Mitsubishi Power Americas, through its subsidiary MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure (MHI H2I), has signed a subrecipient agreement with the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) to accelerate clean hydrogen initiatives in the region. This collaboration, part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) H2Hubs Program, supports the PNWH2 Hub’s efforts to establish regional clean hydrogen infrastructure and technologies aimed at decarbonizing the energy sector.
Advancing the PNWH2 Hub
The PNWH2 Hub is one of seven regional hydrogen hubs selected by the DOE to lead the nation’s transition to clean energy. Spanning Washington, Oregon, and Montana, it comprises eight project nodes leveraging renewable energy and innovative technologies to decarbonize sectors like heavy transportation, port operations, power generation, and industrial production.
MHI H2I’s Node 6 project, in partnership with Portland General Electric and Williams, focuses on producing clean hydrogen via electrolysis, powering turbines capable of running on 100% hydrogen, and creating hydrogen pipelines for long-term energy storage and distribution. This node also supplies hydrogen to Node 3 for liquefaction and transportation use.
Federal Support and Vision
The agreement formalizes two years of collaboration, enabling MHI H2I to access funding through the DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). This support advances the deployment of hydrogen infrastructure critical to achieving the DOE’s clean energy targets. The initiative is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s significant investment in creating a national clean hydrogen network.
Industry Leadership and Economic Impact
Scott Neumeister, MHI H2I’s Director of Regional Business Development, emphasized the Pacific Northwest’s potential to become a benchmark for clean hydrogen production, citing the region’s innovation and renewable energy resources. Similarly, Chris Green, President of PNWH2, highlighted the agreement’s role in attracting clean energy jobs and fostering regional leadership in hydrogen technology.
The DOE’s H2Hubs Program aims to establish a commercial-scale clean hydrogen economy, decarbonizing critical sectors, improving energy security, and creating good-paying jobs across the nation. The PNWH2 Hub, with its multi-sector focus, is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives while setting a model for nationwide hydrogen adoption.
