UK-BASED clean technology firm Ceres has secured an additional contract for the second phase of its partnership with Shell, aimed at advancing green hydrogen technology.
The contract focuses on designing a solid-oxide electrolyser module tailored for large-scale industrial applications, including the production of synthetic fuels, ammonia, and green steel.
As per the official statement, the primary objective of this contract is to develop a scalable pressurised module design capable of generating hundreds of megawatts, seamlessly integrated with industrial facilities to produce sustainable future fuels.
Ceres has been working in tandem with Shell since 2022, resulting in the deployment of a one-megawatt solid-oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) system at Shell’s research and development hub in Bangalore, India.
Phil Caldwell, Chief Executive of Ceres, underscored the strategic significance of the collaboration with Shell in positioning Ceres’ SOEC technology to address the evolving demands of partners in the green hydrogen and synthetic fuels sectors.
“Our strategic collaboration with Shell continues to provide valuable insights, ensuring Ceres’ SOEC technology is well positioned to meet our partners’ needs for the green hydrogen and synthetic fuels markets. Building on Ceres’ class-leading technology, our commitment to continuous innovation keeps Ceres’ commercial offering at the forefront of the industry in terms of simplicity, efficiency, and performance.” said Caldwell.
Scalable solution
The programme seeks to leverage insights and data garnered from the existing one-megawatt demonstration project to develop a commercially viable and scalable solution. The project will explore pressurised systems to enhance efficiency, performance, and integration with other processes, aiming for module-level efficiency aligned with EU SOE 2030 technology targets.
