With an aim to decarbonize heavy industries, Saipem, a leading energy services company, has announced the launch of IVHY 100.
This is a cutting-edge 100 MW green hydrogen solution developed in collaboration with Nel, a renowned pioneer in hydrogen technology.
“The IVHY 100 concept represents a significant step forward to promote innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of renewable hydrogen,” stated 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.”
Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power, to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through a process called electrolysis.
This clean hydrogen fuel can then be used in various applications, helping to reduce carbon emissions in sectors that are traditionally difficult to decarbonise, like heavy industry and transportation.
Reliable and efficient solution
IVHY 100 leverages Nel’s highly reliable alkaline electrolysers. These electrolyzers have a proven track record of robustness, durability, and excellent energy efficiency.
This design makes it possible for IVHY 100 to generate green hydrogen cost-effectively and dependably.
A key strength of IVHY 100 lies in its scalable and modular design. This inherent flexibility allows for seamless expansion of the system as the demand for green hydrogen grows. This adaptability ensures that IVHY 100 can readily accommodate future needs and evolving market dynamics.
The design also facilitates the swift and efficient setup and commissioning of large-scale green hydrogen production facilities.
This emphasis on scalability and efficiency will aid businesses in streamlining their operations and reducing the total cost of green hydrogen production.
Collaboration of expertise
The collaboration between Saipem and Nel brings together the unique strengths of both companies.
Nel, as the technology provider, is contributing its advanced alkaline and PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyser technology. Nel will also provide crucial technical services to support the deployment of IVHY 100.
Saipem, with its vast experience in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), will be responsible for the basic and detailed design, procurement, and construction of the green hydrogen plants.
Nel’s president and CEO, Håkon Volldal, also expressed his optimism for the collaboration.
“We are proud that Saipem, a world-leading Engineering Procurement and Construction company actively contributing to the energy transition, has selected Nel and our technology,” Volldal noted.
“With this solution, we are simplifying large-scale renewable hydrogen production.”
Accelerating green hydrogen production
Notably, global efforts toward green hydrogen production have intensified.
A few weeks ago, researchers used AI to create a catalyst recipe that offers a more efficient method for producing hydrogen fuel. They sought the optimal alloy or metal combination to act as a catalyst.
Now, this new development related to the IVHY 100 anticipates accelerating the uptake of green hydrogen technologies.