Impala Platinum Limited (Implats)

companySouth Africa 3 mentions

Platinum production

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Impala Refining Services facility

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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Devices that convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, producing minimal emissions.

Hydrogen will be used as the fuel for the ferry, with Air Products providing the fuel and refueling infrastructure.

Fuel cell technology

Technology that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, with water as the only byproduct.

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Development of new hydrogen fuel products and hydrogen storage technology

A collaborative initiative between Impala Platinum and the Department of Science and Technology to develop new products utilizing hydrogen fuel and explore efficient hydrogen storage methods, with a focus on utility vehicles.

planned 1 mention

Anglo American Platinum Fuel Cell Power Grid

A fuel-cell-only power grid project being tested by Anglo American Platinum to provide energy to a small community. The company is also developing clean energy systems for miners including headlamp and vehicle power solutions.

under construction 1 mention

IMPALA Platinum Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant

A two-phase hydrogen and natural gas fuel cell power plant project at IMPALA Platinum's South African refinery. Phase 1 will deploy hydrogen fuel cells generating 1.8 megawatts; Phase 2 will add natural gas fuel cells to reach 22 megawatts total capacity.

announced 1 mention

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hydrogen fuel station

Impala Refining Services facility

IMPALA Platinum Refinery

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Fuel cell forklifts

Forklifts that use fuel cell technology, with the report mentioning their first sales in thousands without subsidies.

Natural gas fuel cells

Fuel cells powered by natural gas to be deployed in the second phase of the power plant project, contributing to the total 22 megawatt capacity.

Hydrogen fuel cells with platinum catalysts

Conventional design hydrogen fuel cells using platinum catalysts to convert hydrogen fuel into electrical power. Each cell generates 1.8 megawatts.

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Efficient hydrogen storage technology

In the news (3)

Implats unveils new fuel cell forklift and hydrogen fuel station

10 years 2 months ago

Implats, a major platinum producer, has unveiled a new fuel cell-powered forklift prototype and a hydrogen fuel station. The company aims to leverage South Africa's platinum resources to develop a domestic fuel cell industry and reduce the cost of fuel cells.

IMPALA Platinum to build new power plant using hydrogen fuel cells

11 years 2 months ago

One of the world's largest metal producers, operating a major refinery in South Africa. The company is building a new hydrogen fuel cell power plant to meet its energy needs and reduce dependence on South Africa's strained electrical grid.

Impala Platinum works to develop new hydrogen fuel products

13 years 8 months ago

A platinum producer based in South Africa, Impala Platinum is partnering with the Department of Science and Technology to develop new hydrogen fuel products and explore hydrogen storage technology.

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