Community Benefits
HYDROGEN IN THE ECONOMY
Jobs and tax revenue. At peak construction, the project expects to emply up to 300 people. During operation, the project expects to employ 30 people.
Existing electrical infrastructure, available water, proximity to existing power plants, and distance from dense population centers.
Hydrogen derived from water is a clean fuel that has many current and future uses to decarbonize various business sectors. Our planned customer will use hydrogen as a fuel for forklifts, trucks, and more.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Job Creation
- Approximately 300 local and union labor construction jobs, at prevailing wage for 18-24 months
- Construction crews will support local restaurants, grocery stores, and living accommodations with an estimated local spend of over $5 million
- Creation of approximately 20-30 permanent jobs for high skilled workers
Tax Revenue
- Taxes distributed to State and Local entities are estimated to total $80 million over 20 years
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Key beneficiaries:
- Brush School District
- City of Brush
- East Morgan County Hospital
- East Morgan County Library
- Brush Fire Department
- Lower South Platte Water
- Morgan County Quality Water District
- Northern CO Water Conservancy District
HYDROGEN IN THE ECONOMY
Hydrogen Properties
- Non-toxic
- Odorless
- Tasteless
- Colorless
- Non-corrosive
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Lightest gas
• Rises and disperses quickly in air - Low energy content by volume, but high by weight
- No CO2, particulate, or sulfur emissions, when used as an alternative to fossil fuel combustion
Safety Overview
- Material selection and design considerations to prevent leaks
- Multiple safety monitoring mechanisms active 24/7 for leak detection
- Setback ~1/4 mile from nearest residence
- Perimeter fencing and gated access
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Risk Management Plan and Emergency Response Plan based on detailed design for implementation through the life of the project
• Including: Hazardous Operations Analysis (HAZOP) & OSHA Process Safety Management -
Collaboration with local emergency response services
• Including: A physical walkthrough of the plant & on-site safety/response training - Comply with industry best practice, codes, and standards
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Location: Morgan County, CO
Product Type: Green Hydrogen + Power
Infrastructure Capacity: 250MW Electrolyzer + 30MW Liquefier + 48 MW Fuel Cell
Production Capacity: 90 tonnes per day
Operational Date: Q4 2026
Land: 60-acre lease in proximity to existing power infrastructure
