PCC Hydrogen (Louisville, KY) developed a patented technology that enables the production of negative-carbon intensity hydrogen from ethanol via a catalytic oxidative reforming process. With CCS, the technology can qualify for the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (45V). Even in the absence of CCS, the hydrogen should qualify for D6 RINs (application in final review with EPA) and Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The company is piloting its process in Cloverdale, IN with operations providing commercial supplies of hydrogen in July 2026. One of the key advantages of ethanol is its potential as a hydrogen carrier due to its relatively high hydrogen content (132 g H2/gal) This makes it a more effective carrier than other popular options such as methanol, ammonia and liquid hydrogen (!). With the existing infrastructure and logistical framework, this is an important advantage of ethanol when it comes to providing hydrogen at the point of need. With an annual production capacity of 17.7 billion gallons in the US, ethanol has the potential to play a significant role in the renewable energy space.

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