Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects
Element Fuels Announces Completion of Site Preparation for Hydrogen-Powered Clean Fuels Refinery
Element Fuels Holdings, LLC, a company founded to develop and operate scalable, next generation clean fuels production, has completed site preparation and pre-construction on a new hydrogen-powered refinery and combined-cycle power plant within the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The Element complex is innovatively designed to produce and recycle hydrogen using advanced technologies that will generate and deliver significantly cleaner, higher-quality fuels, including much-needed high-octane gasoline and electricity for commercial and consumer consumption.
“Element Fuels has received the necessary permitting to construct and operate a refinery capable of producing in excess of 160,000 barrels, or approximately 6.7 million gallons, per day of finished gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel,” said Founder and Co-CEO John Calce. “A permit for a greenfield refinery of this size, scope, and functionality has not been granted in the United States since the 1970’s. This speaks to the innovative approaches we are taking to address climate and sustainability concerns in cleaner, greener ways that are new to the refinery space.”
Expected to be operational in 2027, Element Fuels’ first of its kind refinery combines advanced, commercially proven technologies, provided by best-in-class partners. Designed to process exclusively high gravity domestic shale oil, the refinery will produce low-carbon intensity fuels that will materially reduce carbon emissions.
The facility will also produce enough low-carbon hydrogen to supply approximately 100% of the refinery’s fuel requirements, essentially eliminating CO2 emissions. Hydrogen produced in excess of the refinery’s needs will be used to generate low carbon, utility-scale electricity from Element’s hydrogen-capable combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. Over 100 MW of excess electricity generated from Element’s power plant will be made available to the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to reliably support the surrounding community’s needs. The facility is an industry-first example of a sustainable economy and represents a significant step forward for the fossil to renewable and lower-carbon energy transition.
Of the new refinery construction, Calce said, “Element Fuels is not only ushering in the next generation of clean fuels, we’re also proving that, without a doubt, there is a way to produce higher quality, cleaner, higher-octane fuels that significantly advance the energy transition. This changes everything – for the industry, for consumers, and for the well-being of the planet.”
The Element complex is being built on more than 240 acres within the Port of Brownsville, a deepwater port in South Texas that has become an emerging, strategic location for the movement of bulk petroleum and refined products, natural gas liquids, and other specialized bulk liquid commodities. The complex will increase the economy and improve quality of life for workforce members and their families by creating hundreds of jobs at above market wages. To further support the region, Element Fuels is working with local and Port officials to advance the Justice40 initiative established by the U.S. Department of Commerce to contribute to a climate-positive environment that provides residents of the Brownsville area and Rio Grande Valley with clean energy and affordable and sustainable housing.
Element Fuels has contracted with McDermott, to provide front-end engineering design services for the facility, including offsites and utilities.
“Building on our successful collaboration during early project phases, we believe we are uniquely positioned to leverage our expertise and knowledge to further support Element Fuels throughout the next stages of this unique project,” said Rob Shaul, Senior Vice President, Low Carbon Solutions, McDermott. “We remain focused on the delivery of low carbon pathway projects and are committed to advancing the landscape of energy production.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/6xkSC
First Hydrogen’s FCEV Completes Successful Trial with Amazon
First Hydrogen Corp. announced that the company has reached a milestone as its hydrogen-powered-fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV) has completed a successful trial with Amazon. The trial took place in London, UK, with the FCEV accumulating 535 km (332 miles), delivering 3,462 packages with 1,547 stops. Amazon confirmed the FCEV performed well during the trial; the FCEV was used in 8-10 hour shifts that included frequent stops. As a result of trials to date, improvements in design and predictive behaviour (AI) will be implemented to maximize payload and performance. Building on the success of the real-world trials and showcasing our hydrogen-as-a-service model (HASS), through partnerships, the Company will expand its trials to Europe and North America.
Telematics data was downloaded and analyzed daily by Amazon’s Data Science team to evaluate FCEV performance in various conditions. The delivery cycle with frequent start-stops and the influence of driver behaviour on energy efficiency and recovery provides data analysts with real-world metrics. Based on data, the projected range of the Company’s FCEV under these conditions is 397 km (247 miles). First Hydrogen’s engineers believe the range can be improved to greater than 450 km (280 miles) with further improvements before needing to refuel.
The human influence (driver) provided essential factors to the data, as drivers run over curbs, shift to Park before the vehicle comes to a full stop, do not slow down when driving over speed bumps, potholes or bumpy roads and some drive aggressively. The data recorded during the trial provided both First Hydrogen and Amazon engineers analytics to compare hydrogen-powered fuel cells versus battery electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles. First Hydrogen engineers are able to use the data to implement additional developments:
Predictive software
Used to manage energy to optimize power split and system efficiency, analyze customer drive cycles to provide best routes. The Company’s AI algorithm will incorporate data such as delivery stops, traffic information, weather conditions and drivers to improve vehicle efficiency and predefine delivery routes.
Pedal controller tuning
During short and dynamic drop-off drives, driving style plays a role in the overall hydrogen consumption. The FCV driving program can be set to different settings to optimize efficiency for highway, city driving, parcel delivery, etc. The FCEV encourages regenerative braking and allows gentle acceleration.
Design a new operation mode
Ancillary power consumption during vehicle drop-off stops contributes to higher total energy consumption. The FCEV will implement a new operating mode lowering ancillary power and automatically switching the vehicle off after the FCEV has stopped for a number of minutes to reduce energy consumption.
Press release https://shorturl.at/chcQY
IMC Logistics and FMS Launched the Industry’s First Fully Clean Energy SmartStack with hydrogen vehicles
IMC Logistics and Fenix Marine Services (FMS) have joined forces to operate the supply chain industry’s first fully clean energy SmartStack, the company announced. This groundbreaking initiative launched on June 4.
FMS segregated and stacked the containers designated for the IMC SmartStack at their terminal using their hydrogen fuel cell top-pick handler. IMC drivers then picked up and delivered containers using their fleet of zero-emission vehicles. This collaboration highlights the industry’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions while ensuring efficient and sustainable logistics operations.
The SmartStack process itself is a clean one. Drivers self-assign the most available container vs. a specific one. This means fewer unproductive lifts for terminal operators and less time waiting for the driver.
In addition to achieving environmental objectives, customers also benefit from shorter wait times. “IMC SmartStacks improve the process for shippers, drivers and the industry,” said Mason George, President of National Accounts at IMC. “With this solution, we’re able to offer our customers a sustainable way to evacuate containers from the terminal, while quickly delivering their containers in just two days or less.”
The State of California recently passed the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule, requiring trucking companies that provide drayage services to adopt an increasing amount of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) to their fleets. By 2035, the law says all trucks entering seaports or intermodal rail yards must be ZEVs. IMC is currently running electric and hydrogen trucks ahead of the mandate, with the goal of transitioning their fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2028.
Press release https://shorturl.at/OmUaM
A first agreement signed between TotalEnergies and Air Products for the delivery of Green Hydrogen
TotalEnergies and Air Products have signed a 15-year agreement for the annual supply in Europe of 70,000 tons of green hydrogen starting in 2030. This first long-term deal follows TotalEnergies’ call for tenders for the supply of 500,000 tons per year of green hydrogen to decarbonize TotalEnergies’ European refineries.
Under the agreement, Air Products will deliver at TotalEnergies’ Northern European refineries’ doorstep, green hydrogen from Air Products’ global supply network. This hydrogen will avoid around 700,000 tons of CO2 each year. The contract awarded to Air Products is a first step towards achieving TotalEnergies’ objective of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions from its operated oil and gas operations (Scope 1+2) by 40% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
Air Products, worldwide leader in terms of hydrogen supply, has been a first mover, committing more than $15 billion dollars to real, large-scale energy transition projects and launching several large low carbon hydrogen projects in the world, making it a leading and reliable supplier.
“This deal with Air Products, the first signed following the call for tenders launched last year, is a steppingstone towards our goal of decarbonizing the hydrogen used in TotalEnergies’ refineries in Northern Europe by the end of the decade. We are proud to partner with Air Products, a pioneer in low carbon hydrogen production, under the leadership of Seifi Ghasemi. Once again, we demonstrate our capacity to pioneer the energy transition and contribute to the emergence of a green hydrogen industry by offering long-term contracts with our six refineries and two biorefineries in Europe. We are also happy to extend our partnership with Air Products by becoming ourselves a supplier of green power to Air Products and contributing to Air Products’ own decarbonization roadmap,” said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.
“Today, one of the largest energy companies in the world has committed to use renewable hydrogen to decarbonize its refineries in Northern Europe, and we at Air Products are honored and proud to be the producer and supplier of the green hydrogen required,” said Air Products’ Chairman, President and CEO Seifi Ghasemi. Noting that Air Products started on the journey of producing clean hydrogen seven years ago, Seifi Ghasemi added, “We always believed that if we made clean hydrogen available at commercial scale, the demand would be there. This contract validates our long-term strategy. Clearly the demand is here, and it will grow significantly as we move forward, playing an essential role in decarbonizing heavy industry and other sectors. I also want to express my admiration for Mr. Patrick Pouyanné’s vision and courage in acting as a first-mover towards creating a cleaner future for the world.”
At the same time, TotalEnergies and Air Products have signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of renewable power, which entails the signing of a first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 150 MW produced at a solar project in Texas. The parties also plan to explore together further PPA opportunities in the UK, Poland and France. This agreement, which strengthens the partnership between TotalEnergies and Air Products, will contribute to Air Products’ decarbonization roadmap and is in line with TotalEnergies’ integrated electricity strategy along the value chain.
Press release https://shorturl.at/lSY0q
Airbus plans to launch programs for entry into service by 2035 for hydrogen
“We have those technological developments at the time with a lot of studies, test evaluation in flight to make sure technologies and then be ready for the end of decade to launch programs for entry into service by 2035 for hydrogen”, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury
announced in video interview to Bloomberg at the Aviation Summit in Berlin.
Full video https://shorturl.at/s2NV4
FCH2RAIL showed the train’s hydrogen refuelling station in service
The video shows the installation, commissioning and operation of the hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) to refuel the bi-mode demonstrator train in the FCH2RAIL project during testing and demonstration in several Spanish and Portuguese railway lines. The HRS prototype, which was developped and provided by the Spanish National Hydrogen Center (CNH2), was used in three locations in Spain.
Video https://youtu.be/RkGnYSADNO0?si=ZdIG_uSiCqcZw4Mo
Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen join forces for green hydrogen in conjunction with bio-methanol production
Based on the dialogue Glocal Green AS and Norwegian Hydrogen AS have had since they entered into a letter of intent two years ago, the companies have taken a step further and entered into a concrete cooperation agreement for the development and establishment of hydrogen production in connection with Glocal Green’s planned bio-methanol plant, the Norwegian Hydrogen announced .The bio-methanol will be produced from low-grade biological residual materials and by-products from forestry, agriculture, and the marine sector. By adding hydrogen in the production process, all the green carbon is utilized, resulting in a volumetric doubling of methanol production. This methanol, with added hydrogen, is termed bio-e-methanol.
The first project is in Øyer in Gudbrandsdalen. The goal here is an annual production of 150,000 tons of bio-e-methanol, which will also involve local production of 15,000 tons of green hydrogen from electrolysis. This illustrates what such a symbiosis can do for the development of hydrogen production and for Norwegian Hydrogen AS as a hydrogen player.
Press release https://shorturl.at/iAod0
Hydrogen vehicle system secures deal to supply 30 fuel cell trucks
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck OEM, has signed a Partnership Agreement with Explore Plant & Transport Solutions (Explore) to supply 30 HVS hydrogen electric tractor units onto their fleet.
Under the terms of the Agreement, HVS will deliver 30 state-of-the-art hydrogen-powered fuel cell tractor units for Explore to deploy on their fleet across the UK. The vehicles will be supported by a service and maintenance plan, full training on the safe use of hydrogen, refuelling and driver training, and a hydrogen fuelling infrastructure that fully meets the needs of their operation.
Founded in 2015, Explore is a specialist supplier of transport and plant hire services to a diverse range of industry sectors including aerospace, construction, rail and nuclear, and is one of the fastest growing haulage and plant hire businesses in the UK.
HVS aims to revolutionise the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry. Their state-of-the-art powertrain solution, designed as a native Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) from the ground up, promises superior efficiency, outstanding performance, and a reduced environmental impact by offering heavier payloads, longer range and faster refuelling compared to battery electric alternatives.
Press release https://shorturl.at/yqZeW
Hitachi Energy joins US DOE’s ‘H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond Project’ to advance the production and use of renewable hydrogen
Hitachi Energy has joined the US Department of Energy’s ‘H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond’ initiative with GTI Energy, Frontier Energy, The University of Texas Austin, and other industry stakeholders and partners. For the project, Hitachi Energy is contributing its market-leading expertise in integrating utility-scale renewable energy sources with power grids and managing and orchestrating a variety of energy sources.
The ‘H2@Scale’ project includes multiple hydrogen production options, such as a vehicle refueling station alongside a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Most of the project’s activities are situated at the University of Texas JJ Pickle Research Center in Austin, Texas, aiming to investigate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of hydrogen generation from renewable resources. The project represents one of the largest collections of renewable hydrogen production, onsite storage, and end-use technologies to be located at one site, laying the foundation for expanding hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing Texas.
“Hitachi Energy is proud to be a key partner in the US Department of Energy’s ‘H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond’ project. The initiative comes at a pivotal moment in our commitment to advancing hydrogen production and its role in the evolving clean energy landscape,” said Anthony Allard, Executive Vice President and Region Head of North America at Hitachi Energy. “As hydrogen emerges as a critical element in decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries, Hitachi Energy remains dedicated to drive innovation and sustainability on a global scale.”
Clean hydrogen is key to the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors such as metals, fertilizers, chemicals and oil and gas, while also electrifying remote construction sites and providing clean backup power where it is needed. Clean hydrogen production is an energy intensive process, where electricity plays a central role.
Hitachi Energy is present in the full hydrogen value chain from early-stage project origination and design, due diligence and planning to ensuring grid compliance, power conversion systems and asset management solutions. The company is a global leader in power grids serving utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors across the value chain with over 10 manufacturing locations throughout North America and R&D Centers in Raleigh, NC and Montreal, QC.
Hitachi Energy researchers and experts will be directly involved with the operation of demonstration equipment, the installation of non-invasive monitoring equipment, as well as procedure and application development to contribute to the monitoring, control, and optimization of the overall demonstration site system. Hitachi Energy’s collaboration with the H2@Scale team will help gather critical data and insights on power quality, optimized system design and site operation that will enable future large-scale hydrogen plants.
Project teams will undertake feasibility studies for scaling up hydrogen production and use, aiming to benefit the development of a strategic plan and implementation of the ‘H2@Scale’ project in the Port of Houston and Gulf Coast region. These teams will also assess opportunities to leverage pre-existing hydrogen pipelines, prospective hydrogen users, and large networks of concentrated industrial infrastructure to identify environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen deployment in the region.
Press release https://shorturl.at/WQe0F
Black & Veatch Studies Feasibility of Green Hydrogen, Infrastructure Development in Malaysia
Black & Veatch a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, will study green hydrogen commercialization pathways as part of efforts to realize Malaysia’s low-carbon energy ambitions, the company announced.
Malaysia energy companies Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and PETRONAS have appointed Black & Veatch to conduct the study.
“Securing viable off-takers for green hydrogen is a key factor that affects the bankability of hydrogen developments. With Malaysia’s abundant renewable resources including solar and hydropower, this feasibility study has the potential to shape the development of a hydrogen economy in Malaysia over the next decade,” said Jerin Raj, Director, South & Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Black & Veatch.
“Black & Veatch has been working with hydrogen and ammonia production for over 80 years. Since developing the first hydrogen power generation conversion project and the first major hydrogen fueling station in the United States, the company has continued to deliver reliable innovation and first-of-a-kind solutions across the hydrogen value chain,” added Raj.
The objectives of the Black & Veatch feasibility study are to validate the findings of a joint feasibility study conducted by TNB and PETRONAS to develop hydrogen in Malaysia and provide strategic, technical and commercial insights on the generation, transportation, distribution and demand of green hydrogen.
This strategic collaboration affirms the partners’ commitment to support Malaysia’s vision for a flourishing green hydrogen economy.
Malaysia has created the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR) to guide the development of its hydrogen economy. The country targets to be a major hydrogen exporter in the Asia Pacific by 2050, with a projected revenue of more than RM400 billion (USD 85 billion).
Black & Veatch is meeting Asia Pacific’s rapidly rising energy needs with low and no-carbon energy sources, including green hydrogen. The company has engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) experience across the value chain of green hydrogen development, technical knowledge, and business and regulatory experience across power, transport and bunkering value chain elements.
Press release https://shorturl.at/VIfAv
Honda Advances Hydrogen Strategy with Production Launch of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Ohio
- Production of all-new 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle begins at Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, OH – the only FCEV made in America
- Honda experience with fuel cell vehicles spans over 20 years starting with the 2003 Honda FCX, the world’s first zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to receive government certification
Honda celebrated the start of production of the all-new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio. The all-new CR-V e:FCEV is the only FCEV made in America, as well as the first production1 hydrogen FCEV in the United States to combine an all-new U.S.-made fuel cell system with plug-in EV charging capability. A fun-to-drive compact CUV, the CR-V e:FCEV received a 270-mile EPA driving range rating, combining the fuel cell system with plug-in charging to provide up to 29 miles2 of EV driving around town with the flexibility of fast hydrogen refueling for longer trips.
“The Performance Manufacturing Center was conceived as a small volume manufacturing facility with a focus on craftsmanship, and I’m proud of how our production technicians leveraged their experience building the Acura NSX to take on the challenge of making this all-new Honda CR-V e:FCEV,” said Patrick McIntyre, lead of PMC. “Producing a zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicle is one more step toward Honda’s global goal of achieving carbon neutrality for our products and operations.”
In addition to producing the Honda CR-V e:FCEV in America, the next gen fuel cell system that powers it is also made in the U.S. at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC, in Brownstown, Michigan – the joint venture production facility established by Honda and General Motors (GM). The new fuel cell system was co-developed by Honda and GM, achieving higher efficiency and increased refinement, with durability performance doubled and cost reduced by two-thirds compared to the previous fuel cell system in the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.
Press release https://shorturl.at/WvWre
Hynion secures project financing for hydrogen refueling stations in Västerås and Jönköping
Hynion Sverige AB has secured project financing of SEK 15 million for the completion of a new generation of hydrogen refueling stations being built in Västerås and Jönköping.
Hynion Sverige AB has secured project financing of SEK 15 million: SEK 10 million from the financial institution Bizcap, which specializes in providing expansion capital to growing companies, and SEK 5 million from ALMI Företagspartner Mälardalen. This financing will be used to complete the hydrogen refueling stations being built in Västerås and Jönköping. Both stations are scheduled to be inaugurated within six months.
“The demand for hydrogen refueling stations has increased significantly in society, especially from vehicle manufacturers, fuel companies, and hauliers,” says Slavica Djuric, CEO of Hynion Sverige AB. “Hynion is uniquely positioned as the only Scandinavian player with extensive experience and expertise in planning, construction, and the regulatory processes required for the commercial distribution of hydrogen for road traffic. We have a strong and growing project portfolio for hydrogen refueling stations at strategic locations in Sweden and Norway. Both Västerås and Jönköping are locations where access to hydrogen on a commercial scale has long been a stated desire from many major players. With this financing, we can now meet this need and drive the transition to sustainable transport solutions.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/Gd3hK
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies released the 2024 State of the European Hydrogen Market Report June 2024
New Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Report looks at the 2024 State of the European Hydrogen Market, the institute reported.
Report tracks progress against nine key performance indicators across four categories:
Targets and incentives
KPI 1: Electrolyser targets
KPI 2: Funding
Supply
KPI 3: Committed supply versus pipeline and targets
KPI 4: Committed supply versus the US and China
Demand
KPI 5: Supply in offtake discussions
KPI 6: Binding offtake
KPI 7: Quotas for hydrogen use
Electrolyser manufacturing
KPI 8: Share of local content in electrolyser sales
KPI 9: European makers’ share of global manufacturing capacity.
Link to Report: https://lnkd.in/eDG_rf9w
Kawasaki to exhibit its initiatives to expand a liquefied hydrogen supply chain at “HYDROGEN AMERICAS 2024”
Kawasaki will be exhibiting at the international hydrogen event, ”HYDROGEN AMERICAS 2024 SUMMIT & EXHIBITION” in Washington D.C., US from Tuesday 11- Wednesday 12 Jun 2024.
“At the company’s booth we will introduce our initiatives to establish and expand a liquefied hydrogen supply chain for the early achievement of carbon neutrality. In addition, we can provide solutions and products to meet your needs in all categories of the hydrogen supply chain, including “production,” “transportation,” “storage,” and “utilization” of hydrogen” the company said.
In the “H2-Tech Series Programme,” one of our members from the hydrogen strategy division will deliver a speech, “Global Hydrogen Supply Chain: Potential to Collaborate with the Americas” (12 June 2024 at 12:30) which is on Kawasaki’s future hydrogen supply chain business and how to expand it into the US market.
Press release https://shorturl.at/BPOE5
Siemens accelerates hydrogen ramp-up with generative artificial intelligence
- New AI tools help design, engineer and automate hydrogen plants
- Available for download on Siemens Xcelerator marketplace from the end of 2024
- Hydrogen key customer showcase on Siemens booth at Achema trade fair
Green hydrogen is critical to achieving sustainability targets in the industrial sector. To accelerate the hydrogen ramp-up, the technology company Siemens will be supporting companies in the hydrogen industry with software tools based on generative artificial intelligence. Especially in hydrogen production, these new solutions are intended to help significantly simplify the design, engineering and automation of hydrogen production plants, enabling a quicker scale-up of hydrogen production.
Faster design with Hydrogen Plant Configurator
The new Hydrogen Plant Configurator is an intelligent chatbot based on generative artificial intelligence which enables users to create plant designs for hydrogen production. In an iterative process, the configurator is fed with the desired design characteristics of a production plant. The AI then creates seamless block flow diagrams up to precise layouts of the system units and connections. In addition, the AI can predict plant-specific key figures such as possible power consumption, heat generation and a comprehensive list of the most important components. The data generated in this way represents the basic concept of a plant. It can then be transferred to engineering and simulation software such as Siemens’ Comos and gProms, for example, to automatically create the piping and instrumentation diagrams.
“Green hydrogen is crucial for the decarbonization of industry. It will be a scarce commodity for the foreseeable future. This makes it even more important to accelerate the ramp-up of production capacities”, says Axel Lorenz, CEO Process Automation at Siemens. “Generative artificial intelligence can provide support in the crucial phases of hydrogen production to save considerable time and costs. With the Hydrogen Plant Configurator, it is easier than ever to plan and operate a more sustainable hydrogen plant and thus lay the foundation for efficient production.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/gJQ2Y
Westport and Volvo Group Announce Closing of the Joint Venture Transaction Accelerating the Adoption of Combustion Hydrogen Engines
Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced the closing and launch of their previously announced joint venture transaction. The joint venture is committed to accelerating the commercialization and global adoption of Westport’s HPDI™ fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications. The joint venture will be led, on an interim basis, by Dan Sceli, Chief Executive Officer of Westport in addition to Scott Baker who will take on the role of Vice President, Product Development and Technology Officer and Anders Johansson who will be Vice President and Commercial Officer. The joint venture will be headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
“The successful closing of the joint venture represents an important milestone for Westport and a true endorsement of our HPDI technology and fuel system” said Dan Sceli, CEO & Director of Westport Fuel Systems. “Together, we will accelerate the commercial adoption of HPDI for OEMs globally by leveraging the HPDI fuel system to its fullest potential. HPDI is uniquely poised to create and implement affordable solutions in hard to abate sectors like heavy-duty transport and off-road applications.”
“This collaboration with Westport is a testament to our shared dedication to sustainability and our belief in the power of partnership to drive industry change. As we embark on our joint venture together, we are confident that, we can bring sustainable solutions forward, using the internal combustion engine, running on renewable fuels now and hydrogen in the future,” said Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer of Volvo Group. “We, at Volvo, are committed to driving the transition to decarbonize transportation and this new HPDI joint venture enables us to accelerate the adoption of combustion engines powered by hydrogen and renewable fuels for long-haul and off-road applications in partnership with Westport.”
As part of the agreement, three of the joint venture’s board members have been appointed by each of Westport and the Volvo Group. These initial board members are Andrea Fuder, Chief Purchasing Officer Volvo Group, Dan Hancock, Chair of the Board of Directors of Westport, Dan Sceli, CEO and Director of Westport, Karl Viktor Schaller, Member of the Board of Directors of Westport, Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer Volvo Group, and Jan Ytterberg, Senior Advisor Volvo Group.
The joint venture will operate as an independent entity with Westport contributing certain HPDI™ assets and activities including related fixed assets, intellectual property, and business, into the joint venture. Volvo Group has acquired a 45% interest in the joint venture for approximately US$28 million, plus up to an additional US$45 million as an earn-out depending on the subsequent performance of the joint venture.
Press release https://shorturl.at/uT9b3
EKPO fuel cell stack for power supply unit at Amsterdam Airport
- EKPO supplies NM5-evo fuel cell stack for aircraft power supply system
- Power supply unit to be operated by KES B.V. and KLM Ground Services at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Order placed by Dutch fuel cell system integrator zepp.solutions B.V.
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH (EKPO) and Dutch system integrator zepp.solutions B.V. are extending their collaboration. Having already provided zepp.solutions with stacks for applications in the field of logistics as well as for use in construction machinery and multiple maritime projects in recent years, EKPO is now supplying another NM5-evo fuel cell stack. zepp.solutions will integrate this stack into a fuel cell system supplying power to aircrafts at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. This contract is part of an EU-funded project.
“We are delighted with this new progress in our successful partnership with zepp.solutions. By integrating our stacks into fuel cell systems at one of Europe’s most relevant hubs, an important contribution to the decarbonization of airports can be made. This order shows how broad the range of applications is in which our powerful and compact fuel cell stacks are used,” says Dr. Gernot Stellberger, CEO of EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH.
The Y50 fuel cell system engineered by zepp.solutions forms the heart of the power supply unit and ensures constant, reliable power supply for aircrafts on the ground. The fully integrated hydrogen fuel cell module boasts industry-leading power density, can be integrated across various sectors and is equipped with an NM5-evo stack from EKPO.
Achieving in excess of 6.0 kW/l in the cell block, the EKPO stack family is seen as a market benchmark when it comes to power density. Furthermore, the stack design offers the best possible basis when it comes to scaling and modularization; it meets customers’ standards and expectations in terms of compactness combined with high reliability and outstanding efficiency.
The power supply unit used by KES B.V., initially being built as a prototype, is part of the TULIPS consortium, which aims to develop innovations for reducing emissions at airports over the next four years with funding from the European Union. The power supply units installed at airports are currently mainly operated with diesel generators. The project is part of the European Green Deal and promotes a collaborative approach by airports, airlines, knowledge institutes, and industry partners in support of sustainable aviation.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ISbEN
Luxfer Gas Cylinders Introduces an Innovation in Gas Containment With an Advanced Hydrogen Transportation System
Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a division of Luxfer Holdings PLC, has cemented its position as a world leader in gas containment solutions with the introduction of the G-Stor® Hydrosphere, a cutting-edge collection of Multiple Element Gas Containers (MEGCs) set to revolutionize how businesses can harness the power of hydrogen, the company announced.
Developed to support the safe and sustainable transportation of hydrogen via virtual gas pipelines, the high-capacity G-Stor® Hydrosphere range, which was launched during the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, will help extend access to the clean gas as the hydrogen economy continues to gather pace.
Offering maximum capacity and energy delivery, the G-Stor® Hydrosphere range draws on Luxfer’s trusted Type 4 (G-Stor® Go H2) cylinder technology. Available in 20-ft and 40-ft units, the MEGCs overcome infrastructure barriers currently facing the hydrogen supply chain by effectively allowing over 1 ton of hydrogen to be stored and transported. By maximizing payload, it provides the best price per kilogram of hydrogen.
Nick Herbert, Sales and Marketing Director of Luxfer Gas Cylinders Europe, explains the significance of the innovation: “We believe this product range is revolutionary for the transportation of hydrogen. By using our G-Stor® Go Type 4 cylinders, which have a larger diameter, less cylinders are required to store the gas compared to other models on the market. That means our customers benefit from more efficient use of carbon fiber and reduced road weight, improving gas transportation efficiency.
“We strongly believe that this virtual pipeline solution will truly make a difference to enabling the adoption of cleaner fuel.”
With standardized filling and discharge couplings, exemplary safety features (including the suitability for use in the UK, Europe and other regions), an unlimited service life with periodic inspection, the design completed in conjunction with ISO 668, a cylinder approval to EN 17339, and an approval to ADR 6.8, the G-Stor® Hydrosphere range ensures effortless and safe usage.
Herbert adds: “For the potential of hydrogen to be truly realized, we need better infrastructure. Our work on virtual gas pipelines is instrumental in connecting the dots between hydrogen producers, transport and storage suppliers and consumption outlets. The launch of our G-Stor® Hydrosphere range is a milestone towards the wider adoption of sustainable energy.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/gCEmA
TECO 2030’s Fuel Cell is Running at 100% Power Capacity in Test Bed
TECO 2030 has today successfully reached stable and maximum power output of zero emission hydrogen-electric power with its disruptive fuel cell system.
Since November 2023, the system has been connected to AVL’s testbed facility in Graz. It has undergone minor modifications and adjustments to achieve its maximum power output. The TECO 2030 fuel cell system has successfully achieved a full power output by using hydrogen as fuel.
This positions the system as the most powerful marine fuel cell system globally, which is purposely designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The unique design is based on our 30 years of maritime experience and AVL’s two decades of R&D experiences in the field of hydrogen and fuel cells.
TECO 2030’s fuel cell technology features a modular system with installed power capacity of 400kW’s. This includes exceptional energy efficiency, an inherent safety concept, optimal weight and size dimensions, advanced component design, extended lifespan, and rapid dynamic load response.
“This milestone is the biggest one so far in the history of TECO 2030 Group, we now have a fully functional fuel cell which is almost ready for market deployment and powering our client’s applications with zero emission hydrogen-electric power. This is a moment we have all been waiting for since we started our development four years ago. A huge achievement by the entire team at TECO 2030 and AVL,” said Tore Enger, Group CEO, TECO 2030. “All in all, the team is overwhelmed how well the system operates and how the design has beat our expected performances and proves our position as a leading provider of heavy-duty fuel cell applications,” Enger concludes.
Press release https://shorturl.at/WIY0o
Distributor of AEM manufacture Enapter received orders worth USD 5.4 million in USA
“As part of this agreement, Solar Invest, our exclusive partner and authorised distributor of Enapter products in the US, has established their subsidiary Clean H2 Inc. to build the sales and service network within the country, saidJürgen Laakmaan CEO of Enapter, in his LinkedIn.
“The newly founded company headquartered in Colorado, USA has already received orders for 2 MW-sized AEM Nexus 1000 units and a large number of AEM EL 4 single-core electrolysers.
In addition to the provision and implementation of Enapter products, the contracts also include first-level support for all activities in the USA.These first orders are worth USD 5.4 million”.
AEM Electrolysers from the current orders are used in the heavy-duty and air transportation sectors, among others.
Press release https://shorturl.at/bx3nD
EC kick-starts work on a new pilot mechanism to boost the hydrogen market
The European Commission is taking further steps to support the development of the European hydrogen market by launching work on a pilot mechanism. The new mechanism was created under the recently-adopted decarbonised gases and hydrogen package, and aims to accelerate investments by providing a clearer picture of the market situation of both off-takers and suppliers and facilitating contacts between them. It will be in place for five years and will be part of the European Hydrogen Bank.
The hydrogen pilot mechanism will collect, process and give access to information on demand and supply for renewable, low-carbon hydrogen and derivatives, allowing European off-takers to match with both European and foreign suppliers. It will collect and process market data on development of hydrogen flows and prices. A procurement process has started today to find a service provider to develop an IT platform to operate the pilot mechanism. The Commission plans to sign a contract by the end of this year, so that it can start its operations by mid-2025.
In Europe the first large-scale electrolysers are already under construction and the first off-take agreements have been signed. Improving demand visibility between suppliers and consumers will help accelerate final investment decisions in Europe and contribute to securing off-take agreements. Hydrogen will play an important role in achieving our Green Deal targets, phasing out Russian fossil fuels, and supporting the decarbonisation and competitiveness of European industry.
The pilot hydrogen mechanism forms part of the Commission’s ongoing work to establish a European Multiproduct Platform for the joint purchase of strategic commodities, which, in the future, could cover commodities such as strategic raw materials.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/ksfES
RWE awards to Técnicas Reunidas and Ansaldo Energia the project for a hydrogen-ready combined cycle plant in Germany
RWE, one of the leading European power producers, has awarded to a consortium consisting of Técnicas Reunidas and Ansaldo Energia the project for the construction of a large 800 MW hydrogen-ready combined cycle plant (CCGT) at the Gersteinwerk site, in the Münster region, according to the communication made last May 29th (see RWE press release).
The plant will be able to use 50%_vol hydrogen at the time of its commissioning, planned for 2030, and exclusively hydrogen later on.
This facility is part of RWE’s ongoing effort to contribute to the German government’s plan to complete the decommissioning of all coal-fired power plants, ideally to be achieved by 2030.
This CCGT is of the same type and capacity as the one that RWE is planning for its Weisweiler site, in the Rhineland region, which the German company also awarded to a consortium of Técnicas Reunidas and Ansaldo Energia last year.
According to the recently presented plans for the construction of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany, the Gersteinwerk plant will be located close to a hydrogen transport pipeline in the future.
The German government has announced that its power plant strategy will soon include a regulatory framework for the tendering of hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants.
The approval planning services for the plant are already underway by the consortium formed by Técnicas Reunidas and Ansaldo Energia.
The scope of Técnicas Reunidas’ works will include the design engineering of the project, the supply of equipment and the construction, commissioning and start-up of the plant.
Ansaldo Energia will supply the gas turbine and the steam turbine, their corresponding generators, the heat recovery boiler and other equipment.
Gonzalo Pardo, Director of Energy Transition Business Development at Técnicas Reunidas, has stressed that this project “is part of the solid experience accumulated by our company in the development of facilities using new fuels, such as hydrogen, which are essential for the energy transition. It is also an example of the strong boost that we are currently giving to our decarbonisation activities, mainly through track, our new energy transition strategy, launched last year. Furthermore, our efforts in this area of activity are going to be substantially reinforced in the framework of our new SALTA strategic programme, presented on last March 23rd during our Capital Markets Day held in Abu Dhabi”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/uqgL3
RWE adjudica a Técnicas Reunidas y Ansaldo Energia el proyecto de una central de ciclo combinado de hidrógeno en Alemania
$207.6 million hydrogen hub given green light in Hunter
The NSW Government (state of Australia) has given planning approval to a $207.6 million hydrogen hub in the Hunter.
The State Significant Development at Kooragang Island led by Origin Future Fuels is expected to begin construction in mid-2025. The hub will initially deliver approximately 55 megawatts of electrolyser capacity by 2026, with an aim to scale up to over 1 gigawatt of capacity over the next decade.
Green hydrogen is created through electrolysis (splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen) which can be used as a feedstock in industrial processes and as a fuel source in the transport sector.
The development will support the hydrogen industry in NSW by establishing a commercial-scale green hydrogen supply chain and a hydrogen refuelling network for the Hunter Region and NSW.
It will be used by industry, with the majority going to Orica’s nearby ammonium nitrate manufacturing facility to help decarbonise its operations with green hydrogen and made available to transport customers through onsite and satellite refuelling stations.
The development will save the equivalent of more than 52,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year from Orica’s facility.
The project will create 160 construction jobs with 10 ongoing roles.
It has been funded by $45 million from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and $70 million from the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Quote attributable to Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Penny Sharpe:
“This facility will be a regional cornerstone of the hydrogen industry, accelerating NSW’s shift towards clean technologies and net zero.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully:
“The Minns Government is committed to seeing viable renewable projects move through the planning system efficiently to make sure we are working towards our goal of Net Zero by 2050.
“Without a supportive or efficient planning system in NSW we are not going to have the investment we need to decarbonise our industries and support job growth in our regions.”
Quote attributable to Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley:
“NSW has the potential to be a leading producer of green hydrogen and so does the Hunter as the country’s largest regional economy.
“The Hub offers us an opportunity to bring back work lost when the former government shipped manufacturing jobs offshore.
“The approval of the Hub follows this week’s announcement of the Future Jobs and Investment Authority.
“It is a clear sign that the NSW Government is investing in the future of the Hunter, shoring up our energy grid and unleashing the Hunter’s potential to once again be a manufacturing powerhouse.
“Workers expect the NSW Government to be making investments to unlock new industry in the Hunter and ensure our region has stable, good paying jobs well into the future.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates the NSW Government is ambitious about our community’s future.”
Quote attributable to Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon:
“Green hydrogen will play a critical role in Australia’s transformation to net zero. I am pleased to see this important project progressing, following the $70 million investment from the Commonwealth Government.
“The Albanese Labor Government is committed to supporting carbon intensive regions like ours to take advantage of the economic and job opportunities that come with more affordable and reliable renewable energy.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/JUSZR
POSCO AND HAZER COLLABORATE ON CLEAN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR LOW CARBON STEEL
Hazer Group Ltd announced, it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with POSCO Steel (“POSCO”) to prepare a project pathway for the integration of Hazer’s technology into POSCO’s low carbon steel.
POSCO, based in Pohang South Korea, is one of the world’s largest steel makers and has announced its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. With POSCO Holdings in the lead, POSCO Group is seeking balanced growth across seven core businesses: steel, rechargeable battery materials, lithium/nickel, hydrogen, energy, construction/infrastructure and agri-bio. These businesses propel POSCO Group’s evolution into a leading provider of eco-friendly future materials, net-zero steelmaker, future transportation architect, green energy pioneer, innovator of future housing and global food supplier.
Under the MOU, POSCO and Hazer will collaborate to develop a plan to integrate Hazer’s hydrogen production technology into POSCO’s low-carbon steel production. POSCO and Hazer will also assess the application of Hazer’s low emissions graphite product in various parts of the steel making process, as well as a market investigation into the applications of Hazer graphite outside of steel. This MOU follows an extensive period of due diligence conducted by POSCO on the Company, its proprietary methane pyrolysis technology to produce clean hydrogen and graphite, and initial technical discussions around the technology integration.
Press release https://shorturl.at/tKbdx
