FCHEA’s New Members

By Gio Liguori

Halfway into 2021 and it has already been an exciting time for the fuel cell and hydrogen sector, with many new investments, partnerships, technological developments, and implementation of hydrogen throughout the world. The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the country’s premier trade association for this field and is thrilled to announce new partners in our mission to emphasize hydrogen and fuel cell technologies’ presence and importance in the energy sphere. With hydrogen becoming a key focal point in the pursuit of reducing emissions around the globe, we are pleased to recognize several new members of FCHEA.

From fuel cell vehicles to stationary/backup systems to renewable natural gas and hydrogen production, these new members have stock in nearly every facet of the industrial world and have joined FCHEA to help leave a positive mark on the international industry, economy, and environment. In the second half of 2020, we welcomed several new members to FCHEA – Chart Industries, Baker Botts, Baker Hughes, ConocoPhillips, RONN Motor Group, and Taylor-Wharton – and the following companies have joined in the first half of 2021.  There are more exciting additions in the pipeline that FCHEA will be announcing soon so stay tuned!

Bosch

Bosch is a leading global supplier of technology and services in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. In the area of fuel cell, Bosch is developing both stationary and mobile fuel-cell solutions and from 2021 to 2024, Bosch plans to invest one billion euros in fuel cell technology.

FirstElement Fuel

FirstElement Fuel is the developer, owner, and operator of the True Zero Network of hydrogen refueling stations. By incrementally increasing their renewable resources of hydrogen and reducing the amount of gasoline used by passenger cars, True Zero continues making a positive impact on the electric vehicle market and the environment.

Nacero

Based in Houston, Texas, Nacero Inc. is bringing a new gasoline to market, one that is made from natural gas, renewable natural gas, and captured flare gas rather than crude oil. Nacero will offer America’s 225 million drivers an affordable, everyday climate solution. Nacero’s technology cuts both the production cost and the lifecycle carbon footprint of everyday fuel by 50%.  In April, Nacero announced plans to build its first lower carbon gasoline manufacturing facility at a site in Penwell, Texas. These same facilities will produce Blue and Green Hydrogen using carbon capture and renewable power, supporting the fuel cell fleets of tomorrow.  Nacero would like to engage with industry, both within FCHEA and outside the association regarding hydrogen offtake and partnership opportunities. 

Nikola Motor Company

Nikola Motor Company, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure.  The Nikola Tre FCEV truck is targeted for distances up to 500 miles and is expected to address the majority of the North American regional market, especially when additional freight hauling capacity and quick fueling are required by fleet operators.

Advent Technologies

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. corporation that develops, manufactures, and assembles critical components for fuel cells and advanced energy systems in the renewable energy sector. Advent is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Europe. With 120-plus patents issued (or pending) for its fuel cell technology, Advent holds the IP for next-generation high-temperature proton exchange membranes (HT-PEM) that enable various fuels to function at high temperatures under extreme conditions – offering a flexible “Any Fuel. Anywhere.” option for the automotive, maritime, aviation and power generation sectors.

ClearPath

ClearPath is a nonprofit seeking to develop and advance innovative technologies that reduce emissions in the energy and industrial sectors. The organization works closely with public and private sector stakeholders on a wide range of clean energy technologies like nuclear energy, carbon capture, hydropower, natural gas, geothermal, energy storage, and heavy industry, seeking to enable private-sector deployment of critical technologies. This year, ClearPath added the industrial sector to our portfolio, where they will be focusing on three technology areas with high emissions reduction potential – metals, concrete & cement, and hydrogen.

GenCell

GenCell develops reliable, zero-emission alkaline fuel cells and ammonia-to-energy technology which deliver uninterrupted power to backup and off-grid solutions for mission-critical applications that help the world #SayNoToDiesel and transition to clean energy.  Leveraging and enhancing ultra-reliable, highly efficient alkaline fuel cell technology that powers spacecraft, the GenCell G5, which delivers resilient, robust and weather-resistant backup power for utilities, homeland security, healthcare, telecom and other DER applications, has been deployed in 18 countries. GenCell’s revolutionary process to create hydrogen-on-demand from anhydrous ammonia (NH3) enables the GenCell A5 solution to provide primary power for off-grid and poor-grid sites, as well as for rural electrification. GenCell Energy employs more than 90 people, including veterans of space and submarine projects. Traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (GNCL), the company is headquartered in Israel with a worldwide distribution and support network and retains unique intellectual property that includes patents, trade secrets and know-how.

Michelin North America

Michelin, a mobility corporation specializing in tires, is a multinational company with products used on cars in nearly every country and making up nearly 15% of the world’s tire market. Their tires have had wide-ranging applications, from spacecraft to bicycles and everything in between. Michelin has been one of the earliest proponents of hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles, collaborating with many other leaders in the sector to expand the technologies’ reach throughout Europe.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is one of the world’s leading motion control corporations, with applications in aerospace, health care, chemical processing, and renewables. Parker serves the hydrogen and fuel cell market with filtration systems, pumps, dryers, tubing, and much more that can be integrated into systems or stacks.

Technip Energies

Technip Energies is a leading engineering and technology company for the energy transition, with leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen and ethylene as well as growing market positions in blue and green hydrogen, sustainable chemistry and CO2 management. The company benefits from its robust project delivery model supported by extensive technology, products and services offerings.

Operating in 34 countries, Technip’s staff of 15,000 are fully committed to bringing their client’s innovative projects to life, breaking boundaries to accelerate the energy transition for a better tomorrow.

FCHEA is proud to welcome these new members to our organization, helping to amplify the industry’s voice and continue revolutionizing the future of energy in this country and around the world. With the prominent position the current administration is giving to hydrogen energy to combat climate change while creating jobs, the efforts of our members have never been more crucial. FCHEA is thrilled at its expanded membership and looks forward to what the rest of 2021 brings for the association and the industry.