Trillium H2 Power integrates an air separation unit, a partial oxidation reformer, and carbon capture technology to produce hydrogen, ammonia, and silicon while ensuring permanent CO2 geologic storage. This facility addresses the need for clean energy production and local job creation in the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
The U.S. manufacturing sector requires clean energy sources and sustainable manufacturing processes to reduce its carbon footprint and meet growing demands for commodities like hydrogen, ammonia, and silicon. Reindustrialization efforts are needed to revitalize local economies and create high-skilled jobs in regions impacted by the decline of traditional industries.
Solution
Trillium H2 Power is developing an integrated energy system and closed-loop manufacturing facility that produces clean hydrogen, ammonia, and silicon while ensuring permanent CO2 geologic storage. The facility integrates an air separation unit, a partial oxidation reformer utilizing Shell Blue Hydrogen Process, and carbon capture technology to minimize emissions. By repurposing existing infrastructure at a former Department of Energy site, Trillium H2 Power aims to establish a sustainable manufacturing hub, creating local jobs and driving economic growth in the Central Appalachia region. The project leverages partnerships with technology providers like Casale for N-LOOP ammonia synthesis and J.W. Didado Electric for electrical and grid services.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers requiring clean hydrogen, ammonia, and silicon, as well as regional economic development organizations seeking to revitalize local economies and create jobs.
Features
- Production of 500 metric tons per day of decarbonized (blue) hydrogen in Phase 1, utilizing natural gas feedstock.
- Carbon capture and sequestration of approximately 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 per annum in regional geologic formations.
- Integration of Shell Blue Hydrogen Process (SBHP) with Shell gas partial oxidation (SGP) technology for efficient CO2 capture at high pressures.
- Production of 1,200 metric tons per day of ammonia using Casale's N-LOOP ammonia synthesis technology.
- Manufacturing of clean silicon for use in steel, aluminum, solar panels, and semiconductors.
- Closed-loop manufacturing process minimizing waste and maximizing resource utilization.
- Connection points to a 765KV transmission system with 4 gigawatts of capacity.
- Rail spurs for transporting raw materials and finished products.