To: Dan B. who wrote (1735 ) 6/11/1999 5:40:00 PM From: Scoobah Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2513
Congressman Buck McKeon,(CA), has included DCHT's award from the Dept. of Energy on his website. house.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 1999 CONTACT: David Foy (805) 254-2111 McKEON ANNOUNCES AWARD TO DCH TECHNOLOGY Valencia, Calif.-Based Firm Will Lead Hydrogen Power Project WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon announced today that DCH Technology, Inc., of Valencia, Calif., has been chosen by the Department of Energy Hydrogen Program to lead a multi-disciplinary effort on the production and use of hydrogen power on ships. "This project has immense industrial potential," McKeon, R-Calif., said. "The American shipping industry stands to gain a worldwide competitive advantage using inexpensive, clean-burning, highly efficient hydrogen fuel that can be produced anywhere in the world." Under proposal, DCH Technology will manage a team of 22 organizations to address a complete sector of commercial hydrogen energy. The team will include shipbuilders and fleet operators, working with fuel cell and fuel generator manufacturers and integrators, to ensure a complete infrastructure approach. The Maritime Hydrogen Technology Development Group includes Allied Signal, Pacific Marine, Hydrogen Burner, CryoFuel Systems and the American Bureau of Shipping. The group's goals include the demonstration of both commercial and military vessels using hydrogen energy and the establishment and regular operation of fuel production facilities for hydrogen-powered ships. Ports serving both oceans and the Great Lakes will be involved. Hydrogen fuel can be made directly from either natural gas or water, and is safe and non-polluting. -30-