H2 Green Mining and Ohmium Collaborate to Enhance Green Hydrogen in Chile

Ohmium International ("Ohmium"), a prominent player in the green hydrogen sector specializing in the design, production, and deployment of cutting-edge Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, is delighted to declare a partnership with H2 Green Mining, a Chilean firm. Together, they aim to spearhead green hydrogen initiatives aimed at decarbonizing mining activities within the country.

H2 Green Mining, a partnership between Susterra, a subsidiary of engineering firm Pares&Alvarez, and Star Energy Partners, a consultancy specializing in energy and sustainable development, is dedicated to developing green hydrogen initiatives to promote eco-friendly mining practices across Chile. Collaborating with Ohmium, they will embark on a 20 MW green hydrogen pilot project, with the potential for rapid expansion to 200 MW. Situated in Northern Chile's Calama town within the Atacama Desert, a region ideal for renewable energy generation from solar and wind sources, the project will utilize Ohmium's electrolyzers to produce hydrogen. This hydrogen will serve various purposes, including fueling copper smelting processes and other thermal operations within the mines. Additionally, it may power trucks transporting minerals to the nearby port in Mejillones.

"This groundbreaking endeavor will combine Chile's abundant renewable energy resources with the capabilities of green hydrogen to facilitate the decarbonization of the country's mining sector," stated Arne Ballantine, CEO of Ohmium. "H2 Green Mining is leading the transformation of the copper mining industry toward sustainability, and we are excited about partnering with them on this initiative and future decarbonization efforts."

"Julio Bertrand, founding partner at Star Energy Partners and former CEO of CAP, Gasco, and ENAP, emphasized, 'Ohmium's modular PEM electrolyzers offer scalability and seamless integration with renewable energy sources, positioning them as an optimal and economical choice for green hydrogen production.' He added, 'H2 Green Mining's ambitious plans for the future hold great promise, and we eagerly anticipate partnering with Ohmium to harness the potential of carbon-free energy and contribute to the decarbonization of Chile's copper mining sector."

Ohmium specializes in the design, production, and implementation of modular and scalable proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, facilitating economically viable green hydrogen generation. Their range of electrochemical solutions aids clients in realizing their sustainable energy objectives across industrial, transportation, and energy sectors. With its headquarters in the United States, manufacturing bases in India, and a global presence, Ohmium boasts a diversified portfolio of green hydrogen projects exceeding 2 GW across three continents. In 2023, Ohmium secured $250 million in Series C funding, spearheaded by TPG Rise Climate.