H2Site and Gold Hydrogen have signned a MoU to develop a natural hydrogen pilot plant on the York Peninsula,
In a media release H2SITE’s described its technology as an enabler for natural hydrogen projects, able to separate hydrogen streams from helium, nitrogen and CO2.
“H2SITE’s experience working on low concentration hydrogen blends has proven hydrogen recovery efficiencies above 95%,” the company said.
White, natural or geologic hydrogen is naturally produced or present in the Earth’s crust and represents a primary source of energy without carbon footprint. Although it holds great decarbonization potential by significantly reducing current hydrogen costs, the technology still requires development.
Natural hydrogen deposits are being explored in France, US and in Australia, where H2SITE has signed an MoU with Gold Hydrogen for a Pilot Plant in the Yorke Peninsula.
Utilizing H2SITE’s advanced membrane separation technology, the plant aims to recover over 95% of the available hydrogen while separating valuable co-products such as Helium.
“The collaboration with Gold Hydrogen underscores our shared commitment to the natural hydrogen market growth. H2SITE is thrilled to contribute with its membrane separation technology, enabling sustainable and cost-efficient hydrogen production.” according to Andres Galnares, CEO of H2SITE
The project in the Yorke Peninsula represents a significant step forward in the natural hydrogen space, with one of the first wells showcasing unprecedented levels of H2 concentration.
This collaboration is another step towards accelerating decarbonization and the future use of natural hydrogen as sustainable energy source.
