McDermott International Ltd.’s CB&I Storage Solutions business has been awarded a contract on Feb. 3 by New Jersey Natural Gas for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a power-to-gas facility in Howell, New Jersey.
The facility will use solar power to produce green hydrogen for injection into an existing natural gas distribution network for home and commercial use.
“Green hydrogen is critical to power a carbon-free future,” Cesar Canals, senior vice president of CB&I Storage Solutions, said. “As the energy industry seeks opportunities to reduce its impact on the environment, our proven project execution model is positioned to deliver the next generation of sustainable energy infrastructure.”
Initial engineering activities are underway in Plainfield, Illinois; project completion is expected in 2021.
CB&I Storage Solutions is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 59,000 structures completed throughout its 130-year history, CB&I Storage Solutions has the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide its customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.
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