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Netze BW project shows that the natural gas grid is ready for the addition of hydrogen
Distribution system operator draws a positive balance at the end of its “Hydrogen Island” network laboratory in Öhringen.
The distribution network for natural gas in Baden-Württemberg is fundamentally capable of transporting climate-friendly hydrogen, the Netze BW reported. It therefore plays a key role in the transformation towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Hydrogen can also be part of the solution for a CO2-free energy supply in the heating sector and in municipal heating planning. This is the conclusion reached by the distribution network operator Netze BW after completing the “Hydrogen Island Öhringen” network laboratory. There, Netze BW fed up to 30 per cent hydrogen into the natural gas grid in real grid operation.
For this purpose, a localised supply area was separated from the existing natural gas network and supplied independently – like an island within the network, so to speak. This “island area” included a property used by Netze BW and 26 neighbouring households. As part of the project, hydrogen was added to the connected distribution network, which is around 500 metres long.
This took place both in our own buildings and in the homes of residents (up to 30 per cent in the end). This was done in close cooperation with the municipality, end device manufacturers, chimney sweeps, associations and the scientific community.
The majority of Netze BW’s pipelines are even suitable for 100 per cent hydrogen. However, a prerequisite for the use of hydrogen is the connection of Baden-Württemberg to the national hydrogen core network. Which regions will be supplied with hydrogen from there depends largely on the needs of industrial customers who require hydrogen for their production.
100 per cent hydrogen is also possible “Renewable hydrogen will be part of municipal heating planning,” estimates Konermann. In the view of the Netze BW Managing Director, the future of heat supply has three pillars: “Heat pumps, heating networks and hydrogen as a supplement.” Netze BW currently assumes that the gradual hydrogen transformation will begin in Baden-Württemberg from 2032 and that hydrogen will be transported in the existing gas networks from 2040.
Press release https://shorturl.at/efovT
Hydrogen Ukraine and AB5 Consulting Awarded a Grant to Spearhead the H2U Renewable Hydrogen Project in Odesa
Hydrogen Ukraine and AB5 Consulting have been awarded a grant to spearhead the H2U Renewable Hydrogen Project in the Odesa Region, the company announced. This grant, obtained through the InnovateUkraine, funded by UK International Development and hosted by British Embassy Kyiv, marks a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable energy initiatives in Ukraine. The launch event for the programme was held on 2 May 2024, hosted by UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Ukrainian Minister for Energy German Galushchenko.
The H2U project is set to revolutionize energy production in Ukraine by leveraging renewable sources to produce green hydrogen, a clean and versatile energy carrier. With an initial electrolysis capacity of 100 MW, the project is set to construct a renewable hydrogen plant dedicated to producing renewable electricity and green hydrogen for domestic needs and export to EU countries. The project also includes the construction of solar and wind farms with capacities of 120 MW and 80 MW respectively, in addition to assessing the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage facilities in the saline formations of the Odesa region. This approach ensures a secure energy supply capable of withstanding external disruptions.
The H2U project will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study, under the administrative lead of AB5 CONSULTING LTD Consulting (UK) and technical lead of Hydrogen Ukraine (Ukraine). This feasibility study will lay the groundwork for the construction and implementation phases of the project.
Press release https://shorturl.at/CKNTV
Port of Oakland celebrates hydrogen-powered trucks project
The Port of Oakland celebrated the official dedication of the NorCal ZERO project at a new hydrogen fueling station near East Bay Municipal Utility District, the company announced.
The NorCAL ZERO project is a $53 million collaborative effort to deploy 30 Hyundai XCIENT Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs) in Northern California.
The trucks, which have a range of more than 400 miles on a single fill of hydrogen, primarily operate in drayage service hauling freight and cars to destinations in the Bay Area and the Central Valley.
Funding for the project includes:
- $11.98 million from California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) California Climate Investments Program;
- $9.89 million from the California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program;
- $3.64 million from Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC)’s Clean Freight Program; and
- $3.36 million from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
“The Port of Oakland is pleased to be a part of this innovative, clean energy project that puts Oakland at the forefront of addressing global climate change,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “This hydrogen fuel station and these fuel cell trucks represent a strong option for the future of trucking in California. They also support our efforts toward a zero emissions seaport.”
The NorCAL ZERO project introduces the Hyundai XCIENT Class 8 FCET into the U.S. market. Hyundai Motor Company designed and manufactured the vehicles, which are operated by G.E.T. Freight, a division of Glovis America, hauling Port of Oakland containers and Port of Richmond vehicles.
The trucks refuel at the recently opened, high-capacity and high-throughput liquid hydrogen fueling station built and operated by FirstElement Fuel. The hydrogen station has a storage capacity of 18,000 kilograms, which will support more than 200 trucks a day.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kqHR9
CMB.TECH: The King of the Belgians and the President of Namibia held a presentation on hydrogen technology
Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a joint venture between CMB.TECH and the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has proudly hosted the Cleanergy Green Hydrogen progress showcase at the plant’s site in Walvis Bay, Namibia, under the guidance of His Majesty, the King of the Belgians and H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia. This milestone marked an important step in positioning Namibia as a frontrunner in the global green hydrogen economy.
The event aimed to showcase the progress of the Cleanergy Green Hydrogen site, the CMB.TECH announced.
Expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2024, the hydrogen refuelling station marked an important first step in the commitment to becoming a leader in renewable energy solutions in Namibia.
First filling of dual-fuel truck
A highlight of the site visit was the ceremonial first filling of a dual-fuel truck at the hydrogen refuelling station, officiated by His Majesty the King of the Belgians and H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia. The event represented the importance of robust, sustainable partnerships between Namibian and Belgian organisations.
The site includes a hydrogen refuelling station and a production plant. The facility uses only solar energy for the on-site production of green hydrogen and will be used for hydrogen-powered trucks, port equipment, railway applications and small ships. This strategic development not only addresses urgent infrastructure needs but also strengthens the link between green molecules and maritime activities, reinforcing the importance of the Port of Walvis Bay.
In addition, Cleanergy, together with CMB.TECH, Port of Antwerp Bruges and Namport, will launch the first hydrogen-powered ship in Africa. Building on the successful collaboration between CMB.TECH and Port of Antwerp Bruges, as demonstrated by the launch of the Hydrotug and the world’s first multimodal hydrogen refuelling station in the port of Antwerp, the focus now shifts to the development of a Multifunctional Port Utility Vessel (MPHUV) powered by dual-fuel hydrogen engines. The MPHUV’s versatile design will enable the integration of different equipment needed for a range of port operations, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions during operations.
Given the ability of ports to act as hubs for hydrogen technology implementation and efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the Port of Walvis Bay and Namport emerge as an ideal partner to operate Africa’s first hydrogen vessel. The port’s involvement will provide invaluable insights into the vessel’s specifications during development and refine the concept based on operational experience and feedback from users once it is commissioned.
Hydrogen Academy
A key element of the Cleanergy Green Hydrogen site is knowledge exchange, exemplified by the establishment of the Hydrogen Academy on-site. The Cleanergy Solutions team, suppliers, customers, as well as Namibian and European universities and institutes, will jointly upskill Namibians on hydrogen and its diverse economic potentials. The aim is to transform the Hydrogen Academy into a premier hub of hydrogen expertise in Namibia.
Hydrogen and ammonia production
The hydrogen production plant is the first phase of a 5-year plan with several projects at different locations, including ammonia bunkering, pipelines and large-scale hydrogen and ammonia production.
Press release https://shorturl.at/qxJ14
Maritime Partners signs DBA with U.S. Coast Guard for M/V Hydrogen One towboat
Maritime Partners, LLC, a leading provider of maritime financing solutions primarily focused on Jones Act vessels, has received a Design Basis Agreement (“DBA”) from the U.S. Coast Guard for the M/V Hydrogen One towboat that includes e1 Marine hydrogen generator technology that will be utilized for the vessel’s power plant..
M/V Hydrogen One is being designed as a first-of-its-kind vessel using new, cleaner, fuel cell technology that works by converting stored methanol to hydrogen. The produced hydrogen is output, on-demand, to the fuel cell to generate power for the vessel. A successful string test of this technology was completed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in June 2023, proving it to be a viable option as the sole power generation source for vessel propulsion.
“The signing of this agreement opens the pathway for us to deploy our technological capabilities,” said Bick Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Maritime Partners. “With this, Hydrogen One is one step closer to becoming the world’s first vessel to utilize hydrogen generator technology greatly reducing emissions, increasing efficiency and providing a model for cleaner energy use as the industry continues to seek ways to decarbonize.”
The DBA process was established by the U.S. Coast Guard to set the rules for new and novel technology proposed for installation on marine vessels. Maritime Partners worked with several industry leaders on the Hydrogen One project, including Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group, who is designing the towboat; Bourg, La.-based Intracoastal Iron Works who is the selected shipyard; e1 Marine, RIX Industries, Power Cell Group, among others, in order to work through the U.S. Coast Guard requirements.
“Maritime Partners is strongly committed to developing and utilizing sustainable, clean energy solutions, as the entire maritime industry continues to seek alternative fuel options that are cleaner, greener and more efficient. The development of Hydrogen One is part of that commitment,” said Dave Lee, Maritime Partners’ VP of Technology & Innovation.
The signing of this DBA ensures that as the M/V Hydrogen One project advances Maritime Partners will be working towards an agreed upon framework with the U.S. Coast Guard for the design, arrangement, and engineering aspects of the power system and associated safety systems for plan review, inspection, and eventual certification of the M/V Hydrogen One.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kELW2
Elcogen announces the development of a new factory of solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyser in Tallinn
Elcogen announced the development of a new factory, which will substantially expand its solid oxide fuel cell and stack and solid oxide electrolyser cell and stack manufacturing capacity.
Construction of the new 14000 m2 facility in Loovälja Industrial Park started at the beginning of January 2024, with operations scheduled to commence mid-2025. Developed together with Maru Ehitus AS, the facility will expand the Company’s manufacturing capacity from 10 MW to 360 MW.
The facility will deploy the latest technology, featuring customised, automated, and high-output production processes to enable mass manufacturing of the market’s most efficient solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyser cells and stacks, reinforcing Elcogen’s leading position in SOFC and SOEC technology.
Enn Õunpuu, CEO of Elcogen: “We are glad to scale up our production capacity and we are proud that the new factory will be equipped with the latest available technology. This will significantly decrease environmental impact in terms of minimised air pollution, recaptured waste through a circular economy and use of residual energy from our process as well as self-produced renewable energy.”
Stefano Piscitelli, COO of Elcogen, added: “This new cutting-edge facility will boost our manufacturing capacity and generate efficiency gains leading to a remarkable 60% cost reduction. The scalability of our production technology will enable us to further optimise our cost structure and the factory will also serve as an industrial platform for our global expansion.”
Margo Dengo, CEO of Maru Ehitus: “As we in Maru Ehitus aim to build the tomorrow where we want to live, we are delighted to be a partner for Elcogen AS, who give their substantial contribution to a greener future. Our main focus is industrial real estate and the new production facility for Elcogen not only gives us opportunity to use our experience but is also an interesting challenge; the building is very complex, there are high demands from the process side and it uses several modern technologies, such as the re-use of excess heat.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/mrDKU
BWR Innovation granted to develop capabilities for a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid
BWR Innovation, a North Dakota-based private company, announces it was recently granted a two-year subcontract by The Global Connective Center, LLC as a part of an agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop and integrate capabilities for a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid (H2MG) to promote operation energy resilience. The H2MG project is a research, development, testing and evaluation effort to demonstrate and assess the feasibility and performance of the solar-H2 storage and off-take systems to support island-able microgrids. The project is intended to advance the understanding of operational H2 energy and provide a model to replicate microgrids for the Department of Defense (DoD).
H2MG project will leverage and expand the current capabilities of the 1.5 MW Pacific Energy Assurance Renewables Laboratory (PEARL) PV microgrid, which was initiated in 2016 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) in Hawaii. Enhancements will deploy new hydrogen technologies and systems to produce, store and utilize compressed gas and liquified hydrogen from solar electricity generated by the existing PEARL microgrid. The project will demonstrate an initial proof of concept (known as PEARL H2) for DoD microgrids using hydrogen off-take for fuel cell production and sustainable installation energy, exploring transportable capability to support military operations.
BWR Innovations will deliver the hydrogen fuel cell microgrid, which will include a 1 MW electrolyzer, compressor, 600 kg of hydrogen storage, 600 kW of PEM fuel cells and the software integration to control and integrate into the existing microgrid. The hydrogen fuel cells are manufactured in partnership with Intelligent Energy and the electrolyzer and storage will be manufactured in partnership with Pneumatic Hydraulics.
Dr. Joel Jorgenson, BWR president and CEO, states, “BWR is proud to be selected as the equipment vendor and integrator in this critical Air Force project for clean grid resilience. This AFRL project is an important demonstration of the BWR hydrogen fuel cell integration technology. We expect that the results from this project will reflect the importance of hydrogen as a critical component in the clean energy microgrid solutions.”
Key deliverables for the project include hydrogen safety protocols and operating procedures, a techno-economic analysis (TEA), and business models for cost-effective and sustainable operation. H2MG offers significant transition opportunities, scaling from the initial PEARL H2 Microgrid proof of concept to strategic locations worldwide that promote regional stability and energy security.
The project is supported by a robust stakeholder base that includes the Indo-Pacific Command, the National Guard Bureau, the Hawaii Air National Guard and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command. It is bolstered by the United States Air Force (USAF) commitment to renewable energy and underpinned by clean energy initiatives outlined by the DoD and each services’ climate action plans.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ouBP4
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Uniper enter hydrogen partnership
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund, and Uniper have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration on bringing green hydrogen from CIP’s HØST PtX Esbjerg project to Germany.
The partnership between CIP and Uniper, a global energy merchant and one of the world’s largest power producers, will drive collaboration on the production, transport, and marketing of green hydrogen from the HØST PtX Esbjerg project, located on the Danish Westcoast, to Germany.
It is expected that HØST as ultimo 2028, will be connected to the German hydrogen backbone via a new hydrogen pipeline to be developed from Denmark to Germany by the Danish transmission system operator Energinet in cooperation with Gasunie Deutschland Transport Services. This will enable access to the consumption sites in Germany and help bring competitively priced green hydrogen to the German market.
In partnership, CIP and Uniper will deliver up to 140,000 tons of green hydrogen annually to customers in Germany. Uniper intends to take green hydrogen from HØST into its green gas portfolio and supply the industry’s needs with varying flexibility profiles and with different contract lengths.
Press release https://shorturl.at/zR379
Hyundai Motor celebrated the launch of NorCAL ZERO Project powered by hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai Motor Company, celebrated the official launch of NorCAL ZERO Project – a major initiative that is utilizing the company’s hydrogen fuel cell technology to bring zero-emission freight transportation to the San Francisco Bay Area and California’s Central Valley.
The dedication event held at Oakland’s FirstElement Fuel Hydrogen Refueling Station brought Hyundai Motor together with its project partners, including the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), GLOVIS America, Inc. (GLOVIS America), East Bay Municipal Utilities District, FirstElement Fuel (FEF), Papé, the University of California, the Port of Oakland, the City of Oakland and the community of West Oakland represented by the West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project (WOEIP). Representatives from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Energy Commission (CEC), all of whom provided grant funds to make this project possible, were also in attendance.
As part of the NorCAL ZERO Project, also known as Zero-Emission Regional Truck Operations with Fuel Cell Electric Trucks, Hyundai Motor deployed 30 Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell with a 6×4 drive axle configuration in California, which has been in commercial operation since last year. This delivery marks the single largest commercial deployment of Class 8 hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck in the U.S.
Hyundai Motor has been collaborating with key partners to build a comprehensive hydrogen mobility ecosystem across North America, ensuring the successful deployment and operation of its hydrogen-powered trucks. Last year, Hyundai Motor supplied 30 units of XCIENT Fuel Cell electric truck to G.E.T Freight Corp, a truck-based freight transport business of GLOVIS America. Leveraging its logistics network and capabilities, the commercial operation has been ongoing since last year, hauling containers from the Port of Oakland and transporting vehicles from the Port of Richmond. Hyundai Capital America is providing competitive leasing and financing services to GLOVIS America.
The trucks can be fueled at FirstElement Fuel’s recently built hydrogen refueling station, which is designed to fuel up to 200 heavy-duty trucks per day. Papé, a specialized truck service provider in the western region, will provide vehicle maintenance and services at its facility in San Leandro, California. Through collaboration with its drayage consortium partners, Hyundai is accelerating the transition to a more sustainable transportation future in North America, with its hydrogen ecosystem playing a key role.
CTE projects that the NorCAL ZERO fleet has the potential to make a substantial positive impact on air quality in the region with an estimated reduction of over 24,000 metric tons of carbon emissions compared to diesel-powered vehicles.
“Hyundai is incredibly proud to be a part of the largest-ever deployment of Class 8 fuel cell electric trucks in North America,” said Jim Park, Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Business Development at Hyundai Motor North America. “The community in Oakland leads the way in clean, sustainable freight transportation and serves as a blueprint for many more deployments to come in the U.S.”
Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell electric truck is the world’s first mass-produced, heavy-duty truck powered by hydrogen. First launched in 2020, XCIENT Fuel Cell has been deployed in eight countries, including U.S., Switzerland, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Korea, Israel and Saudi Arabia. At CES 2024, Hyundai Motor announced the expansion of HTWO vision – evolving from the fuel cell to a hydrogen value chain vision that spans the entire hydrogen industry from production and storage to transportation and utilization.
Press release https://shorturl.at/giHIT
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Celebrate Launch of World’s First “Tri-gen” Production System
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) are celebrating the grand opening of the first-of-its-kind “Tri-gen” system at the Port of Long Beach, California, today. Tri-gen uses biogas to produce renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water, and was built to support the vehicle processing and distribution center for Toyota Logistics Services (TLS) at Long Beach, Toyota’s largest North American vehicle processing facility that receives approximately 200,000 new Toyota and Lexus vehicles annually.
“The goal of our collaboration with FuelCell Energy was to find sustainable solutions for the TLS vehicle processing facility here at the Port of Long Beach as part of our goal to remove carbon dioxide emissions from our operations,” said Group Vice President of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Toyota, Tom Stricker. “This groundbreaking facility shows that there are ways to reduce our emissions and burden on natural resources with scalable technology based on hydrogen.”
Thanks to FuelCell Energy’s Tri-gen platform, TLS Long Beach is Toyota’s first port vehicle processing facility powered by 100 percent on-site generated renewable electricity. FuelCell Energy’s innovative fuel cell technology uses an electrochemical process that converts directed renewable biogas into electricity, hydrogen, and usable water with a highly efficient, combustion-free process that emits virtually no air pollutants.
Press release https://shorturl.at/yKXY7
Estonian Stargate Hydrogen raises 42 million Euros for scaling up ceramic-based electrolysers
Stargate Hydrogen, headquartered in Tallinn, announces the successful completion of its seed funding round, raising €42 million. This substantial investment, comprising both equity and grant instruments, is designated for the scaling of its patented electrolyser technology. Stargate Hydrogen’s technology is fundamentally different from other electrolysers in terms of both materials and the development approach used, allowing to bring down the cost of green hydrogen to 1 Euro
per kilogram.
The financing round is led by an equity investment by UG Investments and grant financing from IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) framework for hydrogen technologies but also includes other investors and grants. Stargate is proud to berecognized as an IPCEI project and to be part of the hydrogen technology wave that includes industry-leading companies such as Enel Green Power, De Nora, Sunfire and others. The core of Stargate’s IPCEI is complementing reliable and robust alkaline
technology with a new form of catalyst material that is inherently more active compared to alternatives available on the market today.Instead of precious metals, Stargate is using ceramic-based catalyst material that significantly contributes to the reduction in levelised cost of hydrogen, without renouncing the reliability of alkaline technology. Additionally, Stargate has developed its proprietary stack and system design, using a development approach that considers electrolyser as a battery system, thereby adopting the learnings from the rapid developmental cycles of lithium-ion batteries over the past 15 years.
The IP portfolio of Stargate covers all the levels of the system, including materials, electrodes, stack and even control systems of the whole plant. The first installations of Stargate´s electrolyzer technology are already on the field, and offtake customers include Utilitas, one of the largest renewable energy developers in the Baltic Sea region.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ituD5
HYSETCO brings hydrogen vans adapted for people with reduced mobility to the streets of Paris
“Our hydrogen vans adapted for people with reduced mobility are hitting the streets of Paris and the Ile-de-France region” the Hysetco announced.”Based on a Stellantis e-expert H2 vehicle, we have transformed these vans, which are Crit’air 0, a rare classification in this segment”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/eEHMT
Thiozen Pilot Produces Hydrogen from Sour Gas Waste Streams
Permian Basin pilot project demonstrates commercial viability of new de-souring method for oil and natural gas production
Thiozen, the first company ever to produce clean hydrogen from “sour gas” waste streams, today announced the success of an in-field pilot unit in the Permian Basin, the first-ever demonstration of a process to simultaneously de-sour natural gas and produce clean hydrogen for use by the energy industry.
“Throughout history, humans have made hydrogen from either fossil fuels or water – until now.” said Ryan Gillis, co-founder and President at Thiozen. “We are proud to provide an entirely new method of producing hydrogen – one that will revolutionize the energy industry and spur the modern hydrogen economy.”
For the pilot, Thiozen partnered with A.C.T. Operating Company, a leading oil and gas production operation based in Texas, to install its proprietary technology at a gas-gathering site in the Permian Basin. The effort successfully “de-soured” – or removed — hydrogen sulfide from the sour natural gas streams while simultaneously generating zero-emission hydrogen.
“Sour gas processing is a major cost associated with energy supply, and both removing the hydrogen sulfide and producing a new energy stream in hydrogen gas is a major step-up in our industry,” said Marshall Watson, President of A.C.T. Operating Company and Department Chair of Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University.
Hydrogen is essential to producing fuels and chemicals, but its production is polluting and carbon-intensive, generating approximately 2 percent of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Hydrogen demand is dominated by large cost-sensitive commodity chemical manufacturers, who are facing an increased need for hydrogen to raise profits and meet environmental standards.
Press release https://shorturl.at/hKLMU
H2scan Solid State Hydrogen Sensors Exceed 1.3 Billion Field-Proven Service Hours
H2scan (www.h2scan.com), a leader in solid-state hydrogen sensing solutions, announces a new milestone: more than 1.3 billion hours of field-proven service across a broad range of applications. This achievement includes 700 million hours in demanding transformer asset monitoring applications. For more than 20 years H2scan’s reliable and accurate hydrogen sensors have also been enhancing industrial process control and area safety monitoring and are now being used to enhance safety in emerging hydrogen economy applications.
The cornerstone of H2scan’s success lies in its proprietary solid-state hydrogen sensor technology. “This innovation has positioned H2scan as an industry leader, setting new standards for accuracy, durability and longevity. Unlike traditional sensors that often require frequent maintenance, H2scan’s hydrogen sensors can operate for more than 10 years without needing maintenance or calibration. This longevity is crucial for customers’ operational expenditure savings and personnel safety,” said David Meyers, CEO of H2scan.
“These benefits are especially vital for long-lasting equipment like transformers and grid energy storage systems, where minimizing service hours reduces associated staffing/costs and staff exposure time to potential service hazards. Additionally, the extended sensor life enables cost-effective transformer asset monitoring across entire fleets rather than just critical assets as is done today. With a proven record of reliability, our customers can be confident that H2scan sensors will withstand harsh outdoor conditions and deliver consistent performance in real-world environments.”
H2scan is expanding its sensor solution offerings to include turnkey options for utility and industrial customers. These solutions will seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure without complex configurations or additional equipment, offering a streamlined experience from installation to operation. This simplicity empowers users with precise hydrogen measurement and rapid “time-to-value” performance, delivering measurable ROI in just days.
Hydrogen Industry Alliance Launched to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Market Development
Energy Systems Network (ESN) announced the launch of the Hydrogen Industry Alliance (HIA), which will operate under its 501(c)6 non-profit status. The HIA is a network of companies spanning the energy and mobility ecosystems working collaboratively to support the development of the clean hydrogen market in the Midwest and beyond.
“There is no shortage of commercial interest in clean hydrogen, but sustained development requires clear market-driven policies that will attract private investment and meet diverse customer needs. We have heard from companies across the energy, manufacturing, and transportation sectors who desire a best-in-class industry-led platform for commercial collaboration, advocacy, and education. This is exactly why we are launching the Hydrogen Industry Alliance,” said Paul Mitchell, President and CEO of Energy Systems Network (ESN).
In a powerful show of support, several industry leaders, including BP, Doral Group H2, Duke Energy Indiana, The Heritage Group, Hoosier Energy, Itochu Corporation, and MISO, have committed to be inaugural members of the Hydrogen Industry Alliance. Additional companies will be added to the HIA on a select basis to ensure a balance of industry representation, including technology supply, production, delivery, and consumption in the energy, transportation, and manufacturing industries.
“I am excited to see ESN launch the Hydrogen Industry Alliance. This alliance will play a key role in commercial collaboration, advocacy, and education, three key pillars to realize the widescale adoption of hydrogen technology,” said Rushabh Shah, Director, Midwest Hydrogen & CCS at BP.
The HIA will be based in Indiana, known as the Crossroads of America, where more than $10 billion in clean hydrogen projects are already in development. The alliance will initially seek to engage with companies active in the Midwest region, which sits at the nexus of America’s industrial, manufacturing, and transportation logistics economies. Over time, other regions with active markets may be linked through new HIA members. Given the critical need for consistent and aligned policies and regulations at the national level, HIA will support its industry members in their efforts to engage with leaders in Washington, DC.
Press release https://www.h2industry.org
Linde Signs Agreement to Supply Industrial Gases to World’s First Large-Scale H2 Green Steel Plant
Linde announced it has signed a long-term agreement with H2 Green Steel for the supply of industrial gases to the world’s first large-scale green steel production plant.
Linde will invest approximately $150 million to build, own and operate an on-site air separation unit (ASU) in Boden, northern Sweden. Linde will supply oxygen, nitrogen and argon to H2 Green Steel’s integrated plant, which will use the latest technology to reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% compared to traditional steelmaking.
Linde’s new ASU is expected to start up by 2026 and will also supply atmospheric gases to Linde’s existing and new customers in the local merchant market.
“We are moving at full speed on the journey to accelerate the decarbonization of the steel industry through the construction of our plant in Boden. Air separation is an important part of this work, providing gases required in various stages of the steelmaking processes,” said Maria Persson Gulda, Chief Technology Officer, H2 Green Steel. “We have come this far by working in strong partnerships. Linde’s technology, combined with its operational experience both globally and in Sweden, made it a natural choice for us.”
“Linde is committed to supporting industrial decarbonization through high-quality projects that utilize our complementary combination of assets, technology and knowledge,” said Armando Botello, President Regions UK & Ireland and Europe North, Linde. “We are proud to support H2 Green Steel’s pioneering project while creating additional value by increasing Linde’s network density in a growing industrial region.”
Separate to the supply of industrial gases, Linde Engineering has been awarded an engineering and procurement contract for a HIPURE™ pressure swing adsorption unit at H2 Green Steel’s plant in Boden, to efficiently recover and purify hydrogen from the top gas of the direct reduction iron furnace. This minimizes the hydrogen losses and boosts the overall efficiency of the steel production.
Press release https://shorturl.at/drtO9
Toyota Establishes Hydrogen Headquarters to Accelerate Advancement of Fuel Cell Technology
Reaffirming its commitment to support fuel cell and additional hydrogen-related products and technology toward a hydrogen economy, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced that it is renaming the TMNA R&D California office as its new North American Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ). The office workspace at the new H2HQ was recently redesigned for its teams working from research and development to commercialization planning and sales of hydrogen-related products and technologies. There are plans to add key features to the H2HQ campus in the future such as a flexible microgrid, sustainable customer education center and more.
“Toyota has developed hydrogen fuel cell electric solutions for more than three decades, and we will continue to advance this scalable, zero-emission technology as part of our electrified portfolio,” said Ted Ogawa, President and CEO, Toyota Motor North America. “Renaming this facility as North American Hydrogen Headquarters represents our leadership in fuel cell development creating real-world products to help reduce carbon emissions.”
Last year, Toyota Motor Corporation reorganized its hydrogen business in Japan to create what it calls “Hydrogen Factory” with the idea to bring all hydrogen-related work under one location and accelerate customer-oriented product development and production in fuel cell or hydrogen-related products. Then, Toyota Motor Europe announced its own “Hydrogen Factory” with the aim to further grow Toyota’s hydrogen business and stimulate wider roll-out of hydrogen ecosystems and infrastructure across Europe.
H2HQ will drive North American-led hydrogen initiatives and support the localization of global hydrogen-related technologies and products that include light-duty fuel cell applications, heavy-duty fuel cell opportunities, stationary fuel cell power generation, port vehicle applications and more. The facility already provides impressive research and development assets, including Toyota’s largest dynamometer (1.2 MW), a scalable test bench for stationary applications, and a hydrogen fueling station capable of providing fuel for both light- and heavy-duty vehicles. Moreover, as part of its plans to remain and grow fuel cell leadership, NA H2HQ will be home to several new projects in the coming years.
“I’m very pleased that Toyota is building on its longstanding commitment to California by locating its North American hydrogen headquarters here in the Golden State,” said California State Senator, District 29, Josh Newman. “The work done there, along with green hydrogen initiatives throughout the state, is propelling California toward a dynamic, clean-energy economy which will also reduce carbon emissions and foster environmental stewardship while extending California’s leadership in this important space.”
Construction has begun on a flexible microgrid that features energy sources available today, including a 230-kW solar photovoltaic system, a 1-MW stationary proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell generator, 325-kW solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), and an onsite 500-kWh battery energy storage system. The microgrid is designed to support the campus’ energy needs, allowing it the ability to operate off-grid. The system is expected to be fully operational by 2026.
Press release https://shorturl.at/acFNR
Daimler Buses:Thanks to its range extender with fuelcell, the eCitaro fuel cell can travel up to 400 km
This makes long trips in public transport possible, the eCitaro fuel cell can seamlessly replace city buses with internal combustion engines, Daimler Buses announced. The The latest-generation NMC 3 batteries offer a capacity of 294 kWh in the solo bus and up to 392 kWh in the articulated bus. Compared to the purely electric version, the eCitaro fuel cell with roof-mounted fuel cell has an additional 60 kW of power – and refueling with hydrogen takes just 10 minutes.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fruNV
AUTOMAKER RONN INC. SIGNS JOINT VENTURE LOI WITH HYDROGEN HORIZONS
RONN, Inc. announced that it has signed an LOI to form a joint venture with its long-time friends at Hydrogen Horizons. https://hydrogenhorizons.co.uk . The purpose of the Joint Venture is to work together and further enhance the commercialization of hydrogen around the globe. H2H is a leading pioneer in the hydrogen space with patented technologies of advanced hydrogen storage and hydrogen cooling systems.
Ronn Ford, CEO of RONN, Inc., stated that company brings years of experience in consulting and providing R/D on various applications of H2H patented products. The goal is to support H2H and incorporate as many of its products into our FCEVs as possible, as well as improve our expected hydrogen hub projects. Ronn added that the patented storage solutions could extend the range of our hydrogen logistic vehicles.
Harry McGregor and Willian Lloyd, principals with Hydrogen Horizons, stated they were pleased to be partnering with their long-time friend Ronn Ford. We are already working with RONN, Inc. to provide vehicles for our Barbados project, and they also added that we will be introducing and working to bring RONN, Inc. into our many other projects globally. As this LOI moves to a completed JV, we hope to add others to the agreement that are synergistic with hydrogen; our network could produce other agreements for RONN, Inc.
Press release https://shorturl.at/noBQ9
Fluxys hydrogen appointed as “Hydrogen Network Operator” in Belgium
Federal Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten has appointed Fluxys hydrogen, a subsidiary of Fluxys Belgium, as operator for the development and management of a hydrogen transmission grid in Belgium, the company announced.
The appointment as “HNO” – Hydrogen Network Operator – for Belgium is a major step forward in the energy transition. Leveraging Fluxys’ decades of expertise in gas transport, Fluxys hydrogen will develop the necessary infrastructure for transporting hydrogen, an essential component to reach the climate targets.
In accordance with the federal hydrogen strategy, Fluxys hydrogen will undertake the development and operation of a hydrogen pipeline network, which will be part of the “European Hydrogen Backbone”. This will enable the necessary low-carbon energy to be transported both for the Belgian market and to neighbouring countries. These molecules are a necessary part of the energy mix, needed to decarbonise society in a cost-efficient manner and taking into account security of supply.
To respond to the need to accelerate the energy transition, Fluxys has already intensively consulted the market and launched preparatory studies. Building a hydrogen network will realized step-by-step with new-build pipelines and repurposing of existing pipelines where possible.
Studies and preparations are being made to lay the first pipelines in the industrial clusters that have clearly expressed the need for hydrogen, and this supported by the Relance and Recovery Funds.
Press release https://shorturl.at/aorL8
Spanish H2SITE’s technology for onboard ammonia cracking received AiP from LR
H2SITE’s AMMONIA to H2POWER technology for ammonia cracking on-board has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR), the Spanish company announced. The technology is an onboard containerised solution that produces fuel-cell-quality hydrogen using ammonia. This hydrogen can then be utilised by hydrogen fuel cells that can contribute to the vessel’s electrical power, or the hydrogen could be consumed directly in an internal combustion engine (ICE).
Ammonia cracking is gaining momentum as a potential hydrogen carrier for onboard applications and this system is based on H2SITE’s hydrogen-selective membranes that overcome the thermodynamic limitations of the ammonia cracking reaction by recovering hydrogen continuously and resulting in virtually complete ammonia conversion and higher efficiencies at lower temperatures, reducing overall energy consumption and footprint.
In awarding the AIP, the design and arrangement evaluation included an overall examination of fundamental aspects of the design and compliance with LR’s Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels. A preliminary appraisal of rules was undertaken, followed by a risk assessment conducted to ensure that the risks arising from the use of ammonia and hydrogen are addressed according to LR’s ShipRight Procedure for Risk-Based Certification (RBC).
H2SITE operationally demonstrated its ammonia to hydrogen power technology last November when the Zumaia Offshore’s Bertha B vessel carried onboard AMMONIA to H2POWER technology, validating its performance in actual offshore conditions.
“We are proud to have achieved this milestone, as it validates the design and safety of our onboard ammonia cracking technology for decarbonizing maritime applications based on membrane reactors. Having commissioned our first cracker and fuel cell unit last year aboard the supply vessel Bertha B, we are currently scaling up the technology and designing MW-scale units.” according to Jose Medrano Technical Director at H2SITE.
These AMMONIA to H2POWER systems will be integrated with both propulsion systems and auxiliary power units to serve a range of vessels, from offshore platforms to tankers and gas carriers.
Mark Darley, Chief Operations Officer, Lloyd’s Register added: “H2SITE’s AMMONIA to H2POWER technology represents an exciting opportunity for shipowners to convert ammonia, and other feedstocks such as methanol, to hydrogen onboard their vessels without using additional gas separation technology”.
“We are pleased to award the AiP for this novel solution, and we remain dedicated to working with the maritime value chain to provide zero-emission power solutions that can contribute towards a greener, more sustainable future.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/zTUY7
Applied Hydrogen will introduce a hydrogen-powered excavator for testing during the summer of 2024
«Applied Hydrogen AS is working on the development of a hydrogen-powered excavator based on the Volvo EC300E which will be supported by a mobile refuelling station that can be located on construction sites», the company announced.
«The first excavator will be ready during the summer of 2024 for trials and testing by Veidekke Norge, one of the largest construction companies in the Nordics.
Here’s a photo of hydrogen storage cylinders being showcased on a construction vehicle at the Nordic’s largest construction event.»
Press release https://shorturl.at/gpwzI
Hydrogen Craft Corporation presents Hydrogen Pontoon Boat
The boat adopts hybrid system of hydrogen and lithium, in which the power of hydrogen system is 4kW, and the hydrogen supply system is 2*12L@35MPa triple gaseous cylinders, which can effectively reduce the replenishment time and meet the power supply of the yacht and other equipments, and the working status of the fuel cell is shown by the display screen, which is convenient to understand the hydrogen usage of the boat.
Technical Parameters
Pontoon boat
Dimension(L*W)
4980*2560mm
Weight – 1.2 tonnes
Draught -250~300mm
Capacity – 7 persons
Range ≥20km
Speed – 8km/h
Application Scenarios:
The boat is suitable for sightseeing, water rescue, water fishery and other scenarios.
Hydrogen Craft Corporation (headquartered in Huzhou, China) was officially established in November 2017 and has been focusing on R&D, production and innovative application of lightweight hydrogen fuel cells. The company not only has a wide range of product lines in the application fields of hydrogen-powered aviation, aviation airborne power supply, hydrogen-powered portable power supply, hydrogen energy storage power generation, hydrogen-powered vehicles, hydrogen-powered ships, but also occupies an international leading position in the subdivision of hydrogen-powered aviation, with a solid domestic leading position.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ahqtQ
MAN Truck & Bus is the first European truck manufacturer to produce a series of 200 hydrogen combustion trucks
Hydrogen combustion engines are coming and testing of autonomous trucks on German motorways is underway, the MAN Truck & Bus announced in a press release on the results of the first quarter of 2024.
The company is the first European truck manufacturer to produce an initial small series of 200 hydrogen combustion trucks. The vehicles will initially be delivered to customers in Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway and selected non-European countries as early as 2025. This is an early and targeted addition to MAN’s zero-emission portfolio. Customer interest in the vehicles in the selected markets is already very high.
In addition, MAN is already delivering the first fully electric eTrucks to customers this year.
Press release https://shorturl.at/jo019
