Hydrogenious LOHC's 'Hector' Mega Plant: Pioneering Hydrogen Storage Innovation
Key Ideas
- Hydrogenious LOHC receives official approval to build the world's largest hydrogen storage plant using Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology in Chempark Dormagen, Germany.
- The 'Hector' plant, scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2027, will have a capacity to store approximately 1,800 tons of hydrogen per year in benzyltoluene, demonstrating the maturity and efficiency of LOHC technology.
- The project involves collaboration with partners like Covestro Deutschland AG and Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG, with support from LOHC Industrial Solutions NRW GmbH and scientific contributions from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg, driving advancements in LOHC technology and catalyst performance.
- Upon completion, the plant will supply clean hydrogen to Southern Bavaria, connecting to the 'Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube' initiative and forming the 'LOHC Link' project to establish a green hydrogen supply chain in the region.
Hydrogenious LOHC has received official approval to construct the 'Hector' Hydrogen Storage Plant, a pioneering project set to be the world's largest commercial facility for storing hydrogen using Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology in Chempark Dormagen, Germany. The plant, with a capacity to store 1,800 tons of hydrogen annually in benzyltoluene, signifies a significant milestone in hydrogen storage innovation. Through partnerships with Covestro Deutschland AG and Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG, the project has gained momentum, supported by LOHC Industrial Solutions NRW GmbH for project management and operations. Additionally, scientific contributions from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg aim to enhance catalyst performance and material quality. The project, backed by EUR 9 million funding from North Rhine-Westphalia, is set for completion by the end of 2027. Once operational, the plant will link to the 'Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube' initiative, offering clean hydrogen supply to Southern Bavaria through the 'LOHC Link' project. The sentiments surrounding the project are positive, with stakeholders emphasizing the importance of this venture in advancing the hydrogen economy and clean energy supply.