Invenergy's Sauk Valley Hydrogen Project Powers Illinois Natural Gas Facility
Key Ideas
  • Invenergy's Sauk Valley Hydrogen facility in Illinois has commenced commercial operations, producing hydrogen for cooling natural gas turbines.
  • The facility utilizes a small-scale Ohmium PEM electrolyser powered by Invenergy's solar facility, with a capacity to produce up to 40 tonnes of hydrogen per year.
  • Initial hydrogen volumes are used for turbine cooling but future plans include selling hydrogen offsite, particularly to Aether Fuels for their power-to-liquid technology.
  • Aether Fuels, with ongoing pilot projects in Chicago, plans to scale up to a 100-gallon-per-day demonstration project this year, showing promising growth in hydrogen production.
Invenergy, a US power generation firm, has launched its inaugural clean hydrogen project at the Sauk Valley Hydrogen facility in Illinois. This project marks the commercialization of hydrogen production, with the initial hydrogen output being used to cool natural gas turbines at Invenergy's nearby facility. The hydrogen production process is facilitated by a small-scale Ohmium PEM electrolyser, which is powered by Invenergy's solar plant in the region. The facility has a capacity to produce up to 40 tonnes of hydrogen annually, supporting the transition towards sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Invenergy has outlined plans to market hydrogen to external entities, with Aether Fuels being a key recipient for their power-to-liquid technology. Aether Fuels, currently operating pilot plants in Chicago, is set to upscale their operations with a 100-gallon-per-day demonstration project in the near future. This collaboration signifies a positive step towards integrating hydrogen into the energy sector and advancing clean energy solutions for a more sustainable future.
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