Saipem has unveiled a scalable and modular 100MW green hydrogen generation system based on Nel ASA’s alkaline electrolyser technology.
The IVHY 100 system has been designed to “facilitate the installation and commissioning of large-scale systems” and is powered by Nel’s alkaline tech.
As the engineering service provider and EPC contractor of the collaboration, Italy’s Saipem will be responsible for the basic design, detailed engineering, procurement and construction of the overall green hydrogen facilities.
“The IVHY 100 concept represents a significant step forward to promote innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of renewable hydrogen,” explained Guido d’Aloisio, Chief Commercial Officer of Saipem.
“We aim to meet the increasing demand to reduce carbon emissions in challenging industries by utilising renewable hydrogen. In addition, we focus on creating hydrogen derivatives like ammonia, methanol and sustainable fuels.”
Håkon Volldal, President and CEO of Nel, claimed he was proud that Saipem selected the company’s technology. “With this solution, we are simplifying large-scale renewable hydrogen production,” he said.
Commenting on the hydrogen industry earlier this year, Volldal told H2 View that, despite “disappointingly low” orders in the first half of 2024, he thinks the hydrogen market will bounce back and experience more demand.
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He said in August, “I believe the market will come but I think we need to be honest and say it will take a bit more time than we all expected back in 2022.
“The activity level in terms of orders placed and final investment decisions (FIDs) taken has been disappointingly low.”
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