Hydrogen solutions provider BayoTech has broken ground on its first hydrogen production hub in St. Louis.
Called BayoGaaS, the hydrogen hub will be owned by BayoTech and sited at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis. It will generate 350 metric tons of low-carbon hydrogen per year for local users and help create 10 local clean energy full-time jobs.
The company says its partnership with Ranken helps expand its hydrogen distribution network into the St. Louis, Missouri region and further advance hydrogen production, consumption and training in the state.
“BayoTech is proud to partner with an institution as forward-thinking as Ranken Technical College. Our investment will produce the low-carbon fuel needed to reduce local emissions while developing the next generation of energy workers,” said Mo Vargas, BayoTech’s CEO.
Hydrogen, which can used as a transportation fuel, power generation resource or energy carrier, does not contain a carbon atom nor emit CO2 when combusted. Creating H2, however, can be carbon intensive unless produced by renewable-powered electrolysis.
Under the agreement, BayoTech and Ranken will also work together to develop programs to educate and certify skilled workers to support the hydrogen sector. The curriculum will be focused on hydrogen production plant manufacturing, maintenance and operations, as well as advanced manufacturing of hydrogen technologies, and hydrogen dispensing, fueling and transportation.
“Ranken Technical College is excited to partner with BayoTech to bring hydrogen technology to the Midwest region," Ranken Technical College President Donald Pohl said. "This partnership is a great example of Ranken’s continued efforts to bring education, community, and business partners together to meet the growing demand for skilled workers. Our planned hydrogen technician training program will equip students with the essential skills needed to contribute to the clean energy transition.”
