HYTRA and Path2 Hydrogen Sign MoU for Liquid Hydrogen Infrastructure

HYTRA and Path2 Hydrogen, through its subsidiary GenH2, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the development of liquid hydrogen infrastructure and maritime supply chains. The agreement combines expertise in hydrogen liquefaction, cryogenic storage, and Zero Boil-Off technologies with HYTRA’s proprietary technologies and maritime transportation expertise.

The collaboration will initially focus on the SOHAR demonstration project in Oman. The project aims to integrate GenH2’s liquefaction system, with a nominal capacity of approximately one metric tonne per day, and its Zero Boil-Off Controlled Storage technology into HYTRA’s ongoing liquid hydrogen Proof of Concept at SOHAR Port and Freezone. This will evaluate the technical interfaces and operational requirements for a comprehensive liquid hydrogen supply chain.

GenH2’s Zero Boil-Off Controlled Storage technology plays a critical role in maritime liquid hydrogen infrastructure, preventing losses and maintaining optimal cryogenic temperatures throughout storage, shipping, and transfer.

HYTRA’s CEO and Founder, Paul Louis Kiesow, emphasized the importance of efficient maritime transportation in connecting hydrogen production with global markets.

The MoU establishes a framework for potential cooperation on larger-scale liquid hydrogen infrastructure, including industrial-scale and modular liquefaction facilities, advanced cryogenic storage systems, and maritime transportation infrastructure. The parties intend to use the SOHAR demonstration project to inform future commercial-scale applications.

The global hydrogen economy is entering a critical development phase, with the need for new infrastructure to support the transition towards significantly higher hydrogen production volumes and growing global demand. The International Energy Agency has highlighted the growing importance of international hydrogen trade and the need for infrastructure connecting production regions, ports, and receiving markets.

HYTRA and Path2 Hydrogen aim to explore solutions for one of the key challenges facing the future hydrogen economy: how to move large quantities of liquid hydrogen safely and efficiently across international markets. The cooperation represents an important step in exploring the technical and commercial foundations for this emerging infrastructure segment.

Path2 Hydrogen AG, a management holding company with a focus on the hydrogen infrastructure sector, acquired GenH2 Corp. in early 2025. GenH2 is a technology leader in liquid hydrogen infrastructure systems, including Zero-Loss Controlled Storage and advanced hydrogen liquefaction. The company focuses on the production of standardized equipment to speed midstream infrastructure buildout for hard-to-decarbonize sectors.