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25 Jul 2008
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29 May 2007

Shell Hydrogen and Virent Energy Systems announce hydrogen biomass agreement

Shell Hydrogen and Virent Energy Systems have announced a five-year joint development agreement to develop further and commercialize Virent's BioForming technology platform for hydrogen production.

Virent’s technology enables the production of hydrogen, among other fuels and chemicals, from renewable glycerol and sugar-based feedstocks.

Duncan Macleod, Vice President of Shell Hydrogen said, “One of the main challenges to introducing the environmental benefits of the hydrogen economy is reducing CO2 emissions associated with hydrogen production. This agreement further emphasizes Shell Hydrogen's commitment to collaboration and working with the world's most innovative companies to overcome the challenges associated with realizing the hydrogen economy.”

Virent and Shell will collaborate on the development and testing of hydrogen systems targeted for fueling station applications at Virent's facilities in Madison and the Shell Westhollow Technology Center in Houston. If research and development goes to plan, initial deployment of the new technology at a Shell hydrogen fueling station could follow within several years.

Source: Fuel Cell Today

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