PBF is seeking a key permit for a $100 million hydrogen plants for ultra-low sulfur fuel production at its Delaware City refinery.
The company would like to begin production by November of next year.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that news of the application surfaced after environmental groups pressed state officials about a cooling tower system at the plant.
The groups say the recycling tower is important in reducing the refinery’s 300 million gallon per day withdrawals from the Delaware River.
PBF officials mentioned they were considering the hydrogen project during a briefing for investors in late October after giving up plans for a new addition to the plant.
