Hexagon Energy Materials Limited has decided to progress to a Preliminary Feasibility Study with respect to the WAH2 project. Specific areas of analysis, among others, in the PFS will include: Hydrogen production methodology; Energy carrier solution; Site location and availability of land; Project scaling and phasing of production; Gas supply; Carbon capture and storage; Production technology alternatives; and Identification of enhancements to minimise capital and operating costs. The Pre-Feasibility Study will include particular focus on various elements associated with the WAH2 project.

The choice of specific hydrogen production technology drives tangible differences in plant costs, power requirements and CO2 emissions. Steam methane reforming, autothermal reforming and gas heated reforming are all under consideration.