Finnish technology manufacturer Elcogen and integrated Swiss engineering firm Casale are teaming up on prospective green ammonia and Power-to-X (P2X) projects.
Under a memorandum of understanding, Elcogen will explore integrating its solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) stack and stack module technology, used for green hydrogen production, into Casale’s plants, and potentially other P2X applications globally.
Elcogen can provide its technology platform and related technical services to support Casale in its process design efforts for developers.
Mikael Jansen, Director of Business Development at Elcogen, said solid oxide technology is on track to reach cost parity with PEM and alkaline systems soon. Once it does, he said, it would offer even greater value.
“With a lower levelised cost of hydrogen, greater scalability, and a lack of reliance on precious materials like iridium and platinum, it’s a future-proof technology that’s expected to become a key player in the green ammonia space as it matures,” he said. “This will provide a competitive advantage to both companies.”
Federico Zardi, CEO of Casale, said Elcogen’s technology is a “complementary fit” with his company’s expertise in process integration and plant design.
Ammonia relies primarily on hydrogen derived from natural gas, making it a significant source of CO2 emissions.
By coupling green hydrogen technology into ammonia production and leveraging renewable energy sources, the new process can significantly reduce emissions.
SOEC is well-suited to integration with industrial processes, producing hydrogen directly where it is needed as feedstock.
