North Dakota’s Energy and Environmental Research Center is searching for a new partner for its hydrogen hub after Marathon Petroleum withdrew from a major project, citing changing market conditions.
Jeff Beach reports for North Dakota Monitor.
In short:
- Marathon Petroleum pulled out of the Heartland Hydrogen Hub project due to a shift in the fertilizer market and a decline in prices.
- The Energy and Environmental Research Center is negotiating with a new, undisclosed North Dakota energy partner.
- The project must secure a replacement by November to stay on track.
Key quote:
“Shifting from cheap and dirty to cleaner comes with a higher price.”
— Frank Wolak, president and CEO of Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
Why this matters:
Securing clean hydrogen production is imperative for reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainable agriculture. The project’s success could position North Dakota as a leader in low-carbon energy.
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