Certarus, the Calgary-based on-road low carbon energy solutions, has been selected by WEC Energy Group to supply hydrogen and blending equipment to the A.J. Mihm natural gas-fired power plant near Pelkie, Michigan, according to a press release.
WEC is joined by partners Wärtsilä Corp., Mostardi Platt, the Electric Power Research Institute, and EPC firm Burns & McDonnell.
Over the course of a two-week test, Certarus’ mobile energy distribution platform successfully supplied more than 1,000 kilograms of hydrogen at blend rates up to 25% in an 18 MW Wärtsilä natural gas engine.
During that test, the hydrogen blend generated efficient power to support full engine capacity and produced fewer carbon dioxide and methane emissions compared to natural gas.
EPRI supported the development of the project and led the technical implementation. That company will share a complete analysis of the project in early 2023.
Certarus has supported more than 20 hydrogen customers to date.
