INL Innovation Spotlight H2 CURE: Transforming Carbon Emissions into Clean Hydrogen Energy
ID: BA-1452Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTRIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

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Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112)

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ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY CONSERVATION; APPLIED RESEARCH (AG22)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1425d2a065b74269885d02394681324d/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Battelle Energy Alliance at the Idaho National Laboratory, is seeking partners for the H2 CURE initiative, which focuses on transforming carbon emissions into clean hydrogen energy. This innovative technology aims to convert CO2 into hydrogen while achieving net-negative emissions, thereby addressing the urgent need for sustainable industrial processes and contributing to global emission reduction efforts. The H2 CURE process not only produces hydrogen for thermal energy applications but also generates a commercially viable carbonate salt byproduct, enhancing its economic appeal. Interested parties can reach out to Andrew Rankin at andrew.rankin@inl.gov for further engagement and to explore licensing opportunities related to this technology.

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