Making Waves in the Hydrogen Power Industry: Water for Green Hydrogen Using H2PW™ Technology

Ovivo UK Ltd with support from sister company EnviroChemie, are proud to announce that they have been awarded the design and supply contract for the Purified Water treatment plant that will form part of one of the world’s largest green hydrogen production facilities in Saudi Arabia. Green hydrogen is produced through a process of electrolysis, which is powered by renewable energy sources. In this process, an electric current is used to break apart water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen.

As governments, businesses, and individuals around the world seek to transition to more sustainable energy sources, water for green hydrogen is increasingly being seen as a key part of the solution. Hydrogen produces zero emissions in comparison to fossil fuels and can be used in a wide range of applications, from powering vehicles, and heating buildings, to providing hydrogen backup power. However, the development of this technology requires several critical factors, including Green Electricity and very high-quality feed water.

As a leading provider of water treatment solutions, Ovivo UK is actively involved in the development of hydrogen production, utilising its H₂PW™ technology, paving the way to a brighter and more sustainable future. The basic system comprises a pre-treatment process of the green hydrogen feed water, followed by multi-pass high efficiency demineralisation stages.

Water plays an instrumental role in multiple stages of hydrogen production and this project involves the design and supply of a largescale H₂PW^TM Purified Water treatment plant to feed the 4GW of hydrogen electrolysers, equivalent energy for 8 million homes.  This plant will use optimised technologies to minimise waste and energy consumption to purify the water, preventing the accumulation of contamination and prolonging the life of hydrogen cells. Once fully commissioned, the water treatment plant will maintain a continuous water supply to allow up to 600 tons of green hydrogen to be generated daily to supply the global transportation industry.

Ovivo is committed to leveraging its expertise to provide innovative water treatment solutions that meet the evolving requirements of its hydrogen power production partners, those who value water as much as we do.

Ovivo Inc („Ovivo“) and AquaAction are delighted to announce the renewal and strengthening of their partnership, commemorating seven years of successful collaboration.

The partnership is founded on a mutual belief in the transformative power of technology and innovation in preserving freshwater resources. Both organizations recognize the potential of young innovators and entrepreneurs to forge a future where communities thrive and ecosystems flourish. By endorsing AquaAction as a Preferred Partner, Ovivo plays an active role in fostering tangible solutions in AquaAction’s portfolio of over 75 innovative companies currently engaged in the water technology sector.

„Our long-standing partnership with AquaAction demonstrates our strong commitment to the preservation and sustainability of freshwater resources. Together, we aim to catalyze innovation and transform groundbreaking ideas into tangible solutions to protect this resource sustainably.“ – Marc Barbeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ovivo.

“AquaAction is honored to continue this fruitful collaboration with Ovivo. Our partnership is rooted in a shared vision of the crucial importance of freshwater, the need for joint action to protect it, and the cultivation of an inclusive ecosystem in water technologies.“ – Soula Chronopoulos, President of AquaAction.

Beyond their shared commitment to freshwater preservation, Ovivo, and AquaAction are proud to serve as a gateway for young entrepreneurs, paving the way for a community of businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a tangible commitment to teamwork, expertise, and innovation to accelerate the development of clean technologies to preserve water.

About Ovivo Inc.

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets, and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Ovivo operates an integrated global platform in 18 countries and employs more than 1,400 worldwide experts in water treatment. Ovivo is owned by German SKion Water GmbH, a global technology and solution provider as well as plant manufacturer, in both municipal and industrial water and wastewater technology. SKion Water is a subsidiary of German entrepreneur Susanne Klatten’s investment holding SKion GmbH.

For more information about Ovivo, visit the website: www.ovivowater.com.

About AquaAction

AquaAction, established in 2015, is a registered charity in Canada and the United States. It empowers young innovators to restore and protect freshwater health through two programs: the AquaHacking Challenge, a pre-incubator for startups, and AquaEntrepreneur, a program that generates commercialization opportunities for startups in the blue economy.

For more information, visit aquaaction.org.

Press Contacts:

Laurence Basso
Communications and Marketing Manager
Tel: 514-664-4399
laurence@aquaaction.org

Pierre-Marc Sarrazin
Vice-President, Corporate Finance, Development and Treasurer
Tel: 514 284-7208
pierre-marc.sarrazin@ovivowater.com