08-05-2025

BASF partners with Plug Power to deploy purification solutions in advanced hydrogen liquefaction plants

BASF announced today the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Plug Power, a global leader in comprehensive solutions for the green hydrogen economy, positioning BASF’s advanced DeOxo catalysts as an offer within Plug Power’s hydrogen liquefaction plants globally to enhance their market offerings, improving reliability and cost efficiency.

BASF's DeOxo catalysts, including the innovative Purivate Pd15 product, offer exceptional catalyst performance at low temperatures, reducing the need for expensive precious metals. These materials have been fully qualified for use in Plug Power’s hydrogen liquefaction plants, establishing BASF as a preferred and specified product provider. In addition to the DeOxo catalysts for the efficient removal of oxygen, Plug Power has also qualified adsorbents like Sorbead Air for use in their hydrogen plants. Sorbead Air, a specialty aluminosilicate gel, offers energy-efficient dehydration of electrolysed hydrogen.

The primary focus of this collaboration is on hydrogen liquefaction plants with capacities of 30, 60, and 90 tons per day. BASF has successfully passed a rigorous technical qualification process, supported by an extensive operating reference list, demonstrating its capability and reliability in this sector.

"BASF has a rich history in hydrogen purification and has built a robust portfolio that features large-scale hydrogen purification units in our own facilities. We are proud to have also earned the approval of other leading players in the green hydrogen sector", said Detlef Ruff, Senior Vice President, Chemical Catalysts and Adsorbents at BASF.

"Plug Power has confidence in BASF’s extensive experience and expertise in hydrogen purification. We believe this collaboration will provide our clients with proven and reliable end-to-end solutions that enhance the economic viability of liquid hydrogen plants”, said Daniel Kennedy, Vice President, Process Technology Plug Power.