U.S. renewable hydrogen electrolysis company Verdagy has appointed Black & Veatch as the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contractor for its 60-megawatt (MW) clean hydrogen project near the Gulf Coast in Texas.
The project, utilizing Verdagy’s eDynamic electrolyzers, aims to produce over 9,000 tons of clean hydrogen annually. The FEED phase is set for completion in May 2025, with a final investment decision (FID) expected by July 2025.
Verdagy’s eDynamic electrolyzers, designed and manufactured in the U.S., offer a wide dynamic operating range, enabling real-time adaptation to ERCOT grid fluctuations. The system ensures compliance with both European RED III requirements for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) and U.S. Treasury 45V tax credit guidelines.
Rahul Bammi, President of Verdagy, stated:
“We’re excited to tap Black & Veatch for this FEED study, leveraging their deep expertise. This project represents a $150 million investment in Texas, strengthens U.S. energy exports, and serves as a precursor to over a gigawatt of future projects in the state.”
Anand Pattani, Vice President and Managing Director of Energy Majors at Black & Veatch, added:
“We bring extensive experience in gas storage, processing, and liquefaction infrastructure, along with hydrogen electrolysis project execution across North America. We look forward to supporting Verdagy in advancing the U.S. clean hydrogen industry.”
In late 2024, Verdagy inaugurated a gigawatt-scale electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Newark, California. The facility—billed as the first Department of Energy-supported electrolyzer plant in the U.S.—spans over 100,000 square feet and has the capacity to produce several gigawatts of electrolyzers annually.
Following its launch, U.S. technology company Petron Scientech announced plans to deploy 320 MW of Verdagy’s eDynamic electrolyzers to produce over 45 kilotons per annum (KTA) of green hydrogen, supporting its biorefinery operations for e-methanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and renewable diesel production.