FuelCell Energy, Inc. and Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad, have announced the signing of a joint development agreement (JDA) to co-develop large-scale H₂ production systems and technologies across Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

Building on a memorandum of understanding signed in February 2023, the JDA represents a pivotal step for the two companies, driven by a shared vision to make clean H₂ production easily accessible and viable. The collaboration underscores FuelCell Energy and MHB’s commitment to advancing green energy solutions and supporting global decarbonization and energy transition goals.

Under the terms of the JDA, the two companies will bring together FuelCell Energy’s cutting-edge solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technology and MHB’s expertise in large-scale fabrication to develop modular solutions that support rapid deployment of commercial H₂ production.

PROJECT AWARD: DETAILED FEASIBILITY STUDY IN MALAYSIA

In conjunction with the JDA, FuelCell Energy and MHB are collaborating to support a contract awarded to FuelCell Energy for a detailed feasibility study (DFS) of a low-carbon fuel production facility in Malaysia. The DFS will evaluate the production of low-carbon fuel utilizing SOEC technology with carbon dioxide and water as feedstocks.

Additionally, as part of the DFS, the companies will collaborate with KBR LLC, which will provide its proprietary low-carbon fuel synthesis technology. The project aligns with Malaysia’s goals to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while advancing its national H₂ value chain.

FuelCell Energy President and CEO, Jason Few, commented, "Our collaboration with MHB is a significant step forward in establishing our place in the H₂ and low carbon fuels market, showing our global reach and demonstrating our ability to scale up for large-scale projects through strategic collaborations in a variety of industries.”

MHB Managing Director and CEO, Mohd Nazir Mohd Nor, said, “We are pleased to continue our collaboration with FuelCell Energy as we take another step forward in developing the H₂ value chain in Malaysia. Building on our earlier efforts, this partnership highlights our readiness to take on larger-scale projects.

He added, “By leveraging MHB’s extensive fabrication capabilities and FuelCell Energy’s innovative SOEC technology, we aim to deliver real, scalable solutions that can attract strong stakeholder support and drive progress in the energy transition. This ongoing effort reflects our commitment to contributing towards a cleaner, low-carbon future.”