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World’s first portable hydrogen cracker can produce 1,100 pounds fuel per day

Hy-5’s flexibility using ammonia, which is already transported in bulk, is one of its biggest benefits.

Interesting Engineering | Srishti Gupta | Mar 20, 2025

FC Energy has announced the launch of Hy-5, a groundbreaking portable hydrogen generation module under its Hyamtec brand. Set for delivery in 2026, Hy-5 is the world’s first containerized cracking module capable of producing up to 1,100 pounds (500 kg) of hydrogen per day.

The innovative system will be offered on a “plug and play” basis through a “fuel as a service” (FaaS) model, with on-site hydrogen priced at £10/kg—much lower than the market price, even with a government subsidy.

“Lack of infrastructure and the high cost of hydrogen production are seen as the biggest challenges to scaling the hydrogen industry. With the launch of Hy-5, AFC Energy has removed these, launching on-site supply at a market disruptive price point,” said John Wilson, Chief Executive of AFC Energy.

A scalable and cost-effective solution for hydrogen production

Hy-5 is expected to open doors to many industries due to its ability to produce hydrogen with a purity greater than 99.9% at ISO14687 grade D. This technology is a great enabler for Grid hydrogen-powered generators, fuel cell and hydrogen combustion vehicle refueling stations, and construction equipment such as excavators and mining trucks...more
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