Perdaman Picks Electric Hydrogen for Helios 2

• Electric Hydrogen selected for Perdaman’s Helios Phase 2: modular HYPRPlant for 100MW green hydrogen. Over 120 tonnes/day to power Project Ceres urea and ammonia—boosting Pilbara jobs.

Perdaman has selected Electric Hydrogen as preferred electrolyser supplier for Project Helios Phase 2 at Karratha, Western Australia. The project could use more than 1 GW of solar PV and produce over 120 tonnes of green hydrogen per day. Hydrogen from Helios is expected to be delivered to Perdaman’s Project Ceres urea and ammonia facility in the Pilbara to support industrial decarbonisation and enable new product streams.

The firms have been collaborating on early engineering under a pre-FEED agreement, leading to Electric Hydrogen being named preferred vendor for subsequent stages. Electric Hydrogen will offer its modular HYPRPlant technology designed for 100-MW scale production. Project Ceres involves AUD 6.45 billion in investment, supported by AUD 475 million in government loans, and is expected to create 2,500 construction jobs and 200 operational roles.

Why did Electric Hydrogen become preferred supplier for Perdaman’s Helios Phase 2?

• Pre-FEED collaboration: Electric Hydrogen and Perdaman worked together on early engineering, helping validate design assumptions, interface requirements, and site-specific constraints before committing to later-stage delivery.
  
• Proven modular approach: Electric Hydrogen’s modular HYPRPlant concept supports staged deployment (e.g., 100 MW blocks), which can reduce schedule risk and allow capacity to expand as project learnings and approvals mature.
  
• Fit for large-scale renewables: The electrolyser system is designed to operate alongside high solar resource supply, aligning with the expected need for multi-hundred-megawatt renewable power to drive steady green hydrogen output.
  
• Project bankability and technical confidence: Using a supplier with established equipment design and clear performance targets can strengthen lenders’ and partners’ confidence in production rates, efficiency, and operability over the life of the asset.
  
• Commercial competitiveness: “Preferred supplier” selection typically reflects favorable terms across capex, service/warranty structure, and long-term operating support—important for a project of this scale.
  
• Faster path to execution: By selecting a vendor that can scale using standardized modules, Perdaman can shorten procurement and manufacturing lead times versus one-off system designs.
  
• Strong integration capability: The supplier’s ability to integrate electrolysis with downstream hydrogen delivery requirements supports reliable supply to Perdaman’s ammonia/urea operations in the Pilbara.
  
• Reduced delivery and commissioning risk: Modular systems can simplify transportation, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting—helping contain operational ramp-up uncertainty.
• Operational support and lifecycle planning: Electric Hydrogen’s offering typically includes ongoing service and performance monitoring expectations, supporting long-term uptime and maintenance planning for continuous industrial use.