ErreDue, a designer and manufacturer of innovative and customised solutions for the on-site production of hydrogen produced via water electrolysis, has signed a contract worth approximately €900,000 for a solution producing hydrogen using alkaline technology. ErreDue will supply the Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE) solution to a leading player in the international steel sector. The electrolyser will have a total capacity of approximately 0.5 MW, comprising two modular units of approximately 250 kW each.
The contract stipulates that the production system will be used at a manufacturing plant in Uganda. The hydrogen will be used in steel heat treatment, particularly in redox processes, where hydrogen acts as a reducing gas, helping to remove oxides from the metal’s surface and improve the final quality and perfomance of the product. The in-house hydrogen solution will replace a traditional gas cylinder supply, delivering safer, more sustainable and more efficient processes, simplifying logistics and reducing operational costs.
The supply involves the installation of two G75-model alkaline electrolysers, each with a capacity of 250 kW, for a total capacity capable of producing up to 55 tonnes of high-purity hydrogen per year. Delivery is scheduled for the end of September 2026.
This contract confirms the growing role of hydrogen as a strategic carrier for industry and highlights the importance of advanced technological solutions in metallurgical processes, contributing to improved production performance and the innovation pathway of the steel sector.
Francesca Barontini, CEO of ErreDue, commented: “This project marks a significant evolution in the application of hydrogen within the industrial sector. Our collaboration with a leading international player in the steel industry, strongly focused on innovation and efficiency, enables us to make a tangible contribution to the decarbonisation of processes, whilst simultaneously improving their performance and sustainability.
Our solutions are proving increasingly strategic not only in Europe but also in emerging markets, where demand for reliable and scalable technologies is growing. In this context, hydrogen is not only a key enabler for the energy transition but also a fundamental resource for the optimisation and innovation of industrial processes, as demonstrated by its use in metallurgical treatments and in numerous advanced production applications in hard-to-abate sectors.”
ErreDue signs €900,000 contract for alkaline hydrogen production
