Vallourec's Delphy: A Game-Changer for Hydrogen Storage Solutions
Key Ideas
  • Vallourec's Delphy hydrogen storage solution receives certification from DNV, demonstrating safety and reliability for storing up to 100 tonnes at depths of 100 meters.
  • The solution targets a wide range of industries including green hydrogen, synthetic fuels, green ammonia, steelworks, and refineries, indicating its versatility and applicability.
  • Vallourec has already secured partnerships with key players in the green energy sector, with potential sales of €2 billion from around fifty projects in France and internationally.
  • DNV emphasizes the importance of flexible storage solutions like Delphy to meet the increasing global demand for hydrogen, projected to reach 188 million tonnes per year by 2050.
Vallourec has achieved a significant milestone with the certification of its vertical hydrogen gas storage solution, Delphy, by DNV. Delphy, designed for storing hydrogen between 1 and 100 tonnes at depths of up to 100 meters, has been described by Vallourec as a solution that offers safety and reliability. This certification paves the way for commercial deployment, marking a crucial advancement for Vallourec in the hydrogen industry. Delphy is tailored for complex industrial environments and caters to various sectors such as green hydrogen production, synthetic fuel manufacturing, green ammonia production, steelworks, and refineries. The solution has garnered interest with two memorandums of understanding signed with H2V and NextChem Tech, indicating a market potential of approximately €2 billion from multiple projects in progress globally. Philippe Guillemot, Vallourec's Chairman and CEO, credits the company's team for delivering a unique solution that addresses the challenges of scaling up the hydrogen sector. DNV's Executive Vice President highlighted the necessity of innovative storage solutions like Delphy to bridge renewable energy production gaps and meet the rising industrial hydrogen demand. The article also offers LinkedIn users the opportunity to subscribe to Vallourec's weekly newsletter for the latest hydrogen news updates.
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