In Spain, H2SITE has secured funding from the European Innovation Council to install a one-ton-per-day ammonia cracker at a port in northwest Europe, marking a significant step in decentralizing hydrogen production. The unit uses palladium-based membrane reactor technology that both splits ammonia and separates hydrogen in a single device.
Unlike conventional cracking plants, H2SITE’s unit operates at lower temperatures and uses less energy, offering what the company calls the lowest levelized cost of hydrogen from ammonia. The plant will produce high-purity hydrogen suitable for fuel cells and industry. Its compact design allows for installation close to demand centers, potentially simplifying hydrogen logistics.
This project is intended to demonstrate the commercial and operational viability of the membrane reactor at industrial scale. CEO Andrés Galnares said the system supports the company’s push to serve energy hubs and industrial sectors where centralized hydrogen supply remains limited.
Ammonia is increasingly used as a hydrogen carrier due to its high energy density and existing infrastructure. By cracking ammonia efficiently at the point of use, H2SITE aims to provide a scalable solution for hydrogen fueling, especially in hard-to-abate sectors like shipping and heavy industry.
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