Perth-based InterContinental Energy (ICE) has announced three major milestones for its P2(H2)Node architecture: securing Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding, signing the first licence agreement, and expanding patents to more than 50 countries.
Under ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program, ICE has secured up to $1.6 million in funding to develop a Digital Twin Optimisation Framework for its patented Power to Hydrogen Node, P2(H2)Node.
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ARENA’s support will help create a standardised Digital Twin and licensable engineering design that developers can use to plan large-scale green fuel hubs.
The P2(H2)Node is a patented modular architecture that integrates electrolysis plants directly with wind and solar farms, eliminating long-distance transmission, cutting costs and boosting efficiency. Standardised design and modular construction provide a blueprint for projects in coastal and remote regions, including future integration of data centres run on 100% low-cost green energy.
ICE has also signed the first licence for the P2(H2)Node system architecture. The agreement will see the node deployed on a large-scale renewable hydrogen project, providing an early reference case.
“This first licence is a significant milestone, moving the Node from concept to deployment,” ICE head of engineering and innovation Richad Colwill said.
“We expect it to serve as a model for future licences, enabling developers to use a proven, optimised design rather than starting from scratch.”
ICE has also successfully patented the P2(H2)Node architecture in more than 50 countries, including Australia, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Mauritania and Namibia.
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InterContinental Energy is currently developing the landmark Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) project in Western Australia. Located on Mirning traditional land in the Goldfields region, WGEH’s integrated renewable hydrogen and ammonia production will play a critical role in enabling sustainable supply chains across heavy fuels, industry, shipping, chemicals, and power generation.
