Methanol Reformer and Element 1® highlight collaboration with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical following joint announcement with Fuji Electric

Methanol Reformer (MR) and Element 1® Corporation (e1) are pleased to highlight the recent announcement by their strategic partner in Japan, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC), in collaboration with Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., to study the development and demonstration of a power generation system integrating fuel cells and hydrogen generators using methanol as feedstock. The power generation system is expected to provide clean electric power, both backup and base load, for data centers, factories, and other facilities.

This initiative builds on the strategic collaboration announced in February 2025 between MGC, MR and e1, and represents a further step in our shared commitment to enable sustainable, efficient and scalable hydrogen solutions for multiple applications. 

About Methanol Reformer 

Methanol Reformer develops and commercializes advanced technology for hydrogen generation through methanol reforming under license from e1, providing decentralized, mobile and stationary energy solutions. “This new initiative by MGC and Fuji Electric demonstrates the strong momentum building around methanol-to-hydrogen solutions. We are proud to contribute our technology and expertise alongside Element 1®, reinforcing our common goal of delivering practical, reliable and sustainable energy solutions worldwide,” said Javier Torres, Methanol Reformer. 

About Element 1® 

Based in Bend, Oregon, USA, Element 1® is a pioneer in hydrogen generator products, hydrogen purifier products, and small-scale chemical processes. “We are proud to support our licensed European manufacturing partner, Methanol Reformer S.L., in this important collaboration with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Fuji Electric. This joint effort demonstrates the important role methanol plays in delivering clean electricity at urban and rural locations globally,” said Dave Edlund, CEO, Element 1®.

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