Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects
ITT to Acquire Svanehøj, Leading Provider of Pumps for Hydrogen and Other Liquefied Gases
ITT Inc.,announced it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Svanehøj Group A/S for ~$395 million1. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to the receipt of customary regulatory approvals.
Headquartered in Svenstrup, Denmark, Svanehøj is a supplier of pumps and related aftermarket services with leading positions in cryogenic applications for the marine sector. Its product portfolio primarily consists of deepwell gas cargo pumps, fuel and energy pumps and tank control systems. These products manage critical liquids for the energy transition, including hydrogen, ammonia, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, and CO2, and are widely regarded as the highest quality offering across most verticals.
Press release https://is.gd/yr96LZ
Ark Energy has broken ground for construction of the SunHQ Hydrogen Hub
Located within the Sun Metals Green Industrial Precinct in Townsville, Australia, SunHQ will involve a 1 MW polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser that will produce green hydrogen from a behind-the-meter connection to the co-located 124 MW Sun Metals Solar Farm, the company said.
SunHQ will be one of the largest fully integrated, green hydrogen production and refuelling facilities in Australia. The facility will have a production capacity of 155 tonnes of green hydrogen per annum, ~90 tonnes of which will be used to power five 140 tonne-rated Hyzon Motors fuel cell electric trucks (FCET). These FCETs are expected to be the largest of their kind in the world.
Press release https://is.gd/8LPFaj
Copec and Linde presents hydrogen fuel station for the first H2 bus at mining site in Chile
After four years of studies and engineering, the subsidiary Copex Voltex, together with hydrogen supplier Linde, unveiled the “hydro station” that will fuel the first hydrogen-based bus to operate in the country, reaffirming the company’s commitment to sustainable mobility.
The dispenser, introduced during the launch of the bus to be used at Anglo American’s mining sites, will be located on Buses Hualpén premises, in the municipality of Pudahuel, and is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. In this regard, Copec highlighted the enormous potential of green hydrogen as energy for people’s mobility.
“At Copec we are supporting the energy transition and making significant progress in the field of new energies and forms of mobility as part of our transformation process. Within this goal, hydrogen represents an enormous potential for diversification and confirms the company’s position as a relevant player for the new developments required by the country and the planet,” said Juan Pablo Doñas, Corporate Affairs Manager of the subsidiary.
Press release https://is.gd/HWsk05
CRIN funds two hydrogen projects among the 19 winners of the competition for a total of 16.1 million CAD
University of British Columbia will get 1,250 000 for Deployment of Low-Cost, Low Emission Hydrogen Plant from Natural Gas Pyrolysis
Standing Wave Reformers Inc. will get 600, 000 for the project named A New Wave In Hydrogen Production
The Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) announced the funding of nineteen (19) additional high-impact projects, totaling $16.1 million CAD in support. These projects have been selected to receive support through an optimization of funding dedicated to the high quality applicant pool from within CRIN’s Oil and Gas Technology Competitions, which aim to address pressing environmental and economic challenges. CRIN has entered the contracting phase, a rigorous process to finalize the funding agreement, for this portfolio of projects.
Press release bit.ly/3skeLoA
SCHOTTEL to supply propulsion systems for a series of hydrogen-powered vessels to Windcat Offshore
The first three new Walk-to-Work Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) built by the Dutch Damen Group for Windcat Offshore will be powered by full propulsion packages from SCHOTTEL. The design of Windcat’s Elevation Series CSOV is the result of an extensive cooperation between Damen, Windcat, CMB (Compagnie Maritime Belge) and all stakeholders, producing extremely efficient, powerful and comfortable vessels.
With vessel sizes of 87 metres by 20 metres, each CSOV will come with high-comfort accommodation for 120 passengers, and will provide a large warehouse and deck as well as various recreational areas and a hospital. The vessels will be powered by hydrogen and use a DP-2 control system. The propulsion system will consist of four SCHOTTEL Dynamic RudderPropellers of the type SRP 430 D. As wind farms are developed further offshore and crews need a home away from home, Netherlands-based provider of specialist crew transfer vessels to the offshore wind power industry Windcat is expanding its fleet with these new CSOVs. They will service offshore wind parks in Europe and beyond. The contract for the three CSOVs comes with an option for three more vessels.
Press release https://is.gd/CUpVFD
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RWE receives funding commitment for construction of green hydrogen generation plant in Bedburg
- Urban site for electrolyser plant with capacity of approx. 5 megawatts
- NRW government promises €4.7 million / Total investment volume €25 million
- Plant could begin providing green hydrogen for local consumers by 2026
A €4.7 million funding commitment by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) takes RWE’s proposed project a step closer to reality: In the Rhenish town of Bedburg, RWE plans to construct an electrolyser plant with a capacity of about 5 megawatts (MW) to produce green hydrogen.
Silke Krebs, State Secretary at the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, has now conveyed the funding commitment for construction of the electrolyser plant to Sopna Sury, COO Hydrogen at RWE. Sury estimated the total investment volume for the plant at about €25 million.
Press release https://goo.su/4zu9rS0
RONN Signs Agreement with IM – 1 Development, LLC To Provide Project Development Services for Ronn’s Hydrogen Pilot Programs Canada
Ronn Ford, Company CEO, announced today that an agreement has been signed with IM-1 Development, LLC an Arizona-based Project Development Services company. IM-1 Development is a very experienced developer and manager of the planning, development, design, and construction., including negotiations of agreements with Qualified End-Users.
The developer agrees, among other things, to RONN’s Hydrogen Hub Facilities and Production of Trucks and will act on behalf of RONN to:
- Facilitate the design, development, construction, improvement, and equipping of the Project on the Project Site, and
- Enable procurement of Qualified End-Users of the Project, including negotiation on our behalf, including but not limited to the operating agreement with a manager of the Project the operating agreement and revenue-generating leases, licenses, and similar contracts. IM-1 principals are experienced developers globally for gaming, hotels, sports arena, and other similar projects.
Press release https://is.gd/DhK3u0
Clean Power Hydrogen Completes Tests to Separate Gases With MFE110 Electrolyzer
Clean Power Hydrogen plc, the UK-based green hydrogen technology and manufacturing group that has developed the IP-protected Membrane-Free Electrolyser (“MFE“), is pleased to announce that following an extensive testing and commissioning process it has run the entire MFE110 system, successfully producing separated hydrogen and oxygen gases at its expected capacity, witnessed by a third party customer. The creation of separated gases marks a key milestone for the company, proving the differentiated technology works at scale. The MFE110 contains four 125KW stacks, the same sized stacks which will be used for the MFE220.
Jon Duffy, CEO of Clean Power Hydrogen commented:
“Today marks a first very important step for CPH2 – we are now demonstrably capable of successfully producing separated hydrogen and oxygen gases at scale utilising the Company’s differentiated technology. We are constantly evolving and improving our technology and look forward to finalising the Factory Acceptance Testing of the MFE110 in collaboration with our customer, which will mark the commercialisation of our ground-breaking hydrogen technology. We look forward to updating shareholders in due course following the completion of the FAT testing and delivery to Northern Ireland Water.”
Press release https://is.gd/QSAQKw
BayoTech Completed it’s First Hydrogen Hub in Missouri
BayoTech Inc., an innovator in hydrogen production, transportation, and storage solutions, announced the availability of sustainable hydrogen fuel from its recently completed hub in Wentzville, Missouri. The BayoGaaS™ Hydrogen Hub generates 350 tons of hydrogen annually to serve a wide range of customers operating zero-emission fuel cell equipment and hydrogen-intensive industrial processes. BayoTech’s fleet of high-pressure gas transport trailers, designed for enhanced gas utilization, ensure reliable and efficient delivery of hydrogen to customers across the United States.
BayoTech’s President & CEO Mauricio “Mo” Vargas will welcome guests to the facility on Thursday, marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Joining the celebration are partners from Nikola, Emerson and Ranken Technical College, who will provide remarks on BayoTech and the pivotal role of hydrogen in advancing the Midwest’s climate and clean energy policy objectives. Additionally, attendees have the opportunity to experience firsthand the cutting-edge technology of zero-emission transportation, with a Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck and a New Flyer hydrogen fuel cell bus at the event.
Press release and photo https://is.gd/SToOW1
hylane buys first hydrogen trucks from IVECO and expands its fleet to 122 vehicles
The Cologne-based company hylane is expanding its rental fleet for vehicles with fuel cells and has concluded purchase agreements for 78 additional trucks. 26 of the new vehicles come from the manufacturer IVECO. The companies are also cooperating on the workshop network: hylane hirers of IVECO and Hyundai hydrogen trucks now have access to a number of selected and certified workshops.
Today, hylane already operates the largest hydrogen truck fleet in the European Union. The vehicles have proven themselves in practical use in heavy road freight transport for various customers. Due to the positive experience and high demand, hylane is expanding its fleet by 78 new trucks to a total of 122 vehicles.
Bernd Zens, Managing Director of hylane: “We are delighted with the positive development of the company. We particularly appreciate the fact that we have been able to further consolidate the trust of our existing customers and successfully expand our business with them. The continuing demand confirms that we are on the right track and motivates us to work even harder on our project.”
Press release https://is.gd/pMLdhz
Técnicas Reunidas will expand the H2toGreenCeramics project with the support of the regional government of Valencia
Técnicas Reunidas has taken another step forward in its strategy, materialised through its track proposal, to promote the implementation of its decarbonisation solutions not only in the energy sector, but also in other sectors that urgently need to reduce their emissions, such as cement, steel and, in this case, ceramics.
The company leads H2toGreenCeramics, a decarbonisation project using green hydrogen that was selected a few days ago by the Valencian Regional Government to be included in the Aid Programme for strategic industrial projects in the region.
The objective of H2toGreenCeramics is the development of alkaline electrolysers for the decarbonisation of the ceramic cluster of the Valencian Community.
The project will allow the partial substitution of the non-renewable energies used in its combustion processes in the ceramics sector, one of the sectors that requires the highest energy consumption in its production, by the use of green hydrogen obtained from the electrolysis of water.
The result of this substitution will therefore be a substantial reduction in dependence on non-renewable resources and an important contribution to the decarbonisation of the Valencian ceramics industry, one of the most important in the Valencian Community.
The work, which will be carried out until December 2025, will be undertaken by Técnicas Reunidas with the collaboration of two technology centres, a company dedicated to the manufacture of frit kilns and burners, and a frit producing company that is an end user.
In this way, the project will close the process value chain, as it will cover from the production of renewable hydrogen by means of electrolysis to its use in an industrial application.
The project has a budget of 2,125,303.99 €, of which 850,121.60 € will be financed by the Regional Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism of the Valencian Community within the framework of the aforementioned Aid Programme.
Press release https://goo.su/Rl9b
German QUANTRON and Ford Trucks sign LOI for joint development opportunity of H2 vehicles with Quantron Inside technology
Quantron AG, a specialist in sustainable passenger and freight transport, and Ford Trucks, the global brand of the heavy commercial vehicle industry, have jointly signed a Letter of Intent (LOI). Within this strategic cooperation, the Quantron Inside technology effective range, innovative e-axle, customized high-power battery, fuel cell and tank integration, unparalleled energy-management and optimized Aerodynamics for maximized efficiency will be evaluated for integration into Ford Trucks’ vehicles, thus enabling emission-free transport solutions. The focus of the collaboration lies in hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks.
Through the 1st phase of collaboration with Ford Trucks, QUANTRON ensures a seamless adaptation of Ford´s advanced trucks which will be built in compliance with the new security regulations as soon as from Q1, 2024.
Press release https://goo.su/b2H5DN
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P2X Solutions and Danisco Sweeteners signed a contract on the delivery of green hydrogen
P2X Solutions Ltd. and Danisco Sweeteners Ltd., a subsidiary of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), have signed a contract according to which Danisco Sweeteners’ Kotka factory will produce xylitol in the future using green hydrogen supplied by P2X Solutions. The production of xylitol always requires, among other things, xylose and hydrogen.
“Our cooperation with Danisco excellently demonstrates the role of green hydrogen in the industrial transition towards cleaner production. Green hydrogen can advance the abandonment of fossil energy in a wide range of industrial sectors. We are excited to be making xylitol, a major Finnish innovation, even more sustainable,” says Herkko Plit, CEO of P2X Solutions.
The xylitol manufactured at Danisco’s Kotka factory goes by the brand name XIVIA, whose lower carbon footprint differentiates the Kotka-based xylitol from other xylitol products available in the market.
Press release https://is.gd/HGOvdZ
Enapter delivered the AEM Flex 120 electrolyser to the first commercial customer ABC-Klinkergtuppe to replace natural gas
The innovative green hydrogen production system is expected to be up and running by the end of year with the German brick producer planning to immediately start decarbonising its manufacturing processes in Hörstel, Germany.
The hydrogen produced with the AEM Flex 120 will be fed into the company’s gas mix, replacing the natural gas it has typically used for process heat. ABC-Klinkergruppe’s plan is to gradually increase the share of H2 in the gas mix to 100 % and thus become completely CO2-free.
Press release https://is.gd/egWkid
Fortum Oyj : and SSAB have concluded a joint study on fossil-free hydrogen production in Finland
In June, Fortum and SSAB announced a joint commercial feasibility study and technical FEED (front end engineering design) study to explore the possibilities of producing hydrogen-reduced fossil-free sponge iron in Raahe, Finland. In the end of October, Fortum and SSAB have jointly agreed that it is not possible to find a commercial arrangement that would work for both of parties given the existing preconditions. Therefore, the study has been concluded and no further steps will be taken at this time.
In line with its strategy, Fortum will continue to actively explore hydrogen concepts and business opportunities together with its customers and partners in the pulp and paper, chemical and transport sectors, among others. Fortum has a number of Power-to-X related studies and research projects ongoing with different companies. Power-to-X technologies allow energy to be stored and converted into different products, which is one way of decarbonising industry and transport sector.
Press release https://is.gd/CCAd2E
Permascand receives order of SEK 17 million for advanced electrodes for hydrogen production
Permascand has received an order from a global leader in hydrogen technology for high-efficiency electrodes for advanced alkaline electrolysis. The order value amounts to approximately SEK 17 million and will be included as order intake in the fourth quarter of 2023, within the business segment Electrification & Renewables. Delivery of the order is expected to be evenly distributed over the first three quarters of 2024.
The customer has been a recurring partner for over 20 years and focuses on clean energy technology with a broad spectrum of hydrogen technologies to support the shift to zero emissions.
“I am delighted that we continue to grow our business in alkaline water electrolysis – where our high-efficiency electrodes contribute to a more efficient hydrogen production. Our extensive experience in the field, together with our scalable production capacity, indicates that we are well placed to achieve our ambition to become one of the leading suppliers of high-efficiency electrodes for production of green hydrogen,” says Peter Lundström, CEO of Permascand.
Press release https://is.gd/DYxs9T
Alfa Laval – Capturing the potential in the hydrogen sector
Alfa Laval is establishing a new business unit – Business Unit Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Technologies – with the aim of capturing business opportunities in the hydrogen sector. This initiative underlines the company’s commitment to driving the energy transformation towards clean energy sources.
Over the past three years, Alfa Laval has been present in the hydrogen market, pioneering products and solutions in the areas of electrolyzers and fuel cells. Recognizing the potential, Alfa Laval has decided to establish a new business unit and develop new products and solutions in hydrogen applications in collaboration with industry leaders. Drawing upon the company’s extensive expertise in heat transfer and metallurgy, Alfa Laval is uniquely positioned in the hydrogen economy.
Press release https://is.gd/95kTqp
Toyota unveiled its all-new Crown Sedan model including hydrogen FCEV version
With sights on a hydrogen-powered society, the flagship Crown Sedan also gets an FCEV version that emits no CO2 while in operation. It accompanies an HEV version, the choice of many customers, to increase their options and meet diverse needs while contributing to the popularization of electrified vehicles and the realization of carbon neutrality.
Photo and Press release https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/39935774.html
Lhyfe, CIP, Flexens partner to develop large-scale offshore wind generation and hydrogen production
CIP, through Copenhagen Energy Islands, Lhyfe and Flexens jointly launch the Åland Energy Island project. This project will integrate large-scale offshore wind generation and hydrogen production. The ambition is to develop large scale hydrogen production on Åland integrated with gigawatt scale offshore wind in Åland waters for use both on Åland and in the wider European region, thereby supporting Åland’s and EU objectives for energy security and de-carbonisation.
Integrating offshore wind and green hydrogen production will provide Åland with a route to market for the untapped wind resources around Åland placing Åland as a key player in the green transition for the wider region. The exact configuration of the Åland Energy Island project will be developed in close coordination with the local government and other local stakeholders to maximize the benefits for Åland. CIP, Lhyfe and Flexens welcome the opportunity to discuss offshore wind and hydrogen development on Åland with all relevant stakeholders.
The consortium offers an attractive set of complementary skills and expertise that will enable the offshore wind development and benefit the broader society on Åland.
Press release https://is.gd/Tx9Gzx
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Universal Hydrogen Showcases Airside Fueling Logistics for ATR-72 and H2AmpCart at Toulouse Blagnac Airport F50 Operational Gate
Universal Hydrogen Co., a hydrogen fuel services provider that uses unique modular hydrogen capsule technology, announced it has completed an operational demonstration of loading and unloading its proprietary modular hydrogen capsules on its ATR-72 test aircraft. Simultaneously, the company also showcased the fueling logistics solution for its new H2AmpCartTM, which is being designed and developed in partnership with JBT AeroTech, and will serve as a hydrogen fuel cell-powered, mobile battery charger for electric ground support equipment (GSE).
Airlines, airports, official authorities as well as OEMs that are part of the Airport Compatibility of Alternative Aviation Fuels Task Force (ACAAF TF) attended today’s demonstration, held in Toulouse. Supported by the Airport Council International World (ACI), this group is driving the implementation of new technology in airports.
Press release https://is.gd/ShtW9u
Toyota and SMFG to help launch Japan hydrogen investment fund
A consortium of Japanese companies including Toyota Motor and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will team up with a domestic investment company to set up a fund to help develop Japan’s hydrogen industry, seeking to bolster infrastructure related to production and storage, the Nikkei reported on 1 November.
The Japan Hydrogen Association, which has approximately 280 private sector company members, seeks to have the fund in operation by 2024. Domestic investment company Advantage Partners will be the main operator of the fund, the country’s first dedicated to hydrogen investments.
Source https://is.gd/GB2xPD
Tubacex joins the H2SALT project developing hydrogen storage in salt caverns
“We are part of a consortium of companies that have benefited from the perte Hydrogen Value Chain for the H2SALT project”, the industrial group devoted to manufacturing seamless tubes Tubacex announced on 31 October. “This project, in line with our decarbonization strategy, aims to develop an integrated management system for hydrogen storage in salt caverns, thus contributing to the ambitious European hydrogen corridor plan proposed by Spain.
Press release https://is.gd/om2Grj
INPEX to Acquire Shares in Japan Suiso Energy
to Build International Liquefied Hydrogen Supply Chain
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd , Iwatani Corporation and INPEX CORPORATION announced they have concluded a shareholder agreement for INPEX to acquire shares in Japan Suiso Energy, Ltd., a joint venture between Kawasaki and Iwatani.
In conjunction with INPEX’s acquisition of JSE shares, Kawasaki entered a stock transfer agreement with INPEX to transfer a portion of its holdings of JSE shares. As a result, the parties’ equity stakes in JSE are as follows: Kawasaki: 36.6%; Iwatani: 33.4%; INPEX: 30.0%.
Press release https://is.gd/ugabR3
TECO 2030 and Yokogawa Electric Corporation Collaborate for the Utilization of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
TECO 2030 ASA, a Norwegian clean tech company and Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that they have signed a strategic partnership and investment agreement regarding the development of technology for utilizing hydrogen fuel cells in industrial applications. Under this agreement, Yokogawa Electric has invested in TECO 2030 by way of acquiring treasury shares, and the two companies will collaborate on optimizing hydrogen fuel cell technology and exploring business opportunities for distributed power sources in the maritime transportation and other industrial sectors.
Press release https://goo.su/fhOzEc
Mitsubishi Achieves Stable Combustion of up to 50 vol% Hydrogen on Single Cylinder Test Engine
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, confirmed stable combustion of hydrogen admixture through a testing of a single cylinder engine. The test achieved stable combustion with up to 50 vol% hydrogen admixture without losing the rated output. In preparation for targeted commercialization in FY2025, MHIET will finalize specifications of auxiliary equipment to be installed together with the engine and control systems of all related equipment.
Press release https://www.mhi.com/news/23110101.html
OX2 and Nordkalk to collaborate on development of e-fuel production including hydrogen on Gotland, Sweden
OX2 and Nordkalk will together investigate the opportunities for production of e-fuel. The e-fuel could be used in Nordkalk’s own facilities, but also for shipping and other industries and to make Gotland a hub for green growth and development. The parties will now initiate a pilot study on how a facility should be planned.
E-fuel can be used to replace fossil fuels in Nordkalk’s production or to refine the limestone to fertilization products. It can also be used as fuel for shipping and other heavy transports. OX2 is developing large-scale offshore wind farms outside the island of Gotland that can supply the electricity and hydrogen needed. OX2 are also active within the development of hydrogen infrastructure and is among other things partners in the development of a hydrogen pipeline between Finland, Åland, Sweden and Germany.
In the initial pilot study the parties will investigate how the facility should be planned, how the use of the area can be maximized and how the harbor of Storugns can be developed.
Press release https://is.gd/qW95gz
PLAGAZI PARTNERS WITH LITRA GAS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF HYDROGEN
The Letter-of-Intent serves to state the intent for a commercial agreement between Plagazi and Litra, which would enable Litra to undertake the transport circular hydrogen from Plagazi to various industrial sites and off-takers.
“Today we are very happy that Plagazi and Litra have agreed to begin the journey to jointly build an infrastructure for circular hydrogen, which is one of the prerequisites for achieving a climate-neutral industry and climate-neutral transport business. With our knowledge and long experience in transportation of different types of energy, we believe that Litra is the natural logistics partner and will be able to add circular hydrogen to the palette of energy types we handle. It will also give us an opportunity to operate our own vehicles with another non-fossil fuel which is an important part of our responsibility taking to create a sustainable world. We look forward to a constructive and long-term business cooperation with Plagazi.” – Dan Nilsson, CEO Litra AS
Press release https://en.plagazi.com/pressmeddelanden
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ABB to supply advanced power technology for Hystar’s field hydrogen project
Hystar AS announced that global technology leader ABB has joined the HyPilot project. ABB is supplying critical power technology to the HyPilot project, consisting of market-leading components that enable precise voltage and current control to simulate various operating regimes.
The HyPilot project is the in-field demonstration of Hystar’s one-megawatt (MW) containerized PEM electrolysers, to verify Hystar’s patented technology under realistic field conditions. The project will be delivered end of 2023 at the Kårstø Gas Processing Plant in Rogaland, Norway. ABB joins Nordic industry leaders Equinor, Yara, and Gassco in participating in the highly anticipated field project.
Press release https://is.gd/SiTesc
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The first tile fired in a 100% hydrogen kiln? It’s from SACMI
SACMI’s Kiln Lab conducts the first firing trials using self-produced pure hydrogen as fuel. Another first for SACMI and a concrete step towards the climate neutrality goals of the ceramics industry.
Following the Ceramic Innovation Open Week where the new 100% hydrogen kiln prototype was unveiled to the world, SACMI’s Kiln Lab has successfully completed the first firing tests using self-produced pure hydrogen as fuel.
This is the result of a 3-year journey that has led:
- to the construction of the pure hydrogen production and storage station at SACMI’s Forni & Filter site in Salvaterra, complete with electrolyser, storage cylinders and mixing unit.
- to the construction of the prototype furnace, which has been commissioned in recent weeks. The furnace is designed to operate with variable mixtures of hydrogen and methane, up to 100% hydrogen.
As the first company in the world to develop and market an industrial kiln capable of firing mixtures of up to 50% methane and hydrogen (FMH Maestro), SACMI has set a new record. On the 23rd of October, the first tile fired with a 100% pure hydrogen mixture was produced and proudly ‘signed’ by the Laboratory team.
“This is an extraordinary achievement that marks a milestone for our industry towards a zero-emissions future,” says SACMI President Paolo Mongardi. “Special thanks go to our technicians who have worked on this project with passion and tenacity”.
The next steps? “From this moment on, a new phase begins,” explains Daniele Baldini, product manager at Kilns & Dryers, BU Tiles, SACMI. “Thanks to the availability of hydrogen from our storage station, we will be able to carry out all the tests on real products using variable fuel mixtures. Our primary goal remains to guarantee product quality. In the meantime, we are very satisfied with this result “.
SACMI research doesn’t stop here. After the first full H oven prototype, and together with the production trials to test the effectiveness of the prototype in different production conditions and with different mixtures, the development of a totally electric oven will begin, to explore this path towards climate neutrality of ceramic processes.
Press release and photo https://goo.su/nAcWI
Green Hydrogen Systems and BioCirc to cooperate on the testing and supply of a 6MW pressurised alkaline electrolyser unit
Green Hydrogen Systems and the Danish circular bioeconomic company BioCirc have signed a Letter of Intent to cooperate on the testing and supply of a HyProvide® X1200 unit.
Green Hydrogen Systems’ HyProvide® X1200 is a 6MW pressurised alkaline electrolyser unit producing 107 kg of high-purity hydrogen per hour.
“We are pleased to see BioCirc’s strong interest in our X-Series electrolyser. The cooperation allows us to take the next step in a potential site testing and supply of an X-Series unit, enabling us to increase our valuable operational experience from on-site hydrogen production,” says Søren Rydbirk, Chief Commercial Officer, Green Hydrogen Systems.
Press release and photo https://is.gd/ycQXuP
Next Hydrogen Achieves Energy Efficiency Targets for its New GEN2 Water Electrolysers
Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., announced that it has met its energy efficiency targets for its new second generation “GEN2” water electrolyser technology.
Next Hydrogen is launching its next generation GEN2 large-scale, low-cost green hydrogen production systems. A key performance aspect is the ability to maintain good energy efficiency at high hydrogen production rates. Next Hydrogen has achieved its target cell performance of 1.90 V/cell at 1 A/cm2 and 70oC.
This exceeds recently reported US Department of Energy (DOE) technical targets status for energy efficiency, while maintaining a 2 times higher peak operating point. Notably, Next Hydrogen’s 2024 targets also exceed DOE 2026 targets:
Press release https://is.gd/vOXsvn
Hydrogen Canada Corp. Announces World Scale Blue Hydrogen/Ammonia Facility with Product Bound for South Korea
Hydrogen Canada Corp., announced the closing of its C$10 million seed round financing and the signing of a letter of commitment on an offtake agreement with E1 Corporation (“E1”), to develop a low-carbon hydrogen/ammonia supply chain from Western Canada to South Korea and other Asian markets (the “Project”). HCC intends on developing a world-scale, low-carbon hydrogen/ammonia production facility (the “Facility”) in the Alberta Industrial Heartland near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Press release https://is.gd/zO6Bi4
Mitsubishi Power Delivers First Shipment of Equipment to ACES Delta Hub for Clean Hydrogen Production
Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. has delivered the first shipment of major equipment for its HydaptiveTM integrated hydrogen production plant forming part of the Advanced Clean Energy Storage Hub (ACES Delta Hub) in Delta, UT.
Mitsubishi Power’s delivery of equipment is being coordinated with the onsite construction schedule to optimize the overall project timeline. Once completed, the system at ACES Delta Hub will nearly double the annual production levels of clean hydrogen worldwide.
The ACES Delta Hub, a joint project led by Mitsubishi Power Americas and Chevron U.S.A. Inc.’s New Energies Company (formerly Magnum Development), is a large-scale, world-class clean hydrogen facility designed to produce, store, and deliver green hydrogen to the western U.S. The hub will initially be capable of converting 220 MW of renewable energy into almost 100 tonnes per day of green hydrogen, which will then be stored in two massive salt caverns, having a storage capacity of more than 300 GWh of dispatchable clean energy. These salt caverns are located within the only major geologic salt dome formation in the western U.S.
A pipeline from the ACES Delta Hub will supply hydrogen to the nearby Intermountain Power Agency’s “IPP Renewed” power plant project to achieve seasonal, dispatchable renewable energy storage utilizing two advanced-class Mitsubishi Power J-series gas turbines. The turbines will use up to 30 percent hydrogen blended with natural gas at start-up, with a goal of transitioning up to 100 percent hydrogen by 2045 or sooner, thereby resulting in carbon-free utility-scale power generation. Together, the high-performance turbines have a capacity of 840 MW of electricity generation.
“The integrated HydaptiveTM technologies will empower our customers to produce cost effective hydrogen at scale, and facilitate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. This equipment delivery represents just one of many significant milestones as we move closer toward completion of the ACES Delta Hub,” said Kent Rockaway, Vice President, Hydrogen Production, Mitsubishi Power Americas.”
Press release and photo https://is.gd/FBLvbm
King Willem-Alexander marks the start of construction of Gasunie’s national hydrogen network
On Friday 27 October, his Majesty the King of the Netherlands performed the official ceremony to start work on the construction of a national hydrogen network in the Netherlands. The ceremony took place on the building site of Gasunie subsidiary Hynetwork Services in the port of Rotterdam, where the contractor, Visser & Smit Hanab, will build the first section of the national network. From 2030, the national hydrogen network, which will cost around 1.5 billion euros to build, will connect the Netherlands’ major industrial areas to each other and to Germany and Belgium. The Dutch government commissioned Gasunie last year to develop the hydrogen network.
Press release https://is.gd/NUAkQd
Gentari and GIC collaborate with Greenko founders to produce equivalent 1 MTPA of green hydrogen in India
Gentari, the clean energy division of Malaysia’s Petronas and AM Green, set up by the founders of Greenko announced the signing of definitive agreements together with an affiliate of GIC to produce 5 million tons per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia by 2030 – equivalent to about 1 MTPA of green hydrogen.
Photo from press release https://is.gd/7Qs3n2
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.
| Price | Company/project | Localisation | Total subsidy | Capacity of plant |
| 9,3000 DKK/GJ | Plug Power Idomlund Denmark | Holstebro | 107.673.447 DKK | 100 MW |
| 40,0000 DKK/GJ | European Energy/Vindtestcenter Måde K/S | Esbjerg | 43.994.973 DKK | 9 MW |
| 46,0000 DKK/GJ | European Energy/Padborg PtX ApS | Padborg | 910.800.000 DKK | 150 MW |
| 59,9998 DKK/GJ | Electrochaea/Biocat Roslev | Rybjerg | 71.279.762 DKK | 10 MW |
| 67,0000 DKK/GJ | European Energy/Kassø PtX Expansion ApS | Rødekro | 81.879.549 DKK | 10 MW |
| 67,4998 DKK/GJ | HyproDenmark/Everfuel(Marginal bidder) | Fredericia | The rest of the budget |
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