ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
TULSA, Okla., and HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hutchinson, Kansas, -based Superior Boiler for the manufacturing of the award-winning, zero-emissions DCC hydrogen-fueled boiler, developed by JEV’s wholly owned subsidiary, Hydrogen Technologies (HT).
Founded in 1917, Superior Boiler is a global manufacturer of Scotch Marine firetube, industrial watertube, and high-efficiency condensing boilers, as well as associated boiler room equipment for process steam, hot water, and waste heat recovery. Superior Boiler has shipped more than 21,000 boilers throughout the U.S. and worldwide and is a leader in the facilitation of green energy solutions with boilers powered by alternative fuels, the company said.
“Superior Boiler is among the most respected and trusted manufacturers of boilers and thermal equipment globally. They share our deep commitment to safety, quality, and the environment,” Brian Williamson, the Jericho CEO, said in a press release. “We are proud to have them as our U.S. manufacturing partner for our novel DCC system. Superior’s Kansas manufacturing hub, located in the heart of the nation, is ideally positioned for efficient delivery of the DCC throughout all lower 48 states and beyond.”
“Superior Boiler has always been at the forefront of technology enhancements and improvements within the boiler industry,” said Superior president and CEO Doug Wright. “We recognize the market shift toward sustainable and renewable technologies to power tomorrow’s boilers and are excited to partner with Hydrogen Technologies to provide a viable solution to the marketplace. Our boiler expertise, with an emphasis on quality, coupled with HT’s zero-emission technology, provide a winning combination.”
In August 2023, Jericho announced its first U.S. boiler client, a major university that will deploy the DCC within its district heating system. HT has completed more than 30 site feasibility studies to date and anticipates additional DCC orders as organizations plan to decarbonize their steam output.
The DCC boiler eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, providing a clean and eco-friendly source of steam for various industries and applications, the press release said. Leveraging an exothermic reaction that combines pure hydrogen and pure oxygen gas, the DCC achieves an independently verified fuel efficiency of over 97%, with zero greenhouse gas emissions.
