* New facility will produce electrolysis and fuel cell components to support
the global energy transition
* Production is planned to commence in the summer of 2025
* Joint investment with other partners
BUDENHEIM, Germany, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BASF Environmental
Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) commenced construction of its first state-
of-the-art production facility for green hydrogen and fuel cell components in
Budenheim, Germany, near Frankfurt. The products produced at this site will
include newly developed low-iridium-loaded catalyst coated membranes (CCMs), a
key functional part for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis. This
will complement the Celtec(®) membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for high-
temperature fuel cells, which will also be produced at the facility. MEAs are
critical components in fuel cells that enable hydrogen together with oxygen from
the air to be converted efficiently into electricity.
The ECMS hydrogen business operates globally, with activities in Europe, North
America and Asia. As the renewable energy ecosystem develops rapidly, the
production of green hydrogen from water electrolysis will become a crucial
pillar in supporting the global energy transition. The new facility will enable
the commercial launch of newly developed CCMs for PEM electrolyzers with multi-
gigawatt capacity to serve the global market. This investment allows ECMS to
expand its capabilities in precious metals, catalysts and recycling, positioning
itself as an integrated, full-loop, end-to-end solution provider across a range
of product lines in the green hydrogen space.
"This new site in Budenheim fulfills a key part of our global strategy for
hydrogen," said Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President of Precious Metal Services and
Recycling for ECMS. "As a global leader in precious metals services and catalyst
recycling, the investment solidifies our support for the growing hydrogen
economy with circular solutions that improve performance and reduce costs for
PEM electrolyzers and fuel cells."
"Our new products have progressed successfully from R&D into pilot scale.
Production in Budenheim signifies a major milestone for the market introduction
of these products and positions us in a strong place to leverage this sizeable
business opportunity," said Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President R&D and
Application for ECMS.
The opening of the Budenheim site is planned for the summer of 2025. The
facility, on the premises of an industrial site, is situated in the center of
Europe within the Rhein-Main metropolitan area. The project is being developed
with Trigona Fuel Cell Components GmbH and Grundstücksverwaltung Rheinufer GmbH
& Co. KG.
About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious
metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers
in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality,
semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its
precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular
solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create
a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our
purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in
16 countries with over 4,500 employees and 21 production sites.
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