Norwegian electrolyser manufacturer Nel has won a $5mn order for multiple proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) electrolysers from an undisclosed ‘sustainable food producer’ involved in the commercialisation of protein technology. The hydrogen will be used as a feedstock in “carbon-negative” food production, Nel says.

“This project represents an important opportunity to showcase a green hydrogen solution that supports carbon reduction in the food production industry. We are thrilled to be working with a progressive and visionary leader in this sector,” says Tom Skoczylas, sales manager for Nel’s US subsidiary.

Nel is set to deliver on contracts with two more undisclosed customers throughout 2022-23.

The firm signed a €3mn ($3.35mn) order at the end of December with an undisclosed European customer for an alkaline electrolyser system that will be used to produce hydrogen for blending with natural gas and combustion in a rotary kiln. The equipment is set to be delivered this year, with first hydrogen production starting in 2023.

And the same month, Nel signed an order exceeding $6mn with a fuel supplier for its hydrogen fuelling stations in order to expand coverage for hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric light- and heavy-duty vehicles. The fuelling stations will be installed in the US over the next two years.

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Author: Polly Martin