Chemours and TC Energy join to develop electrolysis-based hydrogen facilities

The Chemours (CC) and TC Energy (TRP) have executed a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, for the potential development of two electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia. The MOU supports the companies’ participation in and goals of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, or ARCH2, in West Virginia. The agreement covers the companies’ interest in developing, constructing, and operating clean hydrogen production facilities and associated infrastructure. The proposed development includes using established proton exchange membrane, or PEM, electrolysers manufactured in America and utilizing Chemours’ NafionTM ion exchange membranes. Under the terms of the MOU, a non-binding off-take agreement for hydrogen produced by the project would be executed, supporting the facility demands of Chemours. Additionally, hydrogen produced in excess of the off-take agreement would be stored and available for loading and shipment to nearby merchant users.