AFC Energy permitted to export and sell low‑carbon hydrogen from Dunsfold pilot plant
- Environment Agency approved AFC Energy's revision allowing export and sale of ISO 14687 Grade D (99.97%) hydrogen from the Dunsfold ammonia cracker.
- Dunsfold pilot cracker currently produces up to 300 kg of hydrogen per day and permits live training, giving flexibility on relocation timing.
- AFC Energy and JV partner Industrial Chemicals Group (ICL) intend multiple Hy-5 ammonia crackers at ICL's Port Clarence site, with each Hy-5 capable of producing up to 500 kg H2/day.
- The JV is engaging the Environment Agency to create an accelerated permitting framework for future UK deployments of Hy-5 units.
Regulatory approval
The Environment Agency approved a revision allowing AFC Energy to export and sell low‑carbon hydrogen produced from its Dunsfold ammonia cracker; the approval evidences production of ISO 14687 Grade D (99.97% pure) hydrogen at volume, confirms the robustness of internal safety protocols, and provides flexibility on relocating the pilot while enabling live training at Dunsfold.
Pilot capacity
The Dunsfold pilot ammonia cracker is configured to produce up to 300 kg of hydrogen per day.
JV deployment and permitting
AFC Energy and joint‑venture partner Industrial Chemicals Group (ICL) plan multiple Hy‑5 ammonia cracker units at ICL's Port Clarence facility, with each Hy‑5 capable of producing up to 500 kg H2/day; the JV is engaging the Environment Agency at local and central levels to establish a framework for accelerated permitting of future UK deployments.
Source: H-Power