GREEN SYSTEMS
Topsoe selects AVEVA to fast-track development of decarbonisation needed for green hydrogen
AVEVA has been selected by Topsoe , a vendor in carbon emission reduction technologies , helping fast-track development of the decarbonisation solutions needed for the production green hydrogen and other carbon neutral fuels . Topsoe will use AVEVA Process Simulation to model its Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cells , SOECs with a view to optimising their design and developing their control strategy .
To achieve global net zero targets , a rapid decarbonisation of all industries is essential , however not all of them can be easily electrified . These industries are often referred to as the hard-to-abate sectors and include heavy transportation such as shipping and aviation but also carbon intensive industries like steel manufacturing and petrochemical production .
The challenge is finding and replacing fossil fuels with carbon-free alternatives . This is where Topsoe can help , and by using Topsoe ’ s highly efficient SOEC based electrolysers , it is possible to produce the green hydrogen needed to decarbonise many of these carbon intensive industries . Time is of the essence , and with its flexibility , open modelling , and ease of use , AVEVA Process Simulation is helping accelerate the energy transition by enabling Topsoe ’ s engineers to design and optimise their electrolysers with increased speed and efficiency .
Topsoe is a long-term AVEVA customer , using AVEVA PRO , II Simulation , formerly PRO , II and AVEVA Dynamic Simulation , formerly DYNSIM for decades . The Denmark-headquartered company is now adopting AVEVA Process Simulation so its engineers can design sustainable solutions as the global push towards net zero emissions spurs demand for green energy products .
As of 2021 , global electrolyser manufacturing capacity is insufficient to meet net zero requirements , according to the International Energy Agency . At present alkaline and proton exchange membrane electrolysers account for the majority of production , with less than 0.1 % of ’ s hydrogen produced through electrolysis . As renewable energy becomes increasingly available at lower costs , Topsoe ’ s ultra-high-efficiency SOEC electrolysers help maximise the delivery of clean hydrogen : the units deliver up to 30 % more hydrogen from the same electricity volume at a 30 % lower cost . �
Tobias Scheele , Senior Vice President of Products at AVEVA , said : “ We are pleased to expand our deep relationship with Topsoe as the Power-to-X industry develops . The successful energy transition will depend on how quickly industries can deliver low-carbon solutions at scale . We designed AVEVA Process Simulation to accelerate the engineering cycle , so innovations can be executed fast and deliver immediate carbon reductions .”
Lisa Wee , Global Head of Sustainability at AVEVA , said : “ AVEVA is committed to partnering with our customers to deliver a more sustainable and equitable future for all through technology . We recognise that the choices and actions taken in this decade by global industry will have impacts now and for generations to come . We are excited to be able to help accelerate the energy transition through the combination of our software and Topsoe ’ s innovative technology .”
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