Nepternal Hydrogen Wins Woodside Energy Platinum Award for Green Hydrogen Innovation
Key Ideas
- Nepternal Hydrogen wins the prestigious Woodside Energy Platinum Award for their groundbreaking semi-vapor electrolyser system for green hydrogen production in Western Australia.
- The system achieves an impressive 76% efficiency and consumes only 43.6 kWh per kilogram of hydrogen, producing ultra-pure hydrogen, pure oxygen, and clean water as by-products.
- Backed by Curtin Venture Studio and verified at pilot scale, Nepternal Hydrogen's technology leverages local resources, positioning Western Australia as a significant player in the global hydrogen market.
- The award comes with a prize of $30,000, recognizing Nepternal Hydrogen's contribution to advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative technology and business models.
Nepternal Hydrogen has been granted the prestigious Woodside Energy Platinum Award for their remarkable achievement in developing a semi-vapor electrolyser system for green hydrogen production in Western Australia. The company's breakthrough technology enables the production of 99.999% ultra-pure hydrogen directly from seawater, offering an impressive efficiency of 76% and requiring only 43.6 kWh per kilogram of hydrogen. This innovative system not only produces high-quality hydrogen but also yields pure oxygen and clean water as valuable by-products. With successful verification at pilot scale and the support of Curtin Venture Studio, Nepternal Hydrogen is paving the way for scalable and cost-effective electrolyser solutions that utilize local natural resources. By doing so, the company is positioning Western Australia as a key player in the global hydrogen industry. The $30,000 prize associated with the award acknowledges Nepternal Hydrogen's contribution to advancing sustainable energy solutions through cutting-edge technology and innovative business models.