InterContinental Energy (ICE) has announced the launch of its Australian-designed P2(H2)Node™ system, a patented modular solution set to transform the global green hydrogen industry.
The company revealed the details and design of the system at the recently concluded World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam.
The P2(H2)Node system is engineered to directly integrate electrolysis plants with wind and solar farms, eliminating the need for long-distance electricity transmission.
This approach is expected to cut capital expenditure by up to 10 per cent and boost operational efficiency by as much as 10 per cent compared to conventional hydrogen production models.
ICE CEO Alexander Tancock emphasised the system’s potential to simplify project deployment and make giga-scale green hydrogen production both economically viable and globally scalable.
“The P2(H2)Node system is designed with global application in mind, particularly for coastal and remote regions rich in renewable resources but lacking robust grid infrastructure,” Tancock said.
“Its decentralised, modular, and flexible architecture allows for efficient deployment in a variety of settings, making giga-scale green hydrogen production feasible in locations where traditional models face significant barriers.”
Unlike traditional centralised models that require expensive and inefficient electricity transmission over long distances, the P2(H2)Node system co-locates hydrogen production with renewable energy generation.
“The patented P2(H2)Node system flips this model by co-locating giga-scale hydrogen production with wind and solar farms, ensuring power is used where it’s generated,” Tancock added.
The technology, developed over four years by ICE’s Perth-based team, has already secured patents in Australia and the United States, with applications pending in other key markets.
ICE’s Head of Australia, Isaac Hinton, highlighted the system’s role in unlocking the full potential of the company’s project portfolio, particularly the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) in Western Australia.
Developed in partnership with CWP and Mirning Green Energy, WGEH is poised to become one of the world’s largest green hydrogen hubs, with a planned renewable energy capacity of 70 GW.
“With the support of recently announced Federal Government hydrogen incentives, WGEH is projected to drive down production costs for green ammonia below US$650 per tonne, unlocking transformative investment opportunities and significant job creation in Western Australia and the country more broadly,” Hinton said.
“By making green hydrogen, ammonia and e-Fuels cost-competitive, the P2(H2)Node will support decarbonisation across hard-to-abate sectors like steel, shipping, aviation, and fertilisers.”
ICE’s innovation is expected to accelerate the global adoption of green hydrogen by providing a scalable, cost-effective, and efficient solution for large-scale projects, positioning Australia as a leader in the emerging green fuel economy.
