The world is going through a rare period whereby corporations and countries are encouraged more than ever before to pursue top-notch energy initiatives with the understanding that technology has penetrated into the energy industry to influence the developments. No limitations can be placed on just how far the energy projects can be imagined, and as of 2026, there have already been a multitude of groundbreaking developments. In the latest demonstration of this, Hystar has teamed up with McDermott to engineer a scalable 100 MW green hydrogen plant concept.
Understanding the reasoning behind the partnership between McDermott and Hystar
When two companies collaborate to pursue a large-scale energy development, the usual suspicion is that they have developed a good understanding with each other and are able to maintain a working relationship. Additionally, it is expected that the two can trust one another to fulfill the obligations demanded by the development. The truth is usually somewhere in between. The reality between McDermott and Hystar’s collaboration is that they are both determined to deliver a large-scale energy development, but are not willing to take the risk individually, hence they have come together. Their partnership will also allow them to share the finances involved in executing a significant project.
The European energy landscape was left excited after Norway’s Hystar AS and global engineering firm McDermott promised to develop a scalable 100-megawatt (MW) green hydrogen plant concept. Green hydrogen is increasingly becoming relevant in the contemporary world as experts have established different ways that it can be used. The energy source is produced from water with the use of renewable electricity. The primary reason why companies are determined to invest massive amounts of money in it is that it presents low-carbon fuel and feedstock for various industries, including steelmaking, refining, and heavy transport.
Assessing what the two collaborators bring to the table in their relationship
In order for a partnership to produce the desired results, it is important that the involved parties are able to complement each other or fulfill their end of the deal. In this instance, Hystar is a clean tech company that is renowned for its proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. Simply put, these are devices that split water into hydrogen and oxygen with high efficiency and safety. As such, Hystar will supply its proprietary PEM electrolyzer systems for the plant design. On the other hand, McDermott is a company with more than a century of experience in energy infrastructure engineering and delivering projects. Thus, it will be integral in spearheading the engineering, procurement, and construction.
What was the general reception after Hystar and McDermott teamed up?
The corporations partnering up were very excited about what the future may hold for hydrogen generation in Europe. For instance, Rob Shaul, Senior Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions at McDermott, stated:
“By combining McDermott’s engineering and EPC expertise with Hystar’s innovative PEM technology, we’re creating a scalable solution to support future green hydrogen projects.”
How is the 100 MW green hydrogen plant concept set to influence future hydrogen projects?
The energy industry consists of nations and different continents setting blueprints for each other to latch onto and pursue developments of their own. The partnership consists of a 100 MW reference plant design that many regions can learn from. For instance, other countries may learn from how flexible and cost-effective the entire concept is compared to the typical strategies of generating hydrogen. Interestingly, the two companies have revealed a lot more than they needed to, which only helps others to learn. For instance, they unveiled equipment specifications, process flows, and safety precautions.
When 2025 came to an end, many people felt as though there were many records that were now set in stone and could not be overcome in the new year. However, the beginning of 2026 has already shown that more records will be established in the energy industry. European countries are actively participating in assisting the continent in achieving its carbon emission reduction goals.
