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Air Products has taken a leadership position in the development of hydrogen technologies that provide reliable and resilient power and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
We deployed our first hydrogen fueling station in 1993 and have developed an extensive patent portfolio related to hydrogen supply and dispensing technology based on performing millions of safe fills. Significant advances have been—and continue to be—made in the use of hydrogen both as a transportation fuel and a fuel for power generation. With more than 60 years of hydrogen experience, Air Products is on the forefront of hydrogen energy technology development.
BIG and Air Products’ higher purpose include addressing the world’s need for clean energy and materials while reducing environmental impacts. Hydrogen is key to rising to these challenges, and our H2fM® Hydrogen for Mobility solutions cover the entire value chain for hydrogen fueling.
Generating a cleaner future involves experience, investment and innovation on a world scale. We have the technology, the track record, the capital and the ambition to be a first mover in bringing the hydrogen economy to scale.
We are proud to help make the dream of carbon-free energy a reality. Air Products, together with ACWA Power and NEOM, has signed an agreement for a $5 billion world-scale carbon-free hydrogen-based ammonia production facility powered by renewable energy. Sited in NEOM, a new model for sustainable living located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the project will supply 650 tons per day of carbon-free hydrogen for transportation globally and save the world three million tons per year of CO₂.
The joint venture project, scheduled to be onstream in 2025, is based on proven, world-class technology and will include the innovative integration of over four gigawatts of renewable power from solar, wind and storage; production of 650 tons per day of hydrogen by electrolysis using thyssenkrupp technology through our exclusive strategic cooperation agreement; production of nitrogen by air separation using Air Products technology; and production of 1.2 million tons per year of carbon-free ammonia using Haldor Topsoe technology through our global alliance agreement.
Air Products will be the exclusive off-taker of the carbon-free ammonia, which we intend to transport around the world to be dissociated to produce carbon-free hydrogen for the transportation market. We are committed to providing carbon-free hydrogen through various sources around the world to improve air quality and sustainability.
We are responsible for introducing numerous developments in the hydrogen energy market. Here are just a few.
High-pressure Composite Delivery Trailers and Mobile Fueler
Deployed the first 7500 psi trailer for delivering hydrogen to automotive stations, enabling reduced distribution and fueling station costs. Similar concept has been employed to develop a mobile fueler by adding on-board dispensing capability.
Dual-phase Liquid Hydrogen Trailers
Deployed the world’s only hydrogen trailer that can deliver two-phase product, both liquid and gaseous hydrogen, which can be used to reduce the cost of distributing hydrogen fuel.
Cryogenic Two-phase Compression
Designed and deployed the only two-phase cryogenic compressor, which enables reduced capital, lower operating costs and high throughput at liquid hydrogen-based fueling stations.
Hydrogen Fueling Protocols
Developed and patented fueling protocols that enable safe, efficient and reliable hydrogen dispensing for vehicles, which has become the SAE standard protocol for safely fueling vehicles.
Small Onsite Steam Methane Reformers
Developed a state-of-the-art onsite hydrogen generator that enables distributed generation of hydrogen fuel
Tri-generation from Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Power Plant
Led a project team using key Air Products process technologies to convert bio-methane into renewable heat, power and hydrogen at a municipal wastewater treatment plant. The technology applies to various renewable offgas streams.
Onsite Electrolyzer-based Fueling System
Developed a state-of-the-art onsite hydrogen fueling system that enables renewable generation of hydrogen fuel and a low overall system carbon index.
