ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corp. have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green hydrogen production facilities across North America. The aim of this partnership is to provide a clean fuel source for heavy industrial processes that currently rely on grey hydrogen, produced from fossil fuels. Charbone, an integrated green hydrogen production company based in Montreal, will work with ABB as the preferred supplier for designing, engineering, and supplying electrical substations for the interconnection between production facilities and utilities. ABB will also assist in standardizing basic engineering for efficiency and reliability. The flagship Sorel-Tracy facility in Québec, Canada, will be one of the sites covered by this collaboration, with plans to connect it to the Hydro-Québec grid by 2025. This facility will serve as a blueprint for future projects, including one in the greater Detroit area in the U.S. The partnership aims to accelerate the production of green hydrogen to support the decarbonization of industrial sectors like transportation, primary metals, and chemicals. The Gouvernement du Québec has developed a Green Hydrogen and Bioenergy Strategy to facilitate the deployment of hydrogen in various industries, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions and petroleum consumption significantly by 2030. ABB's President of Energy Industries highlighted the importance of green hydrogen in transitioning towards a low carbon future and expressed pride in collaborating with Charbone to expand green hydrogen production facilities in North America. In addition to the MoU, Charbone will acquire ABB's Extended Operator Workplace system to monitor all planned facilities, enhancing production efficiency and reducing downtime. The global demand for hydrogen, particularly in the refining and chemical sectors, is on the rise, and the shift towards low-emission hydrogen production presents a promising opportunity for the industry. Overall, the partnership between ABB and Charbone signifies a positive step towards a sustainable and cleaner energy future in North America.