AtkinsRéalis Takes Lead in Managing Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub
Key Ideas
- AtkinsRéalis to manage the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub in Washington, Oregon, and Montana, facilitating the creation of new local markets for hydrogen.
- The hub received $27.5m in phase 1 funding for setting up hydrogen supply nodes, with the potential to receive up to $1bn for various projects.
- Expected to generate 10,000 jobs across the three states, focusing on decarbonizing sectors like heavy industry, agriculture, transportation, and electricity generation.
- The company's technology center in Richland, Washington, will play a central role in overseeing the PNWH2 contract and project management.
AtkinsRéalis, based in Montreal, has taken on a significant role in managing the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2) across Washington, Oregon, and Montana. This initiative is part of a larger effort to establish regional 'hydrogen hubs' in the US, aimed at creating local markets for clean fuel. Funded by a $7bn allocation in the Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the PNWH2 has secured $27.5m for its initial phase. The project aims to establish eight nodes for hydrogen supply and utilization in the tri-state area, with the potential of receiving up to $1bn for further development. The focus is on decarbonizing challenging sectors like heavy industry, agriculture, transportation, and electricity generation, with the hub expected to create 10,000 jobs in the region. AtkinsRéalis will oversee the project management office for PNWH2, handling sub-recipient agreements and providing oversight to ensure successful implementation. The company's new technology center in Richland, Washington, will serve as a strategic location for managing the hub's operations. This development signifies a positive step towards advancing hydrogen infrastructure and fostering job opportunities in the clean energy sector.