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INVESTIGATING OPPORTUNITIES
Bloom Energy, Shell join hands to advance SOEC-based

hydrogen technology projects

US-based hydrogen technology The electrolysers are manufac-
firm, Bloom Energy is teaming up with tured in California and Delaware in
Shell to study decarbonisation solu- the US. Quoting an independent ana-
tions, utilising Bloom’s proprietary lysis, Bloom said that it now has the
solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) largest operating electrolyser manu-
hydrogen technology. The partners will facturing capacity in the world of any
collaborate with the goal of developing electrolysis technology, double that of
replicable, large-scale SOEC systems its closest rival. In May last year, the
that would produce hydrogen for company demonstrated the “world’s
potential use at Shell assets. largest SOEC, with a capacity of 4-MW
producing 2.4- tonnes of hydrogen per
“This technology could represent a day at the NASA Ames research faci-
potentially transformative moment for to augment or replace existing fossil lity in Mountain View, California. “The
opportunities to decarbonise several fuel-powered “grey” hydrogen supplies high-temperature, high-efficiency unit
hard to abate industry sectors,” said produced at refineries by high carbon produced significantly more hydrogen
Mr. K.R. Sridhar, founder, chairman, dioxide-emitting steam-methane refor- per megawatt (MW) than commer-
and CEO of Bloom Energy. mation. Clean or “green” hydrogen is cially demonstrated lower temperature
produced from water electrolysis, using electrolysers such as proton electro-
Bloom said its SOEC technology renewable energy, essentially eliminat- lyte membrane (PEM) or alkaline,” the
can produce clean hydrogen at scale ing greenhouse gas emissions. company said.

SOURCING PLATFORM
PCHi 2024 to begin from March 20

China’s leading expo for the per-
sonal care industry – Personal Care and
Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) – will
begin from March 20-22 at the Shanghai
World Expo Exhibition & Convention
Center. This year, the show is expected
to witness global and Asia launches of
industry majors like DSM-Firmenich, into the latest innovations, cutting-edge floor, will feature the latest innovations
Givaudan, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, technologies, evolving regulatory dyna- of participating exhibitors. The event’s
and Provital. The event will showcase mics, and emerging market trends. The PCHi Fountain Awards – to be held on
over 50 new products in special feature event’s New Technology Sessions, 20 March – will honour excellence in
areas such as the New Product Show- hosted across multiple sites on the show innovation in the industry.
case and Beauté Gourmet. Notable
launches include a skin illuminating Trecora increases pentane and
serum, a natural and regenerative anti-
oxidant, and a 100% recombinant human hexane prices
elastin protein.
Trecora, a leading North American and hexane products by $0.04 per pound.
The ‘PCHi Annual Industry Con- producer of specialty chemicals, has in- “The increase is necessary primarily due to
ference’ will offer attendees insights creased the price of all grades of pentane higher feedstock costs,” the company said.

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