Andrew Marsh

Hydrogen supply chain solutions

Energy Research and Development

Fuel cell technology

A technology used in conjunction with steam methane reforming to reduce emissions from hydrogen production.

The process used to produce green hydrogen by splitting water using electricity.

The process of converting natural gas into hydrogen fuel for use in fuel cells. This allows existing natural gas infrastructure to be leveraged while transitioning to cleaner energy generation.

United States

Texas

Plug Power's initiative to deploy green hydrogen fuel cell systems as backup power options for AI data centers. CEO Andrew Marsh announced deployments could begin in the latter half of 2025.

Plug Power's project to develop the largest liquid green hydrogen plant in the United States, referenced in the article.

A major green hydrogen production facility in Texas planned by Plug Power, with targeted operational status by end of Q4 2025 if DOE loan closes by September.

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells operating on hydrogen, designed for quick start/stop capability. Traditionally used for transportation applications like forklifts and vehicles, now being adapted for data center backup power.

Fuel cell systems designed for materials handling equipment such as forklifts. These cells have achieved commercial success and serve as the foundation for Plug Power's expansion into other vehicle types.

Planned fuel cell systems for airport support vehicles, fundamentally similar to materials handling fuel cells but adapted for airport operations.