ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation Partner for Green Hydrogen Production Expansion in North America
Key Ideas
- ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation have signed an MoU to develop up to 15 green hydrogen production facilities in North America over the next five years, focusing on providing clean fuel for heavy industrial processes.
- The collaboration includes ABB as the primary supplier for electrical substations, supporting Charbone in standardizing engineering for increased energy efficiency and reliability.
- The Sorel-Tracy facility in Quebec, Canada, will serve as a blueprint for future projects, with plans for expansion to the greater Detroit area in the US to support automotive companies.
- The Gouvernement du Québec has a strategy to deploy hydrogen and bioenergy, aiming to reduce petroleum consumption by nearly one billion liters a year by 2030 and cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation have entered a strategic partnership to develop green hydrogen production facilities across North America over the next five years. The collaboration aims to establish up to 15 modular and scalable facilities to provide clean fuel for heavy industrial processes, including steelmaking. ABB will serve as the primary supplier for electrical substations, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and reliability. The flagship Sorel-Tracy facility in Quebec, Canada, will be powered by hydro electricity and act as a model for future projects. The joint effort also aligns with the Gouvernement du Québec's Green Hydrogen and Bioenergy Strategy, which targets a significant reduction in petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging green hydrogen and bioenergy. Both companies express optimism about the role of green hydrogen in transitioning towards a low-carbon energy future. The partnership not only emphasizes sustainability but also aims to support industrial sectors such as transportation, primary metals, and chemicals in their decarbonization efforts. The agreement includes plans for ABB to provide Extended Operator Workplace systems for all facilities, enhancing production efficiency and reducing downtime through continuous monitoring. With global hydrogen demand on the rise, the collaboration signifies a step towards scaling low-emissions hydrogen production and supporting industries in adopting cleaner energy sources.