Kent has partnered with the University of Manchester to produce a new syngas and blue H₂ technology with nearly zero direct CO₂ emissions. The REthinking low Carbon hYdrogen production by Chemical Looping rEforming (RECYCLE) project, a £5.1 MM multi-organization collaboration funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will construct and test a fully integrated innovative H₂ production unit at the University of Manchester.

The technology is based on chemical looping reforming using fixed bed reactors which allow modular units and cost-effective solutions for H₂ production using different feedstocks, with inherent CO₂ capture and separation at high purity. The RECYCLE process provides a flexible method for H₂ and or syngas production, while also showing economic potential benefits over other blue H₂ production pathways.

RECYCLE technology could supply H₂ to several sectors in the UK, focusing on smaller scale industrial sites, with its ability to tap into large demand sectors that require syngas to develop other low-carbon products. Kent will bring its engineering expertise and commercial know-how, to complete a techno-economic study assessment of the RECYCLE technology in the capacity of producing H₂.

Luigi Crolla, Head of Energy Transition Technologies at Kent, said, “We are delighted to be part of this cutting-edge project. It is aligned with Kent’s purpose to be a catalyst for energy transition and an exciting addition to our blue H₂ project portfolio. We look forward to working with the University of Manchester and the consortium partners to advance the progress of this novel low-carbon H₂ and carbon capture technology."