PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp., a subsidiary of PowerTap, and Coleman Industrial Gases, LLC have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent that paves the way for an innovative and combined CO2/hydrogen purchase agreement, according to a news release.
Pursuant to the LOI, the pricing and terms of the future sale of product by PowerTap US to Coleman remain subject to the negotiation of a definitive offtake agreement, ultimately binding both parties into a strategic long-term partnership. The parties will use their best commercial efforts to negotiate a definitive agreement by December 31, 2023. The entering into of definitive agreement and PowerTap US’ ability to satisfy its obligations under the pending Definitive Agreement is subject to PowerTap’s ability to obtain sufficient funding to manufacture and commercialize its on-site hydrogen fueling units, and successfully obtaining required permits from applicable authorities.
Under the partnership, PowerTap US will serve as the seller, providing both food grade CO2 and fueling grade hydrogen, according to the release. To support the refueling of fuel cell electric trucks or (FCET), PowerTap US ‘ unique on-site hydrogen production and fueling equipment will be deployed at several sites, which also captures and stores CO2 for offtake to either “use” and or “sequestration” projects. In the exchange, Coleman’s future fleet of FCETs will gain a strong fueling partner in PowerTap US who contributes cost effective fueling while provisioning the CO2 commodity needed to serve Coleman’s increasing customer demands.
PowerTap US will enable Coleman’s gas supply chain with additional capacity leading to growth within their nationwide customer base. The supply relationship also negates the need to otherwise produce CO2 strictly for the purpose of fulfilling Coleman’s customer demands, making this a true “win-win-win” for PowerTap US, Coleman and the environment.
Furthermore, PowerTap US and Coleman have committed to collaborating on an innovative and cost-effective dual-purpose storage and delivery system, in which PowerTap US hydrogen production hub sites would use Coleman rail-based tankers as the primary CO2 storage tanks, the release says.
The LOI also contemplates an additional opportunity in which dry ice manufacturing from CMC Dry Ice Manufacturing, LLC (CMC), a Coleman affiliate, can be integrated as a co-located distribution center at PowerTap US refueling stations, eliminating the need for CO2 transport. In these cases, CMC will offer the dry ice produced to PowerTap FCET OEMs and fleet operators for cold transport of products such as vaccines and produce, further positioning PowerTap US as a cost competitive resource to fleets.
Mike Coleman, Chief Executive Officer of Coleman Industrial Gases, LLC, stated, “We are excited to embark on this journey with PowerTap to leverage sustainable energy solutions and enhance our operations. This new relationship with PowerTap aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.”
Salim Rahemtulla, Chief Executive Officer of PowerTap said, “Our pending partnership with Coleman is a testament to the power of collaboration in advancing clean energy solutions. Together, we are poised to make a positive impact on the environment while meeting the evolving needs of our customers.”
