Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced a new partnership with Advanced Ionics, a low-cost green hydrogen technology provider. This partnership includes an investment from Lummus Venture Capital to accelerate the commercialization of Advanced Ionics’ hydrogen electrolyzer technology and support the decarbonization efforts in the refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries.

Lummus will also provide engineering services and supply proprietary equipment to create additional green hydrogen capacity for new builds and existing hydrogen users or producers.

By harnessing waste heat and low-cost clean electricity, Advanced Ionics’ Symbion Electrolyzers use up to 40% less electricity per kilogram of hydrogen produced than alkaline and PEM technologies. The system’s modular design allows for rapid deployment, ease of operation and maintenance, and the use of widely available components helps reduce capital costs.

Lummus is a global licensor of hydrogen technology for refinery, petrochemical and other industrial gas applications. Lummus’ portfolio includes designs and technology for blue hydrogen and synthesis gas plants using steam methane reforming and auto-thermal reforming technology with natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and naphtha feedstocks.