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HYDROGEN NEWSLETTER 23 -30 October 

Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects in subjects

Six projects will establish electrolysis capacity on more than 280 MW in Denmark

The Danish Energy Agency  revealed the winners of the first Danish Power-to-X (PtX) tender ever. PtX is an essential technology in the green transition of Denmark in order to meet climate neutrality by 2050. The bidding companies has applied for more than four billion DKK, which is more than three times the budget of 1.25 billion DKK.

The winning projects are Plug Power Idomlund Denmark, European Energy/Vindtestcenter Måde K/S, European Energy/Padborg PtX ApS, Electrochaea/Biocat Roslev and European Energy/Kassø PtX Expansion ApS. Those five projects will receive the full budget they have applied for in the bidding process. The sixth winner HyProDenmark/Everfuel will be offered a reduced budget.

The six winning projects have bid with different support needs and different electrolysis capacities. The lowest subsidy price is from the Plug Power Idomlund Denmark project with a price of 9,3 DKK pr. GJ green hydrogen produced. The support will be given as a fixed subsidy price over a period of 10 years.

The six project will establish a total electrolysis capacity of more than 280 MW. The table below summarizes the six winning projects.

PriceCompany/projectLocalisationTotal subsidyCapacity of plant
9,3000 DKK/GJPlug Power Idomlund DenmarkHolstebro107.673.447 DKK100 MW
40,0000 DKK/GJEuropean Energy/Vindtestcenter Måde K/SEsbjerg43.994.973 DKK9 MW
46,0000 DKK/GJEuropean Energy/Padborg PtX ApSPadborg910.800.000 DKK150 MW
59,9998 DKK/GJElectrochaea/Biocat RoslevRybjerg71.279.762 DKK10 MW
67,0000 DKK/GJEuropean Energy/Kassø PtX Expansion ApSRødekro81.879.549 DKK10 MW
67,4998 DKK/GJHyproDenmark/Everfuel(Marginal bidder)FredericiaThe rest of the budget

Press release https://is.gd/U7g3ds

Tata Motors unveils state-of-the-art facilities for development of hydrogen propulsion technologies

Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile company, unveiled two state-of-the-art & new-age R&D facilities for meeting its mission of offering sustainable mobility solutions. The unveilings constitute of engine test cell for development of Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine and the necessary infrastructure for storage and dispensing of Hydrogen fuel for the Fuel Cell and H2ICE vehicles.

Marching on its path to net zero, Tata Motors had showcased one of the widest range of commercial vehicle concepts at Auto Expo 2023 earlier this year. It included the flagship Prima tractor, a heavy commercial vehicle in two avatars: one with a Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine and other with Fuel Cell Technology along with the next generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell bus. Being the pioneer in the field of zero-emission technologies, Tata Motors on 25th September, 2023 delivered two first-of-its-kind, technologically advanced, safer, new-generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell powered buses to Indian Oil Corporation as part of a tender bagged in 2021.

Press release https://is.gd/TxlPDM

GMW-FTXT to put 16 hydrogen-powered auto carriers into operation

GMW-FTXT, a leading fuel cell company in China, is set to put 16 hydrogen-powered auto carriers into operation, providing logistics services for enterprises in the country, the company said. This fleet will provide integrated vehicle transportation services for Chinese logistics companies, creating the world’s first large-scale demonstration of commercially viable hydrogen-powered auto carriers.

The trucks are fully developed, produced and manufactured by GMW-FTXT, incorporating proprietary fuel cell systems, hydrogen storage tanks, and other components. With a range up to 400 km on a single hydrogen refueling, each truck can carry 8-10 passenger vehicles. Compared to conventional diesel trucks, GMW-FTXT’s hydrogen-powered car carriers offer superior power, lower noise, higher fuel efficiency, and meet the special demands from logistics customers for high load capacity, operational efficiency and safety.

Press release https://shorturl.at/hiIKS

Quantron’s hydrogen-powered trucks to support the logistics of ACE Championship’s European races

Quantron announced  exciting collaboration with  ACE Championship, the pioneering global single-seater electric race series. Company’s hydrogen-powered trucks are set to support the logistics of ACE Championship’s 2024 European races. The Quantron QHM FCEV AERO truck sets new benchmarks for long-distance transportation, boasting a remarkable range of up to 700km, integrated 54kg hydrogen tanks, and an intelligent Q-ENERGY management system that optimizes hydrogen consumption, the company stated.

Press release https://is.gd/1kHArv

Fortescue invests AU $13.5 million in the Norwegian Hydrogen

Fortescue, a global green energy, metals and technology company, has invested close to NOK 100 million (AU $13.5 million) to become a shareholder in Norwegian Hydrogen, a leader in Nordic green hydrogen projects.

The

 investment will see Fortescue acquire a 12.5 percent ownership interest in Norwegian Hydrogen, becoming the third largest shareholder.

Norwegian Hydrogen is already building its first hydrogen plants at Hellesylt, at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord in Sunnmøre, and in Hjørring in Denmark. Earlier this year, the company also announced plans to establish one of the Nordic region’s largest factories for the production of green hydrogen in Ålesund. 

In March this year, Norwegian Hydrogen also established the subsidiary Vireon, which has received Enova support for the construction of hydrogen refuelling stations for heavy duty vehicles, at Dombås, Stavanger and Vestby in Norway. These are among the first of several such stations planned by Vireon in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. 

Press release https://shorturl.at/beGNV

GCT officially started the Germany’s largest Direct Air Capture pilot producing hydrogen 

The startup Greenlyte Carbon Technologies (GCT) switched on its demonstrator plant for its official start in front of 200+ guests in Essen, the company announced.

GCT stated that it develops and markets a novel low-temperature direct air capture technology operating at unprecedented energy efficiency. The process consists of three main steps: (1) absorption in a liquid sorbent solution, (2) precipitation as hydrogen carbonate, and (3) desorption by either alkaline water electrolysis, which produces hydrogen as a by-product, or through thermal, low calorific waste heat.

Press release https://is.gd/GRys1w

EDP and ArcelorMittal sign agreement for green hydrogen project for steel production in Brazil

Energy company  EDP and the steel company ArcelorMittal Tubarão signed a MOU to assess the technical and economic feasibility of a pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen in the steelmaking process.

In the first stage (preliminary feasibility), the technical, economic and environmental aspects of the project will be assessed.The feasibility of installing a pilot plant will be assessed according to the results obtained in the various stages of the study, mainly in the Project Definition Stage.

“We hope this will be the first project to expand green hydrogen production and EDP’s strategic partnerships with different industry segments that can be decarbonised,” says João Marques da Cruz, CEO of EDP Brasil.

Press release https://is.gd/yvVEct

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Duke Energy plans to build the system of producing, storing and combusting hydrogen in a turbine in Florida

Duke Energy announced it soon will break ground in DeBary, Fla., on the first demonstration project in the United States to successfully create clean energy using an end-to-end system to produce, store and combust 100% green hydrogen.

The innovative system is the result of collaboration between Duke Energy, Sargent and Lundy, and GE Vernova and will be located at Duke Energy Florida’s DeBary plant in Volusia County, Fla.

This one-of-its-kind, end-to-end system will begin with the existing 74.5-megawatt (MW) DeBary solar plant providing clean energy for two 1-MW electrolyzer.

The resulting oxygen will be released into the atmosphere, while the green hydrogen will be delivered to nearby, reinforced containers for safe storage. During times when energy demand is highest, the system will deliver the stored green hydrogen to a combustion turbine (CT) that will be upgraded using GE Vernova technology to run on a natural gas/hydrogen blend or up to 100% hydrogen. This will be the nation’s first CT in operation running on such a high percentage of hydrogen.

Press release https://is.gd/Sd74ts

AGC Achieves Success in Demonstration Test of Glass Production Using Hydrogen as Fuel

AGC (AGC Inc., Headquarters: Tokyo;), a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals, and high-tech materials, has announced that it has succeeded in a demonstration test of glass production using hydrogen as fuel. 

This is the first time the AGC Group has conducted tests using hydrogen in an actual production furnace. The test was conducted at the electronics float glass manufacturing facility of the Kansai Plant, Takasago Factory (Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture).

This test was conducted with the support of Air Liquide Japan G.K. by implementing its hydrogen combustion burner to an existing conventional combustion process with oxygen using natural gas as fuel.

In this test, AGC verified the technological issues for utilizing hydrogen-fueled oxygen combustion technology in glass production, including glass quality, effects on furnace materials, flame temperature*1, furnace temperature*2, and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions control. The NOx concentration in the emitted gas from this test was maintained at the same level as in 100% natural gas, while maintaining the required temperature of the glass melting furnace.

India’s Adani Group to raise $4 bln to fund green hydrogen plans 

India’s Adani Group is looking to raise as much as $4 billion to fund its green hydrogen plans, Bloomberg News reported, the Reuters said.

Adani Enterprises’ unit Adani New Industries, which is in early-stage discussions with several lenders, will raise the money from domestic and international banks, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

The billionaire Gautam Adani-controlled Adani Group did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.

In September, French oil major TotalEnergies said it will invest $300 million to form a joint venture with Adani Green Energy (ADNA.NS) to build renewable capacity in India.

Adani New Industries will conduct the fresh capital raise independent of Total, Bloomberg said.

A 1 million metric ton per annum green hydrogen facility in the western state of Gujarat will be among the first few projects to receive the capital, the report said

The facility is slated to start production in 2027, according to the report.

Source https://shorturl.at/afW16

ITM Power Germany has officially opened its doors

ITM Power PLC designer and manufacture of electrolyser systems that generate green hydrogen based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology, which is headquartered in Sheffield, announced that it has opened office  in Linden, north of Frankfurt. The opening event, on 24 October, saw our valued customers and partners from across Europe arrive in Linden to celebrate the opening, the company said.

Dennis Schulz, ITM Power CEO, said: “Just a few weeks after the UK and Germany signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen technologies and projects together, and to kickstart a cross-border hydrogen economy, we have opened our new location in Linden. It brings us closer to our customers in our core markets today, Germany and the wider EU. ITM is growing, and we are gearing up for an increasing degree of local content creation in the EU. Many thanks to everyone who celebrated the opening event with us.”

Press release https://is.gd/szR9DF

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Tenaska to develop green hydrogen projects in the U.S.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund I (CI ETF I), the largest dedicated clean hydrogen fund globally, and Tenaska further strengthen their relationship by entering into an agreement to ramp up development of gigawatt-scale green hydrogen projects in the U.S.

As part of the agreement, Tenaska and CIP will develop greenfield gigawatt-scale green hydrogen projects, with the intent of serving local and global demand for green hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, sustainable aviation fuel and other clean fuels in key U.S. hydrogen markets.

Press release https://www.cip.com

H2X Global and KTM unveil revolutionary hydrogen van prototype

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle manufacturer H2X Global, in partnership with global automotive engineering firm KTM Technologies GmbH unveiled their groundbreaking Hydrogen Professional Van prototype at the recent Body Engineering Days Conference.

H2X stated it has a payload of 3500kg, can tow up to 2550kg and has a range of up to 248 miles. 

Press release https://shorturl.at/cmqDQ

Hyzon to deliver up to 20 heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles to TR Group

Hyzon Motors Inc., a leading hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), announced a revised commercial agreement with TR Group, New Zealand’s largest heavy-duty truck fleet owner, for up to 20 FCEVs upfit with Hyzon’s single stack 200kW fuel cell system starting with a commercial trial.

The first two trucks are scheduled to be ready for commercial trial beginning in March 2024, and will be deployed for up to three months. Following the initial commercial trial, TR Group has an option to purchase the two trial trucks as well as to upfit another 18 trucks with Hyzon’s 200kW fuel cell systems to be assembled at Hyzon’s Melbourne, Australia facility.

Press release https://is.gd/9zSXq7

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Hydrogen refueling stations partners with two-star rating in the Michelin guide chef

HRS, a European designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, today announces a new partnership with Maison Aribert, an establishment headed by top chef Christophe Aribert, who boasts a two-star rating in the Michelin guide and four “toques” in Gault Millau.

Under the partnership, Maison Aribert will concoct and prepare varied and balanced menus for HRS employees working at the new Champagnier facility by sourcing local fresh seasonal produce, thereby promoting regional producers and respect for the environment. A large portion of this produce will be grown on site in the vicinity of the Company restaurant, in a vegetable garden spanning over 250 m².

Press release https://shorturl.at/hvBVY

Mitsui E&S completes large-scale hydrogen-supply plant

MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd.has completed the construction of a hydrogen gas supply facility (liquid hydrogen tank, hydrogen gas compressor, etc.) at at MITSUI E&S Tamano Factory, aiming for the early launch of our hydrogen-related business. MITSUI E&S have conducted a demonstration operation.

At MITSUI E&S Tamano Factory, which is the production base for our core products such as large marine diesel engines and industrial machinery/reciprocating compressors, MITSUI E&S have constructed a facility capable of supplying a large volume of hydrogen gas at 1,000Nm3/h.

Press release https://shorturl.at/aegt4

Yara and Navigator Holdings Ltd. Lead Investment Into Azane Fuel Solutions To Realize World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Solution

Yara Growth Ventures and Navigator Holdings Ltd. lead investment round of 5.4 million EUR (around 5.7 million USD) in Azane Fuel Solutions AS ammonia bunkering startup, to commence construction of the first of 15 bunkering units

Press release https://shorturl.at/awSY7

The world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat to make its first journey 

Hydrotug 1, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat, will make the journey from Oostende to its homeport in Antwerp, the  Port of Antwerp-Bruges announced on 23 October.The Hydrotug 1 is equipped with two innovative BeHydro dual-fuel engines that can run on both hydrogen and traditional fuel. This tugboat is part of an integrated greening program for the fleet of Port of Antwerp-Bruges and represents a significant step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. With the Hydrotug 1, CMB.TECH reaffirms its international leadership role in the transition to environmentally friendly fuel-powered ships. Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH will further prepare the vessel for commissioning and operational use in the coming weeks.

In May 2022, the Hydrotug 1 was launched at Armón Shipyards in Spain. A few months later, the tugboat made its way to Belgium, where the hydrogen system was installed and tested in the port of Oostende. In the coming weeks, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH will further prepare the vessel for commissioning in Antwerp, aiming to have it operational by 2024.

Press release https://shorturl.at/lwCD6

John Cockerill advances US expansion of hydrogen in Houston area with launch of gigafactory in Baytown

John Cockerill, a world leading electrolyzer manufacturer announced its US entry with the acquisition of manufacturing space in Baytown (Houston, Texas) for a new gigafactory. The facility is expected to produce 1GW per year of electrolyzers, creating 200 jobs and bolstering Houston’s position as a hydrogen hub.

John Cockerill Hydrogen will serve the North American market from Houston and provide a domestic supply chain, local customer support, and green hydrogen production equipment for use in energy, industrial, transportation and mobility uses. Production is expected to begin as early as Q3 2024 and will be among the first operational alkaline manufacturing facilities of this size in the US. “We are excited for the US launch, the first step in our partnership journey with North American businesses and stakeholders who seek to decarbonize and advance the energy transition,” said François Michel, CEO of John Cockerill Group.

Press release https://is.gd/79oML3

Mazda unveils ‘MAZDA ICONIC SP’ compact sports car concept 
that can run on hydrogen 

MAZDA ICONIC SP is a new type of compact sports car concept, designed to adopt to the new era and respond to the emotions of customers who “love cars” and “desire a car that simply embodies the joy of driving”. This powertrain features Mazda’s unique two-rotor rotary EV system, which remains compact and thus offers a high degree of layout flexibility, enabling the concept model to have a low center of gravity to enhance driving performance. The two-rotor rotary EV system, which utilizes a highly scalable rotary engine that can burn various fuels such as hydrogen, generates electricity with carbon-neutral fuel. In addition, when the battery is charged with electricity derived from renewable energy.

Press release https://shorturl.at/axFVW

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Universal Hydrogen and JBT AeroTech Unveils Plan to Bring Hydrogen Power to Airport Ground Support Equipment

Combined with Universal Hydrogen’s conversion kit and hydrogen fuel services offering for regional airplanes, this will make the regional aviation ecosystem the most climate-friendly mode of powered transport on Earth

Universal Hydrogena hydrogen fuel services provider that uses unique modular hydrogen capsule technology, and JBT AeroTech a leading global provider of airport ground support equipment (GSE), announced a joint development agreement for the design and development of an H2AmpCartTM. The H2AmpCartTM will be a hydrogen fuel cell-powered mobile battery charger for existing electrified airport GSE.

Press release https://goo.su/oXyffKz

SAFRA announces the sale of 10 hydrogen buses to be operated in the Clermont-Ferrand metropolitan area

SAFRA, a major player in the decarbonization of passenger transport, and a pioneer of hydrogen mobility in France, is to deliver 10 HYCITY® hydrogen buses to KEOLIS.The 10 vehicles will be destined for Clermont Auvergne Métropole and SMTC-AC, who will operate them on a hydrogen line of the T2C network, line 35-36.This new order completes the SAFRA order book already supplied for 2024.

This acquisition is part of Clermont Auvergne Métropole and Syndicat Mixte des Transports en Commun de l’Agglomération Clermontoise’s (SMTC-AC) global InspiRe energy transition project, with KEOLIS as prime contractor. The InspiRe project involves the development of a unique and innovative ecosystem dedicated to hydrogen, from the production of 100% carbon-free energy (Gravanches station), to the fuelling of the vehicle fleet (Cournon-d’Auvergne compression and distribution station), as well as the commissioning of 10 new buses and 4 retrofitted coaches.

Press release https://is.gd/sJZj19

Air Liquide to establish in Canada a breakthrough platform supplying low-carbon industrial gases including hydrogen

Through an investment of more than 140 million euros, Air Liquide announces that it will establish in Bécancour, Québec (Canada), a breakthrough platform supplying low-carbon industrial gases including hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and argon. In addition to the Group’s 20 MW PEM electrolyzer, currently the world’s largest in operation, the infrastructure created by Air Liquide will include a new air separation unit producing renewable oxygen and nitrogen, as well as liquid storage capacity, connected by a local pipeline network to best serve its customers. This Air Liquide low-carbon production platform, in line with the industrial and port zone’s drive to decarbonize, makes Bécancour a unique place for the Group to produce renewable industrial gases and develop offers for customers engaged in the energy transition.

Press release https://shorturl.at/hrwO0

Permascand signs a LOI with a leading green hydrogen technology provider 

Permascand has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with a leading green hydrogen technology provider and system integrator concerning the manufacturing of high-performance electrodes for advanced alkaline electrolysis, strengthening the company’s existing pipeline of green hydrogen projects.

Press release https://goo.su/Wy3Xtd

TECO 2030 progresses on the fuel cell technology development

TECO 2030 announced the progress that has happened through the 3-years of development of its heavy-duty and marine 400kW fuel cell module, the FCM400.

The FCM400 is the world’s most compact and efficient inherently safe marine fuel cell system. The FCM400 possesses built-in gas safety features, making it an ideal choice for seamless integration on board a ship to enable zero-emission energy generation.

“We are getting ready to show our hydrogen fuel cell system to the world, and delivery zero-emission solutions to our clients with the most sophisticated fuel cell system available for marine and heavy-duty applications. A fuel cell generates electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing water and releasing energy in the form of electricity in the process, without combustion. This means that marine vessels and other heavy-duty applications can operate completely emissions free,” says Tore Enger, Group CEO TECO 2030.

Press release https://teco2030.no/news/18013485-18013485/

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ACWA POWER, DUTCH ENTITIES TO JOINTLY EXPLORE GREEN HYDROGEN EXPORT CORRIDOR

 ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zenith Energy Terminals, GasLog and Port of Amsterdam to explore the viability for a green hydrogen export corridor between ACWA Power’s global hydrogen production sites and the port of Amsterdam, the company announced.

As part of the MoU, ACWA Power, Zenith Energy Terminals and GasLog will conduct a detailed feasibility study to establish a trade corridor for liquified green hydrogen between ACWA Power’s production sites and the port of Amsterdam. Based on the outcomes of the study, the stakeholders may subsequently engage in a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to define roles and responsibilities, while also engaging with prospective offtakers within the vicinity of the port of Amsterdam and its hinterland. 

Press release https://is.gd/QauILc

City Energy and Gentari to study feasibility of building hydrogen pipeline from Malaysia to Singapore

City Energy and Gentari have signed a Joint Feasibility Study Agreement to construct a pipeline from Malaysia to Singapore for the import of hydrogen, the company said.

The study will be conducted over a period of 12 months. Upon the conclusion of the study, both parties will collectively determine the way forward in relation to the execution of a FEED (Front End Engineering Design) agreement.

Hydrogen is the largest component in town gas produced at City Energy’s Senoko Gasworks plant in northern Singapore, making City Energy one of the largest last-mile distributors of hydrogen in Singapore. Any pipeline to be established by the parties will supply hydrogen into the Senoko Gasworks plant. The collaboration with Gentari follows City Energy’s ongoing feasibility studies with leading industry partners and institutes of higher learning to explore alternative sources of hydrogen.

Press release https://is.gd/fzY0Op

BE-HyStore: Fluxys explores possibility of underground hydrogen storage at Loenhout

Infrastructure partner Fluxys Belgium unveiled its BE-HyStore pilot project to store hydrogen in the underground in Loenhout, at an event attended by Federal Minister of the Economy and Employment Pierre-Yves Dermagne and Federal Minister of Energy Tinne Van der Straeten.More than a kilometre beneath the surface at the Fluxys Loenhout site in the province of Antwerp, there is a unique geological structure suitable for storing gaseous molecules. Loenhout site plays a vital role in the security of Belgium’s natural gas supply.  Fluxys wishes to continue to perform this role for hydrogen. With a potential H2 storage capacity of 2.4 TWh, equivalent to 30 million electric vehicles, the Loenhout site could play an integral role here.

 Press release https://is.gd/kz7Gsh

Kallista Energy to repower Brachy wind park to supply Lhyfe’s hydrogen production plants

Lhyfe and Kallista Energy sign a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement, the companies announced on 24 October. Under a long-term contract deal,  Kallista Energy will sell wind-generated electricity to Lhyfe. The wind park in Brachy, in Seine-Maritime (France), has five wind turbines and is nearly 17 years old.

Kallista Energy, the farm’s owner and operator, plans to repower it with the latest-generation turbines. The repowered wind park will be able to generate 70% more electricity with the same number of wind turbines.

The bank financing for the repowering of Brachy wind park was secured thanks to the CPPA concluded between Kallista Energy and Lhyfe for a term of 15 years.

The repowered Brachy wind park, which is due to come online in summer 2024, will have five Vestas V126 wind turbines providing total power of 15 MW. It will produce 46 GWh of renewable electricity each year. The wind park’s entire output will be used to power Lhyfe’s green and renewable hydrogen production sites, contributing to the decarbonisation of mobility and industry which currently use fossil fuels or carbon-derived hydrogen.

Press release https://is.gd/P5IrIo

Worley : Delivering FEED services to the Kintore Hydrogen 

project

Worley has been awarded a front end engineering design (FEED) contract for the first phase of Statera’s ground-breaking 3 GW Kintore Hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the company said.

Once operational the project will be the largest renewable (green) hydrogen project in Europe. Securing Aberdeenshire’s position at the heart of the renewable hydrogen economy while providing flexible capacity and energy security to the wider UK. Work will be led by our Aberdeen office.

Kintore Hydrogen was a successful applicant in the UK government’s Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF) Strand 1 competition in March 2023. Receiving funding for the FEED, planning and consenting work for the initial 500 MW phase.

The proposed FEED study has a target completion date in 2024 and the project will be ready for a final investment decision in 2025. The full 3 GW of production is expected to be online by the 2030s.

Press release https://is.gd/aL9LX8

Hexagon Purus announces orders from Solaris for the delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems worth €6.4 million

Hexagon Purus, a world leading manufacturer of zero emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has received purchase orders for the delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems to Solaris, a leading European bus manufacturer, worth approximately EUR 6.4 million. The purchase orders can be viewed in conjunction with the previously announced long-term supply agreement with Solaris in November 2021. Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen fuel storage systems will be used to support Solaris’ roll-out of hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses in Europe following recent public tender win in Bologna, Italy.

Since 2021, Hexagon Purus has delivered hydrogen fuel storage systems for close to 200 Solaris hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses.

Press release https://is.gd/BtiZPC

Vontier’s ANGI Energy Systems to Deliver Game-Changing Hydrogen Refueling Station in California

Vontier Corporation and ANGI Energy Systems (ANGI) announced a major milestone in the evolution of sustainable transportation as ANGI prepares to supply its first full Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) to Trillium to be installed at Santa Clarita Transit.

Demonstrating its continued commitment to decarbonizing mobility, ANGI’s HRS offers a complete, end-to-end solution for hydrogen refueling, enabling fleet operators and transit companies an effective means of transitioning to zero-emission vehicles. ANGI’s HRS is based on a modular design, offering uniquely configurable and flexible systems with high reliability backed by an extensive network of service and maintenance technicians. Cloud-connectivity ensures best-in-class performance and uptime through remote monitoring, energy management and preventative maintenance. A typical HRS is comprised of a hydrogen dispenser, redundant compression capabilities, a site recirculation system, chillers, and a gas management panel which uses logic to control the flow and pressure of gas within the station.

Press release https://is.gd/XT2M1f

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Stellantis announced new fuel cell trucks launching in mid-2024

Stellantis unveiled a full range of renewed and electrified compact, mid-size and large commercial vans – 12 vehicles in all – for the Citroën, FIAT Professional, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands, the automaker announced on 23 October.

The improvements also extend Stellantis’ leadership in zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion. A 2nd generation of hydrogen fuel-cell power in the mid-size vans, launching in mid-2024, adopts a Stellantis exclusive mid-power system and provides a segment record of up to 400 km (249 miles) of range. Hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion expands to the large vans in 2024 with the mid-power architecture, range up to 500 km (311 miles) and a refill time of five minutes.

Press release https://is.gd/U4cCn5

Evonik to develop catalysts by liquid organic hydrogen carrier technology

Evonik has signed an agreement to develop, scale up and produce proprietary fixed bed catalysts for mobile applications of Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies’ proprietary liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology based on benzyl toluene (BT).

The safe, cost-efficient and flexible process chemically binds hydrogen synthesized by sustainable energy to the LOHC-BT, which then is transported to the off-taker site where the hydrogen is released for industrial or consumer use – or in the mobile application released on board to power propulsion units. 

Catalysts for pilot plants and commercial units are expected to be available from 2026 onwards.

Press release https://is.gd/U1XY2l

The government of South Australia has selected preferred partners to develop the world’s biggest hydrogen production facility

The South Australia government has selected preferred partners to deliver its Hydrogen Jobs Plan, featuring the world’s biggest hydrogen production facility, power plant and storage at Whyalla in the Upper Spencer Gulf.

A consortium comprising ATCO Australia and BOC, a Linde company is the preferred hydrogen delivery partner. The ATCO Australia and BOC consortium has committed to an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement with the State Government, which will see the proponent undertake detailed project and engineering design, procurement of critical equipment, finalise contracting arrangements, and cost estimations.

The Government has also entered an ECI agreement with South Australian energy infrastructure company EPIC Energy to develop an integrated pipeline and hydrogen storage solution.

The agreements follow a detailed six-month evaluation assessment process of 29 proposals received from companies worldwide.

The ATCO and BOC consortium stood out as the preferred proponent, with an end-to-end solution encompassing design and build experience in electrolysers, generators, on-site storage as well as operational expertise.

The design and construction of the Hydrogen Power Plant will include 250 megawatts of electrolysers designed to Linde’s global engineering standards.

In a world-first, the project will see the installation of 100% hydrogen-operated fast-startup turbines.

Press release https://is.gd/uioRPJ

Hyundai with partners to establish and develop an ecosystem for hydrogen-based mobility in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), Air Products Qudra (APQ) and the Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) to establish and develop an ecosystem for hydrogen-based mobility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The parties have agreed to cooperate in establishing a hydrogen-based mobility ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and to provide support on technological services and human resources. Specific areas of collaboration include promoting demonstration projects for hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles and exploring opportunities for joint research in the field of hydrogen-based mobility.  

Hyundai Motor is expected to provide hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles to SAPTCO as part of the partnership, with the pioneering technologies in the hydrogen fuel cell industry with field-proven products and services deployed worldwide.

Press release https://is.gd/M6bn6i

MITSUI has completed the construction of a hydrogen gas supply facility

MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd., has completed the construction of a hydrogen gas supply facility (liquid hydrogen tank, hydrogen gas compressor, etc.) at at MITSUI E&S Tamano Factory, aiming for the early launch of  hydrogen-related business.

At MITSUI E&S Tamano Factory, which is the production base for company’s core products such as large marine diesel engines and industrial machinery/reciprocating compressors, MITSUI E&S have constructed a facility capable of supplying a large volume of hydrogen gas at 1,000Nm3/h.

MITSUI E&S plan to supply hydrogen from this facility to large marine engine (output 7MW) under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism subsidy project, which was adopted together with Daihatsu Diesel Co., Ltd. in fiscal 2021. In this project, MITSUI E&S will develop hydrogen combustion technology along with a booster compressor that boosts hydrogen up to 35MPa and a GVT (Gas Valve Train) that controls hydrogen supply. MITSUI E&S will establish the coupling operation technology for fuel supply and large marine engines, and accelerate the development of hydrogen combustion propulsion plants.

Press release https://is.gd/p2MAav

Cummins with partners to produce, trial and prove concrete mixer trucks on hydrogen

Cummins Inc., announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Terex® Advance Mixer Inc., a subsidiary of Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX), Edge Materials LLC and PCC Hydrogen Inc., to produce, trial and prove concrete mixer trucks powered by Cummins’ zero-carbon, hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines.

The project aims to develop a full hydrogen eco-system together with a hydrogen producer, vehicle manufacturer and end user. It is the first MoU of its kind signed by Cummins®. The four companies will unite their efforts, which will see Cummins’ X15H hydrogen internal combustion engines integrated into the Terex Advance Commander Series of front-discharge concrete mixer trucks. 

Press release https://is.gd/CnXR4A

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