EQT Corporation, Equinor, GE Gas Power, Marathon Petroleum, Mitsubishi Power, Shell Polymers and U. S. Steel have formed a new alliance that will play an important leadership role in decarbonizing the industrial base in the Northern Appalachian Region of the United States.
Allies in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania will work together to create a low-carbon hydrogen industrial hub as a national model for sustainable energy and production systems. There could be a significant increase in employment, the preservation of current jobs, and the reduction of greenhouse gases if this industrial hub is properly implemented.
It is anticipated that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) will be a major focus, as will hydrogen production and use. New levels of public-private partnerships across borders and industries will be required to implement this large-scale, regional approach. The alliance’s goal is to build a network of collaborative organizations that will bring together business, labor, universities, communities, and government, as well as academic institutions and non-profits.
As a region, the Northern Appalachian Region has a wealth of resources, including world-class universities and national laboratories, as well as deep-rooted industrial capabilities in manufacturing and materials. In addition to the region’s highly qualified and experienced workforce, there is also a thriving startup ecosystem that contributes to all of this. As a result of this alliance and network, this transformative opportunity will become a reality.
Participants in this alliance will work on defining the vision and plans for a regional CCUS/hydrogen hub that can drive economic resurgence and technical innovation, secure industrial jobs and attract new companies and investments to the region in the coming weeks as this alliance involves key stakeholder. IN-2-Market, a regional non-profit organization, is facilitating the alliance and will coordinate its activities and engagement with regional stakeholders. IN-2-Market
