Chart to Deliver Hydrogen Compression for Repsol's Portugal Hydrogen Initiative
- 31-May-2024 1:50 PM
- Journalist: Jacob Kutchner
Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS), a renowned global provider of clean energy and industrial gas solutions, has been selected to provide its state-of-the-art Howden hydrogen compression solutions. This choice aims to bolster Repsol's €657 million expansion of its Sines industrial complex in Portugal.
Repsol's expansion endeavor at its Sines facility represents a strategic step toward attaining 100% recyclable high-value materials through the establishment of two new Polypropylene and Polyethylene plants. These plants will employ solar-powered green electrolytic hydrogen, in line with Repsol's dedication to advancing its energy transition initiatives and accomplishing net-zero emissions by 2050.
Chart will provide two diaphragm compressors, guaranteeing dependable, contamination-free, high-pressure hydrogen delivery for the process. Scheduled for operation in 2025, the Alba Project stands as the most significant industrial investment in Portugal in the last ten years, propelling Repsol's Sines Industrial Complex to the forefront of Europe's most advanced facilities.
"We are honored to be part of this transformative endeavor with Repsol," remarked Jill Evanko, CEO of Chart Industries. "Our hydrogen compression solutions underscore our dedication to sustainable and effective energy solutions, and we eagerly anticipate contributing to Repsol's vision for a more environmentally friendly future."
Chart Industries, Inc. stands as a premier global entity specializing in the conception, engineering, and production of process technologies and equipment tailored for the handling of gas and liquid molecules across various sectors of cleanliness, encapsulating the Nexus of Clean™—including clean power, clean water, clean food, and clean industrials—irrespective of the molecule. The company boasts an unparalleled product and solution portfolio encompassing both stationary and rotating equipment, which finds application at every stage of the liquid gas supply chain. This spans from engineering, service, and repair, to installation, preventive maintenance, and digital monitoring. As a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services in domains such as liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, and CO2 capture, among others, Chart maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters, both within its organization and for its clientele. With 64 manufacturing hubs worldwide and over 50 service centers spanning across the United States, Asia, Australia, India, Europe, and South America, the company prioritizes accountability and transparency in its interactions with team members, suppliers, customers, and communities alike.
Repsol S.A., headquartered in Madrid, is a multinational energy and petrochemical corporation hailing from Spain. The company is actively involved in global operations encompassing both upstream and downstream activities. The company operates across multiple countries including Spain, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Norway, the United Kingdom, Algeria, Libya, Indonesia, and various others.