Australian hydrogen company, Star Scientific, is set to open a clean hydrogen research and manufacturing base in New Mexico. The company, which is headquartered in New South Wales, is targeting the North American market with its Hydrogen Energy Release Optimiser (HERO) technology, which rapidly produces industrial-scale heat without creating greenhouse gases. Star Scientific has committed AUD$100 million ($63.45 million) to set up a new clean H2 research base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with plans to serve customers in the US, Canada, and South America. The firm is also developing greenhouse gas-free process-heat systems for industry and stand-alone power systems. The HERO technology has multiple uses, including off-grid power, heavy industrial production and desalination.
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