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Airbus opens new ZEROe Development Center in Stade for development of storing liquid hydrogen
Airbus is strengthening its presence in Germany with the opening of a ZEROe Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies at its Stade site. The centre will accelerate the development of composite hydrogen-system technologies for storing and distributing cryogenic liquid hydrogen.
Airbus has long been a pioneer in composite technologies in Germany, both in materials and manufacturing processes.
A priority for the Stade ZEDC is the development of cost-competitive lightweight Hydrogen systems (e.g. cryogenic Hydrogen tank) in composites. The technology development will cover the product and industrial capabilities from elementary parts, assembly and the manufacturing-related testing of the liquid hydrogen (LH2) composite tanks. The tank development is coordinated with the other Airbus national entities.
“Establishing a composite related ZEDC in Germany strengthens our Research & Technology footprint in the country and ensures the involvement, from the start, of leading experts to support our decarbonisation ambition. Furthermore, the ZEDC will benefit from the wider composite research and development ecosystem such as the Airbus subsidiary Composite Technology Center (CTC GmbH), the CFK NORD in Stade as well as from further synergies from space and maritime activities”, said Sabine Klauke, Airbus Chief Technical Officer.
The ZEDC in Stade is supported by public fundings (e.g. LuFo, Lower Saxony funding and others) and will also be linked to the planned Innovation and Technology Center Hydrogen (ITZ) in Northern Germany to realise the potential of hydrogen technology and contribute to the decarbonisation of the aviation industry.
The ZEDC Stade is part of a network of development centres for technologies to decarbonise the aerospace industry. It will complement the other activities from Airbus sites in Bremen (Germany), Nantes (France), Madrid (Spain) and Filton (UK) to get a hydrogen powered aircraft in the sky by 2035.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cgE36
Nuclear power plant Kola NPP plans to produce up to 150 tonnes of pure hydrogen per year
The volume of hydrogen production at the future bench test facility at Kola NPP (Murmansk Region, Russia) will be up to 150 tonnes of hydrogen per year, the plant’s press service reported on 11 January, Interfax reported.
The products of the bench-testing complex will be especially pure hydrogen compressed to 400 atm with an annual production volume of up to 150 tonnes, the report said.
In December 2023, KNPP Director Vasily Omelchuk said that the plant retains plans to launch the bench test facility in 2025. At the same time, he noted that hydrogen projects were initially export-oriented. “Today exports are closed for us, so hydrogen projects are in a certain uncertainty (…),” he said.
Earlier, Omelchuk reported that the hydrogen production complex will have a capacity of 200 tonnes per year.
Rosenergoatom Concern JSC is conducting an environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the project to build a hydrogen production bench test complex at KNPP from April 2023 to April 2024. The documentation noted that the capacity of the hydrogen production test facility should be 200 normal cubic metres per hour. The production method is water electrolysis.At the end of 2022, the KNPP press service reported that the plant became a pilot site for hydrogen production using a new environmentally friendly technology, and pilot production was launched at the plant. Proton exchange membranes were used instead of alkaline-type electrolysers. The purity of hydrogen was 99.999%.
Kola NPP is located 200 kilometres south of Murmansk, on the shore of Lake Imandra. The NPP is the largest energy enterprise on the Kola Peninsula, supplier of electricity for the Murmansk Region and Karelia, generates about 60% of electricity in the Murmansk Region. There are 4 power units with VVER-type reactors with a capacity of 440 MW each in operation.
Photo of Kola NPP
Rheinmetall wins first order for innovative heat pump solution for new customer’s hydrogen-powered trucks
Now, for the first time, an innovative new plug-and-play heat pump solution will be installed in a hydrogen-powered truck, the company announced.
The module is already widely used in battery-powered commercial vehicles, construction equipment and boats. Now Rheinmetall has reached a new milestone in marketing and anchoring this innovative plug-and-play solution in another future-oriented sector: integration of the thermal module into a modern fuel cell-powered truck. Moreover, the order is from a new customer.
Fully preassembled and filled with coolant, the heat pumps contribute to maximizing the efficiency of the drive system and further increasing the vehicle’s operating range. The prerequisites are therefore in place for making long-distance transport more sustainable.
In winning this new order Rheinmetall has successfully expanded the heat pump’s range of applications. In addition to its e-mobility activities, the Group has now won a first customer in the forward-looking H2 market. The complete system can be integrated into new and existing vehicle platforms as well as lending itself to customer-specific individual applications. Expansion into other market segments is planned.
The truck sector will soon have to adhere to mandatory EU climate goals. By 2025 new models will on average have to emit 15% less carbon dioxide – and at least 30% less by 2030. Failing to meet these targets could result in penalties. Furthermore, the European truck industry is pursuing the goal of no longer using fossil fuels at all by the year 2040. Along with electromobility, fuel cells can make a substantial contribution here.
Owing to the heavy demands that modern fuel cell-powered vehicles make on sophisticated thermal management, the number of individual components and connections for the coolant circuit is rising sharply. Here, the compact dimensions of Rheinmetall’s heat pump system help to save crucial installation space. The complete system is designed for 400- and 800-volt applications and delivers a nominal cooling output of up to 8 kW and up to 11 kW of heat output.
As an active element of thermal management, moreover, the compact heat pump assures precise conditioning of the fuel cell as well as taking care of climate control in the passenger compartment. Cooling and heating take place via a connected
coolant circuit. Thanks especially to precise, intelligent control, optimized thermal management system from Rheinmetall makes an important contribution to making H2 mobility economical, efficient and comfortable. Furthermore, it can significantly increase the service life of components as well as the vehicles’ operating range.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kqwGQ
Nedstack to deliver a fuel cell system to workboat for the Province of Overijssel
Dutch Nedstack, a manufacturer of PEM-fuel cell stacks and systems, and Groeneveldt, a specialist in workboats, signed a contract for the delivery of a portable fuel cell system, supplying power to a sustainable workboat for the Province of Overijssel, the company announced.
This collaborative project will feature the MPU 20-400-AC, a versatile mobile PEM fuel cell system applicable for both maritime and mobile uses. The system will serve as an emission-free range extender on board of the workboat, recharging the onboard battery when shore power is unavailable during longer working days. Additionally, the PEM fuel cell system can be easily detached form the ship for various on-shore mobile applications.
The MPU 20-400-AC operates as a standalone unit, capable of autonomous start-ups, forming a 400 Volt 50 Hz microgrid. Additionally, the portable unit can be connected to an existing electricity grid, increasing versatility.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bfwW4
NCC commissions filament winding machine for a new era of hydrogen vessel development
Composites technology company Cygnet Texkimp [Northwich, UK] has delivered a four-axis filament winding machine to the National Composites Centre [NCC, Bristol, UK] where it will form part of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facility for hydrogen transportation and storage.
The multi-functional filament winding technology has been developed by Cygnet Texkimp to provide the NCC and its partners with the capability to wind all types of filament from towpregs to dry fibre and glass fibre, and all combinations of fibres and resins including high viscosity and fast cure resins.
“We’re extremely proud to see our filament winding technology forming part of the NCC’s world-leading Hydrogen Programme,” says Cygnet Texkimp CEO Luke Vardy.
“The work of the NCC and its partners stands at the forefront of an exciting new era of hydrogen tank design and development and plays an important role in anchoring this area of manufacture in the UK.
“The technology we’ve delivered offers high levels of flexibility and capability to meet the requirements of many different filament winding applications and support the NCC’s pioneering development work.”
Marcus Walls-Bruck, Head of Hydrogen at the National Composites Centre said, “Acquisition of the Filament Winding machine builds on our investment in capability development for hydrogen, with this machine predominantly focused at pressure vessels.
The machine also features two types of in-line spreading and coating capability which can be quickly and easily deployed for dry-wind applications: a temperature-controlled wet-out system with adjustable spreader bars to spread individual fibre tows for consistent resin impregnation, and a coating drum and blade to control the volume of resin applied to the fibre. Both of these methodologies will be investigated by the NCC for their suitability in winding applications across a range of applications.
Press release https://shorturl.at/owOQ8
HELINOR will fund the development of marine power solutions with Nuvera’s fuel cell engine technology
Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of fuel cell power solutions, has signed a formal technology development agreement with HELINOR Energy, a Norwegian scale up technology and production provider of next generation hydrogen fuel cell and fire suppression modules, the HELINOR announced.
Under the agreement, HELINOR will fund the development of scalable marine power solutions incorporating Nuvera’s next-generation high-power fuel cell engine technology with HELINOR’s expertise in the maritime industry.
“The rapidly growing demand for zero-emission solutions for shipping has created opportunities and a platform for hydrogen fuel cell power solutions to address environmental concerns and showcase their efficiency and reliability advantages,” said Kedar Murthy, Chief Commercial Officer at Nuvera Fuel Cells. “We are excited to strengthen Nuvera’s foothold in the maritime industry, and we look forward to working alongside HELINOR to support the decarbonization of sea-going transportation.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/ckwHR
Volvo Group accelerates hydrogen research with PhD scholarships for the internal combustion engine
Volvo Group is further developing the internal combustion engine with hydrogen as a propulsion technology by initiating PhD scholarships dedicated to hydrogen combustion engine technology, the company announced. Two PhD students will be chosen to conduct their research at Chalmers University of Technology and at Lund University, Sweden, while being employed by the Volvo Group. Recruitment will start during the first quarter of 2024.
Volvo Group uses a range of the latest propulsion technologies in its ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emission-enabled products, solutions, and services by 2040. The company is already offering battery-electric solutions and is investing heavily in the field of hydrogen – both for fuel cell applications and as a renewable fuel for combustion engines.
Volvo Group is one of few automotive companies who advocates for the continued research and development of the internal combustion engine to help reach net zero across trucks, buses, construction, marine and industrial solutions. Combustion engine technology has been continuously developed and refined throughout the history of the Volvo Group and is still relevant in today’s and tomorrow’s landscape, alongside new technologies.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cgDHJ
ENEOS Invests in Building Hydrogen Supply Chain Between Japan and the U.S.
ENEOS Corporation announced that it has made an equity investment in MVCE Gulf Coast, LLC (“MVCE”) of the U.S., which seeks to produce clean hydrogen in the Gulf of Mexico in the U.S. and build a clean hydrogen supply chain between Japan and the U.S.
Envisioning a carbon neutral society that consumes large amounts of hydrogen, ENEOS is working to build low-cost, stable clean hydrogen supply chains in Japan and overseas. As one aspect of the initiative, ENEOS is investigating the joint production of hydrogen with business partners in Asia, the Middle East, and Australia as well as the production and transportation of methylcyclohexane (MCH*1), an effective medium for the efficient form of hydrogen storage and transportation.
Established by Azimuth Capital Management,*2 MVCE has extensive experience and knowledge in business areas including hydrogen and ammonia manufacture as well as project development and is developing one of the world’s largest plants for the manufacture of hydrogen, MCH, and ammonia in the Gulf of Mexico. Through its equity participation, ENEOS will verify the commercial feasibility of manufacturing cost-competitive and clean hydrogen in the Gulf of Mexico and exporting MCH to Japan.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bekDR
Equinor and Linde sign agreement on H2M Eemshaven hydrogen project
Equinor and Linde have signed a project development agreement to develop the H2M Eemshaven low carbon hydrogen project in the Netherlands as partners, the Equinor announced.
Equinor will secure access to carbon transport and storage capacity and offer low carbon hydrogen to the market. Linde will build, co-own and operate the hydrogen production and carbon capture and transfer facility.
The aim is to build a facility in the Eemshaven industrial area to reform natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf to low-carbon hydrogen with CO2 capture and storage (CCS). More than 95 percent of the CO2 will be captured and stored safely and permanently under the seabed offshore Norway. The aim is to start production in 2029 and the hydrogen plant will be connected to onshore hydrogen pipelines planned in both the Netherlands and Germany.
Press release https://shorturl.at/xAHN4
IHI develops electric hydrogen turbo-blower for aircraft electric propulsion system
Japan IHI Corporation announced that it and several domestic partners jointly developed the world’s first one-megawatt-class electric motor mounted inside a jet engine tail cone . This achievement is one fruit of the company’s More Electric Architecture for Aircraft and Propulsion (MEAAP) project.
IHI will keep developing hybrid electric propulsion systems to electrify aircraft, and looks to demonstrate an engine-embedded electric motor during the middle of this decade, the company said. By combining a high-power electric motor for aircraft propulsion (note 6), an electric turbo compressor , a high-flux plastic magnet rotor, and an electric hydrogen turbo-blower, which are also under development, IHI will electrify and optimize a range of propulsion systems, including hybrid electric propulsion systems for the future, and aircraft systems overall.
Press release https://shorturl.at/uxHOZ
Bosch will invest invest €2.5 billion in the development of its hydrogen technologies for 5 years
The latest findings from the Hydrogen Council‘s Hydrogen Insights report reveal a global surge, with 1,418 clean hydrogen projects announced as of October 2023, representing a substantial investment of $570 billion the Bosch said.
Europe leads the way with $193 billion, followed by Latin America with $85 billion. North America shows 20% growth with an increase of $12 billion, maintaining momentum after the IRA announcement. It’s inspiring to see the growth in both investment and projects around the world that are driving the hydrogeneconomy forward.
“At Bosch, we are also strongly committed and have increased our investments in hydrogen. Between 2021 and 2026, we will have invested a total of nearly 2.5 billion euros in the development and manufacturing of our H2 technologies. Let’s continue driving this transformation together!
Press release https://shorturl.at/stBRW
Read the full Hydrogen Insights report: https://lnkd.in/gkWutKNn
The first full size electrolyzer prototype by Ansaldo Green Tech tested
A successful achievement to the ‘green’ evolution of Group
Ansaldo Green Tech, in the framework of its development program for anion exchange membrane electrolysers (AEM), has reached an important milestone by successfully concluding the tests on short stack prototypes of full-size geometry, which will lead to a commercial stack of 1 MW, the company announced.
The prototypes, whose electrochemical cells have an active area equal to several thousand square centimeters, were operated until full power was achieved, exceeding expectations in terms of current density and efficiency.
This result, part of the Nemesi project ( https://www.ansaldoenergia.com/it/media-center/power-generation-news-insights/detail-news/ansaldo-green-tech-news-nemesi-project ), supported by PNRR funds (M2C2I3.5 Research and development on hydrogen), was successfully achieved also thanks to the know-how and experience of Ansaldo Energia Group in the field of hydrogen and fuel cells.
The program foresees, in the short term, the completion of the test facility to continue the performance verification phase which will allow to proceed towards the objective of the product industrialization and commercialization; in parallel, research and development activities continue at the Ansaldo Green Tech laboratories and the University of Genoa (partner of the Nemesi project), with the aim of improving the performance of electrodes and membranes.
Press release https://shorturl.at/jlmI8
HH2E and GASCADE Gastransport GmbH Announce Pipeline Grid Connection Agreement for Hydrogen
“We at HH2E are excited to share a significant development in
“Exactly one year ago, for our production setup, we forged a crucial agreement with Nel Hydrogen in Norway for the supply of electrolysers”, the HH2E announced. “Now, for the distribution of our product, we’re contracting with GASCADE the grid connection of HH2E’s green hydrogen production site in Lubmin, on the German Baltic coast, to the European Gas Pipeline Link (EUGAL Lines 1 and 2). This connection enables the blending of our green hydrogen within the natural gas network.
In the future, our aim is the utilisation of the “Flow – making hydrogen happen” pipeline. Once its capacities can be booked, HH2E will begin using this extensive onshore pipeline system. Stretching from the Baltic Sea coast to southern Germany, it is a critical component of the draft for the German hydrogen core network.
In a significant event today, Alexander Voigt from HH2E joined Ulrich Benterbusch from GASCADE at their compression station in Baruth/Mark. Accompanied by State Secretary Michael Kellner, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, they discussed the future of hydrogen infrastructure and its vital role in Germany’s energy landscape. This marks not just a technical advancement but a leap towards a greener, more sustainable future”
Press release and photo of HH2E
Yanmar Power: Development of Hydrogen-Fueled 4-Stroke Engine Underway
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has embarked on the development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment, the company announced. The engine utilizes hydrogen as a fuel, emitting no CO2 during combustion.
In parallel with the hydrogen engine development, YPT will also work on the creation of a hydrogen engine-compatible hybrid electric propulsion vessel, combining hydrogen engine generators with batteries. This innovative vessel design incorporates a container unit-type hydrogen power generation system on its upper deck. Uyeno TransTech Co., Ltd., a shipping company in the Uyeno Group, will be responsible for the vessel’s development and construction.
To support the transition towards zero emissions in maritime operations, YPT aims to develop a pilot ignition engine that utilizes a small amount of pilot biofuel and hydrogen co-combustion, as well as a spark ignition hydrogen-only engine. The company plans to commence onshore verification tests in 2024 using a 6-cylinder hydrogen engine with pilot ignition, with the goal of conducting verification operations by 2026. Concurrently, YPT will conduct onshore verification tests using the spark ignition hydrogen-only engine. By approximately 2030, they aim to achieve zero emissions for coastal vessels by promoting the adoption of hydrogen energy-based propulsion systems.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bDIR9
HNOI has refueled a Toyota Mirai with their new technology Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station in Houston
HNO International (HNOI) announced the successful demonstration of clean hydrogen refueling of a Toyota Mirai utilizing its cutting-edge technology, the Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station (CHRS™).
The CHRS, an innovative and space-efficient refueling system, is meticulously designed to generate, store, and dispense high-quality, fuel cell-grade clean hydrogen extracted from water through anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis.
“This successful refueling of the Toyota Mirai using our CHRS marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to developing clean hydrogen infrastructure in the United States,” stated Don Owens, Chairman of HNO International. “CHRS represents a green future, offering communities and entities a scalable and efficient solution for embracing hydrogen-based technologies and advancing towards a zero-emission transportation industry.”
The milestone achievement took place at a hydrogen workspace facility located in Houston, Texas.
Press release https://shorturl.at/vTUW4
CINEA‘s APOLO project, a step forward for the use of ammonia in maritime transportation
The APOLO project, acronym for Advanced POwer conversion technoLogies based on Onboard ammonia cracking through novel membrane reactors, has just started on January 1st, 2024, the company said on 9 January.
The project received more than 7.5 MEuro through the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) under the powers delegated by the European Commission.
12 international project partners, coordinated by Tecnalia, and with a large industrial participation, joined forces to develop the components required to use ammonia as fuel in maritime transportation.
Through a holistic approach, APOLO aims to tackle the challenges of power conversion from ammonia and develop an efficient and flexible ammonia cracking technology. This technology will be coupled with fuel cells and internal combustion engines to achieve complete decarbonization of the maritime sector.
As the main objective of the call is to demonstrate scalability beyond 3MW, the consortium will focus on showcasing the following demonstration units: i) A 125kW power conversion system that utilizes an ammonia cracker coupled with a PEM fuel cell system, achieving an overall system efficiency of 51% to 54%. The ammonia cracker will be customized to work with different pressure conditions and efficiency levels to evaluate the flexibility of the cracking system for all types of PEM fuel cells. ii) A 125kW partial ammonia cracker coupled with a 4- stroke engine, exhibiting an overall system efficiency above 45%. A Selective Catalytic Reduction system (SCR) will also be developed for the removal of NOX emissions from the exhaust of the novel engine. Thus, APOLO is dedicated to minimizing the ecological footprint of transportation and energy, focusing on the maritime sector.
To achieve this, we’re actively developing innovative power conversion technologies such as cracker, fuel cell, and engine, and utilizing life cycle assessment (LCA) at various stages of product development. The technologies developed in APOLO will be capable of targeting the first 30,000 ships in the market. Initially, the focus will be on vessels with 1 to 10 MW propulsion, with a significant number of them being around 3 MW in the next decade, as these are the first vessels relevant for ammonia-powered solutions.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fnqIP
GlobalFoundries to start buying electricity from Keppel’s hydrogen-ready power plant
GlobalFoundries will be a long-term off-taker of electricity from the new Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant, Singapore’s first energy-efficient and hydrogen-ready combined cycle power plant, the Keppe announced.
GlobalFoundries and Keppel Ltd’s Infrastructure Division (Keppel) announced the signing of a multi-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the provision of electricity at GF’s Singapore site, expected to commence on 1 May 2024.
The multi-year agreement will see Keppel provide 150 to 180 MW of electricity each year to power GF’s Singapore operations. This agreement will facilitate procurement of GF’s power supply as its Singapore campus continues to ramp production following the launch of its latest Singapore Expansion facility in September 2023.
GF is expected to be a significant long-term off-taker of electricity from the upcoming Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant (KSC), as it is expected to contract about 25% of KSC’s total generation capacity for more than 15 years when the plant is operational.
Scheduled for completion in 2026, KSC is expected to be one of the most advanced and energy-efficient power plants in Singapore. Powered by electricity from KSC, it is expected that GF will be able to reduce emissions from its Singapore site by more than 10% or up to 70,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum, compared to the status quo. Furthermore, with ability to use hydrogen as part of its feedstock, it is expected that KSC will be able to provide GF with a resilient source of even lower carbon power in future.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bnqtD
Bosch will start using liquid hydrogen at its pilot power plant in in Erkelenz hospital from 2025
The Hermann Josef Hospital (HJK) in Erkelenz is becoming a demonstration project for tomorrow’s climate-friendly energy supply, the Bosch announced. “Together with our partner Hydrogenious, we are coupling new hydrogen technologies – to drive forward the energy transition. The Helmholtz Hydrogen Cluster (HC-H2), based at Forschungszentrum Jülich, is coordinating the project” , the company stated.
In a subsequent expansion stage starting in early 2025, the SOFC system will be supplied with hydrogen that has been chemically bonded to a liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC): The hydrogen stored in the LOHC will be released in a dehydrogenation unit, to be installed on-site by our partner Hydrogenious, and then fed into the fuel cell. This LOHC system will be ramped up using heat from the SOFC system, which in the future will also provide the energy needed for the reaction to release the hydrogen from the LOHC. Until then, the system will be heated electrically.
The goals of the project at Erkelenz Hospital are clear: a significant reduction in carbon emissions, enabling a more efficient and more affordable energy supply in the long term. Together with our partners, we are looking to demonstrate the innovative combination of two novel hydrogen technologies by the end of 2026. We will examine whether the hydrogen technologies can meet half the hospital’s base load.
The showcase hydrogen project at Erkelenz hospital is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bdrzM
Hyzon Motors Deployed 19 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Across Three Continents in 2023
Company also produced 25 200kW fuel sell B-Samples, advancing development to C-Sample stage leading heavy-duty single stack 200kW fuel cell technology on track to begin production in 2H 2024
Hyzon Motors Inc. announced business updates reflecting achievement of critical 2023 commercial and operational milestones.
“2023 was marked by significant progress across Hyzon,” said Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks. “We deployed 19 FCEVs over three continents, including our first U.S. deliveries, and advanced our industry-leading, single-stack 200kW fuel cell technology from B- to C-sample development. Paired with continued advancement of U.S. and international government investment in the hydrogen ecosystem, we expect significant achievements in 2024, including Start of Production (SOP) for our 200kW fuel cell system, delivering the first 200kW FCEVs into trial, and advancing our fuel cell vehicle product offering.”
As of December 31, 2023, Hyzon had deployed 19 vehicles under commercial agreements to customers in 2023, meeting its annual guidance of 15-20 vehicles. Of those vehicles, five were deployed in the U.S. to both drayage and large fleet customers, three in Europe, and 11 in Australia. The North American deployments to fleet and drayage customers include the industry’s first publicly-announced sale and delivery of a heavy-duty fuel cell electric truck in the U.S. Delivery to the drayage customer, operating out of the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach, marks the company’s entry into the U.S. drayage market, which Hyzon expects to be a significant long-term growth driver.
Hyzon advanced the commercialization of its industry-leading, single stack 200kW fuel cell system (FCS) by completing the manufacturing and factory acceptance testing, full design verification and significant durability testing of 25 200kW FCS B-samples, meeting its operational milestones for the second half of 2023. The standard industry approach to reach approximately 200kW of fuel cell power typically combines two 100kW fuel cell systems; Hyzon’s single stack 200kW fuel cell system is 30% lower in weight and volume, and is estimated to be 25% lower in total fuel cell system cost compared to two of its 110kW fuel cell systems combined.
Hyzon now begins its 200kW FCS C-sample development phase, progressing along the standard automotive product development methodology. In Hyzon’s C-sample phase, FCSs are built with production tooling to meet all technical requirements. This precedes pre-production and SOP, which is on track for the second half of 2024.
Press release https://shorturl.at/foxK7
Nikola Produces 42, Wholesales 35 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Trucks for Customers in U.S. and Canada in 2023
The elves weren’t the only ones busy during the 2023 holiday season; Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, in 2023 produced 42 and wholesaled 35 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), the company announced.
“What an effort by our dedicated and passionate team, to create — and deliver — what we believe is the only U.S. designed and assembled Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck on the road today,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky. “Our pioneering spirit is what made it possible to wholesale these 35 trucks to our dealers for customers in the U.S. and Canada. We thank our employees, customers and partners for this achievement, and look forward to delivering more trucks in 2024.”
Of the seven trucks produced but not wholesaled, three are being used in an extended field test with a fleet partner, two are in continued validation and engineering and two are being used for service training/customer demos.
Nikola’s FCEV features a range of up to 500 miles and an estimated fueling time as low as 20 minutes.* The company believes its truck is among the longest ranges of all commercially available zero tailpipe emission Class 8 trucks, with versatile applications ranging from drayage and intermodal to metro-regional truckload and less-than-truckload to certain specialized hauling use cases.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ilEPQ
Spanish Enagás will be able to operate as provisional manager of the hydrogen backbone
Royal Decree-Law 8/2023 provides that the natural gas transmission system operators may perform the functions of the provisional operators of the hydrogen backbone, the Enagáz stated. Enagás, as manager of the natural gas transmission network may operate as provisional manager of the hydrogen backbone, the company announced.
The Royal Decree-Law states that the managers of the natural gas transmission network “may submit to the Directorate General for Energy Policy and Mines, within four months of the entry into force of this Royal Decree-Law, a non-binding proposal for the development of the hydrogen backbone infrastructure, with a ten-year horizon”. They may also “act as representatives in the European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen”.
Likewise, and pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 8/2023, “provisionally, by agreement of the Council of Ministers and through horizontally separated legal entities, they may exercise the functions of developing the hydrogen backbone in the field of projects of common European interest”.
The Royal Decree-Law states that “this provisional regime will apply until the definitive designation of the Hydrogen Network Operators in accordance with the conditions established in the applicable European regulations”.
According to Enagás, “this is a necessary measure to meet the European objectives of decarbonisation and energy independence, and is in line with what other European countries such as Germany and the Netherlands are already doing”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/acdg6
Panasonic Group showcases a range of hydrogen solutions at the Las Vegas Expo
At CES 2024, the Panasonic Group showcases technologies and products that build on the concept of “Create Today. Enrich Tomorrow.”, the company announced. Under the three categories of “Sustainable Energy,” “Circular Economy,” and “Resource Optimization,” Panasonic introduces concrete facts that will help the Group realize its vision of the lifestyle of the future.
In the direction of “Green Hydrogen Production”, the company presented high-performance electrodes for water electrolysis systems used . high-performance electrodes for water electrolysis systems used .These electrodes feature a high-activity catalyst material made of nickel-iron layered double hydroxide (Ni-Fe LDH), which achieves high performance without using precious metals. Utilizing electrodes makes it possible to significantly enhance the performance of contemporary water electrolysis systems and substantially reduce the production cost of green hydrogen.
In the direction of “Renewable Energy Solution Using Hydrogen» the company presented 5 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell generators, which can be connected in networks of up to 250 units depending on power demand and location. This solution combines these generators with photovoltaic generators and storage batteries for highly integrated control of power generation, adding a storage battery system to manage power supply and demand in accordance with fluctuations in power demand and renewable energy output due to weather conditions. The company plans to start PoC demonstrations at Panasonic bases in the UK, Germany in FY2025.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/cntL2
Hyundai Motor Reveals Vision for Hydrogen Energy at CES 2024
Hyundai Motor Company presented its vision for a hydrogen-powered, software-driven transformation beyond mobility applications at CES 2024. Under the theme ‘Ease every way,’ the company held its Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas to highlight its future blueprint for a hydrogen energy ecosystem and a vision for software and artificial intelligence (AI).Under the theme ‘Ease every way,’ Hyundai highlights its commitment to lead human-centric life innovations with hydrogen energy as well as software and AI. Introduces HTWO’s hydrogen value chain solution that spans production, storage, transportation and utilization. Details development of a Megawatt-scale PEM electrolyzer for green hydrogen production and resource circulation hydrogen production methods. Hyundai Motor Group projects to off-take 3 million tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2035.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/acKRU
The 915 MAN truck using Hydrogen Technology came 3rd at Dakar HOLESHOT Competition
The 915 MAN truck using HydraGEN™ Hydrogen Technology from HOLESHOT Competition of Dakar Classic 2024 is running 3rd in the truck classification after two stages of Dakar race, the dynaCERT announced on 8 January.
dynaCERT has developed the next generation of Carbon Emission Reduction Technology for diesel engines in the global market, that also provides significant fuel savings to the operator. HydraGEN™ Technology uses simple electrolysis to turn distilled water into H 2 & O2 gases that are produced on demand, the company stated.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fhiRX
Provaris engages DNV for H2Neo carrier FEED review and prototype tank construction and testing
• World-leading Classification Society DNV engaged to issue a Front-End Engineering Design Statement (FEED Statement) for Provaris’ proprietary H2Neo carrier design and approval of its proprietary Prototype Tank.
• Provaris to commence the construction and testing of a Prototype Tank in Q1 CY2024.
• Successful completion of Prototype Tank testing secures all necessary design and technology development approvals to commit to shipbuilding projects for Provaris’ H2Neo compressed hydrogen carriers.
• New revenue opportunity for the production and sale of small-scale tanks is now under development for late CY2024.
Provaris Energy announced that it is pleased to advise the engagement of leading classification society DNV to apply its expertise towards the review and approval of Provaris’ H2Neo carrier’s proprietary hydrogen cargo containment system.
DNV will leverage their long-term experience with maritime storage and deep understanding of the transportation of numerous gases in compressed and liquid forms with resources from its Gas Carrier Excellence Centre throughout the construction and testing process. DNV also have intimate knowledge of, and experience with, Prodtex’s manufacturing processes and capabilities for complex steel structures, allowing for an effective collaborative effort to successfully execute on the multilayered welded steel plates required in the Prototype Tank construction and testing program. Construction remains on track to commence in Q1 CY2024 with completion expected by the end of Q2 CY2024.
Provaris will work together with DNV to qualify the H2Neo design and hydrogen containment tanks. Additional parties involved in the work program located in Norway include Prodtex AS for construction and SINTEF, who will be responsible to perform the prototype testing and reporting.
Provaris’ Chief Technical Executive Officer, Per Roed commented:
Press release https://loom.ly/ADhzFek
RIKEN: New material allows for better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells
Researchers led by Genki Kobayashi at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a solid electrolyte for transporting hydride ions (H−) at room temperature, the company stated.
This breakthrough means that the advantages of hydrogen-based solid-state batteries and fuel cells are within practical reach, including improved safety, efficiency, and energy density, which are essential for advancing towards a practical hydrogen-based energy economy. The study was published in the scientific journal Advanced Energy Materials.
For hydrogen-based energy storage and fuel to become more widespread, it needs to be safe, very efficient, and as simple as possible. Current hydrogen-based fuel cells used in electric cars work by allowing hydrogen protons to pass from one end of the fuel cell to the other through a polymer membrane when generating energy. Efficient, high-speed hydrogen movement in these fuel cells requires water, meaning that the membrane must be continually hydrated so that it does not dry out. This constraint adds an additional layer of complexity and cost to battery and fuel cell design that limits the practicality of a next-generation hydrogen-based energy economy. To overcome this problem, scientists have been struggling to find a way to conduct negative hydride ions through solid materials, particularly at room temperature.
Press release https://shorturl.at/lmpzM
KBR Green Ammonia Technology Selected by Lotte Chemical Corporation for H2biscus Project in Malaysia
KBR announced that its K-GreeN® technology has been selected by a consortium consisting of Lotte Chemical, KNOC (Korea National Oil Corp) and Samsung Engineering for Lotte Chemical’s H2biscus green ammonia project development in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology license and proprietary engineering design to Lotte Chemical for its green ammonia project that will produce 800 KTA of green ammonia from hydropower.
Press release https://shorturl.at/BNVY6
