In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) opened a state-of-the-art production facility for green hydrogen and fuel cell components in Budenheim, Germany, near Frankfurt.
The new facility was jointly developed with partners Trigona Fuel Cell Components GmbH and Grundstücksverwaltung Rheinufer GmbH & Co.
The report noted that the facility is producing newly developed low-PGM-loaded catalyst coated membranes (CCMs), a key functional part for PEM water electrolysis stacks. The site has gigawatt capacity for commercial production of these new CCMs for PEM electrolyzers to serve the global market.
“Officially opening the Budenheim site is a critical step in our hydrogen business strategy and contribution to the green hydrogen economy,” said Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President of Precious Metal Services and Recycling for ECMS. “This investment allows ECMS to expand its capabilities in precious metals, catalysts and recycling, solidifying our position as an integrated, end-to-end solution provider for our customers spanning the entire PEM technologies value chain.”
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