New electrolysis-based hydrogen plant in Trinidad moves step closer

LONDON (ICIS)–Energy revolution company Kenesjay Green Limited (KGL) on Thursday agreed to a deal that paves the way for one of the world’s first electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities.

The Caribbean firm selected global project development consultancy io consulting (io) to perform preliminary front end engineering design (FEED) for the NewGen Limited Carbon Neutral/Green Hydrogen Project in Trinidad & Tobago.

Scheduled for completion in 2025, the 27,500 tonne/year plant will be the first electrolysis-based hydrogen production unit at the key ammonia manufacturing and export hub of Point Lisas.

The new hydrogen unit is based on the concept of capturing waste heat from industrial power generation facilities in the Point Lisas Industrial Estate and using it to power the electrolysis of water to make hydrogen, io said.

“This carbon-neutral hydrogen will be used by the local Tringen ammonia facility to decarbonise its existing operations and provide a new source of hydrogen for ammonia production,” io said in a news release.

“The NewGen plant will provide some 20% additional hydrogen feedstock required for the ammonia plant, becoming one of the first commercially viable new hydrogen production facilities globally.”

Other sources of green renewable power are also being secured and new sources developed, added io, which has offices in the UK, Australia, the US and Middle East.