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German Enapter AG receives EUR 10 million financing from main shareholder
Enapter AG, a manufacture of highly efficient hydrogen electrolyzers, announced that it concluded an agreement with the shareholder Blugreen Company Ltd, which holds over 65% of the shares in Enapter AG, for a shareholder loan of EUR 10 million. The financing has a term of 12 months, whereby Enapter AG can repay the loan early in part or in full. This secures the financing of the Enapter Group until August 2024.
Enapter has its headquarters in Germany and a production site in Italy. Enapter AG is listed on the regulated market of the Frankfurt and Hamburg stock exchanges.
Press release https://shorturl.at/dozI2
Hexagon Purus extends framework agreement for hydrogen distribution systems in Europe
Delivery of the hydrogen systems, which will be manufactured in Hexagon Purus’ facility in Weeze, Germany, is scheduled from Q1 2024 to Q4 2024.
Hexagon Purus, a world leading manufacturer of zero emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has extended its existing framework agreement (announced 14 October 2022) with a leading European producer of green hydrogen for delivery of hydrogen distribution systems. The framework agreement is extended to now also cover the delivery of hydrogen distribution systems for 2024.
Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen distribution systems with its type 4 hydrogen cylinders will be used to deliver green hydrogen for mobility and industrial applications in Europe. The minimum value of the framework agreement is approximately EUR 17 million.
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Delivery of the hydrogen systems, which will be manufactured in Hexagon Purus’ facility in Weeze, Germany, is scheduled from Q1 2024 to Q4 2024.
Press release https://is.gd/8RQraY
Westport Awarded Contract to Commercialize Next Gen LNG HPDI™ Fuel System for the Euro 7 Vehicle Platform
Westport Fuel Systems Inc., announced that it has been awarded a development program by a global heavy truck manufacturer to adapt its Next Generation LNG HPDI™ fuel system to meet the Euro 7 emissions requirements for heavy-duty vehicle applications. The value of the development program is estimated to be USD$33 million and will be funded by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Work on the program is already underway with a targeted launch of the new LNG and liquified biomethane fueled product within a few years.
Westport’s Next Generation HPDI fuel system has been developed to meet the Euro 7 standards and will introduce the following new features:
- Improved fuel pressure control, thereby improving fuel efficiency
- Supporting higher pressure fuel supply systems to maximize engine performance and Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE)
- Improved reliability and durability
- On Board Fuel Consumption Monitoring (OBFCM)
“This new program exemplifies our longstanding relationship with the OEM, emphasizing our shared vision of creating sustainable transport solutions around the world. Our LNG HPDI fuel system enables long-haul trucks to significantly reduce CO2 emissions now while fully meeting a fleet’s performance demands for payload, performance, and durability, as well as stringent Euro 7 emission regulations,” said Anders Johansson, vice president of Heavy-Duty OEM for Westport Fuel Systems. “Our collaboration advances our realistic, affordable and immediately available solution for fleets to achieve their decarbonization goals as well as driving the acceleration and scaling of development for global market adoption for a variety of OEMs,” he added.
Press release https://is.gd/Gi0hro
BSR HyAirport international project on the use of hydrogen in aviation launches
The Baltic Sea region is set to lay the foundations for the aviation sector’s transition to renewable energy over the next three years. This is the aim of the BSR HyAirport, an international project officially launched by 16 airports, airlines, research institutions and technology companies from Scandinavia, the Baltic States, Poland and Germany, with the involvement of 24 associated organisations.
On the Latvian side, Riga Airport, the Latvian Hydrogen Association, the Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technology and aviation fuel supplier Gulfsteram Oil Ltd are partners, while the associates include national airline airBaltic, Liepāja Airport, the Civil Aviation Agency and the Ministry of Transport, the Riga Airport announced on 29 December.
“BSR HyAirport aims to create the conditions for adapting airport infrastructure to hydrogen-powered aircraft flights over the next three years, preparing airports for the storage, processing and supply of green hydrogen as the future energy source for aviation. The project is being implemented to revitalise regional air traffic and better connect the Baltic Sea regions to aviation hubs in the future, so the partnership also involves a number of smaller airports and regional airlines.
“Investments in innovation and sustainability are an essential part of Riga Airport’s development strategy. The BSR HyAirport project is an important step towards energy transformation in the aviation sector,” explains Laila Odiņa, Chairwoman of the Board of Riga Airport. “Many questions still need to be answered before hydrogen can be used on a regular basis, so we are delighted to be involved in a collaborative project between airports in the Baltic Sea region and other aviation companies to find solutions together for the sustainability of aviation and to reduce the industry’s impact on climate change.”
The European Union supports BSR HyAirport through the Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme, with a total of around €3.8 million distributed among the various partners. The project aims to lay the foundations for the use of hydrogen technology in aviation. Initially well suited as a fuel for short-haul flights, gaseous green hydrogen is particularly suited to the aviation needs of the Baltic Sea region and regular air traffic with regional aircraft of up to about 80 seats could be expected already this decade.
BSR HyAirport has a total budget of €4.8 million.
Press release https://is.gd/lNxf7h
Four Chinese companies to set up JV to produce composite hydrogen tanks
Chinese carbon fibre manufacturer Weihai Guangwei Composites in partnership with Beijing Cotech Technology, Luoyang Yuhua Financial Investment Linkage Investment Partnership and Weihai Gangfa Equity Investment Fund Partnership will establish a joint venture company Kotech (Shandong) Special Equipment Technology with registered capital of 140 million yuan.
The joint venture will operate in the Lingang Economic and Technological Development Zone in Weihai City, Shandong Province.
Cotech will hold 40% of the new venture, Luoyang Yuhua Rongtou will hold 25% and Weihai Gangfa Equity will hold the remaining 15%.
The joint venture will leverage Weihai Guangwei’s expertise in carbon fibre and composite materials and Cotech’s technology in pressure vessels and composite hydrogen tanks, the company said in a statement.
Sourse https://is.gd/bddx6N
CARLTON POWER SECURES UK GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR ITS GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECTS
Carlton Power, one of the UK’s leading independent energy infrastructure development companies, has been successful in Round One of UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR1), the company announced. The company’s three projects – at Trafford in Greater Manchester, Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) and Langage, near Plymouth (Devon) – have been awarded financial contracts for each of the schemes from the UK Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). Subject to reaching Financial Investment Decisions in the early part of next year, these projects should enter commercial operation within two years.
Eric Adams, Carlton Power’s Hydrogen Projects Director said: “We are delighted with today’s announcement from DESNZ. Securing contracts for each project – totalling 55MW of capacity and an investment of c£100m, and each with planning consent – is a major achievement and places Carlton Power among the leading British companies that are helping to build the hydrogen economy in the UK.”
Press release https://is.gd/FE7BCM
Countrywide and Mitsubishi’s DGA Energy Solutions To Explore Portland Hydrogen Project with 10MW Electrolyser
Australian renewable hydrogen project developer, Countrywide Hydrogen announced the signing of a LoA with DGA Energy Solutions Australia Pty Ltd to jointly conduct and fund studies for Countrywide’s Portland Green Hydrogen Project.
DGA is part of the Mitsubishi Corporation’s Group of Companies and represents the Australian arm responsible for renewable energy and green hydrogen related business development.
For some years, Countrywide has been progressing the development of a renewable hydrogen project in Portland, Victoria. This agreement sets out the two companies’ intention to undertake a feasibility study for a two-stage hydrogen production project utilising Countrywide’s previous groundwork in Portland.
Stage 1 of the project includes a proposed 10MW electrolyser with production destined for domestic supply, with Countrywide and DGA focusing on Countrywide’s long-seeded goal of decarbonising the Australian road transport industry and continuing the company’s Hydrogen HyWay rollout.
Stage 2 includes a proposed mega-scale green hydrogen project with exports to Japan and Korea, leveraging DGA and Mitsubishi’s financial and commercial expertise in both renewable energy and hydrogen related businesses. Renewable energy for the green hydrogen production will be sourced locally from both onshore and offshore wind farms, and potentially solar.
Press release https://is.gd/rnWiJN
DATS 24 opened 2 new hydrogen refuelling stations in Belgium
Belgiаn DATS 24 announced the opening of 2 new hydrogen stations in Erpe-Mere and Herve. “With the 2 newcomers, the counter already stands at 5 public hydrogen stations, and we are operating the largest network in Belgium”, the company said.
“The choice of Erpe-Mere and Herve? Their strategic location between Brussels and Ghent, and between Flanders, Wallonia and Germany. So it also fits perfectly within WaterstofNet’s H2Benelux project , part of the Connecting Europe Facility programme to expand the existing public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and hydrogen vehicle fleet in the Benelux. We therefore thank them for the always pleasant cooperation and support received, as well as that of CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.
Thanks to the recent integration of DATS 24 within Virya Energy, we can now even better join forces to initiate the transition to net zero emissions through the use of green hydrogen with partners for industrial and chemical applications, intensive mobility, public transport and heavy transport”.
Press release https://is.gd/es1p3Z
Italian APT announces a tender for the construction of a hydrogen fuelling station with electrolyser worth EUR 10.3 million
Italian APT, Azienda Provinciale Trasporti di Gorizia, has launched a tender for the design and construction of a hydrogen refueling station for public transport in the municipality of Monfalcone.
The call for tenders, published in the TED (Tenders electronic daily), specifically concerns “the design and execution of works for the construction of a renewable hydrogen refuelling station for local public transport T.P.L.” as well as the “supply and installation of the electrolyser (integrated and mixed contract) in Via Consiglio d’Europa, Municipality of Monfalcone (GO)”. The project,” the document goes on to say, “is financed by the European Union, NextGenerationEU – PNRR, Mission 2, Component 2, Investment 3.3 and by the FVG Region.
The total value of the contract put out to tender by the Azienda Provinciale Trasporti di Gorizia is approximately EUR 10.3 million, while the deadline for submitting bids is 18 January 2024.
Tender https://is.gd/cK6Kw2
Cemex Ventures increases stake in hydrogen startup HiiROC
Cemex Ventures, Cemex’s corporate venture capital (CVC) and open innovation unit, has increased its stake in HiiROC, a world leading startup with a novel proprietary process for low-cost, zero emission hydrogen production. Hydrogen is a high-potential energy solution for the construction industry as a whole and for the cement sector in particular, that when used, significantly reduces the industry’s dependence on fossil fuels and reduce CO2 emissions with a breakthrough approach.
Founded in 2019, HiiROC is a UK-based startup that produces cost-competitive and zero-emission hydrogen through its proprietary process of thermal plasma electrolysis. While hydrogen is becoming an increasingly promising alternative energy source and feedstock for a wide and diverse set of industrial processes, existing solutions are traditionally either high emission or high cost. Alternatively, HiiROC’s technology stands out producing high grade hydrogen that requires a fraction of the energy consumed by water electrolysis, and avoids the need for intensive Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) methods required for traditional steam methane reforming.
Press release https://is.gd/tE0hRQ
Bloom Energy and SK ecoplant Collaborate on a Major Hydrogen Project to be Developed by Korea Southern Power Co.
Bloom Energy and SK ecoplant, an engineering and energy solutions provider and subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, announced a sale of Bloom’s electrolyzer technology to deploy hydrogen as an energy source in a large-scale green hydrogen demonstration with the Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd (KOSPO) and local government.
The first-of-its-kind demonstration for South Korea, which will commence in late 2025, includes 1.8 megawatts (MW) of Bloom’s industry-leading Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOEC) technology to develop green hydrogen at scale for use as transport fuel on Jeju Island, South Korea. Jeju Island is known as a leading market for renewable energy projects.
Press release https://is.gd/0pKHSw
Four projects by Grande Region Hydrogen members on PCI list
The member companies of Grande Region Hydrogen have been given a boost from the EU: The European Commission announced in a letter that the projects “mosaHYc”, “Emil‘Hy”, “CarlHYng” and “H2V Thionville” are now on the list of “Projects of Common Interest”, or PCI list, a series of projects the EU considers key to the development of cross-border energy infrastructure.
With the infrastructure project mosaHYc (Moselle–Saar Hydrogen Conversion), the network operators Creos (Germany) and GRTgaz (France) in cooperation with Encevo (Luxembourg) are looking to establish a hydrogen pipeline in the Greater Region totaling about 90 kilometers in length. The distribution network would enter service in 2027. Although the pipeline sections in the Saarland are
already prenotified as part of an “Important Project of Common European Interest” (IPCEI) and are slated to receive funding from Germany, PCI status now gives the French partner GRTgaz a path to apply for funding from the European Union, boosting the financing for the entire project.
GRH was founded in August 2021 and currently consists of the following partners: Creos Deutschland GmbH, Encevo S.A., GazelEnergie, GRTgaz, H2V, HDF Energy, Iqony, Nemak Dillingen, SHS – Stahl- Holding-Saar, RWE, Verso Energy, and Villeroy & Boch.
Press release https://is.gd/16GvrW
EC approves €2.6 billion German State aid measure to support Stahl-Holding-Saar decarbonise its steel production through hydrogen use
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.6 billion German measure to support SHS Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co KGaA (‘SHS’) in partly decarbonising its steel production processes in Saarland. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the EU Hydrogen Strategy, the European Green Deal and the Green Deal Industrial Plan, while helping to end dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition, in line with the REPowerEU Plan.
The German measure
Germany notified to the Commission a €2.6 billion measure to support SHS’ project aimed to partially decarbonise its steel production in Völklingen and Dillingen, Saarland, where SHS operates two blast furnaces and five basic oxygen converters producing crude steel.
Press release https://is.gd/x6sQpV
MGC and Maersk AS to promote use of methanol derived from hydrogen /CO2 at Port of Yokohama
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. announced that it has signed a MoU with the City of Yokohama and Maersk AS to promote the use of green methanol at the Port of Yokohama. By utilizing green methanol, which has low greenhouse gas emissions, as an alternative marine fuel, the agreement aims to decarbonize international marine transportation, promote the Japanese government’s International Container Strategic Port and Harbour Policies and contribute to the Port of Yokohama’s shift to carbon neutrality.
MGC will collaborate with Maersk ASp, one of the world’s leading integrated logistics companies, and the City of Yokohama, home to Japan’s leading comprehensive port, to study ways of supplying methanol and green methanol as marine fuels. With the cooperation of relevant government agencies, MGC will work to realize and promote methanol bunkering in Japan and contribute to decarbonization in marine transportation.
NOVATEK Develops Proprietary Low-Carbon Ammonia and Hydrogen Processes
PAO NOVATEK was granted Russian patents for a large-scale low-carbon ammonia process and a large-scale pure hydrogen process based on ammonia cracking.
The low-carbon ammonia process, which NOVATEK developed in cooperation with Russian design institutes, is based on steam reforming of natural gas. The now-patented process design enables low-carbon ammonia production capacities of over 1 mmtpa per process train, as well as a smaller carbon footprint, which is achieved through energy-efficient solutions and 90% plus carbon capture and geological storage.
The large-scale ammonia cracking process is a major step towards a value chain that would allow bringing pure hydrogen to end consumers at a competitive and affordable price.
Press release https://www.novatek.ru/en/press/releases/index.php?id_4=6212
DLR and Hamburg Airport jointly present a roadmap for hydrogen
DLR and Hamburg Airport have jointly presented a roadmap for the introduction of hydrogen at medium-sized airports, the DLR announced.
Together with Hamburg Airport, DLR has developed a roadmap for the use of hydrogen at airports as part of the Networked Mobility for Liveable Places (Vernetzte Mobilität für lebenswerte Orte; VMo4Orte ) project, so that the vision of Hamburg as a hydrogen centre can become a reality.
“Networked mobility for liveable places is an important guiding principle for DLR. We take challenges in the context of climate change, the energy transition and the transformation of mobility as an opportunity to develop solutions for both urban areas and the surrounding regions,” says Meike Jipp, DLR Divisional Board Member for Energy and Transport. “We are developing ideas for vehicle and mobility concepts together with partners from industry, local authorities and transport companies. Airports are important hubs that can make a significant contribution to transforming the transport system and creating liveable places.”
Press release https://is.gd/6Bgulg
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks tested a Unimog prototype with hydrogen combustion engine as lawnmower
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has tested a Unimog implement carrier prototype with a hydrogen combustion engine in real operation, the company announced. The Unimog is a test vehicle that is used to research the conditions under which hydrogen combustion can be implemented as a supplement to battery-electric and fuel-cell-based drives. On a decommissioned section of the highway between Bayreuth and Bamberg, engineers collected measurement data when mowing the verge, accelerating and refueling at a public gas station. The data will be used for further vehicle development. Employees from Autobahn GmbH accompanied the tests. Practical testing at low temperatures and in varied topography is an important step in the ongoing “WaVe” development project, in which 18 partners are working together on the hydrogen combustion engine drive concept.
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog test vehicle is based on the Unimog U 430 implement carrier. A specially converted natural gas engine with tank, safety and monitoring systems as well as measurement technology is installed for the alternative hydrogen technology drive. Hydrogen combustion in the engine compartment produces water, which is discharged as steam via the exhaust system. The wheelbase and platform length are dimensioned so that the hydrogen tanks can be installed behind the cab. The four TÜV-certified, 700-bar high-pressure tanks hold a total of around 14 kilograms of gaseous hydrogen. They are combined into two double tanks, each of which is operated independently of each other with a tank control unit. In a next development stage, the engineers aim to increase the volume to be able to cover a regular working day. The engine delivers around 290 hp/1000 Nm and is noticeably quieter than its diesel equivalent. The prototype was equipped with a front mower featuring two mowing heads in order to gain further insights in work mode.
Press release https://is.gd/KXAwsu
Australia’s Stralis To Modify Bonanza Aircraft To Hydrogen Propulsion
Australian startup Stralis Aircraft announced that in collaboration with QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and iMOVE Australia Cooperative Research Centre, it has embarked on a pioneering research project to model, simulate, and test the system design and performance of our hydrogen-electric Bonanza aircraft. This marks a significant milestone in Australia’s journey towards sustainable aviation, as we prepare for the maiden flight toward the end of 2024, the company said.
Press release https://is.gd/ThiSv1
Gemini Motor, Ballard, and Chart to Develop Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks
Gemini Motor Company, Chart Industries, and Ballard Power Systems entered into an agreement to collaborate on the development of a zero-emission fuel-cell Class 8 autonomous vehicle that will be able to cover 1,000 miles in one fueling, dramatically reducing operating costs for the clean, long-haul transportation industry.
According to Alex Rafiee, Gemini’s CEO, “Both Ballard and Chart are the industry leaders in their sectors, and we are confident our integrated solution will be a significant step forward for the industry.”
This range breakthrough is possible due to the high energy density of liquified hydrogen and the ability to store it on-board Gemini’s specially designed trucks. Liquid hydrogen has higher energy density than its gaseous form typically compressed at 350 and 700. Cryogenic tanks that store liquid hydrogen can operate at atmospheric pressure, which makes them inherently safer for transport and more efficient in achieving longer driving ranges while maintaining an optimal gross vehicle weight.
Press release https://is.gd/JqVI10
CIP to develop Helax Istmo, a green hydrogen and green maritime fuels project
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Funds II and Energy Transition Fund I, will develop Helax Istmo, a green hydrogen and green maritime fuels project in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Helax Istmo, a wholly owned subsidiary of funds managed by CIP, signed a MoU with the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (“CIIT”) and Mexico’s national Ministry of Navy, the Secretaría de Marina (“Semar”), the CIP announced. Under the MoU, the parties agree to collaborate to support the development of a large-scale, integrated renewable energy project in Oaxaca, Mexico. Helax Istmo is projected to produce green hydrogen and green maritime fuels, contributing materially to Mexico’s sustainable development goals, as well as to the decarbonization of the shipping industry globally.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has recognized the project’s transformational impact for the Isthmus.
Press release https://www.cip.com
H2 Energy Europe plans to develop the first large-scale green hydrogen production facility in South Wales
The project has now been granted funding from the UK government’sHydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund
H2 Energy Europe, a developer of large-scale green hydrogen eco-systems, announced the award of government funding for its 20MW electrolytic hydrogen production facility at the port of Milford Haven, the first of its kind in South Wales.
The UK aims to establish up to 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030, with at least half of production anticipated to come from electrolytic hydrogen, drawing on the scale-up of UK offshore wind, other renewables, and nuclear energy.
H2 Energy Europe’s project has been chosen for financial Hydrogen support as part of the UK government’s Hydrogen Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund.
The funding agreement is anticipated to be signed in January 2024 and planning permission for the facility has already been granted. The Final Investment Decision (FID) is expected in the first quarter of 2024, with commissioning in 2026. When in operation, the facility will enable industrial users to transition to using green hydrogen produced from domestic renewable energy sources. It will also create permanent, high-skilled jobs and safeguard existing ones by transitioning the workforce from managing petroleum product storage to specializing in handling green hydrogen.
Press release https://is.gd/laPA1D
Hybot officially announced the specifications of the world’s first hydrogen long-haul FCEV
Chinese automaker Hybot announced on 25 December in an official press release that its Hybot H49 achieves a cruising range exceeding 1000km and maintains an energy consumption of 8 kg per 100km at 49-ton gross weight.
Hybot H49,a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that stands out as the world’s first top-down designed long-haul FCEV, was launched in Guangzhou, China, in December 2023. It is expected to be delivered in small batches in the second half of 2024, and will be officially mass-produced in 2025.
Despite all the fine-tuning efforts made by other brands, Hybot H49 is a top-down designed long-haul FCEV. The design of the Hybot H49 is remarkably bold, with a front end resembling a high-speed train. This design isn’t merely for aesthetics; it’s engineered to provide the vehicle with an aerodynamic coefficient far superior to its counterparts. In terms of power, Hybot H49 boasts several highlights, including a high Voltage Integration and distributed driving system and a one-piece intelligent hydrogen-electric wire-controlled chassis. All these technologies serve a singular purpose – delivering significantly enhanced operational efficiency.
XCMG Machinery, which has developed hydrogen-powered loader, has opened a new production facility
XCMG Machinery has officially inaugurated the XCMG Loading Equipment Research Institute and commissioned the world’s first new energy loader production line in Xuzhou, China, the company announced.
Back in 2010, XCMG pioneered the world’s first LNG loader, that established its leading position in the new energy loader sector. Today, there has evolved a comprehensive product portfolio of pure electric, hydrogen-powered, and hybrid new energy products, coupled with the applications of intelligent technologies including remote control and unmanned operation.
Press release https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xcmg-commissions-the-worlds-first-new-energy-loader-production-line-302022245.html
ARENA:Six shortlisted for $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart funding in Australia
Australian Renewable state Agency ARENA has announced that six applicants have been shortlisted and invited to submit a full application in the next stage of the $2 billion
Applicants:
– bp Low Carbon Australia Pty Ltd
– HIF Asia Pacific Pty Limited (HIF Global)
– KEPCO Aus Australia Pty Ltd (Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO))
– Origin Energy Future Fuels Pty Ltd
– Stanwell Corporation Limited
– Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Pty Ltd as trustee for Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Project Trust (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners)
Together, these applicants represent a total electrolyser capacity of over 3.5 GW across various end uses, placing them amongst the largest renewable hydrogen projects in the world.
These applicants are developing projects that involve deploying large-scale electrolysers of at least 50 MW in size, making a significant and faster impact on implementing a new renewable hydrogen industry. The shortlisted applicants are developing projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia.
Press release https://is.gd/n6Wirg
Three carbon-neutral options of CN fuel, hydrogen engine, and HEV complete the Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it participated in the IDEMITSU SUPER ENDURANCE SOUTHEAST ASIA TROPHY 2023 (Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race) held on December 22 and 23 at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit. It competed with a three-vehicle setup for ROOKIE Racing featuring the ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF concept, a GR86 running on carbon-neutral fuel, the ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 concept, hydrogen-powered Corolla, and CP ROOKIE PRIUS CNF-HEV GR concept, a Prius HEV running on carbon-neutral fuel. All three vehicles completed the race.
Toyota used locally produced hydrogen from the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), a partner working to achieve a carbon-neutral society in Thailand, for the Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race. Fan appreciation events were also held prior to the race for the people in Thailand who support Toyota on a daily basis, marking a major step toward achieving carbon neutrality and “Fun to Drive” cars through motorsports.
Press release https://is.gd/MEXqJ9
Honda Motor, Tokuyama, and Mitsubishi Corp to Conduct Demonstration of Data Center designed to Reuse Fuel Cell Systems from FCEVs
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokuyama Corporation , and Mitsubishi Corporation will conduct a joint demonstration to operate a data center using by-product hydrogen and a stationary fuel cell (FC) power station designed to reuse FC systems from fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
This demonstration project was proposed to and adopted by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as one of the projects for the “Development of Technologies for Realizing a Hydrogen Society / Development of Technologies for Regional Hydrogen Utilization.”
Press release https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2023/c231225eng.html
