For achieving climate neutrality and supporting the energy transition in power generation, shifting towards hydrogen is crucial to reach net zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in the EU Green Deal.
In this context, John Cockerill Energy has modified its heat recovery boiler design to allow them to be fed with hydrogen instead of fossil fuels.
In December 2024, John Cockerill was awarded a Concept Certificate from the German TÜV-SÜD for the H2-readiness of its heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs).
This prestigious and rare certification confirms that our HRSGs, either new or retrofitted, are ready to operate with up to 100% hydrogen, covering both vertical and horizontal technologies, with or without supplementary firing, and potentially with fresh air firing. These HRSGs will be installed in combined cycle power plants or in cogeneration plants.
John Cockerill ensures optimal performance and effective emission control of its HRSGs, addressing all safety-related aspects such as ventilation, purging, fire, and explosion protection, conducting hazard and safety analyses.
The EU already integrates hydrogen into its energy mix, and many countries are phasing out fossil fuels. Hydrogen, as a highly reliable potential fuel, offers zero carbon emissions and will play a key role in power generation. New and existing natural gas-fired combined cycle power plants are expected to fully operate on hydrogen or other fuels blended with hydrogen, necessitating H2-readiness equipment.
John Cockerill’s hydrogen-ready HRSGs will significantly contribute to a reliable and sustainable power supply in the long term, advancing the energy transition towards zero-emission generation.