Metacon secures EU funding for hydrogen R&D projects

Metacon’s Greek subsidiary, Metacon SA, has secured European Union funding for two distinct research and development projects focused on green hydrogen production.

Through the PUREHY2+ project, the company aims to develop an integrated system that enables biogas producers to generate high-purity hydrogen while capturing carbon dioxide on-site. This 36-month project follows the successful completion of the PUREHY pilot unit in Greece. Additionally, Metacon is participating in the AMEL project, which focuses on advancing Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) water electrolysis technology. This R&D effort seeks to create cost-effective electrolyzers that do not rely on precious or rare metals like platinum or iridium, targeting electrical efficiency above 80%.

In Sweden, Metacon AB is also advancing its hydrogen capabilities through a 10 MW green hydrogen electrolysis plant at the Hovgården waste management facility in Uppsala. This project, supported by Klimatklivet funding, is expected to produce approximately 1,480 tonnes of green hydrogen annually for industrial users and refueling stations.