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Type certification performance testing for the new generation hydrogen MAX Dispenser 1.5 officially passed
Together with CESAME EXADEBIT (French designated institute for high pressure gas flow calibration) and Netherland Measurement Institute, Maximator Hydrogen successfully completed all important performance tests for type certification (according to OIML R139) on MAX Dispenser 1.5 in Nordhausen, Germany, the company said. Dispenser has passed the important measurement and calibration measurements and is now ready for the H2 world.
The MAX Dispenser 1.5 is available for all applications: From 700 bar passenger cars to 350 bar heavy duty and commercial vehicles to 350 bar light duty vehicles and in the future even 700 bar heavy duty vehicles, the company stated. The design, size and safety requirements always remain the same. Thanks to the smart design, the individual dispensers can also be combined in back-to-back setups. The dispenser is suitable for an ambient temperature of -40°C to +50°C and can therefore be used from cold Sweden to hot Spain.
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Toyota has entered the four-hour race of ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2023 with liquid hydrogen car
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will enter the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2023 Supported by Bridgestone Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Fuji 4 Hours Race with Fuji Niq Festival, to be held from November 11 to 12, with the 32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept, which runs on liquid hydrogen, and the #28 ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF Concept running on carbon-neutral fuel, the company said.
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Klean Industries Partners with WOIMA for the Delivery of Modular Waste to Energy to Hydrogen Plants
Klean Industries Inc announced that it has enlarged its partnership agreement with WOIMA Finland Oy to deliver and use their waste-to-energy plants to power its hydrogen production facilities around the globe.
WOIMA is focusing on standardized modular waste-to-energy and waste-to-value solutions, wasteWOIMA® power plant is a unique solution to address the challenges of growing global waste generation, environmental issues associated with landfilling, and lack of affordable energy. The plant utilizes robust grate combustion technology to safely treat a wide range of solid waste fuels while complying with the most stringent environmental standards. The wasteWOIMA® solution is scalable in 5 MWe intervals and it is designed for fast deployment.
The standardized pre-engineered and pre-fabricated WOIMA solutions enable fast project turnaround time and short on-site construction time ensuring on-time, in-budget, and high-quality deliveries. Advanced plant automation and standardized maintenance ensure high plant reliability and reduce operating costs.
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TES Canada H2 Inc to build a $2.9 billion billion green hydrogen project in Quebec
Montreal-based renewable energy firm TES Canada H2 Inc will build a C$4-billion ($2.9 billion) green hydrogen project in Quebec that is expected to create 200 permanent jobs and reduce 3% of the province’s carbon emissions by 2030, a source familiar with the project told Reuters on 9 November.
TES Canada, a unit of Tree Energy Solutions, is expected to make an announcement on the project on Friday with Canadian Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, the source said, declining to be named because details are not yet public.
The green hydrogen project will use a wind and solar farm to produce most of the energy it needs, and it will create over 1,000 temporary jobs during the construction period, in addition to permanent positions, the source said.
The project will produce 70,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually from 2028 – about a third of which will be dedicated to decarbonizing long-haul transportation, and the remaining will be used to produce electric renewable natural gas, the source said.
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Lhyfe plans to build a green hydrogen production facility with a production capacity of two tonnes per day
European group Lhyfe to supply several of HYmpulsion’s hydrogen filling stations for a ten-year period, from a new green and renewable hydrogen production site in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
From 2025, and for a period of ten years, Lhyfe will supply up to 1.6 tonnes of green and renewable hydrogen a day to the company HYmpulsion.
The new production site, located in Le Cheylas (Isère), will help to regenerate the former waste storage site of the Ascométal steelworks.
This partnership with HYmpulsion is a key building block of the Zero Emission Valley project supported by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, a pioneer in France for hydrogen mobility.
Lhyfe announced the signing of a sales agreement with HYmpulsion, the company in charge of deploying hydrogen infrastructure under the Zero Emission Valley (ZEV) project in Auvergne- Rhône-Alpes.
By mid-2025, Lhyfe plans to build a green hydrogen production facility with a production capacity of two tonnes per day (5 MW) in Le Cheylas (between Grenoble and Chambéry), on the former waste storage site of the Ascométal steelworks. In doing so, Lhyfe will help to re-industialise the area and ensure the transition of the local economy to a more sustainable model. The hydrogen will be produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable electricity.
This site will meet the needs of seven of Hympulsion’s hydrogen stations in the Alps, supplying for a ten-year period an annual volume of 600 tonnes (equivalent to approximately 1.6 tonnes per day, after a ramping-up period). It will also meet the needs of local industrial companies, seeking a replacement for fossil derived hydrogen or natural gas.
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Air Products and Chengzhi launched their first commercial-scale hydrogen fueling station in Changshu city
Two Companies’ First Commercial Hydrogen Fueling Station Supports Multinational and Domestic Companies to Pilot Green Logistics Operations
Air Products , a world-leading supplier of hydrogen and hydrogen for mobility solutions, has partnered with Chengzhi Shareholding Co. Ltd., a Chinese state-owned high-tech industry group, to accelerate transport decarbonization in China’s Yangtze River Delta. The two companies, through their joint venture, have launched their first commercial-scale hydrogen fueling station in Changshu city, Jiangsu province, capable of fueling city buses and heavy-duty trucks in logistics.
Commenting on the strategic alliance, Wei Junmin, President of Chengzhi, said, “Chengzhi shares Air Products’ commitment to China’s net-zero transition and is pleased to extend our long-term partnership to support green transportation by leveraging the strengths of both companies. Our first hydrogen station in Changshu has been in operation for several months fueling public transport and truck fleets. We look forward to deepening our collaboration to accelerate the development of hydrogen vehicles and the hydrogen value chain.”
Under service contracts, the station fuels hydrogen fuel cell trucks of various multinational and domestic companies, including Budweiser China, Yum China, the logistics service provider of Nestle China and JD Logistics, to pilot zero-emission logistics operations. These include a 49-ton heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck of Budweiser running between Nantong and Suzhou in East China which has recently logged over 10,000 safe kilometers.
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Viritech awarded a DER Grant to productionise its modular DC-DC converter for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
This will enhance the efficiency of hydrogen powertrains by reducing weight, improving packaging, and lowering cost, the company said.
Available as a family of products from 60kW to 360kW, it significantly reduces the total cost of ownership of an FCEV. The Manufacturing Technology Centre will assist Viritech to develop cost-efficient high-volume manufacturing processes.
Viritech is to lead a £675K project to develop a new generation of DC-DC Converter that integrates the energy management of a fuel cell and a battery pack. By doing this, it creates a dynamic energy system in which the fuel cell is the primary energy source, with batteries providing power for transient conditions. An FCDC-enabled powertrain can continually vary both the energy split between the fuel cell and the battery, and the total amount of power deployed.
Viritech’s single DC-DC Converter will replace the dual DC-DC Converter architecture of conventional FCEVs (one for fuel cell, one for battery pack), reducing cost, weight, and size.
Using the latest manufacturing technology, the DC-DC Converter aims to be significantly cheaper to manufacture than current products, providing the UK with the opportunity to establish large-scale production of this important component in the hydrogen powertrain eco-system.
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Horisont Energi and VNG sign letter of intent for Barents Blue clean ammonia offtake
Horisont Energi has signed a letter of intent with VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH (VNG), a wholly owned subsidiary of the German energy company VNG AG, regarding the offtake of clean ammonia from the Barents Blue project in Hammerfest in Northern Norway -Europe´s largest clean ammonia plant project.
As a major German gas importer and wholesaler, VNG H&V intends to purchase clean ammonia from Horisont Energi as part of the LoI. The aim is to make the ammonia
available to VNG H&V’s customers, particularly in the industrial sector, either
directly or in the form of hydrogen. The agreement sets out a long-term
partnership for clean ammonia supply targeting a quantity of 100,000-300,000 tons per year starting from 2028, corresponding to 10%-30% of the capacity at the planned Barents Blue plant.
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The Spanish companies ARPA, Zoilo Ríos and the CSIC promote the first public hydrogen station in the country
The first hydrogen station will soon see the light in the city of Zaragoza thanks to the synergies of ARPA Equipos Móviles de Campaña and Zoilo Ríos project led by the CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas), it will be of public use at national level, the ARPA announced. The hydrogen dispenser will be located in El Cisne 1, on the A-2 towards Madrid, located in the Ebro Hydrogen Corridor.
The project, headed by the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and led by researcher Luis Valiño of the Instituto de Carboquímica, in collaboration with the Aragonese companies ARPA and Zoilo Ríos, aims to demonstrate the capabilities of hydrogen technology for vehicles in real service conditions. This project has obtained the declaration of regional interest, which will speed up the administrative procedures for the start-up of the first hydrogen plant for public use at the El Cisne 1 service station, on the A-2 towards Madrid, located in the Ebro Hydrogen Corridor.
The total investment in the project amounts to 6 million euros, with 4.5 million contributed by the CSIC through European Next Generation funds from the TransEner platform, and 1.5 million by Zoilo Ríos, who will also provide the land and maintenance of the facilities. The intention is to have the hydrogen plant operational in 2024 to carry out tests until 2025 and assess the viability of these facilities. The estimated useful life of the facility is 25 years.
The business plan includes the production of green hydrogen through efficient electrolysers using heat from solar energy and photovoltaic panels. This energy will be stored in second-use batteries.
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Yanmar Makes First Delivery of Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Hybrid Passenger Ship
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. , a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd, has made its first delivery of its newly commercialized maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, introduced in August 2023. This system was supplied to the passenger ship HANARIA, operated by MOTENA-Sea, a company backed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and other investors.
The HANARIA, Japan’s first hybrid passenger ship to use both hydrogen and biodiesel, represents a significant breakthrough in achieving carbon neutrality. This innovative vessel operates with an onboard electric propulsion system that powers the ship’s drive using generated electricity. Yanmar PT took charge of the ship’s comprehensive power system design, incorporating two hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, biodiesel generators, power management system, propulsion equipment, remote monitoring, and other elements.
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Klean Industries Partners with WOIMA for the Delivery of Modular Waste to Energy to Hydrogen Plants
Klean Industries Inc announced that it has enlarged its partnership agreement with WOIMA Finland Oy to deliver and use their waste-to-energy plants to power its hydrogen production facilities around the globe.
WOIMA is focusing on standardized modular waste-to-energy and waste-to-value solutions, wasteWOIMA® power plant is a unique solution to address the challenges of growing global waste generation, environmental issues associated with landfilling, and lack of affordable energy. The plant utilizes robust grate combustion technology to safely treat a wide range of solid waste fuels while complying with the most stringent environmental standards. The wasteWOIMA® solution is scalable in 5 MWe intervals and it is designed for fast deployment.
The standardized pre-engineered and pre-fabricated WOIMA solutions enable fast project turnaround time and short on-site construction time ensuring on-time, in-budget, and high-quality deliveries. Advanced plant automation and standardized maintenance ensure high plant reliability and reduce operating costs.
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Aurubis and ADNOC signed a letter of intent pursuing strategic cooperation in the area of hydrogen
Multimetal manufacturer and copper recycler Aurubis AG has successfully completed a test series using ammonia instead of natural gas in industrial production at the Hamburg plant, the company stated. Following testing, Aurubis is pursuing strategic cooperation in the area of hydrogen with ADNOC, the supplier of the low-carbon ammonia for the test series in Aurubis’ production. Both companies signed a letter of intent.
“Aurubis views itself as responsible for helping shape the green transformation in industry, which is why we’re laying the groundwork for new, fossil-free energy sources,” Aurubis CEO Roland Harings said.“In a strategic partnership with ADNOC, we see the potential to expand our first joint hydrogen supply chain, and therefore to push the decarbonization of our copper production forward, Aurubis CEO Roland Harings said.
As part of a joint research project with partners from industry and the scientific community, Aurubis will now focus on the direct use of hydrogen in the copper wire rod production plant.
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DEUTZ: First volume production order for 100 hydrogen-powered gensets received from China
In the Green segment, DEUTZ took its first volume production order for 100 hydrogen gensets from China, the company stated in the third quarter report.
CEO Schulte: “The first volume production order for our new hydrogen-powered gensets represents a major strategic milestone in many regards. It shows that we can offer products that meet market demand also outside our existing drive portfolio. It will allow us, and our customer, to gain invaluable experience with this pioneering technology. And looking forward, it brings us another step closer to becoming climate-neutral..”
The gensets will initially be powered by gray hydrogen, which is a by-product of industrial processes. This can reduce carbon emissions by up to 800 tonnes per year per genset compared with conventional electricity generation. These gensets are already creating a hydrogen technology infrastructure, which at a later point in time will be able to switch to using climate-neutral green hydrogen. Volume production of DEUTZ hydrogen engines for stationary applications is scheduled to begin at DEUTZ’s Cologne-Porz site at the end of 2024.
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MAN Engines to represent the newly developed MAN H4576 hydrogen combustion engine at Agritechnica 2023
MAN Engines continues to consistently pursue its strategy of positioning itself as a provider of sustainable drive and storage solutions. At Agritechnica 2023, the engine manufacturer will therefore be presenting a wide range of proven as well as completely new products under the motto “POWERING THE GREEN
With a focus on reducing CO2, MAN Engines will be presenting the MAN H4576 hydrogen combustion engine at Agritechnica 2023. This is designed for high-performance agricultural machinery and off-road applications in the 500 hp class. The newly developed MAN H4576 hydrogen combustion engine with a displacement of 16.8 liters is based on the proven engine geometry of the MAN D3876 diesel engine and shares about 80% of its basic components with it. The MAN H4576 has modifications to the hydrogen supply, engine control and exhaust gas control to ensure efficient combustion. MAN already has many years of experience in hydrogen engine technology and, thanks to this expertise, can quickly bring the MAN H4576 to market. The PistenBully 800 from Kässbohrer Off-Road Vehicles is already conceptually designed to be powered by the MAN H4576. “Hydrogen combustion engines are a promising approach to accelerate the decarbonization of off-road drives. As soon as the market is ready, MAN Engines will offer tailor-made solutions,” emphasizes Lindner.
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Advent Technologies Announces Intent with Airbus to Launch a Joint Benchmarking Project
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. , an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services, for a joint benchmarking project regarding an optimized Ion Pair™ Membrane Electrode Assembly (“MEA”) for hydrogen fuel cells.
Airbus will provide financial support to the project and its extensive knowledge of the aviation industry. Advent will invest in people, materials, hardware, and 3rd party research centers, to contribute to the goals of the project. The multi-million dollar collaboration will take place over two years.
The goal of the project is to accelerate the development of Advent’s MEA and benchmark the Ion Pair MEA against aviation requirements and current/expected technological limits.
HT-PEM MEAs operating at temperatures higher than 180 °C (360°F) aim to solve one of the largest challenges in aviation fuel cell use: thermal management. High-temperature fuel cells allow increased performance, increased passenger carrying capability, and increased range compared to low-temperature fuel cell stack technology. Advent believes that HT-PEM is a superior option not only for aviation, but also for heavy-duty trucks, the automotive industry and marine use.
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PRF Gas Solutions Presented Hydrogen Refuelling Station for Motorsports
We are thrilled to introduce DRHYVE, our state-of-the-art portable hydrogen refueling station, designed to meet the high-performance demands of motorsports while promoting a sustainable future, the company announced.
DRHYVE’s features include H35 and H70 dispensing, T40 cooling, 500 bar and 1000 bar compression, 500 bar and 1000 bar storage, compressors chiller, and more. It’s a plug-and-play solution that requires no civil works, making setup and commissioning a breeze. This 40ft footprint mobile solution is suitable for high ambient temperatures.
Join us in embracing the future of clean energy for motorsports with DRHYVE.
Press release https://www.prf.pt/en/343
ARENA has awarded $5.43 million to aerospace startup to develop a hydrogen powered electric aircraft
On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA has awarded $5.43 million for AMSL, as part of the Advancing Renewables Program, to develop a hydrogen powered electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (eVTOL) named the Vertiia.
Similar in operation to a helicopter and fitted with eight rotors, the Vertiia will be capable of carrying up to five passengers over distances up to 1000km.
The $10.86 million project follows AMSL’s successful development of a prototype battery electric version of the Vertiia aircraft.
The $5.43 million ARENA grant will support AMSL to undertake development and certification activities for the aircraft, culminating in successful demonstration with a test flight of the prototype. If successful, the aircraft will be one of the lowest cost and cleanest forms of air transport for ranges up to 1,000km.
Based at Sydney’s Bankstown Airport, AMSL Aero was founded in 2017 to develop and manufacture zero emissions aircraft.
AMSL intends for Vertiia to be available for markets such as air ambulance, emergency services, and passenger and cargo transport. Due to its configuration, the aircraft offers new and innovative ways for emergency services to deal with specialised situations, including fighting bushfires.
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Pineapple Power entered into a non-binding heads of terms with Ilios Hydrogen Canada to acquire 100% of the shares
Pineapple Power Corporation PLC announced that it has entered into a non-binding heads of terms with Ilios Hydrogen Canada Limited, based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares in Ilios in an all-share transaction, subject to legal, financial and other due diligence and entry into a legally binding sale and purchase agreement. As no binding agreement has yet been reached, the Company cannot guarantee that the Proposed Acquisition will complete.
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INNIO Group to deliver innovative hydrogen technology to power RAG Austria AG’s hydrogen cogeneration plant
INNIO today announced that RAG Austria AG (RAG) has selected INNIO Group’s (INNIO) Jenbacher innovative hydrogen engine technology to power its hydrogen cogeneration plant in Gampern, Upper Austria. The combined heat and power plant (CHP) will generate green power and heat. With this innovative flagship project, the two companies are laying the foundations for greater security of supply in the use of green energy. As part of the commissioning of the world’s first 100% hydrogen storage facility in a porous underground reservoir – RAG’s “Underground Sun Storage”, up to 4.2 gigawatt hours of electricity produced in summer can be kept ready for winter in the form of green hydrogen.
Commissioning of the highly efficient, flexible Jenbacher hydrogen CHP plant in the 1 MW range is scheduled for spring 2024. In winter, electricity can then be generated on-demand from the green energy reserves, and the waste heat can be used for heating purposes. In this trailblazing project, INNIO and RAG are augmenting the entire value chain, focusing on seamless coordination between the generation, conversion, storage, and – most notably – supply of green energy.
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The new gigawatt electrolyzer factory of Siemens Energy and Air Liquide was officially inaugurated in Berlin
With the new factory, Siemens Energy is making electrolyzers a mass product, laying the foundation for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. For hydrogen to become the game changer for a climate-neutral future, it must be available in large quantities and at competitive prices. This requires serial production of cost-effective and scalable electrolyzers. With an annual production capacity of one gigawatt, Siemens Energy and Air Liquide expect a ramp-up to at least three gigawatts by 2025 with potential for more. In comparison: with installed electrolysis capacity of three gigawatt, an average of 300,000 metric tons of green hydrogen can be produced per year when operated with renewable energies.
At the Siemens Energy site in Berlin the complete infrastructure of an existing production facility and its experienced workforce can be used. New production lines for the electrolyzers were set up on 2,000 square meters at a cost of around 30 million euros.
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FORVIA’S LEADERSHIP IN HYDROGEN STORAGE EARNS NEW CONTRACT IN NORTH AMERICA
FORVIA, the 7th largest automotive technology supplier, has been awarded a contract from a major automotive manufacturer to supply Type IV hydrogen storage systems for medium-duty commercial trucks in the North American market, with start of production in 2025.
“Today marks a significant milestone for FORVIA as we secure a major automotive contract in North America, solidifying our global leading position in hydrogen storage systems. With existing serial production in Europe, China and Korea, FORVIA now boasts an unrivaled global presence. This further demonstrates the trust placed in us by our customers.” declared Patrick Koller, CEO of FORVIA.
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Fusion Fuel Receives Purchase Order from Portuguese Energy Company for 1.25 MW Electrolyzer Facility
Fusion Fuel announced that it has entered into a sales contract with a Portuguese energy company for a 1.25 MW HEVO-Chain Series NC electrolyzer. The system will employ Fusion Fuel’s plug-and-play HEVO™ technology, which uses modular building blocks to deliver green hydrogen solutions tailored to individual customer needs.
The integrated electrolyzer and hydrogen refuelling project was awarded funding by the European Commission through Component 14 of Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. The facility, which aims to produce, store, and distribute green hydrogen for the light and heavy transport sector in the north of Portugal, is expected to be fully installed and operational before the end of 2024.
Frederico Figueira de Chaves, CEO of Fusion Fuel, stated, “We are thrilled to announce this contract for the sale of a 1.25MW HEVO-Chain system, the second such announcement in as many months, a clear indication of the market’s growing confidence in our flexible HEVO architecture and modular approach to deployment, one which enables us to develop fit-for-purpose solutions that meet the evolving needs of the customer. We continue to see significant interest in our HEVO-Chain system for projects of all sizes.”
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SunHydrogen has released details of the commercialisation of its nanoparticle-based green hydrogen technology
SunHydrogen, Inc. , the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water, provided an update to its shareholders from its Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Syed Mubeen, as follows.
“We have successfully validated the manufacturability of our substrates at both the 25cm² and 100 cm² scale, working closely with our industrial partners including Geomatec, a leading manufacturer specializing in thin-film technology; InRedox, an expert in electrochemically-assisted, self-organized nanostructured materials; and our dedicated team at the University of Iowa”, Dr. Syed Mubeen stated. “Building on this accomplishment, our ongoing work is focused on scaling up the production process to meet the substrate requirements for a 1m² SunHydrogen Panel. The 1m² scale is of the utmost importance as it represents the commercially-relevant dimension at which we intend to introduce and showcase our technology in multiple pilot projects”.
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HydrogenPro confirming 100 MW electrolysis plant at the Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH site, using 18 of HydrogenPro’s5 MW cell stacks
HydrogenPro ASA reported their financial results for the third quarter , where revenue for the quarter is increased by more than ten times over Q3 previous year. The Company has achieved many milestones and reached a healthy cashflow as projects are starting to get delivered. Notably the confirmed order of a 100 MW plant with Andritz is now received.
In its Q3 financial report HydrogenPro revealed many important milestones for the company that has been achieved over the past three months:
- The strategic partnership with Austrian industry giant Andritz is bearing fruits with an order of magnitude. Earlier this quarter Andritz announced the contract of building a 100MW electrolysis plant at the Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH site, using 18 of HydrogenPro’s5 MW cell stacks, which is now confirmed through a firm order placement.
- HydrogenPro has for a long time been a partner with Mitsubishi at the world’s largest Hydrogen Hub, ACES in the US. The company is progressing on delivering 220MW of high-pressure alkaline electrolyzers suitable for renewable energy input. The contract value is estimated at more than 50 MUSD.
- Mitsubishi Power equally confirms successful validation, installation and operating of HydrogenPros electrolyzers at Takasago Hydrogen Park in Japan.
- HydrogenPro is the exclusive supplier of more than 800MW electrolyzers for DG Fuels Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in Louisiana. The contract value is expected to be more than 500 MUSD. Final Investment decision is expected to be finalized first half 2024. Earlier this quarter DG Fuels announced the strategic partnership with Airbus.
- Finally, the company continues its strategic momentum in the US. HydrogenPro INC, its US subsidiary newly appointed Jeff Spethmann as the CEO. The Biden/Harris administration is continuing to develop sustainable hydrogen value chains, with its October announcement of seven regional clean hydrogen hubs to receive USD 7 bn in funding.
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German NORMA Group supplies joining technology for hydrogen fuel cell trucks
NORMA Group has won an order to supply various joining solutions for the production of fuel cell drive systems, the company said.
The joining components are used in the cooling system for the fuel cell racks as well as on the electric air compressors. This project is the biggest order for fuel cell vehicles NORMA Group has received so far. The customer is a major German automotive supplier.
CEO Guido Grandi: “Hydrogen technology is an important growth area for us. The transformation towards low-emission mobility is the major task the automotive industry is facing in this decade. With our profound development experience in the automotive sector, our global production network and local test laboratories, we can optimally support our customers in the industrialization of new technologies.”
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Westport Announces Hydrogen HPDI™ Project with a Global Locomotive Original Equipment Manufacturer
Westport Fuel Systems Inc., announced an agreement with a leading global provider of locomotives and related equipment for the freight and transit rail industries, to adapt its hydrogen HPDI™ fuel system for use with the locomotive original equipment manufacturer’s (“OEM”) engine design. The two-year H2 HPDI proof of concept project is expected to begin immediately and is fully funded by the OEM.
This is Westport’s first application of the H2 HPDI system for a locomotive. These applications require large capital investments in equipment that must perform in demanding, sometimes isolated, harsh environments. Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system has the potential to be a retrofit solution in this high horsepower market, leveraging the proven durability of the base diesel engine, to quickly decarbonize the rail sector. Westport believes this is a particularly affordable path to decarbonizing this sector without compromising performance or efficiency.
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Ballard announces orders for 62 hydrogen fuel cell engines to power Solaris buses in Europe
Ballard Power Systems announced multiple purchase orders totaling 62 hydrogen fuel cell engines from long-standing customer Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., a leading European bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered city buses across the continent. Ballard expects delivery of the majority of the fuel cell engines to occur in 2024.
The hydrogen fuel cell engines will power buses in Germany and Poland. The number of engines ordered by Solaris year-to-date is now close to 350, representing substantial growth over the more than 140 fuel cell city buses that Solaris has deployed with customers in Europe to date.
Press release https://is.gd/9QCWDN
CPKC places follow-on order for 2.4 MW of Ballard fuel cell engines for active service locomotives
Ballard Power Systems announced it received an order for 2.4 MW of additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City. These twelve, 200 kW fuel cell engines are planned for delivery in 2023 and will support the development of CPKC’s additional hydrogen-powered locomotives planned for regular switching and local freight service applications in Alberta.
The additional locomotives will be partially funded through the Emissions Reduction Alberta (“ERA”) program that helps the province deliver on its environmental and economic goals and will in turn support the decarbonization of rail transport by funding hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure along with hydrogen-powered locomotives.
Over the past two years, Ballard has supplied CPKC with 38 fuel cell engines for use in its hydrogen locomotives, with combined fuel cell power of 7.6 MW. The additional locomotives are expected to enter service in late 2024.
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GE Vernova secures two H-class combined cycle equipment orders with hydrogen capability to replace coal power plants in Germany
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business (NYSE: GE) today announced it has secured two orders from EnBW to provide H-Class natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation equipment for EnBW’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) power stations in Heilbronn and Altbach/Deizisau, near Stuttgart, the capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The orders include the equipment, construction of the plants as well as software solutions, maintenance and services for ten years. GE Vernova will lead an international consortium for the projects, including the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies Bonatti and SENER. The projects will replace existing coal-fired plants with more efficient natural gas fired plants while enabling future fuel mix combustion of up to 100% by volume of hydrogen in the 2030s.
Heilbronn and Altbach/Deizisau efficient CHP plants are expected to deliver in total nearly approximately 1340 megawatts (MW) to the national grid, the equivalent needed to power approximately 2,4 million German homes1, as well as steam for district heating for the citizens, commerce and industry of Heilbronn and the larger Stuttgart area.
Each 680MW power plant will replace existing coal-fired units at Heilbronn and Altbach/Deizisau, with the new plants targeted to begin operation by the end of 2026. Switching from a coal plant to its gas equivalent can alone reduce carbon emissions by as much 60%, and lower emissions levels for other pollutants such as mercury, NOx, SOx and particulate matter, when using the most advanced HA gas turbines.
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Air Products to Build Europe’s Largest Blue Hydrogen Plantin #Rotterdam
Air Products announced it will build, own and operate a state-of-the-art carbon capture and carbon dioxide (CO2) treatment facility at its existing hydrogen production plant in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The facility is expected to be on-stream in 2026, and the resulting “blue” hydrogen product to serve ExxonMobil’s (Esso) Rotterdam refinery and additional customers via Air Products’ hydrogen pipeline network system. This will be the largest blue hydrogen plant in Europe once operational.
The carbon capture retrofit will capture CO2 from Air Products’ existing hydrogen plant and ExxonMobil’s Rotterdam refinery. The plant will be connected to the Porthos system, a consortium developing the first large-scale CO2 transport and storage system in the Netherlands which recently reached final investment decision approval. Along with CO2 from other industry in the port of Rotterdam, the captured CO2 will be transported to depleted gas fields in the North Sea, approximately 20 kilometers off the coast, where it will be permanently stored at a depth of more than three kilometers beneath the seabed.
Porthos allows Air Products to more than halve its CO2 emissions in the port of Rotterdam. This represents a substantial step for reducing Air Products’ direct emissions in the short term and contributes to meeting the Dutch National Climate Agreement targets. At the same time, Air Products is working hard to further decarbonise its own activities and those of its customers by realising plans to make green hydrogen available from imported renewable energy in the port of Rotterdam.
The project is being undertaken as part of long-term agreements with ExxonMobil and the Dutch State. Blue hydrogen from Air Products’ hydrogen production plant will help customers in industry and mobility transition, whilst also creating and retaining jobs in an important industrial area.
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ITM Power Launched the Hybrid Stack with Efficiency Improvement of Circa 10%
ITM Power announced the launch of its Hybrid Stack, which provides existing ITM customers, who operate earlier MEP generation products, the opportunity to benefit from a circa 10% efficiency improvement.
The Hybrid Stack makes available advancements incorporated into company’s latest TRIDENT stack platform, to earlier MEP generation electrolysers. In this way, operators of ITM electrolyser systems maintain access to our technology improvements as they become available.
The Hybrid Stack has undergone robust validation and testing at ITM’s facilities and in the field, where operational data has shown that an efficiency improvement of circa 10% is achieved. This reduces electrolyser operating costs proportionately.
Dennis Schulz, CEO ITM, said: “The Hybrid Stack makes our latest technology available to existing customers who can now take full advantage of efficiency improvements.”
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CARTER MANUFACTURING JOINS AVIATION HYDROGEN PROJECT LED BY MOOG INC.
Precision bearing specialist Carter Manufacturing Ltd. is proud to be participating in a groundbreaking development of an aviation hydrogen project; Future Engine Technology for the Control of Hydrogen (FETCH). This key project is a collaboration of the University of Bath/IAAPS, Cranfield University, along with companies; Moog Inc., Baker Hughes Druck, Curtiss-Wright, and Carter Manufacturing.
The collaboration, led by Moog Aircraft in the UK, is focused on the development of the key technologies required to exploit the benefits of future aircraft hydrogen fuel systems. The project has secured match funding from the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) program, a joint Government and industry investment, and is one of a number of initiatives designed to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive position in civil aerospace design and manufacture.
Carter Manufacturing’s contribution to this innovative project is to develop bespoke bearing solutions for liquid and gaseous hydrogen. This is based on their unrivalled experience in developing bearings for cryogenic applications, such as rocket propulsion, and commercial industrial pump applications, along with scientific research.
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Rolls-Royce SMR, ULC-Energy and Topsoe Cooperate on Nuclear Hydrogen Production
Nuclear energy combined with SOEC technology has the potential to produce clean hydrogen more cheaply than alternative electrolysis processes because:
• The electrolysis takes place at a high temperature, which means that less electricity is needed to produce hydrogen.
• The nuclear power plants can produce energy on average up to 95% of the time, significantly higher than alternative variable energy sources.
• Nuclear energy can supply heat as well as electricity. By using heat directly, energy losses in the steam turbine can be avoided thus increasing the effective energy capacity of the nuclear power plant above its electric power rating.
Furthermore, the Rolls-Royce SMR nuclear power plant can, when required, switch to deliver power to the grid, providing back-up to variable power sources when these sources are not available. This is expected to be a competitive solution compared to alternatives, like long duration energy storage solutions or hydrogen combustion for electricity generation. The joint investigation will include a valuation of the operational flexibility of the Rolls-Royce SMR/Topsoe SOEC combination in the future green energy market.
Press release https://is.gd/RAC4gL
CHART announced it has prepared the industry’s first hydrogen 10,000-pound payload trailer for shipment by the end of the year
We have liquid hydrogen cryogenic trailers available to ship before the end of the year. Our trailers have a 10,000-pound payload and not only provide our customers with best-in-class safety and performance in the industry but will improve efficiency and logistics in our customer’s delivery operations, the company said.
Chart has developed the industry’s first 10,000-pound payload ST18600H trailer to improve efficiency and logistics in delivery operations, helping to meet the increasing demand for LH2. In times of driver shortages, this trailer with the largest payload in the industry meets US DOT requirements and is California-bridge law compliant when paired with an appropriate tractor – including alternative fuel tractors utilizing the 82,000- lb GVWR exception.
Press release https://is.gd/VITr18
HHI to supply engine for the world first Ammonia fueled vessel in the first half of 2025
Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division to deliver a sizable ammonia dual-fuel engine in the first half of 2025, the company announced. This engine will be installed in the world’s inaugural ammonia-powered vessel, which will constructed by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
The world’s inaugural engine designed for commercial operation is the 6X52DF-A model. It was developed in collaboration with Switzerland’s WinGD during the Greek “Posidonia 2022” event held last year. Since then, extensive discussions and cooperation have taken place to ensure the engine’s optimal performance and safety. This collaborative effort involved shipowners, shipyards, and vessel operators, all with the objective of minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To achieve this goal, the engine incorporates combustion optimization technology and exhaust gas post-processing technology, addressing challenges such as nitrogen oxide emission regulations and ammonia slip.
This marks the initial phase of the ammonia fuel engine market, which is gaining significant attention as an eco-friendly, carbon-free fuel for the future. HD HHI-EMD anticipates a gradual expansion of this market to encompass other vessel categories, such as tankers and bulk carriers.
Furthermore, HD HHI-EMD has set its sights on developing its proprietary 4-stroke HiMSEN Engine’s ammonia dual-fuel engine in the latter half of the coming year. The aim is to take a leading role in the maritime industry’s journey towards carbon neutrality and offer a diverse range of solutions to its customers.
Press release https://is.gd/sryNW0
