Asahi Kasei partner with De Nora for small sized pressurised electrolyzers for hydrogen production
The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with De Nora, an Italian multinational company, the leader in sustainable technologies, and a manufacturer of electrolyzer cells, small-scale electrolyzers, and other components for the production of green hydrogen through water electrolysis.
The MOU concerns the joint development, study, evaluation, and sale of small-scale pressurised alkaline water electrolyzers.
De Nora possesses technical expertise and knowledge in high-performance electrode catalysts for the electrochemical field. She is a leading company in the development, manufacture, and sale of electrodes and electrolyzers for several industrial electrochemical processes.
This MOU was signed to leverage both companies’ long-standing experience and know-how in the chlor-alkali electrolysis field to establish a close cooperation framework for development, production, and sales/support in the water electrolysis field.
Demand for green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis as a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels is growing. According to the Hydrogen Council, the global installed capacity of water electrolyzers is forecasted to expand rapidly to a cumulative total of approximately 300 GW by 2030.
Under such circumstances, an increasing number of companies are newly entering the water electrolysis field. In particular, there is a growing demand for compact production systems with reduced costs, installation space, and delivery time serving several industrial sectors, including mobility.
To meet this growing demand for smaller hydrogen production systems, Asahi Kasei has now entered into a collaboration with De Nora, covering technical support, sales, operation, and after-sales service for small-scale containerized electrolyzers in the range of 1 to 7.5 MW. By doing so, Asahi Kasei expands its portfolio into the range of small-scale containerized pressurized electrolyzers, covering the emerging diversified needs of customers across the entire hydrogen market.
