The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, and TC Energy, a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure, have executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the potential development of two electrolysis-based H₂ production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia. The MoU supports the companies’ participation in and goals of the Appalachian Regional Clean H₂ Hub (ARCH₂) in West Virginia.

The agreement covers the companies’ interest in developing, constructing, and operating clean H₂ production facilities and associated infrastructure. The proposed development includes using established proton exchange membrane electrolyzers manufactured in America and utilizing Chemours’ Nafion ion exchange membranes.

Under the terms of the MoU, a non-binding offtake agreement for H₂ produced by the project would be executed, supporting the facility demands of Chemours. Additionally, H₂ produced more than the offtake agreement would be stored and available for loading and shipment to nearby merchant users.

“As West Virginia’s largest chemical manufacturer, we’re excited by the potential these clean H₂ production facilities can offer to the State through ARCH₂, as well as furthering the decarbonization of our operations,” said Jonathan Lock, Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer at Chemours. “Working with TC Energy, we’ve conducted H₂ blend testing at our Washington Works and Belle sites, demonstrating the feasibility of feeding a H₂-natural gas blend fuel to existing fired boiler equipment. We look forward to moving these potential projects forward as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s call for regional clean H₂ hub submissions alongside the State and seeing how they can assist us in reaching our bold greenhouse gas reduction goal.”

“At TC Energy, we take a customer-driven approach to developing and executing energy solutions,” said Corey Hessen, Executive Vice President and President, Power & Energy Solutions at TC Energy. “This relationship with Chemours is an excellent example of putting that commitment into effect – serving their green H₂ demand. With our long history of operating critical infrastructure in West Virginia, we are excited to develop new clean energy production opportunities and to forge a strong relationship with Chemours.”