, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland and Norway to produce low-carbon hydrogen. The collaboration brings together Transitus’ vision to decarbonise energy production in the North Sea region, and Proteum’s proprietary steam non-methane reforming technology (SnMRTM), coupled with CCS to provide low-cost, low-carbon clean hydrogen to the UK and European markets.
Laurence B. Tree II, president and CEO of Proteum, commented: “Proteum Energy is excited to join with Transitus to accelerate the UK and Europe’s transition to a clean energy economy by reforming natural gas resources from North Sea production into reliable, economical, clean hydrogen. Both companies share a common vision of decarbonising energy markets with practical, economic and reliable low carbon intensity hydrogen solutions.”
Proteum has developed and operates proprietary modular technology that reforms non-methane hydrocarbons and oxygenated hydrocarbons into low-cost, low carbon intensity hydrogen with CCS. Combining its novel SnMR technology with conventional process modules enables Proteum to scale up hydrogen production from 15 tpd to 150 t or more, depending upon site requirements.
Utilising existing gas reserves and infrastructure, the UK and Europe have every opportunity to build a low-carbon energy supply and be at the forefront of decarbonisation.
Mr Tree added: “We see the UK as a leading market for the implementation of hydrogen transition technologies and infrastructure. Our partnership with Transitus enables us to support that effort by producing low-carbon blue hydrogen from the UK’s available gas reserves and infrastructure utilising our proprietary SnMR technology.”
Bjørn Inge Tønnessen, Executive Chair of Transitus, commented: “Blue hydrogen will accelerate the transition towards decarbonisation of the energy sector. It enables utilisation of natural gas as a clean fuel. It is a 'fast track' to decarbonising while ensuring reliable and affordable access to energy during these demanding times.”
Jack Peck, CEO of Transitus, remarked that: “Working with Proteum Energy and their cutting-edge SnMR hydrogen technology will enable Transitus to convert wet natural gas into clean, robust, and affordable hydrogen. Blue hydrogen is a first step, a quick step on the pathway to the decarbonisation of industrial and domestic heating, industrial processes, and transportation – especially for heavy and long-distance transport. It is a step that can be taken today. Blue hydrogen protects North Sea jobs and helps assure the UK and Europe’s clean, affordable energy security".
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/20122022/transitus-energy-and-proteum-energy-to-produce-hydrogen/
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