Ohmium International, a prominent player in green hydrogen technology specializing in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Chilean firm H2 Green Mining. This partnership aims to spearhead green hydrogen projects that will contribute to the decarbonization of mining operations in Chile.
H2 Green Mining, a joint venture between Susterra (a subsidiary of engineering firm Pares&Alvarez) and Star Energy Partners (a consultancy focusing on energy and sustainable growth), is dedicated to developing green hydrogen initiatives to promote sustainable mining practices across Chile. Together, H2 Green Mining and Ohmium will embark on the development of a 20 MW green hydrogen pilot project, with potential expansion to 200 MW. This project will be situated in Northern Chile, specifically in Calama within the Atacama Desert, leveraging the region’s abundant renewable energy resources from solar and wind power. Ohmium’s electrolyzers will play a pivotal role in generating hydrogen for various processes in copper smelting and other thermal operations within the mines. Additionally, they may be utilized to power trucks transporting minerals to the nearby port in Mejillones.
Arne Ballantine, CEO of Ohmium, expressed enthusiasm about this groundbreaking project, highlighting its potential to merge Chile’s renewable energy capabilities with the transformative power of green hydrogen for decarbonizing the mining industry. He commended H2 Green Mining for leading the charge in reshaping the copper mining sector towards sustainability and emphasized Ohmium’s eagerness to collaborate on this and future decarbonization endeavors.
Julio Bertrand, founding partner at Star Energy Partners and former CEO of CAP, Gasco, and ENAP, lauded Ohmium’s PEM electrolyzers for their scalability and compatibility with renewable energy sources, underscoring their suitability as a cost-effective solution for green hydrogen production. He emphasized H2 Green Mining’s ambitious roadmap and expressed anticipation for leveraging fossil-free energy in efforts to decarbonize Chile’s copper mining industry, alongside Ohmium.
About Ohmium: Ohmium specializes in designing, manufacturing, and deploying modular and scalable PEM electrolyzers for cost-competitive green hydrogen production. Their suite of electrochemical products caters to diverse sustainable energy needs in industrial, transportation, and energy sectors. With headquarters in the United States, manufacturing facilities in India, and a global presence, Ohmium boasts a green hydrogen project pipeline exceeding 2 GW across three continents. In 2023, Ohmium secured $250 million in Series C financing, led by TPG Rise Climate.
Ohmium’s Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzers: Ohmium’s PEM electrolyzers feature modular interlocking designs that integrate advanced power electronics, offering enhanced safety, installation efficiency, energy density, scalability, and ramp rate for various commercial and industrial applications. The compact and stackable design reduces installation and maintenance costs, while dynamic ramping capabilities enable seamless integration with renewable electricity sources.
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