Linde Dollar 90M Boost Ignites Hydrogen Hub: Linde just dropped a whopping $90 million to rev up the liquid hydrogen production game at its McIntosh facility in Alabama.
In the heart of December (5th to be precise), the gas giant proudly announced that the McIntosh plant can now churn out a whopping 30 tonnes of liquid hydrogen daily, catering to the local market.
This extra hydrogen isn’t just sitting pretty; it’s on-demand for Linde’s clientele across various sectors, from manufacturing to electronics. Oh, and let’s not forget about fueling the dreams of space launches and mobility Linde’s got them covered too.
Todd Lawson, the VP of Linde’s East Region, spilled the beans, saying, “Over the last decade, we’ve been cranking up our hydrogen production game, making Linde the go-to for liquid hydrogen in the whole country.”
Earlier this year, Linde flexed its green muscles in California, rolling out some mega five-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolysers. And guess what? They’re not stopping there. Linde plans to birth a brand-new PEM electrolyser in Ontario, California, gearing up for the rising demand in the mobility scene.
Expected to fire up by the second half of 2024, this electrolyser is a green powerhouse, aiming to slash a cool 75,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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Hold on, there’s more. These expansions aren’t just about Linde’s triumph; they’re a nod to the US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, unveiling its grand plans in June 2023. Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda, boasting a jaw-dropping $470 billion for manufacturing and clean energies, is making waves.
The roadmap charts a course for the US to produce a whopping 10 million metric tonnes of clean hydrogen yearly by 2030, ramping it up to 20 million by 2040, and hitting a colossal 50 million metric tonnes by 2050.
This visionary strategy, a brainchild of the US Department of Energy and its federal pals, aligns with Biden’s dream for a cleaner, greener America. Linde’s not just making hydrogen; it’s crafting a future.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Where is Linde hydrogen located?
On December 5, 2023, in Woking, UK, Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) revealed a boost in liquid hydrogen production capacity at its McIntosh, Alabama facility. The facility will now generate a hefty 30 tons of liquid hydrogen per day for the local merchant market.
What is the quality of Linde hydrogen?
Linde facilities provide pure H2 gas at a whopping 99.999% volume and can produce anywhere between 300 Nm³/h to 200,000 Nm³/h. Hydrogen is widely used as a reactive gas in various hydrogenation processes, as raw material for fertilizer and peroxide production, as well as a fuel and energy carrier.
What is the hydrogen hub?
A hub is like a group of small hydrogen factories, storage areas, and places that need hydrogen. NYSERDA is leading a team to create a plan for a hydrogen hub to present to the Department of Energy.
What is the Linde process of hydrogen?
We create hydrogen (H2) from various sources and materials, such as natural gas, LPG, or naphtha, through methods like steam reforming. This results in what is referred to as gray hydrogen. Additionally, our carbon capture and storage technologies enable us to provide blue hydrogen as well.