Neil Navin

Natural gas production and distribution

energy policy and funding

Electrochemical hydrogen processing technologies

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

A device used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. Bloom Energy produces solid-oxide electrolyzers.

Devices that convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, producing minimal emissions.

California

California, Orange County

Germany

SoCalGas field test of HyET Hydrogen's technology for separating and compressing hydrogen from blended hydrogen-natural gas mixtures in pipelines. The goal is to understand the technology's viability at larger scale for affordable hydrogen transport through existing natural gas infrastructure.

SoCalGas program for blending hydrogen into California's natural gas pipelines. Described as the first step in adding hydrogen to the state's natural gas grid, pending regulatory approval.

A research study conducted by UC Riverside for the California Public Utilities Commission that examined the impacts of hydrogen blending and recommended real-world testing as a critical component of establishing California standards.

Technology that separates hydrogen from blended hydrogen-natural gas mixtures in pipelines and compresses it for use as fuel. Designed to allow hydrogen to be transported across long distances affordably using existing natural gas pipelines.

A long-endurance commercial fuel cell drone that uses a compact and lightweight hydrogen fuel cell system.

A modular metal hydride hydrogen storage technology that stores hydrogen in solid state under low pressure. The system provides safe, compact storage for green hydrogen produced by renewable-powered electrolyzers.