Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc., a developer of electrolytic hydrogen plants, is proud to announce a partnership agreement with Chart Industries, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of equipment for the entire hydrogen supply chain, according to a news release.
Under the terms of the agreement, Chart will supply their Howden compressors for Avina’s state-of-the-art green hydrogen facility in Southern California (USA). The gaseous hydrogen will be compressed and used to decarbonize heavy-duty trucks, marking a significant milestone as the region’s first green hydrogen plant. Chart’s Howden diaphragm “D” series compressors will enable the safe and efficient transportation of compressed gaseous hydrogen, ensuring its availability as a clean fuel source for heavy-duty trucks throughout Southern California.
The partnership’s efforts will drive the expansion of sustainable transportation infrastructure and establish Southern California as a leader in green hydrogen. “Avina is proud to work with Chart on this first-of-its-kind green hydrogen project in Southern California, deepening our partnership,” said Vishal Shah, founder and CEO, Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. “Chart’s Howden compressors are best in class, ensuring the reliability and high quality of Avina’s green hydrogen for commercial mobility and other markets in California.”
Jill Evanko, president and CEO of Chart said “Our partnership with Avina showcases Chart’s expertise in designing and delivering cutting-edge hydrogen solutions across the entire hydrogen value chain. With a rich history of over 100 years in hydrogen compression leadership, our solution for this project focuses on ensuring the safety and efficiency of hydrogen compression, while providing ongoing support to optimize plant performance and reliability. This project is another testament to Chart’s expertise in developing and delivering innovative yet cost-effective hydrogen technologies.”
