ARKANSAS, Nov 14 (Future Headlines)- Plug Power, a prominent hydrogen provider, experienced a significant stock downturn, nearly halving its value, after issuing a warning regarding its access to capital, raising concerns about its ability to survive in the coming year. In a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, Plug Power stated that its existing cash, available-for-sale securities, and equity securities would not be sufficient to fund its operations over the next twelve months.

The announcement resulted in a 45% decline in Plug Power’s stock (NASDAQ: PLUG). The company emphasized that its management is actively exploring various financing opportunities to address liquidity pressures, including the potential sale of securities, incurring debt, or seeking alternative financing options. However, securing new financing is not guaranteed, and the company’s efforts do not eliminate “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern.

During the third-quarter earnings call on November 9, Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh attributed the challenging quarter to hydrogen availability issues. Plant outages impacted the hydrogen network, leading to fueling stations experiencing shortages or limited supply for several months.

CEO Andy Marsh also appeared on an episode of the Factor This! podcast, discussing green hydrogen incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act. The company filed a statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, highlighting the insufficiency of its existing resources to sustain operations for the next twelve months.

Plug Power’s management is actively evaluating financing opportunities to alleviate liquidity pressure. The company is considering options such as selling securities, incurring debt, and exploring alternative financing strategies.

Despite efforts to secure new financing, the company acknowledged that there is no guarantee of success, and these efforts do not eliminate substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The difficult quarter for Plug Power was primarily attributed to hydrogen availability issues, impacting the company’s overall performance. Plant outages contributed to disruptions in the hydrogen network, affecting fueling stations and causing shortages or limited supply for an extended period.

Plug Power is a participant in two of the seven “hydrogen hub” projects—the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub and the Midwest Hydrogen Hub. These hydrogen hub projects were designated to receive $7 billion from the Department of Energy to catalyze the U.S. hydrogen industry, pending federal approval.

CEO Andy Marsh acknowledged the difficulties faced by the company during the third-quarter earnings call, primarily driven by hydrogen availability challenges. Marsh highlighted that plant outages had a direct impact on the hydrogen network, causing fueling stations to experience disruptions.

Plug Power’s management is actively pursuing financing solutions to address the immediate liquidity challenges. The company’s willingness to explore various options, including the sale of securities and incurring debt, reflects its commitment to finding viable financial solutions.

The challenges faced by Plug Power underscore the complexities within the hydrogen industry and the impact of supply chain disruptions on companies operating in this sector. The company’s active pursuit of financing alternatives indicates a commitment to overcoming short-term challenges and securing its position in the evolving hydrogen market.

Reporting by Kevin Wood; Editing by Sarah White