First-of-a-Kind Green Hydrogen Plant to be Developed in Ireland

Engineering First-of-a-Kind Green Hydrogen Plant to be Developed in Ireland

2022-06-27 Source: Press release Ahlam Rais

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Mercury Renewables has selected Black & Veatch to support the development of one of Ireland’s first co-located onshore wind farm and hydrogen electrolysis plants. Initially, Black & Veatch will carry out a feasibility study of the project and later on develop an outline design for the facility.

Black & Veatch’s early involvement has been to help Mercury understand which combination of electrolyzer technology and size, as well as hydrogen storage and transport options best meets its business goals for the project. (Source: ©scharfsinn86 - stock.adobe.com) — Black & Veatch’s early involvement has been to help Mercury understand which combination of electrolyzer technology and size, as well as hydrogen storage and transport options best meets its business goals for the project.
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Dublin/Ireland – A first-of-a-kind green hydrogen generation plant - on the border of Counties Mayo and Sligo/Ireland - has been announced by Mercury Renewables. To advance the project Mercury is drawing upon the hydrogen and renewable energy expertise of global engineering, consulting and construction leader Black & Veatch.

Mercury is developing one of Ireland’s first co-located onshore wind farm and hydrogen electrolysis plants. A 75-megawatt wind farm will power an electrolyzer plant generating green hydrogen. Black & Veatch’s initial role in the project has been the feasibility studies that inform all aspects of the hydrogen development.

“The abundance of renewable energy potential in Ireland means green hydrogen should play a significant role in regional and national cross-sector decarbonization. Projects like Firlough put Mercury at the vanguard of delivering Ireland’s hydrogen economy,” said Tim Bills-Everett of Mercury. “Our business model is to combine local knowledge with international best practice in renewable energy development. For Firlough we also need proven hydrogen expertise. With a deep track record in both, Black & Veatch is our partner of choice.”

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Black & Veatch’s early involvement has been to help Mercury understand which combination of electrolyzer technology and size, as well as hydrogen storage and transport options – and water supply alternatives – best meets its business goals for the project. This is being achieved through the development of multiple scenario studies and conceptual site layouts.

“Hydrogen project developers and investors need confidence in the quality of the advice they receive. The most complete analysis will come from partners with expertise in hydrogen, renewable energy generation, and the complex interfaces between them that define projects like Firlough,” said Youssef Merjaneh, Black & Veatch’s Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Once the optimal configuration is identified, Black & Veatch will develop an outline design for the facility that is sympathetic to the local surroundings; and support engagement with the local community, as well as work to ensure the plant’s safe operation.

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