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Green Hydrogen vs. SMR Hydrogen: Why Electrolysis is the Future for Industries

In today’s industrial landscape, green hydrogen (produced via electrolysis) is emerging as a cleaner, more resilient alternative to conventional hydrogen (made through Steam Methane Reforming – SMR). Industries like semiconductors, steel, and petrochemicals rely heavily on hydrogen, but recent disruptions—such as Malaysia’s Putra Heights natural gas incident—highlight the risks of fossil fuel dependency.

At Ace Gases, we champion green hydrogen as the sustainable, future-proof solution for industries seeking energy security and environmental responsibility.

Conventional Hydrogen (SMR): Costly, Polluting, and Vulnerable

Most hydrogen today is produced via Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), which has three major drawbacks:

  1. Natural Gas Dependency – Any disruption in gas supply (like pipeline failures or price spikes) halts production.

  2. High Carbon Emissions – SMR releases 10-12 kg of CO₂ per kg of hydrogen, worsening climate change.

  3. Price Volatility – Hydrogen costs fluctuate with natural gas markets, creating financial uncertainty.

Industries needing uninterrupted hydrogen supply—such as semiconductor fabrication and oleochemical processing—face significant risks with SMR-based hydrogen.

Green Hydrogen (Electrolysis): Clean, Reliable, and Future-Ready

Electrolyzed hydrogen, made by splitting water using electricity, offers a superior alternative:

✅ Zero Fossil Fuels Needed – Only water + renewable electricity are required, eliminating gas supply risks.
✅ Ultra-High Purity (99.999%) – Essential for electronics, fuel cells, and specialty chemicals.
✅ Scalable & Decentralized – Plants can be built onsite, reducing transport costs and delays.
✅ 100% Green – When powered by renewables, electrolysis produces zero CO₂ emissions.

By switching to green hydrogen, industries can cut emissions, stabilize costs, and future-proof operations.

Ace Gases: Malaysia’s Leader in Green Hydrogen Solutions

As a trusted industrial gas supplier, Ace Gases specializes in electrolyzed hydrogen through our Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, offering:

🔹 Custom Onsite Hydrogen Plants – Tailored to your production needs.
🔹 Guaranteed Supply Security – No more disruptions from gas shortages.
🔹 Cost Efficiency – Stable pricing, unaffected by fossil fuel markets.
🔹 Sustainability Compliance – Meet ESG goals with zero-emission hydrogen.

Why Choose Green Hydrogen Now?

With global hydrogen demand expected to grow 500% by 2050 (Source: International Energy Agency), companies must transition to clean hydrogen to remain competitive.

Ace Gases helps industries reduce risk, cut emissions, and secure long-term hydrogen supply—ensuring resilience in an uncertain energy landscape.

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