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Contrail-chasing Blue Condor makes Airbus’ first full hydrogen-powered flight
The modified glider at the centre of Airbus UpNext’s hydrogen contrail-studying experiment, Blue Condor, made its first hydrogen-powered flight over Nevada in the United States on 8 November, the AirBus said. The flight was the company’s first ever to use hydrogen as the sole fuel source, and it kicked off a test campaign that will conclude in a contrail-measuring mission in early 2024.
Hydrogen offers aviation a path to low-carbon operations, yet its combustion produces contrails just like conventional jet fuel. Hydrogen contrails, however, differ significantly. They don’t contain soot or sulphur oxides, but do hold nitrous oxides and a lot of water vapour: up to 2.5 times more than kerosene contrails. Both are considered climate-impacting emissions, and as such the aviation industry has a duty to address them.
Therefore, as part of the ZEROe project, Airbus is committed to studying the composition of these little-understood hydrogen contrails. Using a modified Arcus-J glider, Airbus UpNext’s Blue Condor project will take a small hydrogen-combustion engine as high as 30,000 feet and compare its emissions to a similar-sized kerosene engine, flying alongside onboard a second aircraft. Both gliders are operated by The Perlan Project and the hydrogen engine was assembled by German company Aero Design Works.
Press release https://is.gd/1BQ2Bk
Chart Industries is First to Market with Approved Liquid Hydrogen Trailers in Korea
Chart Industries, Inc. , received Korean Gas Safety (KGS) certification and approval of our liquid hydrogen (LH2) bulk transport trailers built in Theodore, Alabama for the Korean market, making us the first and only supplier with a LH2 trailer design currently approved to serve the growing Korean market.
Chart worked closely with KGS to ensure that their stringent safety requirements would be met or exceeded with our offering.
This trailer, specifically tailored to meet Korean regulations, offers over 3,100 kg of payload, and is the latest addition to Chart’s industry-leading portfolio of gaseous and liquid hydrogen trailers, meeting the same high-performance and operational standards that come with the Chart brand, and continues our lead with the highest payload and hold time trailers on the global market.
Press release https://is.gd/TKOFBr
Port of Bilbao and Port of Amsterdam Sign Agreement to develop new European Renewable Hydrogen Corridor
Port of Amsterdam is the operator of Europe’s fourth-largest port and is strongly committed to developing green hydrogen facilities within its port area, as well as establishing import corridors for green hydrogen and its derivatives. One of the prominent industrial sectors supplied by the port of Amsterdam is the aviation industry. The port features a direct connection to one of Europe’s largest airports, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The aviation industry faces a significant decarbonisation challenge, with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) viewed as an important part of tackling this challenge. SkyNRG, a global leader in SAF, is developing a network of SAF production facilities that require green hydrogen as input, including one in the port of Amsterdam. Zenith Energy Terminals and Evos Amsterdam are the operators of some of the most prominent blending and storage terminals in the port. Zenith Energy Terminals is developing a liquid hydrogen supply chain, while Evos Amsterdam is working on a liquid organic hydrogen carrier supply chain.
Press release https://is.gd/ATE8xx
Hydron Energy receives grant to produce low cost hydrogen from syngas and RNG from biogas
Hydron Energy Inc., the cleaner fuel company that is commercializing the INTRUPTor™, a revolutionary gas upgrading solution, announced it has received a grant from the Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF). Hydron has developed a first-of-a-kind gas upgrader, the INTRUPTor™, to produce low cost renewable fuels such as renewable natural gas (RNG) from biogas, as well as clean hydrogen production from syngas.
Press release https://is.gd/4MvKVp
DELTAHAWK ENGINES LAUNCHING HYDROGEN ENGINE PROGRAM
DeltaHawk Engines, builders of a revolutionary FAA-certified jet-fueled piston engine for general aviation aircraft, has recently completed advanced simulation analysis of a new, hydrogen-fueled variant of its engine family for multiple markets, the company announced. These tests have demonstrated DeltaHawk’s highly adaptable engine architecture is suitable for hydrogen fuel, and that the company’s patented engine design has applications in a variety of markets in addition to aviation – including zero emission vehicles (ZEV), other commercial power applications and multiple defense platforms.
Press release https://is.gd/0505yP
GKN Hydrogen delivers 500kg storage system based on metal hydride technology for the “Hydrogen Terminal”in Technical University of Braunschweig
GKN Hydrogen delivers unique, safe and compact hydrogen storage system, based on metal hydride technology, with a capacity of 500kg for the “Hydrogen Terminal” project, funded by BMBF, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the company announced. The research project is a collaboration between the Steinbeis Innovation Center energyplus (siz energyplus) and the Technical University of Braunschweig.The storage units will be integrated into the university’s innovation network, contributing to applied basic research and sector coupling.
The storage units are scheduled to be integrated into the research environment of the Hydrogen Terminal at the Technical University of Braunschweig in December 2023 and gradually commence operations in 2024. Key components of the research project include:
Press release https://is.gd/BJL8A8
EKPO receives funding of EUR 177 million for the ongoing refinement of high-performance fuel cell stacks
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies (EKPO), headquartered in Dettingen/Erms (Germany) a leading technology provider specializing in the development and large-scale production of fuel cell stacks for carbon-neutral mobility, has received confirmation of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport that it is to be granted funding of up to EUR 177 million for the years up to and including 2027 as part of the European “IPCEI Hydrogen” (Important Project of Common European Interest) program.
Press release https://is.gd/J7uCIY
Ceres’ green hydrogen programme hits key milestone
Ceres, a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, is pleased to share that its first-of-a-kind solid oxide electrolyser is producing hydrogen at partner AVL’s site in Germany and is in the final stages of commissioning, on track to reach factory acceptance testing in the coming weeks.
In parallel, the release of Ceres’ next generation stack technology this year has delivered improvements in performance and cost, which will now feed through into feasibility studies underway with partners. These focus on designing the optimum architecture for 100MW+ scale system installations, essential to accelerate commercialisation and to deliver green hydrogen at the scale and pace required to reach net zero.
Press release https://is.gd/XzLI9K
JAL signs agreements with three hydrogen-electric aircraft/engine manufacturers pushing hydrogen-powered flight
To create safe, comfortable, and sustainable future aviation~
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. has separately signed basic agreements with three of hydrogen- electric aircraft/engine manufacturers, H2FLY GmbH, Universal Hydrogen Co., and ZeroAvia Inc., in order to study the safety, economic feasibility and maintainability etc., for bringing hydrogen-fueled next generation aircrafts, which can reduce CO2 emissions to zero during flight and expected to be a sustainable aviation solution for the future. JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. , which is in charge of aircraft maintenance for the JAL Group, will continue coordination and cooperation on certifications and maintenance systems.
Press release https://press.jal.co.jp/en/items/uploads/231115_JAL%20press%20release%20draft_R7FNL.pdf
Willis Sustainable Fuels awarded £4.721M for development of refinery producing SAF from hydrogen and CO2
Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels Limited, was awarded a £4.721M grant from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund competition in support of its planned Carbonshift PtL SAF refinery project at Teesworks in Tees Valley, England.
Funds from the AFF grant will be utilized to support detailed design engineering activities for the plant, which is being developed to have an annual production capacity of fourteen kilotons (approximately five million gallons) per year of PtL SAF when it is expected to enter operations in 2026.
Press release https://is.gd/HvR3Be
Dongfeng announced the completion the H₂·One 300 hydrogen fuel cell system
Unveiling the future of green innovation Dongfeng proudly announces the completion of the H₂·One 300 hydrogen fuel cell system, the company said. Setting industry benchmarks, this achievement, coupled with the earlier unveiled 70KW and 150KW platforms, establishes Dongfeng’s hydrogen power system matrix, covering a full spectrum of passenger and commercial full-power range products.
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Press release https://is.gd/rDr9cj
King Willem-Alexander visited the Dutch barge ms Antonie powered on hydrogen in the port of Duisburg
The king received a personal explanation from inland shipping entrepreneur Harm Lenten, the shipping company De Scheepvaartkrant reported. Its hydrogen-electric freighter Antonie (WEVA) is the world’s first newly built hydrogen-powered inland barge. With this demonstration vessel, Lenten wants to demonstrate that hydrogen is a solution for clean and quiet goods transport over water.
The first new-build hydrogen-powered vessel Antonie of Lenten Scheepvaart bv has received official approval from the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) to sail in Europe, the company announced on 12 October.
The dry cargo vessel will transport salt for Nobian, a European firm in the production of essential chemicals for various industries, the Splash247 reported. For years, Lenten Scheepvaart has been shipping salt from Delfzijl to the Nobian plant in the Botlek. The company turns this salt into chlor-alkali, among other things, with hydrogen as a residual product. The hydrogen produced in the chlor-alkali production process will soon form the clean fuel for the Antonie. A hydrogen bunker station has now been built in Delfzijl with a subsidy.
The vessel was built at Concordia Damen, System Integrator is Oechies.
Facts and figures:
* Length of ship: 135 metres
* Annual cargo: 240,000 tonnes of salt
* Fuel cell capacity: 320kW
* Hydrogen storage pressure: 300 bar
* Battery pack size: 1100 kWh
* CO2 reduction of 880 tonnes p/y by running on green hydrogen
* Antonie consumes 1,200 kilograms of green hydrogen per round trip
* The ship can sail for up to 8 hours on the battery pack
* Around 3,850 tonnes of salt per trip; equivalent to 120 trucks
* Prestigious German Innovation Prize Binnenschifffahrt 2023
Installed frequency converters
2x B6U Inverter for propulsion 630kW
1x B6U Microgrid 75kVA for hotel load
1x Grid converter + CMS filter 800kW AC to DC bus
2x motor inverter for bow thruster, 400kW each
2x DC/DC converter 500kW battery sets
1x DC/DC converter 500kW fuel cells
1x Microgrid 75kVA for hotel load
Multiple VACON 100 drives for auxiliary equipment
In the drizzling rain, the king (with tie) receives explanations on the foredeck of ms Antonie in the port of Duisburg. Photo Judith Stalpers from site of De Scheepvaartkrant
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Provaris Energy highlighted its success in the design of compressed hydrogen tanks of different volumes and applications
Provaris Energy Ltd updated shareholders on development activity progress in Norway and commercialisation activities for compressed hydrogen supply chains in Europe using Provaris’ proprietary storage and carrier solutions.
A key milestone has been achieved for the Prototype Tank program underway in Norway, with Prodtex completing the design for a multi-layered carbon-steel prototype tank to be constructed and tested in the first quarter of 2024. The successful completion of the testing program is the final requirement for Class Approval of the H2Neo carrier to be provided by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV), who will survey the construction and participate in the testing of the prototype tank. The prototype testing will be performed by SINTEF, a recognized research facility in Norway.
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FuelCell Energy formally opens North America’s second largest hydrogen fuel cell park
“Excited and proud to formally open North America’s second largest fuel cell park right here in our home state of Connecticut. The quiet, compact and emission-free 14-megawatt baseload fuel cell project consists of 10 fuel cells and will supply power to thousands of customers of Eversource and United Illuminating”, the company announced on 16 November.
On photo of FuelCell Energy:
Pictured here is the Derby Canal, FuelCell Energy’s new fuel cell park, the Housatonic River and Derby Dam”
Press release https://is.gd/PaTsd8
PROJECT VERDANT PURSUES UK’S FIRST CREW TRANSFER VESSEL POWERED BY HYDROGEN
A pioneering project – supported by the UK’s national innovation agency, Innovate UK – is aiming to retrofit a CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) with hydrogen fuel cells, to cut CO2 and NOx emissions while servicing offshore wind farms.
Phase 1 of Project Verdant is now underway involving a preliminary design and feasibility study. If the concept is deemed viable subsequent project phases will seek to execute the concept design and test it in the field.
Press release https://is.gd/mYu77o
Applied Hydrogen AS to deliver 30-ton excavator to Veidekke AS, integrating powerful Ballard fuel cell
Norwegian-based Applied Hydrogen AS, a developer of hydrogen-powered equipment and refueling systems for the construction industry, and Ballard Power Systems, a market leader in hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty applications, are partnering on the development of a new zero-emission fuel cell excavator, incorporating Ballard’s powerful FCmove®-XD 120kW fuel cell engine, the Ballard announced.
Supported by Enova, an enterprise of the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, the excavator will be delivered to one of the Nordic region’s largest construction companies, Veidekke AS.
Sunfire has started the construction of its new electrolysis R&D center in Dresden
German electrolyzer manufacturer is investing around €30 million in its Dresden headquarters over the next few years. The first excavators arrive to officially start work on the extension to the R&D center.
The future is about to unfold at Sunfire’s headquarters. Over the next five years, the electrolyzer company will build a state-of-the-art research and development center, including prototype manufacturing.
To date, the hydrogen company has not only its headquarters in Dresden, Germany, but also a production facility. This is where Sunfire manufactures its innovative high-temperature SOEC electrolyzers that produce green hydrogen. These have already been installed at industrial partners such as RWE, Salzgitter AG and Neste.
Press release https://is.gd/WMgLjJ
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Asahi Kasei, Gentari, and JGC signed MOU on FEED study for 60 MW class alkaline water electrolyser
Asahi Kasei, Gentari Hydrogen Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS’ clean energy arm Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), and JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC) announced the completion of a detailed feasibility study for production of up to 8,000 tonnes per year of green hydrogen using a 60 megawatt (MW) class alkaline water electrolyser system. The parties also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a front-end engineering design (FEED) study for the said project. This project is supported by the Green Innovation Fund for Large-scale Alkaline Water Electrolysis System Development and Green Chemical Plant Project by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
Pursuant to the MOU, the parties are preparing for the FEED study to commence in January 2024. The operation is planned for start-up in 2027.
Press release https://is.gd/c20ikT
H-TEC SYSTEMS supplies PEM electrolyzer to Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven of Fraunhofer Institute
H-TEC SYSTEMS has announced the delivery of its ME450 PEM electrolyzer to the Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven (HLB), a research project at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES. General contractor for the project is Wenger Engineering GmbH. The one megawatt ME450 PEM electrolyzer from H-TEC SYSTEMS is part of a test field which focuses on researching the interaction of wind turbines with electrolytic hydrogen production. The electricity required for the electrolysis process is provided by an on-site wind turbine installation.
HLB offers a highly innovative test infrastructure that allows scientists to investigate the interaction between a wind turbine facility and an electrolyzer under real-life conditions. PEM electrolysis is ideal for this as this technology can deal particularly well with fluctuating energy sources such as wind energy.
Press release https://is.gd/xMTCem
Air Liquide and ENEOS partner to accelerate the development of low-carbon hydrogen and energy transition in Japan
Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, and ENEOS Corporation, Japan’s leading energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating the development of low-carbon hydrogen in Japan and contribute to the energy transition. This partnership intends to capitalize on ENEOS’ strong energy infrastructure and market presence in Japan as well as on Air Liquide’s more than 60 years of expertise across the entire hydrogen value chain – from production, liquefaction, transport, storage and distribution to usages – as well as mastery of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS).
This partnership will span the whole value chain of low-carbon hydrogen. Upstream, the partners will study the development of low-carbon hydrogen production, using both CCUS and electrolysis technologies.
Press release https://goo.su/eDBtrm
Cummins presented its B6.7H hydrogen engine aimed at agricultural tractors at Agritechnica
Visitors to Agritechnica were able to see Cummins’ B6.7H hydrogen engine aimed at agricultural tractors and machinery, with a top rating of 290 hp (216 kW) and an impressive peak torque of 1200 Nm, the company announced. This is one of Cummins next generation engine platforms targeted for Stage VI/Tier 5. The agnostic engine design enables consistent mounting/space claim for clean diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen. The main engine block below the cylinder heads remains the same, the head and the fuel system are the key changes.
Cummins hydrogen ICE engines can be installed in the same equipment as a diesel engine while also using the same transmission, cooling systems, and hydraulic systems. Maintenance practices and costs are also comparable to diesel engines. The major difference to consider is the on-board hydrogen storage system, which Cummins can support through the NPROXX joint venture.
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AFC Energy and Speedy Hire launch JV for the formation of a dedicated hydrogen powered generator plant hire business
AFC Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, announced the signing of its Joint Venture Agreement with Speedy Hire Plc, for the formation of a dedicated hydrogen powered generator plant hire business, Speedy Hydrogen Solutions Ltd (“SHS”).
Press release https://is.gd/VkeJjn
Advent Technologies Announces Intent with Airbus to Launch a Project for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. , announced 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.
Press release https://is.gd/RhUSer
PROJECT VERDANT PURSUES UK’S FIRST CREW TRANSFER VESSEL POWERED BY HYDROGEN
A pioneering project – supported by the UK’s national innovation agency, Innovate UK – is aiming to retrofit a CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) with hydrogen fuel cells, to cut CO2 and NOx emissions while servicing offshore wind farms.
Phase 1 of Project Verdant is now underway involving a preliminary design and feasibility study. If the concept is deemed viable subsequent project phases will seek to execute the concept design and test it in the field.
The project consortium is led by Orkney-based Green Marine which supports the offshore renewable energy sector across Europe with marine engineering services and a comprehensive fleet of workboats, crew transfer vessels, heavy lift and transportation barges. It is being supported by project partners.
Press release https://is.gd/mYu77o
Wärtsilä launched world-first 4-stroke engine-based ammonia solution
Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced the marine sector’s first commercially available 4-stroke engine-based solution for ammonia fuel. The new solution enables a significant advance in sustainable shipping operations – during a time in which ship owners are seeking viable options among green fuels. The ammonia solution is now commercially available as part of the Wärtsilä 25 engine platform, which was launched in September 2022.
Viridis Bulk Carriers, the world’s first zero emission shipping company, is intended to be the first shipowner to benefit from the new ammonia solution.
Press release https://is.gd/fhWXOw
GLOSTEN AND SIEMENS ENERGY SELECT KEY EQUIPMENT VENDORS FOR WORLD’S FIRST HYDROGEN-HYBRID RESEARCH VESSEL
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten and Siemens Energyhave selected Ballard Power Systems and Chart Industries as primary equipment vendors for their design of what is slated to be the first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel in the world. The vessel, nominally known as the CCRV, is currently in the design phase and will be owned and operated by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Scripps). Ballard Power Systems will provide the fuel cells which will help power the vessel, and Chart Industries will provide the cryogenic tank and fuel gas system where the liquid hydrogen fuel will be bunkered and conditioned for the fuel cells—both essential components of a hydrogen-fuel-cell propulsion system.
Press release https://is.gd/osNVmy
AFC Energy and Speedy Hire launch JV for the formation of a dedicated hydrogen powered generator plant hire business
AFC Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, announced the signing of its Joint Venture Agreement with Speedy Hire Plc, for the formation of a dedicated hydrogen powered generator plant hire business, Speedy Hydrogen Solutions Ltd (“SHS”).
SHS incorporated as a 50:50 Joint Venture to provide exclusive access to AFC Energy’s H-Power Generators across the UK and Irish markets.First year H-Power Generator sales to SHS of up to £4.7m.Exclusivity subject to SHS satisfying annual growth in minimum order quantity over first three years.H-Power Generator sales to be phased into SHS over the first contract year.AFC Energy to procure and sell hydrogen fuel, technical and operational support to SHS.
Press release https://is.gd/VkeJjn
Cummins presented its B6.7H hydrogen engine aimed at agricultural tractors at Agritechnica
Visitors to Agritechnica were able to see Cummins’ B6.7H hydrogen engine aimed at agricultural tractors and machinery, with a top rating of 290 hp (216 kW) and an impressive peak torque of 1200 Nm, the company announced. This is one of Cummins next generation engine platforms targeted for Stage VI/Tier 5. The agnostic engine design enables consistent mounting/space claim for clean diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen. The main engine block below the cylinder heads remains the same, the head and the fuel system are the key changes.
Cummins hydrogen ICE engines can be installed in the same equipment as a diesel engine while also using the same transmission, cooling systems, and hydraulic systems. Maintenance practices and costs are also comparable to diesel engines. The major difference to consider is the on-board hydrogen storage system, which Cummins can support through the NPROXX joint venture.
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Air Liquide and ENEOS partner to accelerate the development of low-carbon hydrogen and energy transition in Japan
Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, and ENEOS Corporation, Japan’s leading energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating the development of low-carbon hydrogen in Japan and contribute to the energy transition. This partnership intends to capitalize on ENEOS’ strong energy infrastructure and market presence in Japan as well as on Air Liquide’s more than 60 years of expertise across the entire hydrogen value chain – from production, liquefaction, transport, storage and distribution to usages – as well as mastery of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS).
H-TEC SYSTEMS supplies PEM electrolyzer to Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven of Fraunhofer Institute
H-TEC SYSTEMS has announced the delivery of its ME450 PEM electrolyzer to the Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven (HLB), a research project at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES. General contractor for the project is Wenger Engineering GmbH. The one megawatt ME450 PEM electrolyzer from H-TEC SYSTEMS is part of a test field which focuses on researching the interaction of wind turbines with electrolytic hydrogen production. The electricity required for the electrolysis process is provided by an on-site wind turbine installation.
Press release https://is.gd/xMTCem
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Habeck: Hydrogen core network to comprise 9700 kilometers
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck is planning 9700 kilometers of pipelines for the most important connections of a future German hydrogen network.
According to Habeck, the network will initially be planned oversized, with an output capacity of 270 terawatt hours. For the year 2030, a demand of 95 to 130 terawatt hours is currently expected. “That means we are planning for the future.”
In the long term, he assumes that Germany will produce 30 to 50 percent of its hydrogen requirements itself, with the rest having to be imported. This would be done via pipelines or in the form of ammonia by ship. Habeck emphasized that this would make Germany less dependent on imports than is currently the case with oil, gas and hard coal, where almost 100 percent is imported.
Thomas Goßmann, CEO of FNB Gas, put the investment costs for the core network at 19.8 billion euros. This sum is to be provided by the private sector. FNB Gas is the association of supra-regional gas transport companies in Germany./hrz/DP/mis
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Eiffage Construction delivers the largest hydrogen fuel cell plant in Europe for the Symbio group
In the heart of the Chemistry Valley and the Lyon Metropolis, this new site brings together on a plot of more than 8 hectares, the head office of Symbio ( Forvia/ Faurecia , Michelin and Stellantis), its R&D center, and the high-capacity manufacturing unit for hydrogen systems.
Carried out by Eiffage Construction as agent of the Design and Development Group composed of Ingerop, Groupe 6, Arcadis, ER2I, Eiffage Energie Systemes, Eiffage Route, Demcy and Exact Acoustic, this project is part of a global growth approach to 2023 and 2030 and embodies Symbio’s commitment to becoming a world leader in the field of hydrogen mobility, a booming technology, full of promise and innovation.
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High-pressure hydrogen tank Used on New Toyota Crown Sedan
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.’s high-pressure hydrogen tank have been adopted for use on new Crown sedan launched from Toyota Motor.The fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) model of the Crown sedan is equipped with high-pressure hydrogen tanks to store the hydrogen fuel. In the rear of the vehicle is a Toyoda Gosei high-pressure hydrogen tank with technology jointly developed by Toyota Motor and Toyoda Gosei for improved storage efficiency through high airtightness to seal in hydrogen and high pressure resistance for efficient storage.
Press release https://www.toyoda-gosei.com/news/details.php?id=370
MAN Engines presents groundbreaking hydrogen combustion engine for off-road applications
The MAN H4576 hydrogen engine at Interalpin 2023 as a possible solution for a locally CO2-free drive in the PistenBully 800 from Kässbohrer Gelän-defahrzeuge AG.
The MAN H4576 hydrogen engine is based on the MAN D3876 diesel en-gine and is therefore easy to integrate into new applications.
In connection with sustainable drive solutions for agricultural machinery and off-road applications, MAN Engines presents the MAN H4576. This newly developed hydrogen combustion engine is based on the proven engine base of the D3876 diesel engine. With an impressive output of 500 hp (368 kW) and a displacement of 16.8 litres, the MAN H4576 opens up a wide range of possibilities for the decarbonization of machines in the field and off the road. “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 Mikael Lindner, Head of MAN Engines.
The basis for the MAN H4576 is the established MAN D3876 diesel engine.
HYSTER RECOGNISED FOR WORLD’S FIRST HYDROGEN-POWERED LADEN CONTAINER HANDLER
The top-pick container handler, which is expected to provide emissions savings of 127 tons of carbon dioxide and around 500kg of criteria pollution per year, is the first of its kind and is currently being piloted at the Fenix Marine Services terminal at the Port of Los Angeles. The truck is powered by two Nuvera 45kw hydrogen fuel cells working in tandem with an on-board lithium-ion battery, with the fuel cells able to power the equipment directly or charge the battery. This allows operators to refuel the truck in about 15 minutes and then operate for 8 to 10 consecutive hours all while producing no harmful emissions – only heat and water.
Press release https://is.gd/eZ4yYm
The FCH2RAIL hydrogen demonstrator train begins tests between Torralba and Soria
The FCH2RAIL project, which is developing a two-mode hydrogen-powered demonstrator train, has begun tests on the Torralba-Soria line, thus consolidating a new milestone in a project that is committed to new environmentally-friendly mobility solutions, the Adif announced.
The tests within the General Interest Railway Network (RFIG) began in May on the section between Zaragoza and Canfranc, where the hydrogen-powered prototype train has proven its potential, reliability and efficiency. The project is now at a crucial stage of on-track testing, demonstrating the reliability of the vehicle and the new technology and marking a significant step towards the creation of a cleaner and more sustainable rail transport system.
Press release https://is.gd/Fpq7cD
DG Fuels cooperates with Air France – KLM to develop production of SAF based on green hydrogen
HydrogenPro’s collaborative partner, DG Fuels, announced the strategic cooperation with Air France – KLM. The latter has made an investment in DG Fuels “to support the completion of the development work necessary to reach the Final Investment decision”. The group has invested USD 4.7 million in the SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) producer. HydrogenPro has been contracted as the supplier of electrolyzers for the plant in a potential 500 million USD deal, excluding life cycle services.
In addition to the investment Air France-KLM «acquired an option to purchase up to 25 million gallons / 75 000 tons of SAF annually over a multi-year period beginning in 2029. This option comes in addition to the long-term offtake contract announced by Air France-KLM and DG Fuels last year.
Press release https://is.gd/5xEtTD
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FIRST HYDROGEN-POWERED WASTE DISPOSAL VEHICLE PUT INTO OPERATION IN THURINGIA
The vehicle is manufactured by FAUN. Earlier FAUN announced that its subsidiary ENGINIUS and Hyundai motors have signed a contract for the supply of fuel cells for mass production of commercial vehicles for various purposes. Hyundai has committed to supply ENGINIUS with 90 kW fuel cells under the contract.
Faun stated, that ENGINIUS is the first vehicle manufacturer in Europe to receive EU approval for electric lorries with a hydrogen fuel cell system (FCEV).
60 BLUEPOWER hydrogen refuse trucks are already in use by refuse collection service providers across Europe.
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Elogen, CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay create a laboratory to facilitate industrial-scale production of green hydrogen
Elogen, a French leader in PEM electrolysis – a promising technology for the production of green hydrogen -CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay signed a partnership agreement to create a joint research laboratory.
With the creation of a joint laboratory, Elogen, Université Paris-Saclay and CNRS aim to improve current PEM electrolysis processes and explore the use of the different materials available in quantity to accelerate large-scale green hydrogen production.
The joint laboratory will be located at the Orsay Institute of Molecular Chemistry and Materials (ICMMO – CNRS/Université Paris-Saclay).
Press release https://is.gd/EOS78C
The H2 engine of Bosch is expected to be launched starting in 2024
Bosch is exploring several options for the use of hydrogen, the company announced. Stationary solid-oxide fuel cells can be used for the distributed supply of power and heat. In a pilot project at the hospital in Erkelenz, near Cologne in Germany, Bosch wants to use this technology to achieve overall efficiency of 90 percent. The micropower plant there will initially run on natural gas, but can be converted to green hydrogen. Apart from the fuel-cell powertrain, Bosch is also working on the hydrogen engine, developing systems for both port and direct injection of hydrogen. This solution is particularly suitable for heavy vehicles on long hauls with especially heavy loads. The H2 engine is expected to be launched starting in 2024. Even now, Bosch has four orders for production projects from all the major economic regions, and expects six-figure unit volumes by 2030. In this field as well, Bosch is dynamically taking the hydrogen economy forward.
Bosch to invest nearly 2.5 bn euros in H2 technology from 2021 to 2026. Sales of 5 billion euros with H2 technologies by 2030
2023-11-10, the company stated.
Press release https://is.gd/WCCXza
Oilinvest and QUANTRON to build hydrogen-based refueling infrastructure
Oilinvest and Quantron AG have signed a strategic partnership agreement to build hydrogen-based refueling infrastructure to supply Fuel Cell Electric heavy trucks (FCEV). The partnership gave way to a new joint venture named HEMTRON, which is based in Hamburg, Germany, to help accelerate the decarbonisation of road freight in Europe.
Oilinvest subsidiaries operate around 2,450 filling stations under the Tamoil brand in Europe including Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the HEM brand in filling stations in Germany. Together with third party and newly established (greenfield) locations, this extensive network provides a foundation for the proliferation of zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles. Starting in Germany, HEMTRON is tasked to secure consistent growth and supply of hydrogen refueling stations at customer-oriented locations near transportation hubs such as logistics centers and highways.
Press release https://is.gd/ftz75I
Metacon received approved CE marking of HHG 50 for the production of green hydrogen from biogas
Metacon, through its subsidiary Helbio, has received approved CE marking of its hydrogen generator HHG 50 for the production of ca 50 Nm3 of hydrogen per hour, the company said. The CE mark is an important step in the development of our core technology for our compact reformers. This type of unit is intended for Metacon’s demonstration plant in Kempten in southern Germany, where preparations for the upcoming installation are ongoing.
The CE mark proves and ensures that our technology and design comply with EU product safety requirements. This means that with the application of the corresponding design and execution, we will be able to obtain corresponding certifications for our other product families that are under development.
The fact that our products comply with the EU’s standards and regulations for product safety is a prerequisite for being able to put the products on the market and allows us to sell them throughout the EU. The CE marking means that we have received a Certificate of Conformity for the fuel processor from an EU-accredited certification body, in this case, EuroCert, according to the applicable EU directives and standards for the parts that require special notification.
Press release https://is.gd/qo8zyK
Viasea plans to build hydrogen-powered container ships
Enova, Norwegian government enterprise, is providing substantial support of a total of 171.8 million Norwegian kroner to Viasea Shipping for the acquisition of two hydrogen-powered container ships, the company said.. Once completed, these ships will be deployed in Viasea’s existing routes between Norway and the Northern Europe.
Viasea aims to take the lead and inspire the maritime industry to invest in emission-free vessels. This vessel concept is designed for exceptionally lower energy consumption, combining new, emission-free technologies such as green hydrogen and rotor sails for the direct utilization of nature’s own renewable energy.
Hydrogen refuelling is initially planned in Norway. As hydrogen becomes available elsewhere along the planned route, the ships will be able to operate entirely without diesel. At the startup the combination of hydrogen and diesel operation will result in over a 75% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to an equivalent diesel-powered vessel. With 100% hydrogen operation, the ship will be emission-free.
Press release https://www.viasea.com/d/Nyheter/Viasea%20press%20release%20Enova%202023_ENG.pdf
