Woodside Energy has granted Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, a contract for alkaline electrolyser equipment for H2OK, the company’s proposed hydrogen facility in Oklahoma.
Woodside Executive Vice President of New Energy Shaun Gregory said the contract award was a significant development for H2OK, Woodside’s first hydrogen project worldwide.
“The signing of the alkaline electrolyser contract is progress toward Woodside realising its ambition to build a New Energy business in the United States. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the drive to accelerate the energy transition in the US is underway, and Woodside aims to be part of that,” Gregory stated.
According to Gregory, H2OK is conveniently positioned near national roads and key transportation firms’ supply chain infrastructure. This positions H2OK to provide clients with the dependable, economical, and low-carbon energy they require, Gregory added.
The alkaline electrolyser equipment would support the first phase of the H2OK project, which is expected to produce 90 tonnes per day (TPD).
Woodside said the proposed project site in Ardmore is highly suited for hydrogen production due to the abundance of water and renewable energy. These resources will be used to manufacture liquid hydrogen for hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial and large transport vehicles.
Woodside is expanding its New Energy presence in the United States and is also working on two proposed hydrogen projects in Australia: H2Perth and H2TAS.
“We are extremely proud to be elected by Woodside Energy, a quality company with a strong track record of developing high-quality assets, for this exciting and meaningful project,” said Nel CEO Håkon Vollda.
The electrolyser stacks will be produced at Nel’s Herøya factory, the world’s only wholly automated electrolyser facility. When completed, the electrolyser plant will have a nameplate capacity of approximately 64,000 kg of hydrogen per day.
H2OK’s front end engineering design (FEED) is expected to be completed this year. Woodside anticipates making a final investment decision in 2023.
