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Jacobs Supports Ground-breaking Airport Hydrogen Trial in the UK
A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refueling trial, led by easyJet, and supported by Jacobs and cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport – the first airport trial of its kind at a major U.K. airport, the Jacobs announced.
Hydrogen was used to refuel and power ground support equipment (GSE) – specifically, baggage tugs (or tractors) – servicing easyJet passenger aircraft. Conducted alongside the airline’s daily operations, the trial demonstrates that the gas can be safely and reliably used to refuel ground equipment in the busy, live airport environment.
The trial, dubbed Project Acorn, was under development for over a year and involved Jacobs and many other leading organizations from across aviation, engineering, logistics and academia, including Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, Cranfield University, Connected Places Catapult (CPC), DHL Supply Chain, Fuel Cell Systems, the IAAPS research institute, Mulag and TCR.
Press release https://rb.gy/w5ihws
Singulus Technologies launched the production of PVD coating systems for bipolar plates of fuel cells
Singulus Technologies, a leading technology provider for vacuum coating technology, has introduced its new range of state-of-the-art PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) sputtering systems for components for fuel cells and PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyzers, the company announced. The innovative inline systems, which are based on the proven GENERIS PVD platform, set new standards in efficiency and cost-effectiveness. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is already successfully coating bipolar plates on a pilot scale with industrial and research partners. With its inline coating systems, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES offers significant advantages over batch systems and thus enables cost-effective production of bipolar plates suitable for series production as demand increases.
Press release https://shorturl.at/eqwKQ
MOL Group has handed over the largest in Central and Eastern Europe green hydrogen plant
MOL Group has handed over a 10 megawatt green hydrogen plant in Sajalombatta, which is the largest in Central and Eastern Europe, the company announced. “The €22 million investment makes fuel production more sustainable: the plant will reduce the Danube Refinery’s carbon dioxide emissions by 25 000 tonnes. MOL will be able to produce 1,600 tonnes of clean, carbon-neutral green hydrogen per year which opens a new chapter in hydrogen economy. The investment is in line with the MOL Group’s SHAPE TOMORROW corporate strategy to make the region more sustainable, competitive and self-sufficient.
MOL Group’s goal is to provide the solutions for tomorrow: the green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, with a 10 megawatt electrolysis unit created by Plug Power produces around 1,600 tonnes of clean, carbon-neutral green hydrogen per year. The €22 million investment will reduce the carbon footprint of the Danube Refinery by more than 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ajnL3
Smoltek’s cell material for hydrogen electrolysis has passed durability test
Smoltek has successfully completed a durability test (1,000 hours) of its newly developed material for PEM electrolyzer cells, the company said. “In the test, we have produced hydrogen with a catalyst load of only 0.2 milligrams of iridium per square centimeter, without any breakdown of the nanostructure (nanofibres) in the cell having occurred”, the Smoltek stated.
Press release https://shorturl.at/gwG05
EverWind Fuels Announces Completion of FEED for its 1st Phase Green Hydrogen-to- Ammonia Plant
EverWind Fuels, a North American developer of a green fuels hub centered in Atlantic Canada, announced the completion of Front-End Engineering Design and Front-End Loading Engineering (FEL-3) with Black & Veatch for its Phase 1 Green Hydrogen to Green Ammonia project in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.
The completion of the FEED engineering, which included over 110,000 hours of engineering, marks a major milestone in the development of the Project and represents the first announced completion of FEED for a large-scale green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility in North America.
The Project will use cutting-edge PEM electrolyzers, and ammonia synthesis technology from Casale S.A. to convert water from man-made Landrie Lake and energy primarily from newly-built wind farms into green hydrogen and green ammonia. The first phase of EverWind’s project is designed to produce approximately 240,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia. The Project meets the strictest global requirements for green fuels set by the European Renewable Energy Directive and has been pre-certified by CertifHy™.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/fHKM2
Accelera electrolyzers to power Chevron solar-to-hydrogen project
Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., will supply Chevron New Energies with a 5-megawatt (MW) electrolyzer system for the production of low carbon intensity (LCI) electrolytic hydrogen in Lost Hills, CA – a step toward scaling hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S, the Accelera announced.
The project leverages the strategic agreement between Cummins and Chevron to stimulate the commercial and industrial adoption of hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and other alternative lower-carbon-intensity fuels in North America.
The Chevron facility will consist of two Accelera proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers to produce hydrogen on-site by utilizing solar power and non-potable produced water from Chevron’s existing assets at the Lost Hills Oil Field in Kern County.
The electrolyzer system will generate over 2 tons of hydrogen per day at fuel-cell-grade purity, enough to fuel 80 freight trucks up to 600 miles.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bkzU7
Oort Energy: 250kW Next Generation PEM Electrolyser, Running On Solar Power, Hits First Durability Milestone
Oort Energy (headquartered in UK) announces a groundbreaking achievement with the successful operation of their 250kW demonstrator in Harlaxton, running continuously on solar power for multiple days. This milestone marks a pivotal moment as the first instance of a UK company achieving direct solar hydrogen production at a commercial scale.
The demonstrator, operating at high efficiency, produces greater than 99.9995% pure green hydrogen, setting a new standard in sustainable hydrogen production. Despite being off-grid, Oort Energy is delivering pure, dry, green hydrogen at well within the ISO14687 fuel cell specification. It has also responded well to a robust series of key performance tests. This achievement underscores Oort Energy’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship in the field of renewable energy.
Press release https://shorturl.at/hiDFL
FuelCell Energy Technology to be Used in Sacramento Wastewater Biofuel Clean Energy Project
FuelCell Energy, Inc., announced that its carbonate fuel cell technology will be used in a biogeneration project developed by Ameresco for the Sacramento Area Sewer District (Sacramento Sewer) to convert on-site biofuel into clean electricity. One of the company’s 2.8-Megawatt carbonate fuel cell platforms, which produces power and useful heat from biogas and has the potential for future production of renewable green hydrogen, will be deployed on the project.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ilzB3
Universal Hydrogen reveals first fully functional liquid hydrogen module made of aluminium
“This is the inside of our first fully functional liquid hydrogen module”, the Universal Hydrogen wrote under the photo in its LinkedIn.-“The liquid hydrogen tank is made of Aluminium to be lightweight for flight, and is of double-walled, vacuum insulated construction. This is the inside of our first fully functional liquid hydrogen module. It is so well insulated that after being filled with liquid hydrogen at -253°C, it can be stored for over a week before any boiled off hydrogen needs to be vented. This is a key enabler for our mission as a modular hydrogen logistics company”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/gV139
Hopium launches the production of prototype
of its hydrogen fuel cell
Hopium, the cleantech company (headquartered in Paris), specialising in the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric drive solutions, has announced a major milestone: the launch of prototype production of the commercial versions of its hydrogen fuel cell. Having validated the reliability of the digital twin in terms of all its characteristics, Hopium has now finalised the optimisation of the 100 kW and 200 kW commercial versions of its hydrogen fuel cell and is launching the manufacture of the physical prototypes of these commercial versions.
On the strength of this validation, Hopium is now ready for the next phase of its project: the production of functional prototypes of the commercial versions of the fuel cell, with outputs of 100 kW and 200 kW. To this end, Hopium has just placed an order with its long-standing suppliers and partners. The first tests of a complete commercial system on a test bench are planned for mid-2024, with road tests in the second half of 2024, paving the way for market launch in early 2025.
Press release https://shorturl.at/wyDV4
Alpine Alpenglow to run on hydrogen for the first time at Spa endurance race
Alpine will reveal Alpenglow’s very first dynamic version on 10 May 2024 ahead of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps endurance race (FIA WEC), the company announced. After its concept car at the Paris Motor Show (France) in late 2022, Alpenglow, in its hydrogen-powered running version, is due to take to the track for three laps on 11 May at the Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium).Powered by a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine, Alpenglow embodies the brand’s design and sustainable innovation ambitions for ultra-sporty road and track cars.
Press release https://shorturl.at/yzATV
FEST GmbH is building container-based electrolysis plant in Vienna
FEST GmbH produces climate-neutral H2 for the Austrian capital’s transport infrastructure, electricity and heat supply.
With its own green hydrogen production, Wiener Wasserstoff GmbH, a subsidiary of Wiener Stadtwerke and Wien Energie, is taking an important step towards achieving climate neutrality. FEST GmbH from Goslar is creating the fundamental basis for this with its compact and rapidly deployable 3MW electrolysis plant. In order to make the urban space emission-free, FEST GmbH is building a “Green Electrolyzer” at the Simmering site on behalf of Wiener Wasserstoff GmbH for Wiener Stadtwerke, Wien Energie and Wiener Netze. This container-based and therefore space-saving electrolysis plant can produce around 1,300 kg of hydrogen per day.
Press release https://shorturl.at/zBW68
HysetCo raises almost €200 million to accelerate the deployment of its integrated hydrogen mobility solutions
Hy24, a French investment company dedicated to the global hydrogen economy, and HysetCo, a pioneer in integrated hydrogen mobility, announce that they have raised almost €200 million to accelerate the decarbonisation of urban transport. The funds have been raised from Hy24, which has become the majority shareholder in HysetCo, together with the financial players Eiffel Investment Group and Raise.
By developing an approach that is unique in the sector, coordinating the deployment of infrastructure and uses in parallel, HysetCo has created an integrated mobility offering that facilitates the transition to hydrogen mobility on a larger scale. In addition to easy access to its network of hydrogen distribution stations, HysetCo offers its customers a turnkey solution that incorporates all the services involved in using the vehicles, from provision to maintenance and repair, from insurance to training. It also has solid experience of operating vehicle fleets, and over the past three years has recorded annual growth of 100% in hydrogen mobility. HysetCo has already converted more than 500 professionals (mainly taxi drivers) to its solution, and is currently distributing hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Press release https://shorturl.at/nqJT1
HydrogenPro secures strategic NOK 82.7 million investment from ANDRITZ AG
HydrogenPro ASA, a technology company and an OEM for high pressure alkaline electrolyser and supplies large scale green hydrogen plants, announced that it has secured NOK 82.7 million in new equity through a private placement of new shares towards ANDRITZ AG (“ANDRITZ”), an international technology group listed on the Vienna stock exchange and one of the leading companies within green hydrogen technology and systems.Jarle Dragvik, CEO of HydrogenPro, comments: “We are delighted to welcome ANDRITZ as a strategic partner as we continue to execute on our vision of delivering sustainable hydrogen solutions globally. They bring valuable industrial expertise as one of the leading companies within green hydrogen technology systems. I have been actively engaged in discussions with ANDRITZ for the last nine months and believe this puts us in a great position to further expand HydrogenPro according to our strategy”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/iqxBL
Japan’s 1st Hydrogen and Bio Fuel Hybrid Passenger Ship ‘Hanaria’ Starts Service
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that the hybrid passenger ship ‘Hanaria‘, which uses hydrogen and biodiesel as fuels, started service in Kitakyushu. The ship was built at the Hongawara Ship Yard Co., Ltd. for MOL Group company MOTENA-Sea.
This is the first passenger ship in Japan that can select propulsion energy from hydrogen fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, and biodiesel fuel, achieving a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction rate of 53%-100% compared to conventional fossil-fueled vessels of the same class.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bcCU5
Charbone Hydrogen Announces First Shipment of Green Hydrogen Storage Equipment Ready for Delivery to Quebec
Charbone Hydrogen Corporation, North America’s only publicly traded pure-play green hydrogen company, announced that an essential component for the storage of green hydrogen have been built and is ready for transport to its flagship green hydrogen site, located in the City of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec along Highway 30’s “Steel Highway.” News of the upcoming equipment delivery quickly follows CHARBONE’s recent strategic priorities announcement and stated intent to have its green hydrogen production facility operational this summer.
State-of-the-art storage tubes, fabricated by one of North America’s top high-pressure tube manufacturers out of Littleton, Massachusetts, were engineered to manage significantly higher pressures than others found in market. CHARBONE’s compression standards were selected in order to increase and optimize safe storage capacity, while ultimately reducing transportation and delivery costs. The different hydrogen production components for the Sorel-Tracy project were ordered and secured with down payments already made.
Press release https://shorturl.at/xyAFK
Dutch DREAMH2AUL project partners gathered to update the conversion status of two hydrogen trucks
All DREAMH2AUL project partners recently met at GINAF Trucks Nederland B.V. to see the current status of the conversion of the two hydrogen tractors for BCTN Network of Inland Terminals (member of the Inland Terminals Group) and Vos Transport Group, the DREAMH2AUL project announced. The battery packs could also be admired in person for the first time.
zepp.solutions presented the vehicle concept in more detail, outlining the main advantages that the hydrogen tractor they developed has to offer: no restrictions on load capacity, the ability to tow a standard isotrailer and a sleeper cab for the driver.
The electric motor of the new truck will be powered by a hydrogen-electric hybrid system consisting of a small battery pack, a zepp.solutions X150 hydrogen fuel cell system (150 kW) and a zepp.solutions 350 bar hydrogen storage system in which more than 50 kg of hydrogen can be carried, the DREAMH2AUL stated.As a donor truck Mercedes-Benz Actros was chosen and the diesel engine was replaced with an electric engine powered by fuel cells.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fHKQT
First Mode Announces Alliance with Mitsui to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Drivetrains
First Mode, the pioneering developer and manufacturer of decarbonization products for heavy industry, announces a strategic alliance with Mitsui & Co., Ltd to accelerate heavy industry’s adoption of low-carbon and zero-emissions product solutions at scale.
First Mode’s considerable expertise in powertrain systems electrification and hydrogen technologies, coupled with Mitsui’s global business network, will uniquely equip the alliance to explore new business opportunities that catalyze the integration of First Mode’s Path to Zero™ product line into previously hard-to-abate sectors like mining.
In mining, a typical heavy-haul truck burns about 1 million liters of diesel fuel per year and remains in continuous operation for 10-15 years. Across First Mode’s customer market, over 13,000 of these trucks are in global operation, releasing 35 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually – the equivalent emissions of 8 million passenger cars per year.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bmt69
Provaris and Global Energy Storage to develop a gaseous hydrogen import facility in Rotterdam
Provaris Energy Ltd and Global Energy Storage (GES) have entered a collaboration agreement to develop a gaseous hydrogen import facility at the GES terminal in Rotterdam, the Provaris announced.
GES is developing a multi-client, multi-product terminal in Rotterdam, able to import both refrigerated ammonia and compressed hydrogen, with redeliveries into barges, rail, truck and the H2 grid (HyNetwork) operated by Gasunie.
Under the collaboration, GES and Provaris will complete a comprehensive prefeasibility study to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of berthing and unloading of Provaris’ proprietary H2Neo compressed hydrogen carriers. Activities will also include the joint marketing of the proposed facility where Provaris will be responsible for the transportation of the hydrogen in the H2Neo carriers and GES will be responsible for the discharge and injection into the hydrogen grid.
Press release https://shorturl.at/yITX8
KBR Awarded Engineering Services Contract by First State Hydrogen
KBR announced today it has been awarded an engineering services contract by First State Hydrogen, Inc. to support the feasibility and development of its first clean hydrogen production facility in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region.
KBR will provide engineering services to study the feasibility of developing a clean hydrogen production facility through electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The study is part of First State Hydrogen’s vision to provide clean hydrogen for Delaware and the U.S. mid-Atlantic and help the region meet its sustainability goals.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ikn23
MAN plans to launch a small series of trucks with a hydrogen combustion engine in 2025
Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus will be the first European truck producer to launch a small series with a hydrogen combustion engine, the company announced.The initially planned small series of around 200 units is to be delivered to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries as early as 2025. The “MAN hTGX”, as the vehicle will be called, offers an alternative zero-emission drive variant for special applications, for example for transporting heavy goods – such as construction work, tank transport or timber transport.
Press release https://shorturl.at/egpyP
HRS secures funding for test area unique in Europe for hydrogen mobility
Hydrogen Refuelling Solutions , the French and leading European designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, has reached a major milestone with the announcement that it has secured major bank financing of €3.1 million for its hydrogen refuelling station test area. The majority of this financing was counter-guaranteed with the support of BPI, as well as SOMUDIMEC, and brought together HRS‘s banking partners: BNP PARIBAS, CREDIT COOPERATIF, LCL, and SG AUVERGNE RHÔNE ALPES (Société Générale Group).
The test area includes two green hydrogen refuelling stations: an HRS14 station already in operation and an HRS40 station delivering 1 tonne/day of hydrogen, which is currently being installed and will be operational in the first half of 2024.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fDGTX
Maximator Hydrogen announces foundation of in the new subsidiary for Benelux countries
Maximator Hydrogen today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Wateringen, south of The Hague. This branch will operate under the name Maximator Hydrogen BeNeLux and marks a significant step towards the promotion of hydrogen mobility in the Benelux.
Maximator Hydrogen BeNeLux will be the 3rd branch of Maximator Hydrogen worldwide, after Maximator Hydrogen France joined the USA in July 2023.
Press release https://shorturl.at/oLRTX
Fortescue officially opens Gladstone Electrolyser Facility
Fortescue has officially opened its world-leading electrolyser manufacturing facility in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia – one of the first globally to house an automated assembly line, the company announced.
The 15,000sqm advanced manufacturing facility, constructed and fully commissioned in just over 2 years, will have capacity to produce over 2GW of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser stacks annually.
Press release https://shorturl.at/rOW36
HK Electric Builds New Gas-fired Generation Unit while Exploring Hydrogen Energy
HK Electric has entered into a contract to construct a new gas-fired generation unit manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), at Lamma Power Station (LPS). This new project is an integral part of the Company’s 2024 – 2028 Development Plan instrumental to the phasing out of coal-fired generation by 2035.
The new unit L13 is expected to be commissioned in 2029 as the fifth gas-fired combined-cycle generation unit at LPS.
L13 shares the same design with other gas-fired generation units now operating at LPS and the unit will be instrumental in further reducing carbon emission in the energy-transition period. With proper modifications and repurposing, all these units can use both natural gas and hydrogen as fuels in future. In support of the Government’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, HK Electric has been studying the use and introduction of green hydrogen as one of the zero-carbon energy alternatives in Hong Kong.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cGLUV
TECO 2030 Receives AIP for Containerized Fuel Cell Power Generator
TECO 2030 has received an Approval in Principe (AIP) from the Norwegian classification society DNV for a containerized fuel cell power generator (FCPG) for use onboard oceangoing applications, the company announced. Photo
The TECO 2030 containerized FCPG represents a pioneering solution in the maritime industry. It is a complete power generator system that can seamlessly integrate with a ship’s main switchboard, offering reliable and efficient power generation while emitting nothing but warm water and air, thus significantly reducing harmful emissions and environmental impact.
Included in the approval in principle are various integral
Press release https://shorturl.at/erS89
