Honeywell has announced the launch of Honeywell Protonium, a cutting-edge suite of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-enabled technologies aimed at transforming the production of green hydrogen. Designed to make hydrogen generation more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective, the new offering underscores Honeywell’s commitment to advancing clean energy solutions.
The debut deployment of Honeywell Protonium will take place at Aternium, a leading US-based clean hydrogen producer. Aternium plans to integrate the new technologies at its upcoming Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2), one of the seven national hydrogen hubs selected for funding by the US Department of Energy.
Honeywell Protonium directly addresses several persistent challenges in the hydrogen production sector, including energy intermittency, carbon intensity, and high production costs. By incorporating advanced predictive control algorithms, the technology suite enhances the efficiency of electrolysis processes and optimises the design and operation of hydrogen plants. The result is a more sustainable and economically viable pathway for large-scale hydrogen generation.
Andrew Cottone, CEO and Founder of Aternium, described the adoption of Protonium for the Mid-Atlantic sites as a strategic move. “Our selection of the Honeywell Protonium™ portfolio for our planned Mid-Atlantic sites was a strategic decision to ensure we operate with the highest efficiency and safety standards,” said Cottone. “Honeywell’s proven expertise and innovative solutions will be instrumental in helping us achieve our mission of producing clean hydrogen with an exceptional commitment to safety while adding value for our communities and investors.”
Pramesh Maheshwari, President of Honeywell Process Solutions, emphasised the broader impact of the new technology. “Honeywell is helping to accelerate the commercial viability of green hydrogen use through optimised design and improved efficiency of plants,” he said. “As adoption of green hydrogen as a diversified energy source continues to grow, it is crucial for producers to look to autonomy to ultimately advance electrification and the energy transition. With these new technologies, we are helping to further reshape the green hydrogen landscape and equip producers with the transformative solutions they need to scale.”
The Honeywell Protonium suite is composed of three integrated offerings. These include a Concept Design Optimiser, which improves plant design to reduce the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) and speeds up investment decisions; a Hydrogen Electrolyser Control System that enhances the performance and durability of electrolysers; and the Hydrogen Unified Control and Optimiser, which streamlines energy management and operational processes using tools such as digital twins, AI/ML optimisation, and predictive analytics.
Now available globally, Honeywell Protonium is set to deliver significant value to green hydrogen producers, helping them cut emissions, lower operational costs, and meet the rising demand for sustainable energy solutions.
