HOUSTON, March 28,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott's storage business,
CB&I, will design and build two 500,000-gallon double-wall
liquid hydrogen spheres for Plug Power Inc.'s (NASDAQ: PLUG) new
green hydrogen production facility in Genesee County, New York. The production
facility, leveraging Plug Power's proton exchange membrane (PEM)
electrolyzer technology, is expected to produce 45 metric tons of
green liquid hydrogen per day—making it the largest green hydrogen
facility in North America.
The turnkey engineering, procurement and construction contract
for both spheres also includes insulation, testing and painting
with field erection taking place at Plug Power's 30-acre site at
the Western New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing
Park, also known as WNY STAMP.
"There are countless companies talking about liquid hydrogen
storage, but CB&I leads the industry in the timely mechanical
completion for projects of this scale and significance," said Cesar
Canals, Senior Vice President, CB&I. "Plug Power is the single
largest purchaser of liquid hydrogen in the world, and we are
excited to be supporting them on this significant project."
The stainless-steel inner sphere, which holds the liquid
hydrogen, will measure nearly 52 feet in diameter with an internal
design pressure of 30 pounds per square inch and a design
temperature of negative 423 degrees Fahrenheit. The outer sphere,
which acts as an insulation container, will be fabricated using
carbon steel with a diameter of nearly 60 feet.
"Insulation is a critical component of any double-wall sphere
and CB&I is one of the only contractors in the country with an
Insulation Betterment Center dedicated to achieving the best
designs for the quality and longevity of any insulation system,"
said Canals. "Our insulation technology experts are involved from
the start of any liquid hydrogen storage project to ensure that
these systems achieve optimal thermal performance."
The project has passed final investment decision and is
currently under construction.
About CB&I
CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage
facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 59,000 structures
completed throughout its 130-year history, CB&I has the global
expertise and strategically located operations to provide its
customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex
energy infrastructure projects. To learn more, visit
www.cbi.com.
About McDermott
McDermott is a premier, fully integrated provider of engineering
and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers
trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly
harness and transform global energy resources into the products the
world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott's innovative
expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global
energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable
future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's
locally focused and globally integrated resources include more than
30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine
construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world.
To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
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changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital
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