Atmos Energy Installs Innovative Natural Gas-Powered Fuel Cell to Generate High Efficiency, Low Emissions Power
May 17 2022 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Atmos Energy recently completed the installation of a natural
gas-powered fuel cell at its corporate data center to generate high
efficiency, grid-independent electricity with low emissions. The
460-kilowatt fuel cell generates electricity and heat through an
electrochemical process with no combustion or moving parts –
allowing it to deliver up to 90 percent system efficiency and much
lower emissions, or emissions-free when coupled with renewable
natural gas or carbon offsets.
“Natural gas once again proves it plays a pivotal role in
lowering greenhouse gas emissions while increasing reliability to
our critical facilities,” said Jennifer Ries, Atmos Energy vice
president of pipeline safety. “We are excited to have this
innovative technology operational and will continue to explore
additional pathways to achieve increased reliability and a low
carbon energy future.”
According to the manufacturer, a natural gas-powered fuel cell
offsets approximately three times more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than
either solar or wind thanks to the fuel cell’s high efficiency,
high-capacity factor, and very low or zero emissions. A fuel cell
also uses much less land than other renewable energy projects,
generating nearly 500 times more power per square foot annually
than solar or wind.
Natural gas remains the energy of choice for 3.4 million Atmos
Energy customers across eight states, and this project demonstrates
the vital role natural gas plays as a safe and reliable driver of a
lower carbon energy future. Looking ahead, Atmos Energy will work
to power the fuel cell with renewable natural gas (RNG) produced
from methane captured at landfills and livestock farms or combine
with carbon offsets, to further benefit the environment and deliver
even greater sustainability.
About Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered
in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor.
We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant
natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over
1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the
South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural
gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure
while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental
sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages
proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the
largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas. Find us
online at http://www.atmosenergy.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
and YouTube.
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