Both companies will look to develop a standardised design for hydrogen compressors based on Raven SR’s standard plant sizes and aim to reduce lead times by providing inventories of dedicated compressor parts.
These efforts will help Raven SR meet the increased volume of demand for its offering in the market and address waste management issues. The companies will also determine how to support aftermarket equipment needs at Raven SR’s hydrogen production facilities.
Matt Murdock, CEO of Raven SR, said, “With Raven SR developing up to 15 hydrogen production facilities in the coming year around the world, we are expanding our relationship with Howden to coordinate and reduce any potential supply chain issues for crucial equipment, such as compressors and steam turbines.”
Howden’s hydrogen compression expertise and global presence makes it well placed to supply this critical equipment and support, he added.
“We hope this joint framework for components procurement, including fabricated steel, will foster a standardised process for bringing renewable hydrogen projects online faster and more efficiently.”
Howden’s hydrogen solutions portfolio includes leading compression technologies, including Burton Corblin diaphragm compressors, and continues to be at the forefront of hydrogen compression solutions for over a century.
The Raven SR Steam/CO2 Reforming non-combustion process converts waste, methane, and natural gas into hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel.
Ross B. Shuster, Chief Executive Officer at Howden Group, said the MoU brings together both expertise and a shared vision from both companies to develop effective solutions to accelerate the global energy transition.
In June, Howden signed a contract to provide three hydrogen diaphragm compressors for Raven SR’s renewable hydrogen facility in Richmond, California which is slated to begin operations in April of 2023.
The Howden equipment will provide hydrogen compression into mobile high-pressure tube trailers that will deliver transportation-grade hydrogen for local customers. Additionally, Howden will supply compression for a Raven SR G Series (gas-to-fuels) system, also slated to begin operations in 2023.
Raven SR’s technology is designed to produce more hydrogen per ton of waste than competing processes making the cost per kg of hydrogen competitive – a major barrier to adopting hydrogen as a fuel source.
The technology can also be implemented quickly, meeting demand faster and closer to the market. Raven SR’s unique process can also convert waste to produce other renewable energy products, such as sustainable aviation fuel, synthetic liquid fuels (diesel, Jet A, mil-spec, JP-8), additives and solvents (such as methanol, butanol, and naphtha).
Raven SR recently announced plans to use INNIO’s Jenbacher engines [60Hz] with a “Ready for H2” option to produce renewable energy. The energy system will power and heat Raven SR’s S- Series hydrogen production facility at a sanitary landfill in Richmond, California.
According to an Allied Market Research report, the global hydrogen compressor industry, estimated at $1.78bn in 2020, is anticipated to grow to $2.66bn by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4% from 2021 to 2030.
The development of hydrogen pipeline infrastructure, rise in demand for hydrogen from the oil industry, and advancements in the chemical industry are driving the market’s growth.