Nel ASA wins USD 12 million order from Collins Aerospace for submarine PEM stacks

Key highlights
  • Order value approximately USD 12 million.
  • Buyer is Collins Aerospace for use on US Navy submarines to generate oxygen for life‑support systems.
  • Order placed with Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA; stacks to be manufactured in Wallingford, Connecticut.
  • Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2027 and 2028.

Order details

Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, has received a purchase order from Collins Aerospace for PEM electrolyser stacks with a value of approximately USD 12 million.

Application

The stacks will be used to generate oxygen for life‑support systems on US Navy submarines.

Manufacturing and timing

The units will be manufactured at Nel’s Wallingford, Connecticut facility, with deliveries expected throughout 2027 and 2028.

Company comment

Nel’s Chief Commercial Officer Todd Cartwright said the order extends a long‑standing cooperation around reliable oxygen generation for demanding submarine applications and confirms the relevance of Nel’s PEM technology and manufacturing capabilities.

Source: Nel

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