Utility select Rockwell Automation to automate its economic clean hydrogen production systems

Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has been selected by Utility Global to provide the control and automation platform for its proprietary H2Gen® systems featuring Utility’s patented zero-electricity hydrogen production technology.

Utility is transforming industrial hydrogen production with systems designed for modular construction, customised performance and seamless integration into existing assets and infrastructure. Featuring a breakthrough technology for hydrogen production from water without electricity that operates autonomously, H2Gen® systems deliver clean, reliable hydrogen tailored to the steel, mobility, chemical, refining and oil and gas industries. These systems significantly reduce carbon emissions and lower operational and capital costs. This innovation makes the energy transition economically viable for industrial operators worldwide.

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Parker Meeks, President and CEO of Utility, said: “Rockwell’s automation technology accelerates our ability to execute commercial deployments. Their proven industrial expertise strengthens our mission to deliver economic clean hydrogen to the hard-to-abate sectors.”

To support this objective, Utility selected Rockwell’s PlantPAx® Distributed Control System along with a suite of software and network hardware including FactoryTalk® View, FactoryTalk® AssetCentre, FactoryTalk® Historian and Logix Process Controllers. This suite was selected for its ability to scale from small to large commercial deployments without requiring a shift in control architecture – laying the groundwork for flexible project execution plans.

Michael Sweet, director, New Energy, Rockwell Automation, said: “We’re excited to work with Utility Global to support their innovative approach to sustainable hydrogen production. Our integrated control and information platform helps bring new energy technologies to life with the security, reliability and flexibility needed for industrial applications. Rockwell’s integrated solutions are enabling near-term decarbonisation by accelerating the deployment of scalable, low-carbon energy solutions like Utility’s H2Gen® systems.”

For more information, visit www.utilityglobal.com and www.rockwellautomation.com.