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Shell approves Verdagy electrolyzers for future green hydrogen projects
Verdagy, headquartered in California, announced that Shell provided technical endorsement of Verdagy’s eDynamic® electrolyzers. This major step qualifies Verdagy as a supplier in its upcoming green hydrogen projects. Verdagy worked with the Shell team to successfully complete a rigorous “HAZOP” (safety) review along with a detailed Design and Technology Development Review of Verdagy’s electrolyzers, as necessary and important steps to commercial adoption within Shell.
“Verdagy has developed and commercialized dynamic and cost-competitive electrolyzers for infrastructure-scale projects,” said Andrew Beard, Vice President of Hydrogen, Shell. “We’re excited with the outcomes of our evaluations and are enthusiastic to continue working with Verdagy in the near future.”
Shell conducted Technical Feasibility and Technology Development Reviews for Verdagy’s 20 megawatt (MW) eDynamic Electrolysis system, which included in-depth diligence of electrolyzer operation, performance, stability and safety. Verdagy uses the 20 MW electrolyzer as a building block for infrastructure-scale, (100 MW and larger) renewable hydrogen installations.
Press release https://shorturl.at/nqw36
Grøn Brint produced the very first hydrogen molecules in Hjørring
Grøn Brint started their hot commissioning program, adding power and producing the first hydrogen molecules from its Hjørring plant, the Norwegian Hydrogen announced.
This marks a key milestone in the company’s journey toward the production of green hydrogen for their customer, biogas company JPLL HOLDING A/S.
“We are on the brink of a new era in green energy,” says Jens Berge, CEO of Norwegian Hydrogen, one of two 50/50 joint venture owners in Danish Grøn Brint.
The other owner is their local partner Mr. Jens Peter Lunden and his company JPLL HOLDING A/S.
“The commissioning of our electrolyzers is not just a technical milestone; it’s another bold and important step towards realizing our vision of a sustainable, decarbonized future. In partnership with Jens Peter Lunden and our customer, we’re setting new standards for clean energy production, Jens Berge, CEO Norwegian Hydrogen and Chairman at Grøn Brint said.
Press release https://rb.gy/9xlnx4
Helen has made a final investment decision to build 3H2-Helsinki Hydrogen Hub
“I am happy to announce that Helen has made a final investment decision (FID) to build Helsinki’s first green hydrogen production plant in Vuosaari”, Tuukka Hartikka, the vice-president, Hydrogen & Power to X at Helen, announced in his LinkedIn
“This project, also known as 3H2-Helsinki Hydrogen Hub, will provide hydrogen for the transport sector and for industrial users. With this project, Helen will build capabilities to meet the needs of large-scale hydrogen production and enhance the flexibility of the entire energy system. All the waste heat generated in the hydrogen production process will be utilized in Helen’s district heating network. We hope to serve our customers with green hydrogen produced solely by renewable energy in 2026”,
Tuukka Hartikka said.
Press release https://shorturl.at/prsuU
SFC Energy AG, TEST-FUCHS GmbH, Auto AG Group start serial production of the H₂Genset
SFC Energy AG , a leading supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, TEST-FUCHS GmbH from Austria and the Auto AG Group from Switzerland, are transferring the latest generation of the emission-free mobile hydrogen generator H₂Genset into serial production after a successful market test phase consisting of extensive field tests e.g. by construction companies, telecommunications provider or festival operators, the SFC Energy announced.
The latest generation offers an improved user interface, simplifying the operation and (cloud-based) monitoring from a user perspective. A unique selling point is the possibility of refuelling the integrated tanks of the H₂Genset at hydrogen filling stations. The successful CE certification proves the conformity of the product with the applicable European directives and standards and thus paves the way for a broad market entry of the H₂Genset in Europe. Only in April 2022, SFC Energy, TEST-FUCHS and Auto AG Group signed a cooperation partnership for the joint development of the H₂Genset. Accordingly, it took just 24 months from the initial idea to serial production readiness. The trailer-mounted power generator produces reliable and emission-free energy and is designed for 10 kW nominal and 28 kW peak output.
Press release https://shorturl.at/wLT28
MITSUI E&S Introduces High-Pressure High-Flow Hydrogen Compressor for the Hydrogen Supply Chain Facilities
MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. announced the commencement of the sale of high-flow hydrogen compressors tailored for hydrogen station facilities and hydrogen production equipment.
This compressor represents the high-flow upsizing of the high-pressure hydrogen compressors produced by our group company, KAJI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, which has the largest share market of the high-pressure hydrogen compressors for hydrogen stations market in Japan.
With the ability to compress hydrogen to up to 50 MPa at a flow rate of 95 kg/h, this compressor enables the supply of hydrogen at a flow rate higher than previous products on the market. Just one compressor can handle the pressurization of the hydrogen generated by a 5 MW-class water electrolysis unit.
Press release https://shorturl.at/befiR
Chart announced it is ready to lease the industry’s first LH2 10,000-pound payload trailer
“We’re excited to announce that Chart now has liquid hydrogen (LH2) transport trailers available in our lease fleet, the company said in its Linkedin. “Chart has developed the industry’s first 10,000-pound payload ST18600H trailer to improve efficiency and logistics in delivery operations, helping to meet the increasing demand for LH2. In times of driver shortages, this trailer with the largest payload in the industry meets US DOT requirements and is California-bridge law compliant when paired with an appropriate tractor.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/dgpZ8
thyssenkrupp Uhde signed a contract for the design of an ammonia plant using hydrogen
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership (“Genesis Fertilizers”) have signed a Pre-FEED (front-end engineering and design) contract to conceptually develop an integrated fertilizer complex to be located at Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan in Canada. The proposed plant will be designed to produce 1,500 mtpd of ammonia, 2,600 mtpd of urea/UAS granulation, nitric acid and UAN plus the ability to produce Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
thyssenkrupp Uhde will provide engineering solutions for the integration of the above-listed objectives as a component of this Pre-FEED arrangement, with a key focus on minimizing plant emissions. thyssenkrupp Uhde’s proven EnviNOx® technology, for example, will almost completely eliminate nitrogen oxides from nitric acid production. Furthermore, the design of the plant will consider the potential use of renewable-based hydrogen and electricity.
Press release https://shorturl.at/CFJSX
Danfoss to deliver the electrolysis cell stack to Stiesdal’s 3 MW HydroGen Electrolyzer
“We are pleased to share the news of a commercial agreement with Danfoss Heat Exchangers, the Stiesdal announced in it’s LinkedIn. “Going forward, Danfoss will produce and deliver one of the core components of our HydroGen Electrolyzer technology, the electrolysis cell stack”.
Stiesdal’s 3 MW HydroGen Electrolyzer features an innovative cell stack design utilizing heat exchanger plate technology. This approach offers several advantages, including a significant milestone thanks to the manufacturing capabilities of Danfoss Heat Exchangers: true industrialized electrolyzer stack manufacturing.
Press release https://shorturl.at/moTZ4
Hydrogène De France is currently developing a portfolio of projects valued at over €5 billion
Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) announces the availability of its 2023 audited consolidated financial statements. In a press release dedicated to the release of financial statements, the company in particular reported that «Backed by a team of over 100 hydrogen experts boasting more than a decade of operational experience across the value chain, HDF Energy is currently developing a portfolio of projects valued at over €5 billion».
HDF Energy is a leading global player in the hydrogen industry, dedicated to developing large-scale hydrogen infrastructure and advanced multi-megawatt fuel cell technology.
These fuel cells generate electricity from hydrogen, driving the decarbonization efforts across the power generation, heavy maritime and rail mobility sectors. Set to commence mass production in 2025 at HDF Energy’s facility near Bordeaux, the company stated.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cyPW4
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) and Vallourec sign partnership agreement for hydrogen storage
Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, and NextChem Tech, NEXTCHEM’s (Sustainable Technology Solutions) subsidiary dedicated to decarbonization technologies, have signed a partnership agreement aimed at integrating Delphy hydrogen storage solution, developed by Vallourec, into hydrogen and green ammonia production projects where NEXTCHEM is involved as technology provider worldwide.
Large-scale hydrogen storage is needed to cope with intermittency in green hydrogen production based on renewable energies and to ensure continuous supply to industrial processes consuming hydrogen, especially green ammonia production.
The two partners will study the integration of the Delphy storage solution, developed by Vallourec, into green hydrogen projects NEXTCHEM is participating in. The cooperation will focus on the synergies between NEXTCHEM’s world leading proprietary green ammonia production technologies and Vallourec’s high-capacity hydrogen storage.
Press release https://shorturl.at/hCKZ2
Elcogen raised overall €140m for scaling of its leading solid oxide technology for hydrogen
“We are pleased to announce that Baker Hughes has made a strategic investment in Elcogen, the company said. “With investment from Baker Hughes, Elcogen closes its current funding round, raising overall €140m for scaling of its leading solid oxide technology for hydrogen”.
Combined with equity investment from Hydrogen One Capital Growth plc, HD Hyundai and Mirae, as well as project grants from the European Commission, including an IPCEI project, totalling more than €24m, and a proposed debt of €15m, Elcogen has now raised more than €140m for the continuous development and scaling of its market leading solid oxide technology, enabling affordable green hydrogen and accelerating the energy transition.
Following this investment and building on Elcogen’s existing strategic investment from and collaboration with HD Hyundai, Baker Hughes and Elcogen intend to also collaborate on green hydrogen production solutions based on Elcogen’s solid oxide electrolyser cell (“SOEC”) technology.
Press release https://elcogen.com/news/
Baker Hughes to Supply Snam with Hydrogen-Ready Technology
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced it was awarded a contract to be booked in the first quarter of 2024 from Snam, Europe’s leading operator in natural gas transportation, storage and regasification, to provide three NovaLT™12 gas turbine driven compressor trains for a new gas compressor station in Sulmona (Italy).
The station is an integral part of Adriatic Line, a Snam pipeline project, whose first phase was included in Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) as part of the REpowerEU Plan and therefore deemed eligible to be financed. The Adriatic Line entails the construction of a 425 km long, hydrogen-ready pipeline to allow the transport of additional energy supplies from Azerbaijan, Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region to northern Europe.
The adoption of Baker Hughes NovaLT™12 turbines, which provide the option to run on 100% natural gas or hydrogen blends up to 10%, represents a significant milestone in decarbonizing the Italian gas network infrastructure and aligns with Snam’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality on direct emissions by 2040.
Press release https://shorturl.at/agFW5
Niedermaier Spedition GmbH puts its first hydrogen truck on the line in the Passau area
“We at Niedermaier are proud to have taken another step towards sustainability and environmental protection. At the beginning of next week, our first hydrogen truck will officially be on the road in the Passau area”, the Niedermaier Spedition GmbH, transport company, headquartered in the Lower Bavarian district, announced. “Thanks to a central hydrogen refuelling station in Vilshofen, our truck will be ready for use every day”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/dfmv3
BASF: First “stacks” delivered for water electrolyzer in Ludwigshafen
The modules known as “stacks” could be said to make up the heart of the electrolyzer. They are currently arriving at the project site in Ludwigshafen almost daily by heavy lorries, and the first of them have already been installed, the BASF reported. These modules, produced by Siemens Energy, are where the actual electrolysis process – the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen – takes place. As the electricity used comes from renewable sources, the climate-friendly hydrogen produced can be used to manufacture products with a reduced carbon footprint.
When completed, the electrolyzer will comprise a total of 72 “stacks” with an installed power demand of 54 megawatts. Water and gas pipes connect the individual stacks to other components such as heat exchangers, gas separators and rectifiers. The finished system will have a capacity of up to 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions at the site by up to 72,000 metric tons.
Press release https://shorturl.at/qMQT5
Raven SR secures $15M to develop technology of converting waste materials into hydrogen
Raven SR Inc, a renewable fuels company, headquartered in Wyoming, United States, announced key board additions and an executive promotion, coupled with securing $15 million in new investments, positioning the company for further growth and innovation in the clean energy sector.
The company said the latest fundraising underscores the confidence in Raven SR’s proprietary Steam/CO2 Reforming technology that converts various waste streams into renewable transportation fuels like hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The process outperforms all known alternatives in efficiency, producing more hydrogen and SAF per ton of waste.
Ascent Funds, a venture capital fund dedicated to advancing the energy transition, led the latest $15 million investment, with contributions from existing investors Chevron New Energies, ITOCHU Corp. and Stellar J Corp., the engineering, procurement and construction company managing construction of Raven SR’s hydrogen project in Richmond, California.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cdfT2
Sierra Northern Railway Receives Award for California’s first Hydrogen Switcher Locomotive
West Sacramento-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has received the esteemed Environmental Award from the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for its leadership in sustainable rail transport innovations.
The award recognizes Sierra Northern’s launch of California’s first zero-emission Hydrogen Switcher Locomotive and the creation of the Inland Port and Transload facility in California’s Central Valley that mark monumental steps toward bolstering sustainability in freight movement, the company announced.
Sierra Northern’s Hydrogen Switcher Locomotive project began when the California Energy Commission in 2021 awarded the company nearly $4 million to fund design, integrate, and demonstrate a zero-emission switching locomotive. Sierra Northern in 2023 received an additional $19.5 million from the State of California to expand those efforts with three additional switching locomotives. Testing is expected to start later in 2024. The company by 2027 will have a fleet of four hydrogen-fueled switching locomotives operating in the Sacramento region. This will pave the way for its entire fleet and more than 260 switchers operated by short lines throughout California to be converted to a zero-emission solution.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bpwyQ
Germany’s first authorised green hydrogen comes from slurry and manure
The dream of green hydrogen for the energy transition in Germany is running slowly – but at least the rules have been legally defined since 14 March. There is still no certification for electrolysis plants, but bio-hydrogen has simply adopted the regulations for biomethane. Just four days after the decision was taken, the first green hydrogen was approved under the new rules at the Schleupen family’s Lefkeshof farm in Krefeld, the BtX energy GmbH announced.
BtX energy successfully completed the REDcert-EU audit within 4 days of the BImSchV decision(The Ordinance on Small and Medium-Sized Combustion Plants). The REDcert GmbH system is one of the leading and legally recognised certification systems for sustainable fuels. The CO2 balance is determined and then checked for correctness during the audit. The first green hydrogen approved for quota trading in Germany was approved by Carmen Jeddeloh, Managing Director of Normec Zertifizierung Umweltgutachter GmbH.
Press release https://shorturl.at/mtuH7
Toyoda Gosei’s High-Pressure Hydrogen Tank to be Used on Passenger Ship
Toyoda Gosei’s high-pressure hydrogen tanks are being used on a passenger ship powered by hydrogen and other environmentally-friendly energy, the company announced.
These large hydrogen tanks employ the hydrogen storage technology developed by Toyoda Gosei and Toyota Motor Corporation for the MIRAI fuel cell vehicle, which previously have used mainly on trucks and other commercial vehicles. This latest use on a vessel operated by MOTENA-Sea, a company in which Mitsui OSK Lines and others have invested, is in a form of hydrogen storage modules made by Toyota Motor that combine multiple large tanks so that larger amounts of hydrogen can be stored and transported efficiently and conveniently.
Press release https://shorturl.at/vy179
TOPSOE’S ELECTROLYZER DEMONSTRATION PLANT DELIVERS STRONG RESULTS
Topsoe’s inaugural SOEC electrolyzer test demonstrate the technology’s capabilities as an electrolyzer in a hydrogen plant.
The test reveals high levels of stability under industrial conditions while maintaining stable temperature levels.Topsoe will produce SOEC electrolyzers from its factory in Herning, Denmark, which is expected to be operational by 2024
Topsoe has reached an important milestone at the inaugural demonstration test for its Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) electrolysis technology, the company announced.
Held at the Company’s demonstration site in Frederikssund, Denmark, Topsoe ran a 2,000-hour demonstration in industrial conditions of 12 SOEC stacks, which included 1,200 cells. The purpose was to demonstrate the technology’s capabilities in a hydrogen plant and validate the SOEC electrolyzers under industrial-standard intensity. After completion of the test, all 1,200 cells were shown to operate at high levels of stability while maintaining stable temperature levels.
Press release https://shorturl.at/zDMT2
SEVEN AND HRS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
TO INSTALL UP TO 5 HRS40 STATIONS OF 1 TONNE/DAY
HRS, the French designer and manufacturer and European leader in hydrogen refuelling stations, and SEVEN, a key player in the energy transition, have announced their partnership to install up to 5 hydrogen stations by 2025.
Partners have decided to combine their expertise in future hydrogen mobility projects, with five 1 tonne/day HRS40 stations planned between 2024 and 2025. The LOI signed today makes HRS the exclusive supplier to SEVEN.
Press release https://shorturl.at/jvUZ4
Ballard announces largest order in company history – 1,000 engines to power Solaris buses across Europe
Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a Long Term Supply Agreement with its customer Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o., a leading European bus manufacturer, for the supply of 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines through 2027 for the European transit bus market.
The LTSA consolidates existing orders for approximately 300 fuel cell engines, while adding after-market and extended warranty services to such existing orders, with a new supply commitment for an incremental approximately 700 fuel cell engines and related after-market extended warranty services. This consolidated order represents the largest order of fuel cell engines in Ballard’s history and marks a significant step forward in the relationship with Solaris. The 1,000 units will be made up of approximately 80% FCmove®-HD 70 kW and 20% FCmove®-HD+ 100 kW engines to address both the 12-metre and 18-metre bus markets, with delivery starting in 2024 and running through the end of
Press release https://shorturl.at/beyBH
JERA and IHI Corporation start ammonia co-firing trial at coal power station
JERA Co., Inc. and IHI Corporation are working together on the “Development of Technologies for Carbon Recycling and Next-Generation Thermal Power Generation / Research, Development, and Demonstration of Technologies for Ammonia Co-Firing Thermal Power Generation” project, subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Under the Project, JERA and IHI began, at JERA’s Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, the world’s first demonstration testing of large-volume fuel ammonia substitution (20% of heating value) at a large-scale commercial coal-fired thermal power plant. This demonstration testing is planned to be carried out through June 2024.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/vKLRX
Belgian first with green hydrogen boiler in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
In collaboration with Imtech, Remeha and Solencopower, a pilot project has been launched at one of the port’s buildings with a boiler running entirely on green hydrogen to demonstrate the feasibility of this climate-neutral technology, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges stated. It is the first time such a boiler has been used in Belgium for a workshop of this size.
One of the workshops of the NOC (Nautical Operational Cluster) – the operational nerve centre of Port of Antwerp Bruges – will be heated via a hydrogen boiler running on 100% green hydrogen, making it climate-neutral. The use of this type of boiler for such a building is a first in Belgium. The Schildershal workshop (‘Painters’ Hall), is 1430 m³ in size and is used, among other things, for painting infrastructure such as components of locks. The project, conceived in late 2019, is a collaboration between Imtech (contractor), Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Tractebel (design team), Remeha (boiler manufacturer) and Solencopower(manufacturer).
Press release https://shorturl.at/rE258
