Plug, Airbus, Delta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Hub at World’s Busiest Airport
May 21 2024 - 11:31AM
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive
hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, Airbus,
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and Delta
Air Lines have joined forces to study the feasibility of a
hydrogen-based hub at the world’s busiest airport in support of
advancing a more sustainable future of travel.
The study, which was preliminarily launched
earlier this year, will help define the infrastructure, operational
viability, and safety and security requirements needed to implement
hydrogen as a fuel source for future aircraft operations at ATL. It
will also contribute to the understanding of hydrogen supply and
infrastructure requirements at airports around the world.
The use of hydrogen to power future aircraft
could ultimately eliminate aircraft CO2 emissions in the air, while
also decarbonizing air transport activities on the ground. This
study reflects the partners’ ambition to use their respective
expertise to support the decarbonization of the aviation
industry.
Plug is a leading provider of equipment and
end-to-end, turnkey solutions for the global green hydrogen
economy. The company is building an end-to-end green hydrogen
ecosystem including the manufacture of electrolyzers, fuel cells
and hydrogen facilities across the United States to decarbonize a
variety of industrial, transportation and energy needs and
applications worldwide.
“The potential to decarbonize aviation with
green hydrogen is substantial,” noted Plug CEO Andy Marsh. “We are
pleased to contribute our expertise in hydrogen infrastructure and
applications development to this pioneering effort at
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. We have a
ready-made supply of green hydrogen to support the airport from our
new Woodbine, Georgia, production plant, the largest green hydrogen
plant in the U.S.”
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe
and united world. The company constantly innovates to provide
efficient and technologically advanced solutions in aerospace.
Airbus is currently developing the first hydrogen-powered
commercial aircraft with the ambition to enter into service in 2035
and promoting the Hydrogen Hubs at Airports concept.
“The U.S. has easy and massive access to
additional renewable energies to produce green hydrogen, and
airports are looking for a diverse and balanced energy mix to help
reduce the impact of aviation on the environment. Hydrogen is a key
enabler for this,” said Karine Guénan, Airbus’ Vice President ZEROe
Hydrogen Ecosystem. “The journey to prepare airport infrastructure
to support hydrogen and low carbon aviation begins on the ground
with studies like this one, working with pioneer players like
Delta, Plug and the world’s busiest airport.”
“Hartsfield-Jackson has long been a leader in
the commercial aviation industry and it only makes sense that we
help lead this effort,” said ATL Senior Deputy General Manager
Michael Smith. “If hydrogen proves to be a viable alternative, ATL
will investigate options to update infrastructure needs in order to
implement the new technology. We are thrilled to participate in
this study and look forward to the results.”
As part of the study, ATL is providing the
current airport layout plan and organization and will share updates
on future developments and findings.
Delta is the largest airline operating at the
world’s busiest airport and offers one of the largest commercial
airline schedules globally. Delta has been a long-standing core
partner in the Airbus ZEROe program since 2022 when it signed on to
provide expertise to identify fleet and network expectations, and
the operational and infrastructure requirements needed to develop
commercial aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel. Delta’s Chief
Sustainability Officer Amelia Deluca said this study is part of
Delta’s ongoing commitment and that no one company can solve the
industry’s sustainability challenges alone.
“All aviation stakeholders need to explore new
paths in every direction today if the industry is going to reach a
more sustainable future of travel by 2050,” she said. “While we
work to scale sustainable aviation fuel to power today’s aircraft,
hydrogen is the key to unlocking the decarbonized future of flight
and the next generation of aviation. That’s why we are excited to
be part of this journey to help map the industry’s hydrogen
blueprints with partners who share our passion for connecting the
world.”
Airbus launched the
“Hydrogen Hub at Airports” program to jumpstart research into
infrastructure requirements and low-carbon airport operations
across the entire value chain. To date, agreements have been signed
with partners and airports in ten countries including France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea,
Sweden and the United Kingdom.
The study in Atlanta
is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026.
About Plug
Plug is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem, from
production, storage, and delivery to energy generation, to help its
customers meet their business goals and decarbonize the economy. In
creating the first commercially viable market for hydrogen fuel
cell technology, the company has deployed more than 69,000 fuel
cell systems and over 250 fueling stations, more than anyone else
in the world, and is the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen.
With plans to operate a green hydrogen highway across North
America and Europe, Plug built a state-of-the-art Gigafactory to
produce electrolyzers and fuel cells and is developing multiple
green hydrogen production plants targeting commercial operation by
year-end 2028. Plug delivers its green hydrogen solutions directly
to its customers and through joint venture partners into multiple
environments, including material handling, e-mobility, power
generation, and industrial applications.
For more information, visit www.plugpower.com.
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that involve significant risks and uncertainties about Plug Power
Inc. (“Plug”), including but not limited to statements about: the
feasibility study of a hydrogen-based hub at Atlanta International
Airport (ATL), including the timing of completion; whether such
study will help define the infrastructure, operational viability,
and safety and security requirements needed to implement hydrogen
as a fuel source for future aircraft operations at ATL; whether
such study will contribute to the understanding of hydrogen supply
and infrastructure requirements at airports around the world;
whether the use of hydrogen to power future aircraft will eliminate
aircraft CO2 emissions in the air and decarbonize air transport
activities on the ground; and Plug’s expectation that its hydrogen
supply from its new Georgia production plant can support ATL, Such
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