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Quest One (formerly H-TEC Systems) says 'entire industry' is suffering the economic effects — and that it is no exception

German PEM electrolyser maker Quest One — known as H-Tec Systems until last August — is set to reduce its workforce by around 120 jobs due to “an overall tense economic situation” resulting from a slower-than-expected ramp-up of the green hydrogen industry.

The Augsburg-based company — which operates a 5GW factory in Hamburg — is saying that its “program to strengthen the company’s competitiveness... “will focus on significant cost reductions... [that will] align internal capacities with the current market situation”.

“The market environment will remain challenging for the foreseeable future,” said CEO Michael Meister, who only began his role on 1 February.“So far, the growth of the global hydrogen economy has lagged well behind the industry’s expectations and the planned steps of the German and European hydrogen strategies. The entire industry cannot escape the resulting economic effects, and Quest One is no exception. We have to act and to take difficult decisions.”

Other European electrolyser makers are also struggling. Norway’s Nel has temporarily paused production at its 1GW electrolyser factor, while French OEM Elogen has halted construction on its own gigafactory in France.“With the program, we are actively strengthening Quest One's ability to react to fluctuations in the market. We are convinced of the success of the hydrogen economy and electrolysis industry. There is no getting around green hydrogen for the decarbonization of industry.”
The reduction of about 120 jobs is part of an optimisation process to increase efficiency within the company, and will affect staff at its Augsburg headquarters and Hamburg factory, which was opened by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last September.

“This job reduction should be carried our without redundancies, if possible,” the company stated.

“The program will create the framework conditions for greater customer proximity, stronger competitiveness and more profitable growth. The company simplifies procedures, structures and processes. Quest One expects savings in the low to mid double-digit million range.”

Chief financial officer Markus Weber added: “Through the resulting focus, Quest One will emerge stronger and better equipped to face the challenges of the market.”

 

German electrolyser maker to cut 120 staff due to slower-than-expected growth of green hydrogen sector | Hydrogen Insight

 

German electrolyser maker to cut 120 staff due to slower-than-expected growth of green hydrogen sector | Hydrogen Insight

German electrolyser maker to cut 120 staff due to slower-than-expected growth of green hydrogen sector Quest One (formerly H-TEC Systems) says 'entire industry' is suffering the economic effects — and that it is no exception The newly opened Quest One Gi

www.hydrogeninsight.com

 

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Hystar AS has signed an agreement with Techwin to supply PEM electrolyser stacks for a green hydrogen project in Miryang, South Korea. The stacks are scheduled for delivery this summer, marking Hystar’s first project in South Korea. The hydrogen produced will be supplied to hydrogen refueling stations for buses and passenger cars, supporting the region’s transition to clean energy.

Fredrik Mowill, CEO of Hystar, comments: “This contract represents an exciting milestone as our first sales contract to South Korea. We look forward to working with Techwin to successfully deploy Hystar electrolyser stacks for their Miryang project.”

About Hystar 

Hystar makes highly efficient PEM electrolysers for the large-scale production of green hydrogen. With its game-changing patented technology, Hystar plays a key role in accelerating the energy transition by enabling cost-effective green hydrogen.

About Techwin 

Tecwhin provides total plant engineering services such as plant design, manufacturing, construction, and maintenance with accumulated technologies and rich experience in plant construction and maintenance.

Hystar Signs Contract with Techwin to Supply PEM Electrolyser

 

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東京ガスはグリーン水素製造向けの水電解用触媒製品の開発で、希少金属のイリジウム(Ir)量を従来比5分の1以下に削減する技術にめどを付けた。現在、耐久性評価を行っている。同社はSCREENホールディングス(HD)と協力し、まず2025年秋にIr使用量を同3分の1とした製品の量産体制を整える計画。これに続き同5分の1の製品や非Ir製品の実用化を目指し、水素製造のコストを低減する。

 

東京ガスがSCREENHDと開発する固体高分子膜(PEM)型水電解向け「触媒層付き電解質膜(CCM)」は、電解質膜に触媒を塗布した製品。触媒を薄く塗布する技術や添加剤を使った触媒低減技術の組み合わせにより、欧州の30年目標値の3分の1のIr使用量を実現した。「PEXEM」のブランド名で事業化する。

これに新たな触媒低減技術を追加し、Ir使用量を欧州目標値の5分の1以下にする技術にめどを付けた。具体的な技術は非公表。水電解の高い性能を確認しており、現在、製品適用に向けて耐久評価を進めている。

さらに、Irを使わない合金触媒の開発を米スタートアップのカリフォルニア・カタリストと進めている。100万個の合金触媒の候補から、高速試験とAI(人工知能)によって8候補に絞った。非Ir合金触媒の評価も順次進める。「総力戦でIrを削減し、競合に対し最も少ない水準を目指したい」(東京ガス)とする。

東京ガスとSCREENHDは、30年頃に立ち上がる大規模水素製造へのCCMの採用を目指し、SCREENの彦根事業所(滋賀県彦根市)に量産体制を整える。25年度末に年産2ギガワット(ギガは10億)体制とし、需要に応じ26年までに最大で同6ギガワットに拡張する。国内外の20社超と商談している。ロール・ツー・ロールで生産し、最大で5000平方センチメートル級の大面積品を提供できる。

希少金属イリジウム5分の1以下に…東京ガスが開発、グリーン水素製造用触媒の実力|ニュースイッチ by 日刊工業新聞社

 

希少金属イリジウム5分の1以下に…東京ガスが開発、グリーン水素製造用触媒の実力 ニュース

東京ガスはグリーン水素製造向けの水電解用触媒製品の開発で、希少金属のイリジウム(Ir)量を従来比5分の1以下に削減する技術にめどを付けた。現在、耐久性評価を行っている。同

newswitch.jp

 

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World's First Test Operation of Large-bore Low-Speed Ammonia dual fuel engine and Ammonia Fuel Supply System Commercial Unit Starts

MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeyuki Takahashi; hereinafter "MITSUI E&S") announces that on 10th February 2025,the test operation of the MITSUI-MAN B&W 7S60ME-C10.5-LGIA-HPSCR Large-bore Low-Speed Ammonia dual fuel engine (Maximum continuous output: 17,430 kW (23,700 BHP) x 105 min-1 (7 cyl., L1 point)) started at its Tamano Factory.
In the field of international shipping, the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships is becoming a pressing issue, and the development of ammonia-fueled engines, which enables the reduction of CO2 emissions to zero, is a major step towards the realization of a decarbonized society.

The project builds on groundbreaking R&D work by our licensor, MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES), that has taken a market-leading position by running both single-cylinder and full-engine ammonia-fueled tests at its Copenhagen-based two-stroke research center. And, the prototype test at Tamano is the world's first test run with an ammonia fuel on a large-bore, low-speed, two-stroke commercial engine.
In addition, the development of peripheral equipment other than engine is being carried out with the support of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as a part of "Integrated project for development and social implementation of ammonia fueled ships", and during this test run, the verification of the safety and performance of the ammonia fuel supply system and other peripheral systems developed by MITSUI E&S will also be carried out. The engine and fuel supply system will be delivered to the above project vessel.

As a leading company in marine propulsion systems, MITSUI E&S has set "the realization of a decarbonized society" as one of its material issues related to solutions to social issues. MITSUI E&S is committed to contributing to the realization of a sustainable carbon-neutral society in the field of maritime logistics, by providing systems including Ammonia dual fuel engine and peripheral equipment.

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Photo 1: MITSUI-MAN B&W 7S60ME-C10.5-LGIA-HPSCR Ammonia dual fuel engine

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Photo 2: Ammonia Fuel Supply System (onshore)
Contact details for this Press Release:
MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. Internal Control Sect. Corporate Planning Dept.
TEL +81-3-3544-3147

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Quest One (formerly H-TEC Systems) says 'entire industry' is suffering the economic effects — and that it is no exception

German PEM electrolyser maker Quest One — known as H-Tec Systems until last August — is set to reduce its workforce by around 120 jobs due to “an overall tense economic situation” resulting from a slower-than-expected ramp-up of the green hydrogen industry.

The Augsburg-based company — which operates a 5GW factory in Hamburg — is saying that its “program to strengthen the company’s competitiveness... “will focus on significant cost reductions... [that will] align internal capacities with the current market situation”.

“The market environment will remain challenging for the foreseeable future,” said CEO Michael Meister, who only began his role on 1 February.“So far, the growth of the global hydrogen economy has lagged well behind the industry’s expectations and the planned steps of the German and European hydrogen strategies. The entire industry cannot escape the resulting economic effects, and Quest One is no exception. We have to act and to take difficult decisions.”

Other European electrolyser makers are also struggling. Norway’s Nel has temporarily paused production at its 1GW electrolyser factor, while French OEM Elogen has halted construction on its own gigafactory in France.

“With the program, we are actively strengthening Quest One's ability to react to fluctuations in the market. We are convinced of the success of the hydrogen economy and electrolysis industry. There is no getting around green hydrogen for the decarbonization of industry.”
The reduction of about 120 jobs is part of an optimisation process to increase efficiency within the company, and will affect staff at its Augsburg headquarters and Hamburg factory, which was opened by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last September.

“This job reduction should be carried our without redundancies, if possible,” the company stated.

“The program will create the framework conditions for greater customer proximity, stronger competitiveness and more profitable growth. The company simplifies procedures, structures and processes. Quest One expects savings in the low to mid double-digit million range.”

Chief financial officer Markus Weber added: “Through the resulting focus, Quest One will emerge stronger and better equipped to face the challenges of the market.”
German electrolyser maker to cut 120 staff due to slower-than-expected growth of green hydrogen sector | Hydrogen Insight

 

German electrolyser maker to cut 120 staff due to slower-than-expected growth of green hydrogen sector | Hydrogen Insight

German electrolyser maker to cut 120 staff due to slower-than-expected growth of green hydrogen sector Quest One (formerly H-TEC Systems) says 'entire industry' is suffering the economic effects — and that it is no exception The newly opened Quest One Gi

www.hydrogeninsight.com

 

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