Open House #2 April 15 at 5pm

Hydrogen Feasibility Study

What is the study?

The Chehalis-Centralia Airport is studying the feasibility of a multi-modal hydrogen facility in the NE corner of airport property, just west of Home Depot. The study is examining the market demand, potential infrastructure, access road design, and completing necessary environmental studies.

How is the study funded?

The study is funded through a Build America Bureau Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant. The grant was accepted by City Council with no match required.

How can I participate?

CLS will host two public open houses for the hydrogen study.

Open House #2 : April 15, 2026 at 5pm at Centralia College, Banquet Hall C.

The first public open house was held September 29, 2025 at Centralia College, Banquet Hall B. Boards from the meeting can be viewed here: Public Open House #1 Boards.

Courtesy of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

H2 Catalyst: The record-breaking catalyst stuffs electrons - the backbone of electricity, seen here as yellow balls or yellow halos - into chemical bonds between hydrogen atoms (H) stolen from water. It uses inexpensive nickel (Ni) to do so, instead of the more common and expensive platinum. For more information, visit www.pnnl.gov/news