ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 17. In Atyrau,
Kazakhstan, a one-of-a-kind laboratory has popped up at
“KazMunayGas Engineering,” where they’re rolling up their sleeves
to dive into the nitty-gritty of safe hydrogen storage and
transportation technologies, Trend reports via KazMunayGas.
“The first samples of titanium-based alloys, which allow the
safe storage and transportation of hydrogen, have already been
obtained. The successful implementation of this project will
provide KMG with the technology for transporting low-carbon
hydrogen both for the domestic market and for export,” the company
stated.
The company also emphasized that to enhance research efficiency,
the laboratory collaborates with leading domestic and international
scientific organizations, including Nazarbayev University, the
Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences (Serbia), the INPEX Research
Center (Japan), and the Scientific Research Center “Kurchatov
Institute.”
To note, metal hydrides are a class of compounds formed by the
interaction of metals with hydrogen. They exhibit a high capacity
for hydrogen absorption and retention, positioning them as a prime
candidate for advanced energy storage methodologies. They are
extensively leveraged across multiple sectors.
