CPH2 has successfully completed the third and final level of the Site Acceptance Tests ('SAT') for its MFE110 electrolyser at Northern Ireland Water’s site in Belfast. This achievement signifies a major step forward in the company’s growth, with the first scaled MFE electrolyser now operational on a customer site.
The final stage of the SAT involved verifying the safe and fully automated process of startup, operation, performance, and shutdown of the MFE110 to a pre-determined specification at Northern Ireland Water’s ('NIW') site. The test was undertaken by Lagan MEICA Limited, the Contractor to NIW, and was overseen by engineering design specialists, Arup. SAT Level 3 followed the successful pre-commissioning checks (Level 1) and functional tests (Level 2) at NIW’s site earlier this year.
The SAT of the MFE110 has witnessed significantly positive operational data with high purity of hydrogen at 99.999mol% over a prolonged period. Results have given confidence in the engineering capabilities of CPH2’s technology and put the Group in a strong position as it continues to progress the final design and build of the MFE220.
Jon Duffy, CEO of CPH2 commented: 'We are delighted that the MFE110 has successfully completed the final SAT level and that we now have a fully-fledged operational unit in the field. Our customer producing hydrogen and oxygen at its site using our scaled MFE technology is a significant milestone and proves that our technology is a current solution to green hydrogen production. It is a strong start to our next phase of commercialisation, with the team now laser-focused on advancing the MFE220. We appreciate the guidance and support from Lagan MEICA Ltd and are incredibly grateful to our customer Northern Ireland Water, recipient of the Company’s first MFE110, for their unwavering support and patience.'
The successful test is a significant milestone for CPH2 and paves the way toward full commercialisation. It marks the first time CPH2’s scaled MFE technology has been fully operational and functioning at a customer’s site, providing further validation that MFE technology works at scale offering valuable development insights as the company progresses with the build of the first flagship MFE220 1MW system. The final design and build of the MFE220 is already underway, with Factory Acceptance Testing expected in H2 2025.
This key testing milestone also signifies the first reliable production of pure hydrogen and oxygen generated by a scaled electrolyser in Northern Ireland, a key market for CPH2. The MFE110 will play a critical role in NIW’s efforts to decarbonise its operations and explore the transformative potential of high purity oxygen in wastewater treatment.
The Company is now in its Commerciality Phase, focusing on its near-term milestones of delivering MFE220 units for its existing customer contracts, activating and supporting licensees, growing the commercial pipeline and continued technology and product improvement.
Alistair Jinks, Director of Business Services at Northern Ireland Water, commented: 'I am extremely pleased to have reached the successful conclusion of the SAT at our site in Belfast as we sit proudly with the first operational scaled MFE electrolyser in the country. While we have always taken pride in having a pioneering approach to sustainable water management, to have our vision become a reality is a special moment as we contribute to the hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland. We look forward to continuing our relationship with CPH2 and continuing to push the boundaries of the transformative potential of hydrogen and oxygen in wastewater treatment.'
Source: CPH2
