1414 Degrees Launches Groundbreaking Hydrogen Development Project with Industry Leaders
1414 Degrees Ltd (ASX: 14D), a pioneering force in industrial decarbonization, is thrilled to announce a significant new venture into hydrogen technology with the introduction of the SiPHyR™ (SiBrick integrated Pyrolytic Hydrogen Reactor) project. In partnership with esteemed companies and institutions, this initiative marks a significant stride toward advancing low-carbon energy solutions.
The SiPHyR project is engineered to produce hydrogen and solid carbon through the innovative process of methane pyrolysis. Woodside Energy Technologies has notably enhanced the project’s momentum with a generous contribution of $1 million, consisting of both direct funding and invaluable expertise.
Dr. Kevin Moriarty, Executive Chairman of 1414 Degrees, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, stating, “The signing of the Agreement is a critical milestone. Woodside’s contribution is pivotal in integrating our advanced silicon thermal energy storage with innovative fluid reactor technology, which promises to lower hydrogen production costs and emissions significantly.”
The project leverages sophisticated designs licensed from the University of Adelaide, combined with 1414 Degrees’ proprietary silicon-based thermal energy storage technology, SiBrick®, to enable continuous hydrogen production from intermittent renewable electricity sources. The collaborative technology team includes experts from the University of Adelaide, Woodside, Vulcan Steel, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. This initiative is further supported by a $2.5 million grant from the Australian Government under the Cooperative Research Centres Project.
A key goal for SiPHyR is to elevate the technology from its current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 2 to TRL 5 within three years. Following this phase, a scaled demonstration at TRL 7 is planned, ensuring the technology is primed for commercialization within two years post-project.
How SiPHyR Works: Methane pyrolysis, the core process of SiPHyR, is performed at high temperatures to convert natural gas or biogas into hydrogen gas and solid carbon. This method addresses the common challenges of scalability and carbon buildup in traditional processes. The University of Adelaide’s dual-column bubble reactor patent optimizes this by separating the heating from carbon production, which when integrated with SiBrick, allows for the use of fluctuating renewable energy while maintaining necessary high temperatures.
The Benefits: SiPHyR aims to produce hydrogen with significantly lower emissions at costs competitive with current emission-intensive methods, targeting below US$2 per kilogram. This innovative approach not only has the potential to decarbonize natural gas directly from pipeline but also presents a compelling business case for hydrogen usage across various industrial processes.
1414 Degrees is committed to keeping stakeholders informed on the SiPHyR project’s progress and continues to showcase its technological prowess through successful pilot projects and strategic initiatives like the Aurora Energy Project.
For additional details on 1414 Degrees and its revolutionary technologies, please visit www.1414degrees.com.au.
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