ABB Collaboration Empowers Charbone for Green Hydrogen Production Expansion in North America
Key Ideas
- Charbone and ABB signed an MoU to develop 15 green hydrogen production facilities in North America over five years, aiming to provide clean fuel for industrial processes and existing hydrogen users.
- The collaboration includes ABB as the main supplier for electrical substations, with potential for automation solutions in the future, enhancing energy efficiency and reliability.
- The first project at Sorel-Tracy in Quebec, Canada, will be connected to the Hydro-Québec grid and serve as a blueprint for future sites. The next project will be in Detroit, USA.
- The partnership supports Québec's 2030 energy roadmap, aiming to reduce petroleum consumption by one billion liters yearly and cut greenhouse gas emissions by four megatons per year through green hydrogen and bioenergy.
Charbone Hydrogen Corporation, a publicly traded green hydrogen company, has entered a strategic collaboration with ABB to develop up to 15 green hydrogen production facilities in North America. The collaboration aims to support industries with clean energy, particularly targeting heavy industrial processes like steelmaking. ABB will supply modular and standard electrical substations for the facilities, with potential future automation solutions.
The flagship project will be in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, using hydro electricity to power green hydrogen electrolyzers and setting a design standard for future sites. Subsequent projects will include a site in Detroit, USA, to cater to the automotive industry. The partnership aligns with Québec's 2030 energy roadmap, focusing on reducing petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The collaboration signifies a significant step towards a low-carbon energy future, with green hydrogen playing a crucial role. ABB's President of Energy Industries emphasized the importance of scaling green hydrogen production to support cleaner industries. Additionally, Charbone will implement ABB's Extended Operator Workplace system to monitor all facilities in North America, enhancing production efficiency.
Global demand for hydrogen is increasing, with a growing emphasis on low-emission production methods. Charbone's focus on renewable energy and ABB's expertise in electrification and automation position the collaboration to make substantial contributions to the green hydrogen sector.
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