Saipem Unveils IVHY™ 100: Advancing Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production
Key Ideas
- Saipem and Nel ASA introduce the IVHY™ 100, a 100 MW green hydrogen solution designed for hard-to-abate industries and renewable hydrogen production.
- The project involves Nel providing alkaline and PEM electrolyser technology while Saipem handles engineering services and construction, aiming to promote sustainable solutions.
- IVHY™ 100 is scalable, modular, and aims to reduce carbon emissions in challenging industries by utilizing renewable hydrogen for the production of hydrogen derivatives like ammonia and methanol.
- The solution is showcased at the World Hydrogen Week, emphasizing the companies' commitment to advancing large-scale green hydrogen production for a sustainable future.
In an effort to advance the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries and promote renewable hydrogen production, Saipem, in collaboration with Nel ASA, has unveiled the IVHY™ 100. This innovative 100 MW green hydrogen solution leverages Nel's alkaline electrolyser technology to enable large-scale hydrogen production. The project involves Nel providing its electrolyser technology and technical services, while Saipem is responsible for the engineering services and construction of the green hydrogen facilities. Guido d'Aloisio, Chief Commercial Officer of Saipem, highlights the project's aim to meet the increasing demand for carbon emission reductions in challenging industries by utilizing renewable hydrogen and creating hydrogen derivatives like ammonia and methanol.
Håkon Volldal, President and CEO of Nel ASA, expresses pride in Saipem's selection of Nel's technology for the IVHY™ 100, stating that the solution simplifies large-scale renewable hydrogen production. The IVHY™ 100 concept is displayed at Saipem's booth during the World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen, showcasing the companies' dedication to advancing sustainable solutions in hydrogen production. Both companies emphasize the importance of green hydrogen in decarbonizing industries like transportation, refining, steel, and ammonia.
Nel ASA, founded in 1927, specializes in Alkaline and PEM electrolyser technology for renewable hydrogen production, playing a key role in enabling a green hydrogen economy. Saipem, a global leader in engineering and construction for energy and infrastructure projects, is committed to supporting the energy transition towards Net Zero with digital means, technologies, and processes geared for environmental sustainability. The collaboration between Saipem and Nel ASA signifies a significant step forward in the promotion of innovative and sustainable solutions in renewable hydrogen production.