New partnership to produce renewable hydrogen derivatives

Climate Impact Corporation (CIC), an international developer of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects, has announced its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Topsoe to collaborate on the production and delivery of renewable hydrogen derivatives as part of its modular hydrogen production model.

The MOU between CIC and Topsoe represents a step in the development of hydrogen derivatives from CIC’s proprietary renewable hydrogen production modules, which will power its two 10 GW Australian renewable hydrogen projects in central Australia.

Topsoe has developed equipment and processes for the production of ammonia, e-methane and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). By removing the need for excess storage of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, the company’s flexible and modular equipment accommodates the 24/7 production of renewable hydrogen, which is said to not only lower the cost of producing hydrogen, but to support CIC’s goal of achieving a US$2 price per kilogram of renewable hydrogen by 2030.

Each of CIC’s modular hydrogen production modules contain solar panels, atmospheric water generators, electrolysers and supporting infrastructure, enabling each unit to produce renewable hydrogen entirely off-grid.

The MOU enables CIC to produce multiple renewable hydrogen derivatives from one hydrogen production facility, providing extended flexibility to meet the changing demands from its range of offtake partners.

CIC has already secured enough interest in offtake to support the two 10 GW projects, from a range of European and Asian customers in hard-to-abate sectors including internationally focused utilities, shipping companies and heavy industry who are looking to decarbonise.

CIC Chairman and Co-Founder David Green said, “As hard-to-abate sectors increasingly look to decarbonise, demand for renewable hydrogen derivatives — such as green methane to replace LNG and green ammonia for shipping, electricity generation and heavy industry — continues to grow. In order to meet this growing demand, a new approach to renewable hydrogen production, such as the flexible onsite production of derivatives, is required.

“Especially recently, we’ve seen other hydrogen proposals fail due to a lack of innovation. That’s why we’ve taken a completely different approach in developing a modular solution with onsite production of derivatives, backed by a strong Australian supply chain. A flexible, commercially viable approach like this is essential to making renewable hydrogen successful globally.

“As a downstream partner, Topsoe will play a significant role in keeping the cost of both producing renewable hydrogen and developing our upcoming projects low. Their approach of developing innovative technology to address the climate crisis is perfectly aligned with our strategy. We believe that the energy transition will not be achieved alone and are delighted to be working with Topsoe.”

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