Protium
Protium accelerates green hydrogen development with AVEVA solutions
Protium, the UK's largest green hydrogen developer, helps its industrial customers achieve their CO2 emission reduction targets by 2030. However, the emerging industry required a flexible digital infrastructure to cost-effectively manage a network of innovative physical facilities, while no established method existed for deploying these new tools. Protium deployed AVEVA Process Simulation, AVEVA PI System, AVEVA PI Server, AVEVA PI Vision and AVEVA System Platform to build a true connected hydrogen pipeline with integrated industrial monitoring. The projected benefits are remarkable: an expected 295% return on investment, an additional 5 to 10% reduction in CO2 emissions compared with initial targets, optimized hydrogen venting, reduced water and electricity consumption, minimized material waste, a 15% increase in reliability, 30% less staff time thanks to process simulation, and 15% lower maintenance spending. Protium is laying the foundations for a competitive hydrogen economy in the UK.
Integrated AVEVA software
AVEVA PI System
Protium uses AVEVA PI System with PI Vision and PI Server to oversee its green hydrogen production facilities. This platform collects data in real-time, facilitating the optimization of clean energy production.
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AVEVA System Platform
Protium relies on the AVEVA System Platform to centralize the supervision of its electrolyzers. This unified platform enables efficient management of renewable hydrogen production processes.
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FAQ
How does AVEVA support the development of green hydrogen?
Protium, the UK's largest green hydrogen developer, is deploying AVEVA Process Simulation, AVEVA PI System, PI Server, PI Vision and AVEVA System Platform to build a connected hydrogen pipeline with integrated industrial supervision. This flexible digital infrastructure makes it possible to cost-effectively manage a network of innovative facilities while the hydrogen industry still lacks established methods. The projected benefits are remarkable: 295% ROI, an additional 5 to 10% reduction in CO? emissions and a 15% improvement in reliability.
What role does AVEVA Process Simulation play in a hydrogen project?
AVEVA Process Simulation allows Protium to digitally model its electrolysis and green hydrogen production processes before any physical deployment. Engineers test parameters, validate performance and anticipate maintenance needs. This process digital twin approach reduces staff time by 30% and lowers maintenance spending by 15%. In an emerging industry, simulation becomes a key accelerator for securing investments and maximizing profitability.
How can water and electricity consumption in hydrogen production be optimized?
Water electrolysis is very water- and electricity-intensive. Protium relies on AVEVA PI System, PI Vision and System Platform to monitor this consumption in real time across its entire network of facilities. Industrial monitoring makes it possible to optimize hydrogen venting, reduce water and electricity consumption and minimize material waste. These optimizations are essential to making a green hydrogen project break even and ensuring its competitiveness against fossil fuels.
How can a distributed network of hydrogen assets be managed with AVEVA?
Protium monitors a large and diverse network of physical green hydrogen assets with AVEVA PI System, PI Server and System Platform. This distributed architecture connects each facility to centralized monitoring, giving teams unified visibility and the ability to optimize production globally. The flexible digital infrastructure makes it possible to quickly integrate new sites and reuse proven configurations, which is essential for scaling up fast in a rapidly growing emerging industry.
What ROI can be expected from a digital transformation project in hydrogen?
Protium projects a 295% return on investment from deploying AVEVA Process Simulation, PI System, PI Vision and System Platform. This exceptional level is based on a combination of gains: 30% less staff time thanks to simulation, 15% greater reliability, 15% lower maintenance spending and an additional 5–10% reduction in CO? emissions beyond targets. It demonstrates the value of integrated industrial monitoring in an emerging industry where every optimization counts.