MEGA PROJECT
MEGA PROJECTAlkaline Water Electrolysis for World-Scale Green H2 in NEOM
The separator membrane is the heart of every alkaline electrolyser. NEOM hosts the world's largest planned green hydrogen facility, targeting 600 tonnes per day of green hydrogen for conversion to green ammonia.
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Logistics
Air freight from India to NEOM (via Tabuk) in 3-5 business days
3x Lower Cell Voltage Drop
Area resistance of 0.09-0.1 ohm-cm2 vs Zirfon's 0.30 ohm-cm2 reduces the voltage penalty across the membrane by approximately 0.08V per cell at typical operating current densities.
Drop-In Stack Compatibility
IONZERA is fully compatible with standard AWE operating conditions: 30 wt% KOH electrolyte, temperatures up to 45 degrees C, and current densities from 0.2-0.6 A/cm2. No frame modifications required.
Mesh-Free Uniform Performance
Without PPS mesh reinforcement, IONZERA provides more consistent pore distribution across the entire active area, reducing localized hot spots and non-uniform current distribution in large-format cells.
Compact Stack Design
At 350-410 um, IONZERA is 20-30% thinner than Zirfon, enabling higher cell density per stack length and reducing overall stack weight and footprint.
Alkaline Water Electrolysis in NEOM
NEOM hosts the world's largest planned green hydrogen facility, targeting 600 tonnes per day of green hydrogen for conversion to green ammonia. The project combines massive solar and wind generation with GW-scale electrolysis, representing the single largest opportunity for AWE membrane deployment globally.
At NEOM scale, membrane efficiency is not a marginal consideration but a project-defining variable. IONZERA's 3x lower resistance across the thousands of cells required for GW-scale production translates to hundreds of millions in lifecycle electricity cost reduction. India's proximity to NEOM (3-5 day delivery) provides supply chain advantages.
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IONZERA Performance for NEOM
Area resistance of 0.09-0.1 ohm-cm2 vs Zirfon's 0.30 ohm-cm2 reduces the voltage penalty across the membrane by approximately 0.08V per cell at typical operating current densities.
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20% THINNERFrequently Asked Questions
Can I get IONZERA alkaline water electrolysis membranes in NEOM?
Yes. G-Hexa ships IONZERA membranes to NEOM, Saudi Arabia. Air freight from India to NEOM (via Tabuk) in 3-5 business days
Why use IONZERA for alkaline water electrolysis in NEOM?
IONZERA delivers 3x lower ionic resistance than Zirfon, reducing cell voltage and electricity costs for alkaline water electrolysis applications. At NEOM scale, membrane efficiency is not a marginal consideration but a project-defining variable.
What is NEOM's green hydrogen production target?
NEOM targets 600 tonnes per day of green hydrogen, converted to green ammonia for export. This requires GW-scale electrolysis capacity, creating massive demand for high-performance AWE membranes.
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