Bloom Energy and Shell have partnered to explore avenues for decarbonization through the utilization of Bloom’s hydrogen electrolyzer technology.

Together, Bloom and Shell plan to join forces to advance the development of scalable, solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) systems with the aim of generating hydrogen for potential integration into Shell’s operations.

Bloom’s SOEC technology is designed to produce clean hydrogen at a large scale, offering a viable alternative to current fossil fuel-dependent “grey” hydrogen production methods, which are notorious for their high carbon dioxide emissions. By utilizing water electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, Bloom’s technology generates clean or “green” hydrogen, effectively eradicating greenhouse gas emissions from the equation.

The demand for Bloom’s cutting-edge Electrolyzer, manufactured in California and Delaware, has been steadily rising in response to the growing interest in the low carbon economy. Independent analyses have highlighted that Bloom currently possesses the largest operational electrolyzer manufacturing capacity globally, surpassing that of its nearest competitor by twofold. A significant milestone was achieved earlier this year with the successful demonstration of the world’s largest solid oxide electrolyzer, boasting a capacity of 4 Megawatts. During this showcase at the NASA Ames research facility in Mountain View, California, the high-temperature, high-efficiency unit produced 2.4 metric tons of hydrogen per day, outperforming commercially available lower temperature electrolyzers like proton electrolyte membrane (PEM) or alkaline systems in terms of hydrogen production efficiency.