Wild Hydrogen: Pioneering Carbon-Negative Hydrogen Production Innovations
Key Ideas
- Wild Hydrogen, a Gloucester-based company, has developed a patented RiPR technology that converts various feedstocks into hydrogen, biomethane, CO2, and biochar.
- The process, known as supercritical water gasification, can produce carbon-negative 'clear hydrogen' competitively priced with grey hydrogen without requiring large amounts of renewable electricity.
- The company has raised £2.3m, built four prototypes, and is seeking £6m in seed funding to develop a 1MW commercial demonstrator in Easington.
- The technology is touted as revolutionary for its ability to produce different Carbon Dioxide Removal products, use widely available materials, operate off-grid, and consume only a fraction of the energy in the feedstock material.
Wild Hydrogen, a company established in 2022 and based in Gloucester, has introduced a groundbreaking technology called the Rising Pressure Reformer (RiPR) that enables the conversion of diverse feedstocks like seaweed, biomass, wastes, and plastics into hydrogen, biomethane, CO2, and biochar through supercritical water gasification (SCWG). The RiPR process stands out for its capability to produce carbon-negative 'clear hydrogen' at a competitive price compared to conventional grey hydrogen, all without the heavy reliance on renewable electricity.
Over the past two years, Wild Hydrogen has secured £2.3m in funding, developed four prototypes, and is now in search of an additional £6m in seed funding to advance the construction of a 1MW commercial demonstrator in Easington, near Stroud. The company's CEO, James Milner, envisions a future where their scalable hydrogen solution contributes to a net-zero economy by powering various industries such as manufacturing, HGVs, and commercial aircraft.
A key highlight of the RiPR technology is its adaptability, allowing for the production of different Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) products. Moreover, the process utilizes readily available metals and ceramics and operates efficiently with minimal water usage and energy consumption from the feedstock material. Notably, the technology can function off-grid if necessary, adding to its versatility and sustainability.
David Gammon, Chairman of Wild Hydrogen, emphasized the company's innovative approach to hydrogen generation, attributing the success to a top-tier team proficient in designing, manufacturing, and implementing the business model. Wild Hydrogen's crowdfunding initiative is currently open for priority access, with plans to commission the 1MW demonstrator by 2027, marking a significant step towards realizing their carbon-negative hydrogen production vision.
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