BLACK & VEATCH LEADS POINT-OF-USE HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FOR VEHICLE FUEL STUDY

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch has been commissioned by Artificial Intelligence business Empati, to deliver a study into the feasibility of using distributed production of green hydrogen to fuel vehicle fleets.

According to a statement, Black & Veatch will provide an economic, logistical and technical assessment of onsite, on-demand hydrogen production’s potential as a fuel for fleet operators seeking to decarbonise.

“We will establish the technical requirements and the economic model for distributed renewable generation to power small-scale on-site hydrogen production,” said Advanced Power Fuels Engineer, Black & Veatch, Jonathan Cristiani.

“Because commercial viability requires a supply chain capable of supporting a network of distributed green hydrogen facilities, our study addresses the entire ‘hydrogen ecosystem,’ not just the technology.”

Empati Co-CEO Gopal Ramchurn said: “We see green hydrogen as a digital fuel that is a perfect fit for a decentralised set-up such as networks of filling stations or fleet depots. We look to deploy our technology globally, partnering with the most innovative companies across the hydrogen supply chain.”

Black & Veatch’s study will seek to confirm that small-scale distributed hydrogen production at the point of use offers a viable alternative in achieving competitive price points.

The study, undertaken by Black & Veatch’s Hydrogen Technology Group, will build upon the company’s experience in developing hydrogen vehicle fuel infrastructure and distributed hydrogen power assets, as well as project experience that establishes hydrogen as a viable piece of the future of decarbonisation.

The study will be carried out along with a collaborative project to integrate Empati’s AI platform with Black & Veatch’s Asset 360 platform.

More details at www.bv.com.

-- BERNAMA