Overview

Hiiroc has developed a new technology to convert biomethane, flare gas or natural gas into clean hydrogen and carbon black, through an innovative thermal plasma electrolysis process. This results in a low carbon, or potentially negative carbon, "emerald hydrogen".

Working with Centrica, and funded by a grant from the Net Zero Technology Centre, Hiiroc has built a pilot demonstration plant to inject hydrogen into Centrica's existing 49MWe gas peaking power plant at Brigg, for a 12 month operational trial.

In this visit, we will hear about the technology, progress to date and plans for the future from Aman Othi, Hiiroc's Engineering Director, along with a tour of the newly built plant.

Speaker

Aman Othi, Engineering Director, HiiROC

Aman has 16 years of experience within the chemical engineering industry. He oversees the development of the product, procurement, manufacture, HSEQ and operations of HiiROC’s first pilot plants.

Aman is an accomplished process engineer, project manager and Chartered manager. He has been involved in the execution of several challenging projects, across a variety of sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, renewables and energy. His experience spans each aspect of the project lifecycle from feasibility through to commissioning working within project governance and through set stage gates.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Clean Energy Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

13:00–17:00 GMT.

Agenda

• 11:45 – Optional/informal pub networking lunch at The Sutton Arms in Scawby
• 13:00 – Arrival and welcome at Hiiroc, Centrica power station. Parking will be available at the site.
• 13:30 – Presentation and questions on Hiiroc process and progress by Aman Othi, Hiiroc Engineering Director
• 14:30 – Site tour of Hiiroc prototype hydrogen demonstration plant
• 16:00 – Return to meeting room for Q&A
• 17:00 – Close

Prices

• Student member: Free of charge.
• IChemE member: £10.00.