Global Energy Ventures (GEV) has successfully completed a scoping study which confirms it can deliver a technically feasible emission free compressed hydrogen (C-H2) supply chain in the Asia Pacific region.

According to the company, C-H2 supply chain is a competitive hydrogen-transport solution for a distance of 3,700 km against liquefaction (LH2) and ammonia (NH3) and remains competitive to 8,300 km.

Other highlights from the study include: 

• Supply chain for export volumes ranging from 50,000 to 400,000 t green hydrogen per annum, produced from renewable power and electrolysis.

• 2021 program will also include the development of GEV’s own green hydrogen export project to support the construction of a pilot scale C-H2 Ship.

• GEV’s proprietary C-H2 Ship design and engineering is progressing, with approval in principle expected 1H 2021.

The company announced in early February 2021 that it has signed an MOU with Ballard Power Systems and will be responsible for design approvals, development, financing, and operation of C-H2 Ship, along with integration of the required power system.