PGW is seeking Proposals that will derive maximum, long-term revenues from hydrogen business opportunities, through the use of PGW’s natural gas assets, industrial real estate, robust customer base, and proven expertise in energy delivery. Proposals will be accepted for the scope generally summarized below, and as detailed in Section 2.4, in accordance with the timeframes and RFP milestones established by PGW and aligned within the MACH2 program. Proposers may elect to submit responses for either individual areas of scope, some combinations, or the full comprehensive package. Proposals should specifically identify the discrete scope and tasks, as characterized in this RFP, and stipulated in Section 2.4, that will be fulfilled by the Proposer. Proposals may suggest: adjusting the designed capacity of the scoped facilities; utilizing alternate technologies; including additional, alternative, or adjacent hydrogen-related energy production, storage, and distribution; and utilization solutions that expand or complement the scope presented herein. Comprehensive solutions are strongly encouraged. Partnership or joint venture submissions will be accepted, and must be clearly documented as such, as required by Section 3.2 and Section 4 of this RFP. Partnerships and joint ventures should be identified and coordinated prior to submitting a proposal to PGW. PGW is primarily seeking P3 structures through which the selected Proposer(s) would be responsible for designing, financing, constructing, owning, operating, and maintaining the proposed hydrogen facilities. PGW may also be interested in potential options for facility leasebacks to PGW, or potential options for the future sale of the facilities to PGW, through which the selected Proposer(s) would provide operational training and certification for PGW staff to operate and maintain the facilities. Proposer should present the commercial structures and terms they would accept and prefer for this P3, in Section 3.2. Proposer should clearly define the expected roles and responsibilities, over the full lifecycle of the proposed assets. Proposer should also include any anticipated or desired changes to the P3 over time Proposer is expected to provide basic process descriptions and diagrams for the proposed systems. Diagrams should include integration of proposal options, as applicable, along with any complementary scope or vertically integrated/co-located assets or processes. The proposed timelines for the proposed project(s), inclusive of Proposer contracting site construction of the new hydrogen facilities, should be included in the proposal, and may extend through multiple phases, or expansions, over multiple years. 2.2.1 Richmond Parcel (3100 East Venango Street) PGW is planning for a 7.5 ton per day (tpd) gaseous hydrogen production facility on land adjacent to its Richmond LNG Plant, to align with identified nearby end-use volumes within the MACH2 program. Based on preliminary evaluations and overall objectives, PGW is currently planning for a Steam Methane Reforming (“SMR”) process for this project, utilizing renewable natural gas (“RNG”) as the feedstock and incorporating carbon dioxide (“CO2”) capture to reduce facility emissions. Feedstock supply to be procured by Proposer, and may be available locally, via PGW pipeline supply. The facility is also planning to support a public hydrogen vehicle filling station that will be supplied by the onsite production. Innovative system combinations that minimize carbon intensity, maximize production efficiency, or enhance product marketing are welcomed as part of this scope. As applicable, CO2, carbon black or graphite, O2, or other production effluent stream collection may also be sited at this location. All proposed facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to production, compression, storage, distribution, and carbon capture, must be TRL8 or higher, as defined by DOE, at the time of construction to be eligible for MACH2 funding. 2.2.2 Passyunk Parcel (3100 Passyunk Ave) PGW is planning for a 15 ton per day (tpd) gaseous hydrogen production facility on land within its Passyunk LNG Plant, to align with identified, nearby end-use volumes within the MACH2 program. Future production expansions, up to 30 metric tons per day, is under consideration for this location. Based on preliminary evaluations and overall objectives, PGW is currently proposing an electrolysis hydrogen production process for this project. Electrolysis is planned to be powered by renewable electricity to be procured by Proposer. The facility is also planning to support a hydrogen trailer loading facility and a public hydrogen vehicle filling station that will be supplied by the onsite production. Innovative system combinations that minimize carbon intensity, maximize production efficiency, or enhance product marketing are welcomed as part of this scope. As applicable, CO2, carbon black or graphite, O2, or other production effluent stream collection may also be sited at this location.
