Global hydrogen expert appointed chairman of advisory board for Aberdeen Int. (TSX:AAB) subsidiary

Aberdeen (AAB) subsidiary Progressus Clean Technologies has formed a new advisory board to accelerate the development and commercialization of its hydrogen products.

Mr. Pinakin Patel has been appointed to the role of chairman of the advisory board.

Patel is a world-renowned hydrogen and fuel cell expert with more than 40 years of industry experience.

In addition to his experience, he has an extensive industry network, has contributed to more than 30 patents, and has received awards from prestigious organizations for his many contributions in the hydrogen industry, spanning the US Department of Energy, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the National Hydrogen Association, the State of Connecticut, the Electrochemical Society, and others.

Patel was also recently elected as a director of the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC), a national level organization consisting of over 140 companies engaged in every aspect of the hydrogen supply chain worldwide as well as advocating for the commercialization of low-carbon and green hydrogen technologies.

“Pinakin’s network in the hydrogen and fuel cell space along with his expertise and direct experience with Progressus technology is second to none,” said Channce Fuller, President and CEO of Progressus.

“His appointment to chair the advisory board for Progressus is a catalyzing opportunity for us to bring more and more experience to the venture,” he added.

Patel has an extensive resume having raised more than $500 million in research and development (R&D) funding for advanced technology, manufacturing and application development projects in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe and Asia.

His experience is in-depth spanning every type of fuel cell and renewable power using a variety of sources including waste-derived biogas, solar, wind and others. Of direct benefit to Progressus, Patel has also supported dozens of venture stage companies in the alternative energy space by arranging supply chain coordination, strategic alliances and funding.

As the company continues to develop and commercialize its technology, Patel’s first initiative will be to fill out the remainder of the advisory board with experts to ensure a successful product launch and market penetration.

Progress Clean Technologies (formerly AES-100 Inc.) is a venture stage green technology company focused on the development of novel hydrogen generation and separation technologies.

Progressus Clean Technologies Inc. is a private company with ownership held by Aberdeen International (AAB) and others.

Aberdeen International Inc. was trading at $0.12 0.005 with a gain of 4.348 per cent  at 3:25 PM ET.