Emerson to Help Accelerate Green Hydrogen Production

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Emerson is advancing technology for large-scale offshore green hydrogen production, collaborating on the PosHYdon project in the Dutch North Sea. This pilot aims to showcase the integration of offshore wind and hydrogen production on a gas platform, using green electricity to convert seawater into hydrogen via electrolysis. The project, supported by a €3.6 million grant, expects to produce three tons of hydrogen weekly. Emerson's DeltaV systems will ensure operational safety and efficiency throughout the process.

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• Collaboration on the PosHYdon project enhances Emerson's position in the renewable energy sector.
• The project is expected to produce three tons of hydrogen per week, demonstrating significant production capacity.
• Secured a €3.6 million grant, which supports development efforts and validates project feasibility.

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• None.

Automation technologies integral to world’s first offshore green hydrogen production process

RIJSWIJK, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is helping accelerate technology development for large-scale offshore green hydrogen production. The company is developing software and systems to enable safe and efficient operation of the world’s first offshore green hydrogen production process on an operational gas platform.

The PosHYdon project is a pilot that aims to validate the integration of offshore wind power and offshore natural gas and hydrogen production at sea—generating renewable fuels by harnessing a green energy source. The Neptune Energy-operated platform Q13a-A in the Dutch North Sea will host the project, which will provide insight into electrolyzer efficiency from a variable power supply and the cost of installing and maintaining a green hydrogen production plant on an offshore platform.

Green electricity will be used to simulate the fluctuating supply from wind turbines and power the production process, which will convert sea water into demineralized water and then safely produce hydrogen via electrolysis. The hydrogen is then blended with the natural gas and transported to the coast, via the existing gas pipeline, and fed into the national gas grid. The 1 MW electrolyzer is expected to produce up to three tons of hydrogen per week.

“Hydrogen is regarded as the ‘fuel of the future,’ but with ambitious decarbonization and net zero emission targets, it is essential to expand production capacity and accelerate the transition to hydrogen produced using sustainable energy,” said Mark Bulanda, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. “Through the PosHYdon project, we – together with the consortium partners – hope to provide a pathway to large-scale offshore green hydrogen production and make a significant contribution to the energy transition process.”

Emerson’s DeltaV^™ distributed control system, DeltaV safety instrumented system and DeltaV Live operator interface software will manage the desalination and electrolyzer units, gas blending and balance of plant equipment. By meeting the unique application challenges, including variable desalinated water feedstock and power supply, DeltaV software and systems will provide enhanced safety, process uptime and operational efficiency. The solution will ensure the existing natural gas operations remain unaffected and blended gas meets its required specification. Integration with the existing offshore systems and communication with onshore operations will maximize process visibility and prevent unforeseen issues.

“The PosHYdon project creates a unique opportunity to develop the steps required to ensure safe, large-scale green hydrogen production at sea,” said Bulanda. “Emerson’s experience across the hydrogen value chain, wind power and offshore energy industries will help achieve successful project execution, and our proven technology will ensure safe and efficient operations in this first of a kind application.”

PosHYdon is being developed by consortium partners Nexstep, TNO, Neptune Energy, Gasunie, Noordgastransport, NOGAT, DEME Offshore, TAQA, Eneco, Nel Hydrogen, InVesta, Hatenboer, Iv-Offshore & Energy and Emerson. The project has been awarded a €3.6 million grant from The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under the agency’s Demonstration Energy and Climate Innovation scheme, which invests in renewable energy developments, including hydrogen pilots.

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Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information visit Emerson.com.

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FAQ

What is the PosHYdon project by Emerson?

The PosHYdon project is a pilot initiative by Emerson aimed at integrating offshore wind power with hydrogen production, showcasing the world's first offshore green hydrogen production process.

How much hydrogen will the PosHYdon project produce?

The PosHYdon project is expected to produce up to three tons of hydrogen per week.

What grant has the PosHYdon project received?

The PosHYdon project has been awarded a €3.6 million grant from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency under its Demonstration Energy and Climate Innovation scheme.

Where is the PosHYdon project located?

The PosHYdon project is located on the Neptune Energy-operated Q13a-A platform in the Dutch North Sea.

What technology will Emerson use in the PosHYdon project?

Emerson will utilize its DeltaV distributed control system to manage desalination, electrolysis, gas blending, and overall operational efficiency.