HyTerra Targets December 2026 for First US End-to-End Geologic Hydrogen Demo

A Strategic Partnership in Hydrogen Energy

HyTerra Limited, an Australian company specialising in geologic hydrogen, has entered into a collaboration agreement with US-based Prometheus Hydrogen to jointly demonstrate a full hydrogen value chain within the continental United States. This partnership aims to showcase the practical integration of hydrogen production, purification, storage, transport, and delivery; a significant milestone in the emerging hydrogen energy sector.

The demonstration project is set to be completed by 1 December 2026 and represents one of the first attempts in the US to deliver geologic hydrogen directly to an end user through an end-to-end process. HyTerra will provide raw gas containing geologic hydrogen from a well site under its control, while Prometheus Hydrogen will apply its proprietary technologies to purify, store, transport, and dispense the hydrogen.

Innovative Technologies and Market Potential

Prometheus Hydrogen’s technology is notable for its ability to store hydrogen safely and compactly without relying on high-pressure compression or complex infrastructure. This approach promises to reduce midstream transport and storage costs significantly compared to conventional methods, potentially transforming hydrogen logistics.

Both companies have agreed on exclusivity for this demonstration, ensuring no competing projects will be pursued during the collaboration period. While no binding offtake or pricing agreements have been finalised, Prometheus Hydrogen has indicated interest in exploring longer-term supply arrangements for US government and defense-related applications following a successful demonstration.

Looking Ahead: Commercial Scale and International Expansion

Following the demonstration, HyTerra and Prometheus Hydrogen plan to discuss broader commercial collaborations, including potential scale-up and international deployment. This could position both companies as leaders in the geologic hydrogen sector, particularly in supplying hydrogen for critical government and defense uses.

HyTerra’s CEO Riley Kemp emphasised the significance of this collaboration, highlighting the complementary strengths of the two companies and the opportunity to validate a commercially credible geologic hydrogen business. Similarly, Prometheus Hydrogen’s CEO Nic Kernene expressed enthusiasm about showcasing their technology in a real-world application and expanding the partnership across multiple jurisdictions.

While the demonstration remains a proof-of-concept without binding commercial contracts, it marks a crucial step towards unlocking the potential of geologic hydrogen as a clean energy source in the US and beyond.