The initiative introduces a magnesium-based solid-state metal hydride hydrogen storage container, known as MHX, to explore hydrogen use cases within the metallurgical sector. Hydrexia stated that the demonstration is the first global application of its kind aimed at identifying suitable hydrogen deployment scenarios for heavy industrial processes.
The work forms part of a National Key Research and Development Initiative under China’s Ministry of Science and Technology. The program focuses on engineering demonstrations related to high-temperature materials for hydrogen storage and effective hydrogen transport. The Research Institute of Petroleum Processing of Sinopec serves as the project lead, with Hydrexia and Baowu Clean Energy acting as key collaborators.
According to Hydrexia, the ton-scale magnesium-based MHX system is intended to support decarbonization efforts across traditionally carbon-intensive metallurgical enterprises that are seeking hydrogen-based solutions. The partners expect the demonstration to help establish technical and economic foundations for wider hydrogen adoption in heavy industry, including safer and more efficient storage and transport practices.
Alex Fang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hydrexia, said: “We are excited to set our foot in a new market segment with a focused MHX application scenario. This important application initiative will set the tone for enhancing hydrogen application scenarios on a much larger scale. I believe our magnesium-based solid-state solutions and products will not only help with widening the role of hydrogen application in the metallurgical industry, but also accelerate the acceptance of hydrogen applications in a wider industry spectrum.”
