The global energy transition has taken a new turn with the arrival of pink hydrogen, a game-changing alternative in the hydrogen economy.
Unlike its green component, pink hydrogen is produced via electrolysis using nuclear energy. It offers a balanced, low-carbon solution for splitting water into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2).
Traditional hydrogen production methods are often reliant on fossil fuels. Whereas pink hydrogen is both sustainable and efficient, with no greenhouse gas emissions
Its versatility makes it a game-changer across industries. It powers heavy transportation, aviation, and steel production as an eco-friendly raw material in cement manufacturing.
Pink hydrogen also plays a crucial role in the petroleum refining industry, where it processes crude oil and produces transport fuels.
Samsung C&T Corporation has partnered with Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a subsidiary of Norway-based Nel ASA, to establish Korea’s first nuclear-connected hydrogen production plant.
This project, worth EUR 5 million, targets utilizing excess nuclear power during periods of oversupply, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.
This demonstration plant will validate the commercial existence of pink hydrogen by employing Nel’s advanced alkaline electrolyzer technology, produced at its Herøya facility in Norway.
“This is an exciting step toward integrating nuclear energy with hydrogen production,” said Byung Soo Lee, head of Samsung C&T’s Energy Solution Business Unit. “We’re confident in Nel’s technology and look forward to strengthening our partnership for future clean hydrogen projects.”
As the clean energy revolution steps forward, pink hydrogen stands to redefine the global energy landscape, offering a sustainable, low-carbon alternative for industries worldwide.
Source:
- https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/norway-s-nel-secures-order-from-samsung-for-pink-hydrogen-project–299780-newsdetails.htm
- https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1718#:~:text=Pink%20hydrogen%20is%20a%20type,CO2%20emissions%20during%20production
