Information update regarding the leakage of potassium hydroxide in Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany
September 28 2021 - 11:49AM
Information update regarding the leakage of potassium hydroxide in
Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany
La Motte-Fanjas, September 28,
2021 (5.45 pm CEST) –
McPhy (Euronext Paris: MCPHY – ISIN: FR0011742329),
(the “Company”), specialized in
zero-carbon hydrogen production and distribution equipment, shared
with EnergieDienst the results of the investigation performed to
determine the root causes of the incident that occurred in
Grenzach-Wyhlen on June 24, 2021.
As a reminder, the incident consisted of a
leakage of potassium hydroxide solution (“KOH”)1 from the
electrolyzer. The equipment shut down before automatically went
into safety mode in accordance with the integrated safety system,
the proper functioning of which was confirmed by the investigation
report.
Investigations were conducted by Gexcon, an
independent safety expert, who carried out an in-depth analysis to
determine the sequence of events, the root causes of the incident
and the remedial action plan.
Based on the technical information gathered and
extensive laboratory experiments on collected samples, Gexcon
concluded that a formation of deposits had gradually restricted the
flow in the channels of the stack. This led to a series of internal
events within the stack that triggered a KOH leakage.
McPhy will bring EnergieDienst’s equipment back
into service according to the schedule defined in coordination with
the customer.
Based on the investigations carried out, McPhy
has proactively initiated an inspection campaign on the few
customer sites equipped with a similar model of electrolyzer.
At the same time, the Group is implementing
reinforced quality process, inspection and maintenance procedures
to provide its customers with the highest quality of technology and
services.
Next financial events
- 2021 Full-Year Sales, on January 25, 2022
(after market)
About McPhy
Specialized in hydrogen production and
distribution equipment, McPhy is contributing to the global
deployment of zero-carbon hydrogen as a solution for energy
transition. With its complete range of products dedicated to the
industrial, mobility and energy sectors, McPhy offers its customers
turnkey solutions adapted to their applications in industrial raw
material supply, recharging of fuel cell electric vehicles or
storage and recovery of electricity surplus based on renewable
sources. As designer, manufacturer and integrator of hydrogen
equipment since 2008, McPhy has three development, engineering and
production centers in Europe (France, Italy, Germany). Its
international subsidiaries provide broad commercial coverage for
its innovative hydrogen solutions. McPhy is listed on Euronext
Paris (compartment C, ISIN code: FR0011742329, MCPHY).
To learn more: www.mcphy.com
McPhy is eligible PEA-PME
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MerigeauT. +33 (0)1 44 71 94 98mcphy@newcap.eu
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1 Electrolytic fluid: consisting of
demineralized water with a 30% concentration of potassium hydroxide
(“KOH”)
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