H-Tec Systems and Bilfinger have entered into a strategic partnership. Their goal is to accelerate the development and standardization of large-scale hydrogen projects in Europe. The signing of a corresponding letter of intent took place on May 7.
The PEM electrolyser manufacturer H-Tec Systems and the industrial service provider Bilfinger aim to collaborate on hydrogen projects. This has been formalized in a letter of intent. They intend to focus on large-scale electrolysis projects across Europe. As part of the agreement, the companies plan a partnership-based collaboration on projects where they see mutual value creation through their complementary offerings.
For this purpose, they will now develop concepts and coordinate on technical interfaces. The goal of the cooperation is to develop a standardized plant concept. This would improve project implementation, according to H-Tec Systems. The approach also allows flexibility in project-specific configurations and the easy integration of expertise for optimized project outcomes.
A standardized plant concept could further help to reduce the overall complexity, risks, and costs of a project, said Robin von Plettenberg, CEO of H-Tec Systems. Therefore, the collaboration offers customers a "central value proposition."
Technology Leadership and Cost Attractiveness
Large-scale electrolysis projects typically include not only the core area of electrolysis, usually covered by an original equipment manufacturer, but also plant-related elements. Customers often commission a plant integrator for this. Clearly defined interfaces and a standardized plant concept are seen as a significant added value for all involved.
Both companies believe that collaboration among relevant players is key to advancing the hydrogen economy. As the global demand for green hydrogen is expected to rise significantly in the coming years and decades, the partners see significant business potential in tapping this market.
"In the transformation to a sustainable energy system, innovation and technology leadership, as well as cost attractiveness and customer orientation, will play a key role," says Ulrich Trebbe, Business Development Director Energy Transition at Bilfinger.
