CenterPoint Energy starts operations at Minneapolis green hydrogen project

International Resource News - 06 June 2022

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP), a United States-based investor-owned electric and gas utility company, has started operations at its green hydrogen project in Minneapolis.

The project utilises renewable electricity to divide hydrogen from water, and the zero-carbon hydrogen is then blended at low concentrations with natural gas in the utility's local distribution system. The green hydrogen project is situated on present company property near downtown Minneapolis.

Scott Doyle, executive vice president, Utility Operations, said, 'CenterPoint Energy is committed to evaluating innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions and advance a clean energy future. With this pilot project, we are exploring the potential of green hydrogen as a safe, zero-carbon energy resource that can be delivered through our local gas distribution systems to benefit both our customers and the environment.'