Star scientific signs MOU with Central Coast Industry connect to establish Hydrogen Food Cluster in NSW.
A new hydrogen project has begun on the Central Coast to create a carbon-free heat source for food production using breakthrough catalytic technology. Berkeley Vale-based Star Scientific Limited and Central Coast Industry Connect Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Coast Hydrogen Foods Cluster.
This project is the first time Star Scientific’s Hydrogen Energy Emission Optimizer (HERO) technology has been used in commercial applications. The catalyst is applied to the substrate in the form of a coating. When introduced into hydrogen and oxygen in a closed environment, the catalyst produces industrial-scale heat. In a test run, Star Scientific produced over 700 ° C in just 3 minutes.
Andrew Holbus, Chairman of Star Scientific’s Global Group. Said.
Food manufacturers around the world are looking for solutions that remove carbon from industrial processes such as heating, drying and cleaning.
“The Central Coast region is home to Australia’s largest household brands and global food manufacturers, many of whom recognize that hydrogen and our HERO technology have the potential to meet heating needs.” At Food Hubs. Heat for industrial scale cleaning purposes.
“This exciting piece shows how our HERO paves the way for Australian food manufacturers to reduce emissions.” Creating the Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) and releasing the NSW Hydrogen Strategy Complements the development of the project.
Frank Sammut, executive director of Central Coast Industry Connect.
Taking steps to decarbonize is important for the entire manufacturing sector, including food and beverage manufacturing.
“Manufacturers are looking to renewable energy sources to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but alternatives to heating and cooking gases continue to be a challenge for many applications.
The memorandum of understanding provides an opportunity to develop its alternative carbon-free heat source. ”Horvath said he would like to engage and share knowledge with similar ventures emerging in Australia and New Zealand. rice field.
“Sharing knowledge and skills with similar clusters emerging around Australia and New Zealand is paramount to improving the efficiency of these processes,” he said.
“In particular, we want to make this cluster an” incubator “of regulatory issues in the hydrogen supply chain, more specifically” green “hydrogen made from renewable energies. Regulators are beginning to work on the use of green hydrogen.
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Star Scientific Signs MOU with Central Coast Industry Connect to Establish Hydrogen Food Cluster | Newcastle Herald, October 19, 2021
