CHICAGO (May 10, 2022) ― John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment and energy technology solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries, is pleased to announce it has joined Hydrogen Europe, one of the world’s leading hydrogen industry associations, in their mission to accelerate the deployment of the hydrogen economy.
As the market leader with more than 40 years of experience in hydrogen compression sealing technologies, John Crane joins Hydrogen Europe to collaborate with like-minded companies on new demonstration projects, provide support in the development of state-of-the-art hydrogen technologies and the creation of hydrogen standards and policies, and accelerate the development of the overall hydrogen ecosystem in Europe and around the world. John Crane’s hydrogen sealing experience includes applications in refining, electrolysis, ammonia conversion, cryogenics, and hydrogen transport where the company’s sealing and filtration hydrogen solutions are used extensively.
“Our vision is to be a key provider of technologies and solutions that enable the hydrogen economy,” said Frank Ma, Vice President, Hydrogen, CCUS and Clean Energy. “John Crane is currently engaged in multiple hydrogen projects worldwide and has created a new organization specifically focused on the energy transition. We are also developing a wide range of new technologies, including zero-emission and ultra-low temperature sealing, high-speed gas seals for hydrogen compression, advanced hydrogen and CO2 filtration, and advanced materials for more challenging operating conditions.”
Learn more about John Crane’s investments into new hydrogen sealing, filtration, digital solutions and services technologies to support the industry in achieving its ambitious hydrogen roadmaps.