In a move to explore more sustainable and cost-effective hydrogen production methods, oil giant Shell is set to test water vapor electrolyzer technology developed by Wisconsin-based startup Advanced Ionics. Through the Shell GameChanger program, the pilot project will focus on scaling Advanced Ionics' second-generation stack, named Symbion, towards commercial viability. This collaboration aims to demonstrate the technology's suitability for Shell's renewable hydrogen needs and potentially for ammonia production. The innovative electrolyzer uses waste heat present at industrial facilities to lower production costs, offering green hydrogen for less than $1 per kilogram. Advanced Ionics claims that their technology can produce hydrogen with up to 40% less electricity consumption compared to other electrolysis methods. Shell's principal for GameChanger, Ed Holgate, expressed enthusiasm for supporting Advanced Ionics and highlighted the potential of their intermediate temperature technology to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the petrochemical sector. CEO Chad Mason emphasized the importance of lowering the cost of green hydrogen for industries like petrochemicals to successfully decarbonize. The partnership between Shell and Advanced Ionics signifies a step towards more sustainable industrial operations by innovating in the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives.