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Hydrogen newsletter 18-25 September  

Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources in subjects: production, economy, technology, legacy, contracts, analytics

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Indian Ministry Petroleum to flag off 1st Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus on road in Delhi

The first Indian bus powered by hydrogen will go on the road

at Kartavya Path in Delhi on September 25, 2023, the Union Ministry Petroleum & Natural Gas released.

IndianOil has initiated a scientifically designed program to undertake operational trials of 15 Fuel Cell buses powered by Green hydrogen on the identified routes in Delhi, Haryana and U.P. Under this program, first set of 2 fuel cell buses are being launched on 25.09.2023 (Monday) from India Gate. This project is the first ever initiative in India to dispense green hydrogen at 350 bar to operate fuel cell buses. IndianOil has also established a state-of-the-art dispensing facility at  R&D Faridabad campus that can refuel green hydrogen produced from electrolysis using solar PV panels.

Press release https://is.gd/BxivRm

Baker Hughes Launches New Druck Hydrogen Pressure Sensor Technology

Designed to offer longer term stability and withstand harsh environments, the hydrogen pressure sensors can be used in a variety of applications including gas turbines, hydrogen production electrolysis and hydrogen filling stations, the company said. Building on the popular UNIK5000 family and supremely accurate RPS/DPS8000 Series, Druck has launched two hydrogen pressure sensor ranges, from 700 mbar (10.2 psi) to 700 bar (10,000 psi).

Long term exposure to hydrogen gas degrades the performance of a pressure sensor, specifically through hydrogen permeation and embrittlement of the isolation diaphragm, meaning the construction of a hydrogen sensor is key to maintaining accuracy and stability. 

Press release https://is.gd/wshH48

ITOCHU Corporation signed a MOU with Peninsula Petroleum for development of ammonia bunkering in Spain

ITOCHU aims to establish a global supply chain by promoting the joint development of an ammonia bunkering in Algeciras, Spain, where is located in Gibraltar Strait and is also a strategic location for international logistics, together with Peninsula and future partners.

ITOCHU has been promoting the development of an ammonia bunkering in Singapore with its partners , and is concurrently promoting the development of bunkering hubs not only in Spain but also in other European port, Panama, the Middle East, Japan, and other regions that will serve as hubs for international logistics.

Press release https://is.gd/iT9gUX

Launch of the EU project “EPHYRA” for the construction of an hydrogen plant in Greece 

The official kick-off meeting of the EU project “EPHYRA” for the construction and operation of an innovative  hydrogen production plant took place on 22 September 2023 in Athens.

Greek Motor Oil presented an innovative system of green hydrogen production for the supply of its refinery facilities in Aghioi Theodoroi, Korinth and the broader region.

The ‘EPHYRA’ project, budgetted at 24.4 million euros (of which 18 million will be EU funds under the Clean Hydrogen Partnership), is expected to be approved in 2024 and scheduled to begin operations in 2026. The unit has a power of 30 MW with the aim to produce 4,500 tons of hydrogen annually. The green hydrogen unit will use renewable energy sources for its production.

‘EPHYRA’ will be implemented with the contribution of the National Center of Research & Technological Developmoent, the German Center of Aeronautics, the French company Enertime, Itainnova from Aragon, New Energy Coalition and SoluForce from Holland, Italy’s RINA Consulting, Envionmetrics, and Siemens Process Systems Engineering.

Press release https://shorturl.at/qtyI3

Green hydrogen from Chile: Eternal Power explores projects for export to Germany

Hamburg-based hydrogen producer Eternal Power is touring the Chile with local partners to identify suitable areas for the development of large-scale plants, the company said. According to Eternal Power, the first shipments of green hydrogen and its derivatives could reach Europe and Germany by 2030.

According to Hamburg-based scale-up Eternal Power, which specializes in setting up large-scale international green hydrogen projects, the country offers the best conditions. 

Eternal Power co-founder Robert Meitz says cooperation and investment security are now particularly important: “The size of the projects – we’re talking about final production capacities in the gigawatt range – can only be achieved in cooperation with good local partners. We are currently in the process of establishing precisely such partnerships locally, so that we can then take care of the logistics and customers in Germany and Europe ourselves.” 

According to Meitz, the subsidies approved by the EU for Chile are already a step in the right direction toward greater investment security.

Press release https://is.gd/MBjUoW

Peregrine Hydrogen announced an oversubscribed $7.8M seed financing round

Peregrine Hydrogen Inc, a climate technology company pioneering a dual production method for green hydrogen, announced an oversubscribed $7.8M seed financing round. The round is led by Bidra with participation from Builders, Gates Frontier, Presidio Ventures, RiSC Capital and Schox. Peregrine will utilize the funds to refine and scale-up their proprietary technology and expand into commodity chemical markets.

Peregrine is developing a novel electrolyzer technology to produce clean hydrogen at cost parity with today’s SMR pathway. This breakthrough was achieved through Peregrine’s co-production technology which delivers clean hydrogen alongside valuable, industrial chemicals. Peregrine’s technology leverages proprietary chemical engineering advances and strategic integration methods to pursue commercial opportunities at scale.

Press release https://is.gd/fWo0au

DOE announced $47 million in funding for 16 projects across 13 states to accelerate clean hydrogen technologies

On September 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $47 million in funding for 16 projects across 13 states to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration of affordable clean hydrogen technologies. 

Projects funded under this opportunity will focus on lowering technology costs, enhancing hydrogen infrastructure, and improving the performance of hydrogen fuel cells—supporting DOE’s efforts to reduce costs and enable commercial-scale deployment of clean hydrogen.

Among projects: Composite Tank for Liquid Hydrogen Storage in Heavy-Duty Ground Transportation, Selective Transport Layers for PEM Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer MEAs, Plasmonic Photocatalysis for LOHC-Based Hydrogen on Demand, Developing a New Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Technology for Hydrogen Storage in the Sustainable Aviation Fuels-Lignin Jet Fuel, Developing a New Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Technology for Hydrogen Storage in the Sustainable Aviation Fuels-Lignin Jet Fuel, Composite LH2 Tank for Heavy Duty Trucks and H2 Aircraft.

Describe more in press release https://is.gd/N0bqr8

Bulgartransgaz signed a MOU with partners launching the green hydrogen pilot project development at ‘Chiren UGS’

A Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgartransgaz EAD, Glavbolgarstroy Holding AD, the American companies Solar Turbines Inc. and Honeywell, as well as the Italian Pietro Fiorentini launched the development of a pilot project for production and use of green hydrogen for technological needs in the facilities of the underground gas storage Chiren, the Bulgartransgaz said.

The Memorandum provides for preparation of a study under the pilot project with several options for facilities and equipment capacities, mixing ratios and other characteristics. The green hydrogen produced under the project is intended to be used for technological needs as fuel on the site and is not planned to be supplied to third parties.

Press release https://is.gd/xl2ivI

EXPLORA JOURNEYS CONFIRMS ORDERS TO FINCANTIERI FOR TWO NEW HYDROGEN-POWERED SHIPS

Deal completes total investment in six luxury ships for Explora Journeys worth €3.5 billion

Explora Journeys  confirmed firm orders for two hydrogen-powered ships with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The deal completes a total investment of €3.5 billion in six luxury ships for Explora Journeys. The contracts are subject to access to financing as per industry practice.

EXPLORA V and EXPLORA VI will have new state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures and will also be capable of using alternative fuels such as bio and synthetic gas and methanol and the Cruise Division will work in the future with Fincantieri to equip the ships with future technologies including carbon capture, and more advanced waste management systems. The two confirmed additions to Explora Journeys’ fleet will be delivered in 2027 and 2028.

Press release https://is.gd/C71l3E

SAFRA to unveil the latest generation of hydrogen-powered buses in October 

HYCITY® , the latest generation of hydrogen-powered buses manufactured by SAFRA, will be unveiled for the first time at the Busworld trade show, to be held in Brussels from October 7 to 12, the company said.

Benefiting from unprecedented feedback for the only manufacturer of a 100% French hydrogen vehicle, using the latest technologies and with a sleek design, offered in 2 and 3-door versions with low and full flat floors, this bus completes the catalog of solutions around decarbonized mobility offered by the company, including the H2-PACK® hydrogen retrofit kit, which enables diesel coaches to be converted into zero-emission vehicles.

Press release https://is.gd/amWVPS

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Enova has granted  NOK 34.8 million in support for ten hydrogen vehicles and for three hydrogen refuling stations

Norwegian government agency Enova has granted  NOK 9.8 million in support for ten hydrogen vehicles and NOK 25 million in support for three hydrogen stations. The ten commitments for vehicles all go to the logistics company SR Group with headquarters in Rogaland. Three filling stations in Dombås, Stavanger and Vestby receive support and Vireon has six months to make an investment decision for these. If the stations are established, they will be the first filling stations in Norway that are sized for trucks, in addition to the station ASKO has established in Trondheim and the station at Hellesylt that Vireon is already establishing.

– We are pleased that Enova supports the development of filling stations for green hydrogen. Support for three stations is a good start, but many more stations are needed for hydrogen to become a real alternative to diesel in heavy transport. We must build corridors that give transport companies the necessary security they need to replace diesel with hydrogen. We hope that Enova will contribute to this in the upcoming tenders, says Per Øyvind Voie, CEO of Vireon.

Press release https://is.gd/DKnViq

ABB to power Samskip’s new hydrogen-fueled container vessels

ABB has secured a complete power, propulsion and automation systems order for Samskip Group’s hydrogen-powered container vessels.

ABB will deliver a comprehensive power distribution system for two newbuild short-sea container ships of the global logistics company Samskip Group headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The vessels will be among the world’s first of their kind to use hydrogen as a fuel.

Built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, the largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility in India, the 135-meter ships are due for delivery in Q3 and Q4 of 2025, respectively. Both vessels will be operating between Oslo Fjord and Rotterdam, a distance of approximately 700 nautical miles. Samskip’s vessels will be powered by a 3.2 MW hydrogen fuel cell each, with diesel generators installed for back-up.

In addition to the integration of hydrogen fuel cells, ABB’s comprehensive package includes the new, compact version of ABB Onboard DC Grid™ power distribution system that will ensure the optimal use of energy on board. The vessels will also feature ABB’s energy storage solution control, with the industry-leading automation technology, ABB Ability™ System 800xA, ensuring seamless operation of onboard equipment.

Press release https://shorturl.at/fknpI

Atlas Copco has launched reciprocating hydrogen compressor

Atlas Copco has launched the H2P, a hydrogen compressor capable of following the electrolysis production profile. The hydrogen reciprocating compressor is designed to work directly with  electrolyzer.

H2P portfolio is designed to work with 5-50 MW Electrolysis modules (100 – 1000 kg/h). 

With decades of proven track record of compressing hydrogen the H2P series is your perfect choice for green hydrogen applications, the company said. H2P is suitable for easy transportation in a standard 40 feet container. The control system includes various regulation options for flow. Pre-designed solution with complete Risk Analysis completed.

Press release https://shorturl.at/glHP1

First hydrogen filling station in Poland

Poland’s first publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling station has recently been installed in Warsaw. The station was built by Polsat Plus Group and ZE PAK and provides one dispenser (700 bar pressure) bar for hydrogen cars and one dispenser (350 bar pressure) for hydrogen buses.

Press release https://shorturl.at/sDHJR

ClearSign Technologies supported with funding for its 100% Hydrogen Ultra Low NOx burner project

ClearSign Technologies Corporation announced that it has received collaboration commitment and additional pledged funding for its 100% Hydrogen Ultra Low NOx burner project from SoCalGas.

SoCalGas has pledged financial support on top of the SBIR program Phase 2 Award for $1.6 million from the DOE which was previously announced.  Their support will provide additional funding to the project which is designed to help decarbonize hard-to-electrify industries and is entering the commercialization phase.  Their support will include $500,000 to promote the introduction and field demonstration of hydrogen capable ClearSign Core burner technology in Southern California.

Press release https://shorturl.at/oqrOT

Siemens Energy delivers 12 electrolyzers to Normandy

Siemens Energy is supplying 12 electrolyzers with a total capacity of 200 megawatts to Normandy, France, the company announced. Air Liquide will operate them in its Normand’Hy project. Starting in 2026, Air Liquide’s plant in the Port-Jérôme industrial zone will produce 28,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually for industry and the mobility sector. With this amount, a hydrogen-fueled road truck could make it 10,000 times around the world. The electrolyzers supplied by Siemens Energy are based on proton exchange membrane technology (PEM electrolysis).

Press release https://is.gd/BwG9PD

CUMMINS TO REVEAL ZERO-CARBON H2-ICE CONCEPT TRUCK AT IAA EXPO POWERED BY THE B6.7H HYDROGEN ENGINE

Cummins Inc. has revealed a medium-duty concept truck powered by the B6.7H hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) at the IAA Transportation exhibition (Sept. 20 to 25, Hanover, Germany). The H2-ICE conversion highlights the opportunity for truck applications across the 10-to-26 ton gross vehicle weight (GVW) range to operate on zero-carbon hydrogen fuel with a potential operating range of up to 500-kilometres. The proof-of-concept installation is rated 290 hp (216 kW) and features a 700-bar pressure high-capacity hydrogen storage system. 

“The H2-ICE concept truck on show at IAA puts Cummins at the forefront of this rapidly emerging internal combustion engine technology using zero-carbon hydrogen fuel,” said Alison Trueblood, Cummins Executive Director – On-highway Business Europe.

Press release https://is.gd/aZj5iu

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Gen2 Energy has received a general building permit for the hydrogen plant in Mosjøen 

Vefsn municipality, which has processed the application, has approved Gen2 Energy’s plans for the green hydrogen production facility and the administrative building, the Gen2 Energy stated.

The building permit for the green hydrogen production facility in Mosjøen is groundbreaking for the hydrogen sector’s development in Norway. It is the largest hydrogen plant to have received a general building permit in Norway so far. The facility will have a production capacity of approximately 42 tons of green hydrogen per day.

Press release https://is.gd/NIDO4P

Salzgitter orders one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen plants from ANDRITZ

ANDRITZ will build a 100 MW electrolysis plant at the Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH site on an EPC basis, incorporating pressurized alkaline electrolyzer technology from HydrogenPro. Starting in 2026, the plant will produce around 9,000 tons of green hydrogen per year, which will be used to produce green steel. This will mark the start of the industrial utilization of hydrogen under the SALCOS® program.

Press release https://is.gd/LqKisX

HH2E orders 93 MWh batteries to store electricity from its power station with hydrogen electrolyzers

German developer of new next-generation power station, HH2E has just ordered 93MWh and reserved production capacity for further 140 MWh of Sodium Sulfur batteries with BASF Stationary Energy Storage, the company announced.

The unique HH2E technology mix harnesses the fluctuation of sun and wind power generation. By combining high-capacity batteries with electrolyzers, we ensure that the surplus energy from periods of high sun or wind will be used to produce green hydrogen or heat and secure that all green electrons are used.

As stated by Dr. Ina Hahndorf, “HH2E is unfolding a plan to deploy scalable projects across Germany. Each project will boast an initial 100 MW input power capacity, expandable to 1 GW. The goal is to achieve a total 4 GW installed capacity by 2030, becoming one of the largest producers of green hydrogen in the country.”

Press release https://is.gd/4SbJQr

Takasago Hydrogen Park has entered full-scale operation

Mitsubishi Power, a brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has announced that Takasago Hydrogen Park, the world’s first integrated hydrogen validation facility, has entered full-scale operation. Takasago Hydrogen Park is divided into sections according to three hydrogen-related functions: hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. In the production area, an alkaline electrolyzer manufactured by HydrogenPro AS of Norway with a hydrogen production capacity of 1,100Nm3/h, the highest in the world, has entered operation. The hydrogen produced will be stored in storage equipment with a total capacity of 39,000 Nm3.

Press release https://is.gd/sVuQxv

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group to collaborate on research developing a hydrogen economy

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group  signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research and applications to support the future of sustainable mobility, including developing a hydrogen economy, workforce development, and making cities smarter and more sustainable, among many other areas of cooperation.

The Hyundai Motor Group is investing $12.6 billion in new dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia. The investment includes the $7.59 billion Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) site in Bryan County, Georgia that will create more than 8,500 direct jobs and the $5 billion battery manufacturing facility joint venture with SK On in Bartow County.

Press release https://is.gd/Ale9W3

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group to collaborate on research developing a hydrogen economy

Georgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Group  signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research and applications to support the future of sustainable mobility, including developing a hydrogen economy, workforce development, and making cities smarter and more sustainable, among many other areas of cooperation.

The Hyundai Motor Group is investing $12.6 billion in new dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia. The investment includes the $7.59 billion Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) site in Bryan County, Georgia that will create more than 8,500 direct jobs and the $5 billion battery manufacturing facility joint venture with SK On in Bartow County.

Press release https://is.gd/Ale9W3

H2U Technologies has performed durability tests on new, lower-cost, iridium-free catalyst materials for hydrogen electrolyzer

H2U Technologies, a next-generation electrolyzer developer, has performed durability tests on new, lower-cost, iridium-free catalyst materials that demonstrate a projected lifetime of 25,000 hours. This groundbreaking durability milestone represents a significant breakthrough and addresses supply chain bottlenecks for sustainable hydrogen production with Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, the H2U Technologies said.

For perspective, the best iridium-free catalysts known to date offer lifetimes of approximately 1,000 to 1,400 hours. With a baseline of over 4,000 hours of continuous operation thus far, H2U’s iridium-free catalysts, tested at 10x higher current density, are demonstrating projected lifetimes of over 25,000 hours. H2U catalysts are projected to last at least six years for targeted applications, such as in PEM electrolyzers paired with curtailed renewables.

Press release https://is.gd/1BvFpp

Ballard power system announced Mireo Plus H  fuel cell electric passenger train’s first-ever public ride

Powered by Ballard’s advanced heavy-duty fuel cell modules, the hydrogen train of Siemens covered a completely error-free and smooth 110 Km ride between Füssen and Buchloe, in Bavaria. This is the real-life section on which the Mireo H will commence passenger rides in 2024.

Highlights from a week of everyday testing:

• Low noise level, even at 140 km, the maximum full speed permitted at this section. 

• Average Hydrogen consumption is 14 kg/100 km. 

• Most importantly, Siemens and Transdev – the operator, are very happy with the efficiency.

Press release https://is.gd/QGlsmb

Verdagy to Manufacture Hydrogen Electrolyzers in its New Advanced Silicon Valley Facility

Verdagy a pioneer in advanced water electrolysis electrolyzer technologies for large-scale industrial applications,  announced its new facility opening in Newark, California, with more than 100,000 sq. ft. of advanced manufacturing space.

Verdagy’s new Silicon Valley factory will commence operations in Q1 2024, becoming the first to manufacture advanced water electrolyzers in large volumes in the United States.

Press release https://shorturl.at/cnG19

EverWind announces the successful commissioning of its first MET tower win hydrogen equipment on the Burin Peninsula

EverWind Fuels (“EverWind”), Canada’s leading large-scale green hydrogen developer, has completed the installation of meteorological and wind data collection equipment on the first of its six MET towers planned for 2023.  Upon completion, EverWind will have the largest number of MET towers of any green energy project in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

EverWind will convert renewable power first into green hydrogen and then into green ammonia, which can be transported safely around the world and used as a clean source of energy as well as green fertilizer. EverWind works with some of the largest European energy companies, global industrial companies, and leading hydrogen & ammonia equipment suppliers.

Press release https://shorturl.at/jtuN5

Reactor for hydrogen production successfully heat-treated

Hazer Group confirms that the Commercial Demonstration Plant (CDP) remains on schedule to commence Phase 2 of its operation (‘hot operations’), to produce hydrogen and graphitic carbon, in 2023.

Following the successful installation of the heat-exchanger equipment, the remaining reactor fabrication and site installation activities have materially progressed.

The hot reactor main welding works and the critical conditioning step of post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) have been completed, marking a major milestone in the hot reactor fabrication process. Successful non-destructive testing (NDT) has been performed, before and after the heat-treatment, confirming the fabrication quality required for service has been achieved. The hot reactor body has now commenced final machining and assembly, before being shipped to site in the coming weeks.

  Press release https://is.gd/FcjOKa

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Enapter announced the strategic expansion with its new AEM Flex 120 electrolyser 

We’ve ramped up production capacities so that delivery of further AEM Flex 120 electrolysers can take place in 2024, the Enapter announced.

“German brick producer ABS- Klunkergruppe is our first customer for the AEM Flex 120, being one of many companies using natural gas for “process heat” in their production furnaces. They opted for the AEM Flex 120 to counter natural gas price fluctuations by piloting their production and use of cost-effective clean hydrogen gas at short notice”, the Enapter said.

Press release https://shorturl.at/kmHX2

A group of Danish companies said the construction of hydrogen pipeline will give to the country 9 billion euros

Danish company Everfuel  with  partners of Danish hydrogen industry has developed a list of five recommendations for the state financing of the coming hydrogen pipeline, the Everfuel announced. They are:

State guarantee for a strategic and market-driven investment decision

Flexible financial framework conditions for the infrastructure owner

Strengthened Danish-German agreement on cross-border hydrogen infrastructure

Future-proof hydrogen infrastructure

Competitive hydrogen transport in Denmark via possible state support

The expected socioeconomic gains are EUR ~9 billion (DKK 60mia.) in 2060. Everfuel is among the first few hydrogen producers ready to supply hydrogen in large quantities to national and international customers via hydrogen pipelines.

Denmark and Germany recently proposed a plan to establish a land-based hydrogen pipeline between the two countries by 2028. During a visit to Copenhagen, German Vice Chancellor Peter Habeck and Danish Minister of Climate, Energy, and Utilities Lars Aagard reached an agreement to support the development and implementation of hydrogen infrastructure projects for potential operators and users.

 Statement https://is.gd/sUlBK2

NREL Offered  Hydrogen station prognostics and health monitoring model

Consumer confidence in driving hydrogen-fueled vehicles could be improved by having station operators adopt a predictive model that helps them anticipate maintenance needs, according to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Colorado State University (CSU).

“Motorists expect to be able to fuel their vehicles without any problems. We want to ensure motorists who drive hydrogen-fueled cars have the same experience,” said Jennifer Kurtz, lead author of the new paper, “Hydrogen Station Prognostics and Health Monitoring Model,” which appears in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. “This predictive model can let station operators know in advance when a problem might occur and minimize any disruptions that motorists might experience with hydrogen fueling.”

Press release https://is.gd/6eyrmc

Irish Rail and Latvia’s DIGAS to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and Latvian DIGAS have signed a contract to retrofit a freight diesel locomotive from diesel fuel to hydrogen as a proof of concept. The purpose of the €1.5m project is to help decarbonise the operations of Iarnród Éireann diesel locomotives.

Based on the agreement, Iarnród Éireann will provide the 071 Class Diesel Locomotive for the conversion as well as make the workshop available for the installation, testing and commissioning activities. DIGAS, will manufacture deliver and install a Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2 ICE) retrofit kit to convert the diesel locomotive to a hydrogen  powered locomotive. The conversion will allow the locomotive to run on renewable, emissions free fuel instead of the diesel fuel. As part of the agreement, the two companies will share technical and commercial information necessary for DIGAS to design, manufacture, install, and support the commissioning of the Hydrogen conversion kit and allow Iarnród Éireann to properly test a retrofitted locomotive. 

Press release https://goo.su/Bbmy9BN

KBR’s H2ACT Hydrogen Technology Selected for the World’s First Commercial Ammonia Cracking Unit by Hanwha Impact Corporation

KBR announced it has been awarded a license and engineering design contract by Hanwha Impact Corporation for the world’s first commercial ammonia cracking unit using KBR’s leading H2ACTSM technology in Daesan, Republic of Korea.

In this largest capacity ammonia cracking plant announced to date, clean hydrogen will serve a planned power plant in Daesan, paving the way for large-scale sustainable hydrogen utilization.  Ammonia cracking, the process to convert transported ammonia back to hydrogen, is a key enabler to achieving the world’s decarbonization target.

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing and proprietary engineering design for the unit, which will be designed to deliver over 200 metric tons per day of clean hydrogen as fuel.

Press release https://is.gd/CahseR

Cellula Robotics started sea trials of its hydrogen fuel cell powered autonomous underwater systems 

The Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs), Solus-XR  has officially embarked on its highly anticipated sea trials, signifying a crucial stride in the company’s development of its long range hydrogen fuel cell powered autonomous underwater systems.

The Solus-XR XLUUV has been meticulously crafted to attain unparalleled operational ranges, reaching  5,000 kilometers. Through its port-to-port mission capability, Solus-XR removes the necessity for auxiliary support vessels, thus facilitating access to challenging and remote locations frequently encountered in Arctic sub-ice missions. Beyond the elimination of environmentally taxing high-emission support vessels, the cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology developed by Cellula empowers the system to engage in sustainable operations, ensuring minimal ecological footprint.

Press release https://is.gd/NhzuPp

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Belgium Fluxys and OQGN are setting up a partnership in hydrogen production 

With abundant wind and solar resources enabling competitive renewable hydrogen production, Oman has the ambition to become a world leading renewable hydrogen hub. 

Following an invitation to become an anchor investor in the coming IPO process on the Muscat stock exchange, Fluxys has committed to acquire a 4.9% stake in OQGN, the Oman state-owned transmission system operator. The partnership is further strengthened by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Fluxys and OQGN to explore areas of strategic cooperation in the development of Oman’s hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure.

Oman has a major renewable energy potential as solar and wind conditions are among the best in the world. Furthermore, Oman is strategically located with excellent access to hydrogen import markets with ports located on established sea trading routes. With strong government support, a substantial investment plan is currently implemented with 9 hydrogen projects under development.

Press release https://is.gd/yvtKtl

TMB orders 36 hydrogen buses for Barcelona

In the Spanish city of Barcelona, Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has awarded Solaris the contract to provide the city with 36 new hydrogen fuel cell buses for a sum 23 million euros.

“In a new tender, 36 hydrogen buses have been awarded for a total amount that exceeds 23 million euros and reinforces TMB’s role as a reference in Spain and Europe in hydrogen buses for public transport”, the Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) stated.

With this acquisition, TMB significantly increases the name of its six hydrogen vehicles, which are currently on the 8th line and reinforces its commitment to hydrogen. 

Press release https://shorturl.at/wDILZ

Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg strengthen cooperation on hydrogen

Inland port duisport and the port of Rotterdam announce the next step in their partnership towards and leadership of the development of European hydrogen chains with a new feasibility study

  • Collaboration prepares a key hydrogen corridor for the increase in demand for green hydrogen expected until 2045
  • Feasibility study conducted by the ports highlights their significant roles as future hubs for the hydrogen market
  • Study underlines need for scaling up of infrastructure and transport routes, with demonstration of hydrogen corridor in action planned with partner OCI Global.

The feasibility study highlights that in North Rhine-Westphalia, a significant increase in the demand for low carbon hydrogen of more than 3 million tonnes per year is expected until 2045. The demand for methanol is also expected to increase significantly, to more than 2.5 million tonnes per year.

 Press release https://is.gd/mNf3Ji

 Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM co-lead ZeroAvia’s latest financing round

ZeroAvia announced that Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM have co-led the company’s latest financing round. 

Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Alaska Airlines, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Summa Equity, AP Ventures and Amazon Climate Pledge Fund have also participated in the investment.

ZeroAvia is developing hydrogen-electric aircraft engines to deliver truly clean commercial aviation.

This investment will enable ZeroAvia to accelerate progress towards certification of its first engine as well as delivering the company’s mission of a hydrogen-electric engine in every aircraft.

In conjunction with the investment, Airbus and ZeroAvia have agreed to collaborate on certification approaches for hydrogen power systems. 

Press release https://goo.su/t4O9Ui

ORLEN Group bought the first hydrogen locomotive in Poland and began its testing 

Polish ORLEN purchased a modern locomotive from PESA, which is the first railway vehicle in Poland using hydrogen drive. As part of operational tests, on September 17, the first run of a hydrogen locomotive with a passenger carriage took place on the route Gdynia – Hel. This is another investment that is part of the ORLEN Group’s hydrogen strategy, which involves the use of hydrogen in rail and public transport. By 2030, the company will allocate PLN 7.4 billion to invest in hydrogen technologies based on renewable energy sources and technologies for converting household waste into hydrogen.

The agreement concluded between ORLEN and PESA Bydgoszcz also includes a 4-year service package, which will include, among other things: standard checks and possible repairs. The locomotive’s tank capacity is more than five times that of hydrogen buses, at 175 kg. This allows the locomotive to operate around the clock. The locomotive’s traction system includes two fuel cells with a power of 85 kW each, a battery and four traction motors.

Press release 

https://is.gd/bTWOFx

Japan’s first Hydrogen and Bio Fuel Hybrid Passenger Ship starts servicing  in April 2024

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.  announced that the naming and launching ceremony for the Japan’s first hybrid passenger ship, which utilizes hydrogen and biodiesel fuels, was held on September 13, and the ship was named “HANARIA”. The vessel was ordered by MOL Group company MOTENA-Sea, Ltd., and is under construction at the Hongawara Ship Yard Co., Ltd. The ship is scheduled to be delivered in March 2024 and will start servicing in Fukuoka Prefecture in April 2024.

The ship will reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 53%-100% compared to conventional fossil fuels vessels, by introducing a system that would be the first case in Japan, that allows the selection of any of operating modes: hydrogen fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, and biodiesel fuel.

Press release https://shorturl.at/bgkuA

Tasmanian government and the City of Bremen collaborate to drive green hydrogen development

The Tasmanian government has signed a joint declaration of intent with the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, in Germany, to collaborate on green hydrogen development 

Minister for energy, Guy Barnett said the government has a plan to drive renewable energy generation in the state and we are getting on with it.

“Strengthening Tasmania’s cooperation with international partners like Bremen in the field of green hydrogen development is in line with actions under the Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan and the Tasmanian Green Hydrogen International Engagement and Export Strategy,” Minister Barnett said.

The declaration  identifies the following priority areas for cooperation:

  1. Research, innovation and development
  2. Hydrogen and wind energy industry and business development
  3. Remote applications (Polar and offshore)
  4. Adaptation to the Consequences of Climate Change
  5. Hydrogen export/import opportunities

Press release https://is.gd/Geyegy

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