HYDROGEN NEWSLETTER 10-24 June 

Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects 

Thiozen’ site successfully removes H₂S from a ‘sour’ gas stream and generates zero-emission hydrogen

Our pilot unit, commissioned at an ACT site in the Permian Basin, successfully removes H₂S from a ‘sour’ gas stream and generates zero-emission hydrogen, the  Thiozen announced. Industry has been striving to generate hydrogen from H₂S for over 100 years, and Thiozen is the first company ever to achieve this in-field, the Californian company stated.

The company spent months operating its pilot unit through the West Texas heat and cold, and it was worth it. This major milestone holds immense potential for revolutionizing the hydrogen production industry and decarbonizing the planet.

Press release https://shorturl.at/IxDBH

Rely launches Clear100+, its green hydrogen configurable productized plant

Rely, a joint venture created in November 2023 by Technip Energies and John Cockerill, launches Clear100+, a configurable productized plant dedicated to large-scale production of green hydrogen. With its singular product approach, Rely enables a significant reduction of both CAPEX & OPEX and drives down the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) by offering the market a safe and configurable pre-engineered plant with integrated performance guarantees, optimized footprint and reduced lead time. Clear100+ incorporates proven technologies, notably John Cockerill Hydrogen’s pressurized alkaline electrolyzers.

Clear100+ consists of a standard 100MW green hydrogen production plant, integrating John Cockerill Hydrogen pressurized alkaline electrolyzer stacks with process treatment units, pre-assembled for installation. Beyond advantages of its cost-effective design, this integrated productized plant allows for the full safety of operations, a compact footprint and an enhanced maintainability.

Press release https://shorturl.at/7AasC

Baker Hughes held a discussion at its Annual Meeting 2024 on investing in the hydrogen  industry 

During the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 2024, panelists discussed the pressing need for strategies to de-risk investment in Hydrogen and called on energy producers and consumers to collaborate better to create a global hydrogen economy.

Moderator: Tim McDonnell, Climate & Energy Editor at Semafor 

 Gerrit Marx, CEO of Iveco Group 

 Alessandra Pasini, Co-Founder and President of Zhero 

 Pierre-Etienne Franc, CEO of Hy24 and Co-founder & Chairman of FiveT Hydrogen AG 

Video:  https://youtu.be/nkn2yA5pS7Y?si=brgFZr_H3_uEhKgM

WSC plans €250 M investment in Gijon green hydrogen and methanol plant in Spain 

HyFive, the green hydrogen and derivatives platform of energy transition infrastructure investor White Summit Capital (WSC), will invest 250 million euros to build a green hydrogen and methanol production plant in the port of El Musel, in the northern Spanish city of Gijon (Asturias).

The project, presented  in El Musel, will be located on a 41-hectare plot on the port’s Aboño esplanade. Construction works are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025, and the plant should start commercial operations in 2027.

The project is supported by the H2 Pioneros program awarded by Spanish state entity IDAE and funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU program. In its first phase, the facility will have a total capacity of 50 MW for green hydrogen production. This will feed into an e-methanol plant with an annual capacity of 100,000 tons. The plan is to double electrolyser capacity during a second phase, reaching 100 MW.

“Our project will be central to integrating large-scale hydrogen production, CO2 capture from multiple nearby industries, the production of green fuels as well as infrastructure enabling storage, transportation, consumption and exports,” said Alberto Sánchez de Rojas, CEO of HyFive. “The port location is ideal, and the area has potential for future growth as industries intensify decarbonisation efforts and the H2Med pipeline hydrogen transport infrastructure also reaches the port.”

The green methanol will be produced from green hydrogen and CO2 captured from hard-to-abate industries close to the new plant, allowing for savings of up to 175,000 tons of CO2 per year and contributing to lower pollution in the Asturias region.

Musel GreenMet will be part of the local ecosystem, forming a valley of green fuels in Asturias that creates synergies with the surrounding industry and moves towards a decarbonisation model on a regional scale.

Not only will it be located in a strategic area such as the port of Gijon, but it will also consume green hydrogen both produced by the project itself and by others that are currently being developed in its surroundings.

The project will be a job generator in the area, creating up to 500 jobs for the construction of the plant.

Once the plant is operational, it will employ around 40 workers, and create another 120 indirect jobs related to the plant.

Gonzalo López Medina, managing partner of White Summit Capital, added: “A project as ambitious as this requires the diverse financial, technical and management experience and capabilities that WSC and HyFive bring together. It also requires a true will and spirit of collaboration with local authorities, industry and citizens.”

HyFive’s project portfolio is primarily aimed at areas where the EU seeks to accelerate decarbonisation and is implementing enforced regulation. These projects include eFuels, heavy duty transportation and certain energy-intensive industrial applications such as cement, steel, chemicals, and ceramics.

Launched in 2021 and 100% owned by WSC, HyFive is a vertically integrated green hydrogen and derivatives producer. The company is developing a pan-European portfolio of projects with plans to reach 1.5 GW of operational capacity by 2035.

Press release https://shorturl.at/SrHQf

zepp.solutions delivered its hydrogen-powered generator set for stationary aircraft features for testing 

The H2GPU(hydrogen-powered generator), a collaborative development by Dynell GmbH and zepp.solutions, was delivered to KES B.V. at Royal Schiphol Group . After extensive in-house testing to ensure performance and reliability, it will soon be time to demonstrate the capabilities of the GPU on the apron at Royal Schiphol Group as part of the EU-backed TULIPS – Green Airports project.

The H2GPU uses zepp.solutions‘ 50kW Y50 fuel cell system and is capable of storing 16.8 kg of hydrogen. Combined with the 84 kWh onboard battery, the GPU can deliver up to 350 kWh of electrical energy.

Press release https://shorturl.at/tMS2p

Campbell River To Get 15 Ton Per Day Hydrogen Production Plant

 NTE Discovery Park Ltd. (“NTE”) and Quantum Technology Corp (“Quantum”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the co-development of a green hydrogen production plant in Campbell River, B.C., Canada.

The green hydrogen production plant is intended to produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity. The proposed first pilot phase of the project with a daily production target of 15 metric tons per day of green hydrogen gas, is mainly used to provide mobility fuels for Campbell River, Vancouver Island, and Lower Mainland markets. Green hydrogen allows ferries, buses, trucks, trains and cars to operate with zero CO2 emissions to contribute to mitigating the effect of the earth’s climate change. Hydrogen can also be blended as a small percentage of natural gas to further reduce CO2 emissions, according to Dr. Calvin Winter, president of Quantum Technology Corp and John Tang, CEO of New Times Energy Corp Ltd.

The potential second phase will be a full-scale project with an expanded capacity and will deliver green liquid hydrogen to the entire Pacific Northwest region for heavy transportation.

NTE and Quantum intend to work with First Nations on whose traditional territories the project is to be built, and additionally, other stake holders, to ensure the effective development of the project.

Press release https://shorturl.at/wcLZk

HYSETCO has opened a new production facility and office in Saint Denis Pleyel

HYSETCO, a French company active in the market for the provision of hydrogen-powered vehicles and hydrogen production, has accumulated its production and customer departments in a new office. 

“All united on the same site: great offices for our colleagues in charge of customers, hydrogen stations, support services, the largest repair and maintenance workshop for hydrogen vehicles, metrology, our training academy”, the HYSETCO announced.

Press release https://shorturl.at/xaiWi

SFC Energy AG receives EUR 4 million follow-up order for EFOY fuel cells and accessories from Fuel Cell Systems 

SFC Energy AG, a leading provider of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary, portable and mobile hybrid power solutions, announced another significant order success following HANNOVER MESSE 2024. Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. (FCSL) has signed a new framework contract totalling EUR 4 million for the delivery of EFOY methanol fuel cells and accessories. The significant increase in order value reflects the continued growth in demand for low-emission or emission-free fuel cell solutions from SFC Energy.

Additionally, an intensification of cooperation and business expansion in the hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell sector has been agreed upon. Both companies have been very active in this field for years with growing success and plan to combine their expertise in hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen supply.

Fuel Cell Systems operates in the United Kingdom and recently in the Netherlands as a distributor and project developer for fuel cell solutions for decentralized power generation in various applications. Through the continuously expanded partnership over more than 15 years, FCSL has evolved into not only a key customer and distribution partner for SFC, but also a brand ambassador and driver of ideas for product development and optimization through intensive contact with end users.

Lee Juby, CEO of Fuel Cell Systems Ltd.: “We, and more importantly our customers, continue to be impressed by the EFOY fuel cell technology from SFC Energy. The products are flexible, reliable and offer an environmentally friendly solution for off-grid power needs. We look forward to continued growth in partnership with SFC Energy, as customer demand for their innovative products increases.”

Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Energy AG: “The significantly expanded order volume from Fuel Cell Systems confirms the increasing need for sustainable, emission-free energy generation solutions. Fuel cells are an established and efficient way to achieve this goal. In our partnership with FCSL we have built a leading market position in the UK – together we stand for the highest product quality, reliability and strict customer orientation – striving to set standards in the industry.”

Press release https://shorturl.at/Vj5Oi

Daimler Truck: cellcentric starts pilot production of fuel cell systems

A key milestone for the climate-neutral transport of tomorrow: cellcentric, a joint venture founded in 2021 between Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, inaugurates pilot production for fuel cell systems at the Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt site, taking another significant step towards large-scale production. cellcentric is working towards supplying fuel cells on a large scale by the end of the decade, when fuel cell powered long-haul heavy-duty trucks are predicted to become a key technology for sustainable transportation.

cellcentric’s goal is to develop, produce and distribute fuel cell systems on a large scale in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg that achieve the best possible total cost of ownership (TCO) in the highly competitive transportation industry. In addition, cellcentric intends to cover the entire fuell cell ecosystem – from the product itself to maintenance and recycling at the end of its life cycle.

“Fuel cell technology is a well-proven solution for CO2-neutral long-distance heavy-duty transportation. However, it has not yet been produced on an industrial scale, which is precisely the key to achieving economies of scale, optimizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) and putting cellcentric in a solid competitive position in the long term,” says Lars Johansson, Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Organizational Officer of cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG. “The opening of our pilot production facility in Esslingen today is not the end point of large-scale production, but rather the blueprint for the next step. In the coming years, we will continue to consistently drive forward the industrialization and scaling of production of fuel cell systems at the Weilheim site,” explains Johansson.

On June 20th, Lars Johansson and the cellcentric management team welcomed numerous guests from politics, business, associations, science and research to the opening ceremony, including Baden-Wuerttemberg state ministers Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut (Economics, Labor and Housing) and Thekla Walker (Environment, Climate and Energy) as well as Heinz Eininger, the district administrator of Esslingen, and the mayors of Esslingen, Matthias Klopfer, and Weilheim, Johannes Zuefle.

Fuel cell systems for sustainable heavy goods transport on the way to mass production

cellcentric’s modern production facility in Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt is the ideal location to produce fuel cell systems. More than 100 employees have over 10,300 square meters of production, logistics and office/administration space at their disposal. The property in the immediate vicinity of the federal highway 10 is part of the Esslingen industrial park greenfield.

In a next step, cellcentric will establish the necessary production processes at the site to prepare for the start of a large-scale production of fuel cell systems with a high degree of vertical integration. With complete production at one location and a high level of automation, the company secures stable long-term economic development.

Fuel cell ecosystem beyond the product life cycle

In addition to the development and production of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty transportation, cellcentric will create a complete ecosystem around the highly complex assemblies. This will provide customers with products of unique quality while enabling seamless integration of the drive solutions into the vehicle management system. Moreover, a comprehensive service package including all maintenance and repair services will ensure that maintenance-related downtimes and unforeseen failures or breakdowns are reduced to a minimum for users—an important criterion in the transport industry for the best possible utilization of vehicle capacity.

Ultimately, cellcentric is planning an environmentally friendly return of the fuel cell systems at the end of their life cycle, in line with the company’s commitment to the highest possible level of sustainability in all corporate processes. Based on the concept of the circular economy, cellcentric’s cyclical approach aims to use resources, materials and products as considerately and sparingly as possible in four steps:

These include the Reuse of decommissioned fuel cell systems for other applications with a lower requirement profile, Refurbishment, a reconditioning and recycling of fuel cell systems for a longer useful service life, Remanufacturing – the total overhaul to refurbish and make the systems as good as new again -, and the recovery of raw materials and reuse in new fuel cell production through Recycling.

Sustainable propulsion technology for global heavy-duty transportation

Press release https://shorturl.at/H30r1

Norwegian Hydrogen customers receive NOK 600 million grant for new ships with hydrogen fuel systems

Norwegian Hydrogen has been announced as the hydrogen supplier for eight of the nine ships which received funding in a record-breaking award of grants from Enova yesterday. This marks a pivotal moment for the Norwegian maritime industry, and it is expected that Enova will follow up with more similar programs in the near future.

The total of NOK 600 million grants for these eight ships are awarded under Enova’s new “hydrogen in vessels” program, where the Norwegian government enterprise wants to reduce emissions in the Norwegian shipping industry by supporting companies in starting to use hydrogen as a green fuel in a wide range of different vessel types.

The funding announcement was made at a maritime industry event hosted by DNV/Green Shipping Programme in Høvik, with the presence of Minister of Climate and Environment Andreas Bjelland Eriksen. Minister Eriksen highlighted the necessity of climate transformation in the shipping sector to meet Norway’s climate goals. He praised Enova’s critical role in supporting this transformation and expressed optimism about the future of the industry.

The competition for funding was intense, with numerous high-quality projects vying for support. This high level of interest bodes well for future initiatives and underscores Norway’s leading position in maritime green transformation.

Grants were awarded to a total of nine hydrogen-fueled and six ammonia-fueled ships. Enova CEO, Nils Kristian Nakstad, emphasized the pioneering nature of these projects and highlighted Norway’s leading role in maritime innovation.

These were the customers of Norwegian Hydrogen who received grants in this round:Marius Fiducia Norway AS: Granted 299,976,465 NOK for 5 vessels;Møre Sjø AS: Granted 175,200,000 NOK for 2 vessels;Napier AS: Granted 123,025,210 NOK for 1 vessel.

Press release https://shorturl.at/ndfM1

AUGUSTA hydrogen pipeline project: financing volume oversubscribed

bayernets finances 210 million euros for investments in its gas infrastructure expected to meet the basic requirements for the transportation of hydrogen 

bayernets GmbH, Munich, has raised 210 million euros from lenders as part of a competitive process to finance its gas infrastructure, in particular the AUGUSTA pipeline project, the company announced.The financing volume was oversubscribed several times over.

“We are very pleased that a large majority of the investors we approached submitted offers and that interest was so high. The security offered by bayernets’ regulated business is clearly still attractive to lenders. However, our long-term contribution to the necessary ramp-up of a hydrogen economy in Germany was also recognized. With the upcoming investments, we are further future-proofing our energy infrastructure,” says Dr. Matthias Jenn, Managing Director of bayernets GmbH.

A consortium consisting of Commerzbank AG, KfW IPEX-Bank and DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank will each provide one third of the financing volume.

The planned AUGUSTA gas transport pipeline will connect the compressor station in Wertingen in the district of Dillingen an der Donau with the Kötz network node in the district of Günzburg over a length of approx. 40.5 kilometers. The planning approval process was launched in mid-2023.

Press release https://shorturl.at/bzv7P

Lhyfe and Deutsche Bahn cooperate for the use of climate-neutral trains thanks to green hydrogen

Lhyfe, a global pioneer in the production of green and renewable hydrogen, has built and will operate a green hydrogen production plant for Deutsche Bahn in Tübingen, the company announced. The electrolysis plant in the innovation hub of DB Energie, a Group subsidiary, has an annual production capacity of up to 30 tons (installed electrolysis capacity of 1 MW). The green electricity comes from Deutsche Bahn’s green electricity portfolio.

At the Tübingen innovation hub, DB Energie is testing new technologies for sustainable rail energy supply, including in the “H2goesRail” project. Using the green hydrogen produced, a climate-neutral hydrogen train will be put into operation this year on a test route in Baden-Württemberg – between Tübingen, Horb and Pforzheim.

“This project demonstrates the economic viability of hydrogen solutions in the transport and mobility sector. Sustainable energy sources and innovative technologies are needed to decarbonize the transport sector. One of these technologies is hydrogen-powered trains, which are a clean and efficient alternative to conventional diesel-powered trains as they are virtually CO2-free. The H2goesRail project is a pioneer in the field of passenger and freight transportation,” says Luc Graré, Head of Central and Eastern Europe at Lhyfe.

With this project, Lhyfe wants to gain experience for a largely autonomously operated system, as well as the direct coupling of hydrogen production with a filling station on a large scale. The commissioning of the complex system with its many different dynamics, from production to multiple compression, storage and refueling of the hydrogen, is a particular challenge. Lhyfe is taking on this challenge in order to provide Deutsche Bahn and subsequent partners with a hydrogen production plant that can be used to test the integration of green hydrogen production into customer processes.

Lhyfe develops customized solutions throughout Europe for the construction of local production and distribution systems for green hydrogen. The site in Tübingen is Lhyfe’s first plant in Germany. Another 10 MW plant is currently being built in Schwäbisch Gmünd, which will produce up to 4 tons of green hydrogen per day. Lhyfe aims to become a major player in the mobility and industry sector, through customer deliveries in tube trailer (bulk) in France and Germany by 2025. Several other sites throughout Europe are already under construction or being expanded. Lhyfe has been operating its first green hydrogen site in France since the second half of 2021, and two other sites were opened in France in 2023.

Press release https://shorturl.at/JWsv0

Vertiv and Ballard announce partnership to develop hydrogen technology for data centers in North America and EMEA

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell market leader, Ballard Power Systems, have entered into a strategic technology partnership with a focus on back-up power applications for data centers and critical infrastructure, scalable from 200kW to multiple megawatts.

The 400kW fuel cell system integrated into Vertiv’s Power Module H2 solution is part of the 1MW Vertiv Customer Experience Center microgridincluding a 1MW AC Solar photovoltaic (PV) array and Vertiv™ DynaFlexBattery Energy Storage System (BESS).

 
Based on industry-ready components, Vertiv’s Power Module H2 – demonstrated at their Delaware, Ohio facility – integrates two Ballard PowerGen® 200kW fuel cell cabinets, which power the fully functional decarbonized back-up system. The solution encompasses a complete cooling sub-system, power conditioning equipment and hydrogen storage infrastructure integrated with Vertiv™ HPL Lithium-Ion batteries, Liebert® EXL S1 UPS system, and the Vertiv™ DynaFlex Energy Management Controller. 

PEM fuel cells provide a reliable alternative to stand-by diesel generators with low maintenance, rapid ramp-up to full power, limited foot-print, high cyclability and competitive total cost of ownership when compared to other zero-emission solutions.

The hydrogen fuel cell power generator can operate as a stand-by or primary generator. An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system powered by fuel cells and a grid-interactive controller can connect and disconnect from the grid as needed. When used as a back-up microgrid, it can reduce vulnerability caused by utility outages by using several connected distributed energy storage resources.

Press release https://shorturl.at/Wy24b

Nine gas operators from the Baltic Sea region signed a MoU to develop hydrogen infrastructure

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to coordinate and facilitate hydrogen infrastructure and to foster hydrogen market development in the Baltic Sea region, was signed by the nine gas transmission system operators (TSOs). The parties to the MoU are GAZ-SYSTEM (Poland), Elering (Estonia), Energinet (Denmark), Gasgrid Vetyverkot (Finland), Amber Grid (Lithuania), Nordion Energi (Sweden), GASCADE and ONTRAS (Germany), Conexus Baltic Grid (Latvia). 

The purpose of the regional cooperation based on the MoU is to coordinate gas TSOs’ efforts related to the roll-out of hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure in the region. In addition, the group of Baltic TSOs will share information about the developments in the hydrogen market and projects related to renewable hydrogen production and demand. The operators also plan to collaborate with European and national institutions as well as market participants, including under the umbrella of the EU’s Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP) initiative.

– The Baltic Sea offers great potential for industrial-scale production of renewable hydrogen, thus providing the security of supply of this energy carrier to the regional markets striving to become carbon neutral. GAZ-SYSTEM, together with fellow gas transmission system operators, stands ready to contribute to this process by coordinating hydrogen infrastructure development and sharing best practices with the Memorandum signatories – said Sławomir Hinc, President of GAZ-SYSTEM Management Board.

The Baltic Sea region has excellent conditions for clean hydrogen production

The Baltic Sea region has vast renewable energy potential and it may thus provide up to 45% of the clean hydrogen production by 2030 as outlined in the European Commission’s communication on REPowerEU plan. In particular, the Baltic Sea region holds substantial potential for onshore and offshore wind energy which could be used for hydrogen production and thus contribute to accelerating the up-take of a hydrogen market in the near future. Therefore, Baltic gas transmission system operators are joining forces to develop new hydrogen pipeline infrastructure and to unlock the potential of hydrogen production. In addition, the target of the regional cooperation is to deliver hydrogen from supply-rich regions to demand centres. 

Safety and resilience of the European energy system on EU’s and regional agenda

By means of the signed MoU, the regional gas TSOs pledge their continuous support and contribution to the Marienborg declaration signed by the prime ministers of the Baltic Sea countries in 2022. The declaration is aimed at exploring joint cross-border renewable energy projects and identifying infrastructure needs in the Baltic Sea region. This new initiative will also pursue European climate and energy objectives by untapping the potential of indigenous renewables to decarbonise European industries and  reduce Europe’s dependency on imported Russian fossil fuels. In addition, by joining forces, gas TSOs wish to facilitate the creation of a competitive and liquid hydrogen market underpinned by numerous suppliers and users of hydrogen in the region.

Hydrogen projects around the Baltic Sea

The gas Transmission System Operators have launched several large-scale studies to investigate the feasibility of cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects with a view to meeting the European and regional objectives and complying with national hydrogen strategies. Currently, these hydrogen infrastructure projects around the Baltic Sea also include the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor. In addition, the gas infrastructure operators are planning to coordinate their efforts in the implementation of other projects covering cross-border interconnectors, domestic backbones and hydrogen storage.

Press release https://shorturl.at/p6JpI

Wärtsilä launches world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant

Technology group Wärtsilä has launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, to enable the net-zero power systems of tomorrow, the company announced.

Anders Lindberg, President, Wärtsilä Energy, said: “We will not meet global climate goals or fully decarbonise our power systems without flexible, zero-carbon power generation, which can quickly ramp up and down to support intermittent wind and solar.  

“We must be realistic that natural gas will play a part in our power systems for years to come. Our fuel flexible engines can use natural gas today to provide flexibility and balancing, enabling renewable power to thrive. They can then be converted to run on hydrogen when it becomes readily available: future-proofing the journey to net zero.

“This is a major milestone for us as a company, and the energy transition more generally, as our hydrogen-ready engines will enable the 100% renewable power systems of tomorrow.”

The Wärtsilä 31 engine platform, which the hydrogen-ready power plant is based on, is the most efficient in the world. It synchronises with the grid within 30 seconds from start command, ensures energy security through fuel flexibility and offers unparalleled load following capabilities and high part load efficiency. It has completed more than 1 million running hours, with over 1,000 MW installed capacity globally. 

Wärtsilä’s 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant concept based on the Wärtsilä 31 engine platform has been certified by TÜV SÜD, demonstrating a commitment to quality and safety. TÜV SÜD’s H2-Readiness certification consists of three stages with three corresponding certificates. Wärtsilä has now achieved the first stage with a Concept Certificate for the conceptual design of its engine power plant. The 100% hydrogen-ready engine is expected to be available for orders in 2025, and available for delivery from 2026. 

Press release https://shorturl.at/c517u

Hong Kong authorities unveil the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong

     Having reviewed various considerations, the Government has formulated the Hydrogen Strategy to address the technical challenges in the six major areas of safety, suitable technologies, infrastructure, cost effectiveness, capacity building and public acceptance, as well as the unique situation of Hong Kong. The Strategy sets out the four major strategies of improving legislations, establishing standards, aligning with the market, and advancing with prudence to create an environment conducive to the development of hydrogen energy in Hong Kong in a prudent and orderly manner, so that Hong Kong would be able to capitalise on the environmental and economic opportunities brought about by the recent developments of hydrogen energy in different parts of the world, the country in particular. It can also help Hong Kong broaden co-operation with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and even the world, integrate into the country’s overall development, and develop a new quality productive force.

     According to the Hydrogen Strategy, the Government will introduce legislative amendments in the first half of 2025 to provide a legal basis for regulating the manufacture, storage, transport, supply and use of hydrogen used or intended to be used as fuel, and formulate the approach for certifying a hydrogen standard that aligns with international practices by 2027. The Government will also promote regional co-operation, investment outside Hong Kong, development or importation of hydrogen through joint ventures; leverage on Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world to promote Hong Kong as a demonstration base for the development of hydrogen energy in the country; facilitate the development of the hydrogen industry in the Belt and Road region; and, in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and relevant bureaux and departments, capitalise on Hong Kong’s roles as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” to reach out to overseas and Mainland potential enterprises and talent to promote Hong Kong’s business opportunities arising from hydrogen energy development.

To prepare for opportunities presented by the development of hydrogen energy, the Government has set up an Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel (the Working Group) in 2022, comprising more than 10 bureaux and professional departments, to remove barriers and facilitate commencement of local hydrogen applications. The Working Group has assisted in formulating interim standards for hydrogen applications in Hong Kong and has given agreement-in-principle to 14 projects. These projects, which include cross-boundary hydrogen transportation, supply facilities, as well as applications in transport, construction sites and remote areas, etc, have commenced progressively.

Press release https://shorturl.at/n44hr

Spanish Nordex Electrolyzers unveiled  its first prototype of a 500 kW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer 

Nordex Electrolyzers inaugurated a test bench in its plant at Lumbier and presented its first in-house-developed prototype of a 500-kW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer to the public, the company reported. It is the biggest electrolyzer designed, manufactured, and assembled entirely in Spain. The 500-kW prototype can produce more than 10 kg/h of hydrogen with an energy consumption of less than 50 kWh/kg. It is specially designed to work with power changes and frequent stops.

Press release https://shorturl.at/a4m21

Tyczka Hydrogen opens hydrogen filling station in Augsburg

With the opening of the filling station for green hydrogen, Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH has added an important alternative fuel to the existing multi-energy site in the freight transport center (GVZ) in the Augsburg region, the company said. On Monday, June 17, 2024, the filling station was ceremoniously inaugurated and officially opened in the presence of State Minister Hubert Aiwanger. Tyczka Hydrogen not only operates this filling station, but also supplies the green hydrogen for it.

With hydrogen pumps at pressure levels of 350 and 700 bar, the filling station is able to refuel a wide range of vehicles – from cars to buses and special vehicles to heavy trucks. In the current expansion stage, it can provide around 500 kg of hydrogen per day, which is enough to refuel around 10 to 20 commercial vehicles. The filling station technology was provided by the H2 filling station specialist Maximator Hydrogen.

Press release https://shorturl.at/x44C2

Ryze to supply research-and-development leaders Glass Futures with daily hydrogen deliveries

Ryze (headquartered in Oxford) signed an agreement to supply research-and-development leaders Glass Futures with daily hydrogen deliveries for landmark trials, the Ryze announced.

This long-term hydrogen supply agreement builds on the MoU companies signed with  in 2023 and will ensure daily hydrogen supply to the St. Helens-based research centre from July.

“This is a game-changing supply to an organisation that is working tirelessly to reduce emissions and drive innovation across the glass and foundation industries, and we’re delighted to be taking our relationship with Glass Futures to the next level,” said Alex Webster, Head of Business Development at Ryze.

Glass Futures is a disruptive not-for-profit research-and-technology organisation that runs a £54m facility designed to speed up the decarbonisation of industrial processes. It has already powered a trial in Sheffield, which showed that using hydrogen to power steelmaking could reduce carbon emissions by more than 40 per cent. Ryze is developing delivery infrastructure on-site, and hydrogen trials will commence in the summer of 2024.

Glass Futures’ General Manager Aston Fuller said testing was only possible with a high-quality, resilient hydrogen supply.

“We have a blossoming hydrogen infrastructure capability which enables research in a meaningful, strategic way,” he explained.

“There is a real intrigue about hydrogen’s use in industrial processes, whether that’s HAR streams or the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, and while we’ve been involved in various pilots and test programmes, we want to understand how hydrogen works over an extended period of time and its impact on industrial processes.

“The facility we have built in St Helens is globally unique and pioneering, and this deal with Ryze tells people to ‘come and do your hydrogen research in the UK.”

Press release https://shorturl.at/tjdTC

Meld Energy has received approval to construct a £250 million, 100 megawatt green hydrogen production facility in UK

Green hydrogen developer Meld Energy has received approval from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to construct a £250 million, 100 megawatt green hydrogen production facility at Saltend in Hull, the company announced.The project will position the Humber as a centre of excellence for hydrogen, helping facilitate the government’s goals for reducing emissions and increasing hydrogen utilisation.

Meld Energy is now preparing to build the green hydrogen production facility at Saltend Chemicals Park, a move that will create the capacity to meet up to 30% of the park’s existing hydrogen demand. This significant increase in green hydrogen production will lead to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by a staggering 125,000 tonnes annually, a substantial step towards a more sustainable future.

Saltend Chemicals Park is a hub for top-tier chemical businesses such as BP Petrochemicals Technology, Vivergo Fuels, Yara, Mitsubishi Chemicals UK, Ineos, and Air Products, as well as the Triton Power station.

Hydrogen can be used as a replacement for natural gas, as a fuel for various modes of transport such as buses, heavy goods vehicles, and cars or as an ingredient for clean hydrogen derived fuels. When burned, it does not produce carbon, which makes it compatible with legislation aimed at addressing climate change. Meld’s green hydrogen will be produced through electrolysis, a process that involves using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen is crucial for the chemical industry’s transition to net zero, as it offers a viable path to decarbonisation, especially considering the industry’s significant use of gas.

Meld Energy submitted a bid to access funding from round two of the government’s Hydrogen Production Business Model in April of this year. Successful schemes are expected to be announced later this year, with the government aiming to support up to 875 megawatts of hydrogen production in total.

The Humber region is the UK’s industrial centre and the largest industrial emitter of CO2 in the UK – with over 5% of the UK’s overall emissions and 50% more than the next largest region. This makes it an ideal location for hydrogen production. The provision of cleaner fuels is essential to the region’s journey towards decarbonisation and will provide a vital boost to the local economy, securing jobs and encouraging inward investment.

Geoff Holmes, CEO of px Group, said: “It is hugely positive that Meld has received planning permission for its Green Hydrogen Production Facility here at Saltend Chemicals Park and we look forward to collaborating with them further throughout the development and build phase.  

“We have a host of world-class industrial companies on site and major investments like this show once again that Saltend is the go-to location for industrial decarbonisation and the UK energy transition.”

Meld Energy’s CEO Chris Smith commented “Meld Energy’s ambitious plans for the Humber are poised to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in the region. This outline planning approval is an important milestone for the development of our project which is the first of several that we will be bringing forward in the Humber and across the UK.

Our Saltend Chemicals Park project will enable decarbonisation for our customers on the park and sets the baseline for accelerating and reducing the cost of the energy transition. We couldn’t be more excited with this news and look forward to being able to share more in the coming weeks.”

Press release https://shorturl.at/X88KA

Nel ASA became a fully dedicated electrolyser company

As of today, Nel is solely dedicated to developing and delivering world-class electrolysers to produce renewable hydrogen, the company announced.

“Nel has almost a century of experience developing electrolysers and has installed thousands of systems around the world. Building on our unparalleled track record, we will, from now on, spend one hundred percent of our capacity and hydrogen know-how on developing and delivering the most reliable and energy-efficient electrolysers,” says Nel’s CEO, Håkon Volldal.

Nel’s CEO says this on the same day Nel’s former Fueling division was spun out and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange as Cavendish Hydrogen. Volldal sends his best wishes to his former colleagues, who now focus on developing hydrogen fueling equipment for heavy-duty vehicles.

“Cavendish has a solid starting point with lots of relevant experience from the light-duty fueling market, a diverse and strong customer base, a competent organization and now also a dedicated board of directors. I am convinced they can succeed, and I wish them the best of luck,” says Volldal.

After the spin-off, Nel will have approximately 450 employees in Norway and the US. These resources will dedicate all their time to delivering on Nels’s ambition to offer the most energy-efficient and reliable electrolyzers in the industry at scale.

Accelerated development of next-generation electrolysers

In addition to further developing and improving its existing PEM and atmospheric alkaline electrolysers, Nel is investing heavily in next-generation pressurized alkaline and PEM technologies. The development of next-generation PEM electrolysers, a collaboration utilizing the deep hydrogen knowledge in Nel and General Motors’ R&D departments, is progressing rapidly. At the same time, Nel’s game-changing redesign of the pressurized alkaline concept has reached the prototype stage. Nel has also secured funding from the US Department of Energy to further develop its AEM electrolyser technology.

Strategic partnerships with leading industry players

Recently, Nel signed a technology licensing agreement with India’s largest private corporation, Reliance Industries. Through this agreement, Nel will gain access to a rapidly growing market and cater to Reliance’s captive demand for electrolysers globally. Nel has also partnered with a handful of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies to offer turnkey 100 MW building blocks. These will be available on the market shortly.

Gigawatts of annual production capacity

During the last year, Nel has taken large steps to prepare the company for further growth. The annual production capacity at the fully automated electrode manufacturing facility in Herøya, Norway, has doubled from 500 MW to 1 GW. In addition, Nel is scaling up its annual production capacity to 500 MW at its PEM manufacturing facility in Wallingford, Connecticut. As in Herøya, all major production steps at the Wallingford facility will be automated. Moreover, several production processes previously carried out by subcontractors will be insourced and optimized. The company has also secured about USD 170 million in support from the US Department of Energy and the state of Michigan for its planned gigafactory in Detroit, where Nel will manufacture next-generation PEM and pressurized alkaline electrolysers.

The company’s first quarter 2024 results showed that Nel is on the right path toward black numbers, and the alkaline division achieved an important milestone, reaching a positive EBITDA.

“Our revenues and EBITDA continue to improve, showing that the business model works with scale,” Volldal said when he presented the results.

Press release https://shorturl.at/lPzrJ

AlphaStruxure broke ground on an integrated microgrid hydrogen infrastructure project

AlphaStruxure,a leader in Energy as a Service (EaaS) microgrid solutions, and Montgomery County, Maryland broke ground on an integrated microgrid infrastructure project. The project will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage.

The County operates the second-largest bus fleet in the Washington, D.C. region. Its David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operations Center is a major depot within Ride On Montgomery’s network and the fifth largest County-owned energy consumer. By 2035, the depot is projected to accommodate 200 zero-emissions buses, of which most will be hydrogen fuel cellNew electric buses (FCEBs). The County is using FCEBs in part because they have a greater range versus battery electric buses and can thus support longer bus routes. A hydrogen FCEB is a zero-emissions vehicle, powered by hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water.

The microgrid’s construction is expected to be completed in 2025, when the system will begin sending renewable energy back to the grid and have the ability to power zero-emissions buses.

Specifically, the microgrid will include:

• 5.65 MWDC of rooftop and canopy solar generation
• 2 MW/6.88 MWh battery energy storage
• Up to 2.25 MW of charging capacity
• 1 MW hydrogen electrolyzer
• Software tools and IoT-connected hardware
• A complete overview can be found here.

Press release https://shorturl.at/Hqifi

The German public transport operator OVAG has ordered 15 Solaris hydrogen buses

«We have received another order for hydrogen buses», the Solaris announced. This time, the zero-emission Solaris buses, totaling 15 units, will strengthen the public transport fleet in the German city of Gummersbach. 

The German public transport operator Oberbergische Verkehrgesellschaft (OVAG) has ordered 15 Solaris hydrogen buses. This is another step towards sustainable and eco-friendly mobility in the German market, achieved through our brand vehicles. The contract will be executed in 2025.

“The high interest in Solaris hydrogen buses confirms the global changes in urban mobility. I am pleased that more and more cities are investing in sustainable public transport development, which is one of the few areas genuinely ready to fulfill the mission of emission neutrality. I am glad that our brand’s vehicles are a symbol of this change,” said Olivier Michard, Member of the Management Board of Solaris for Sales and Marketing.

The order includes 15 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses equipped with modern fuel cells with a total power of 70 kW. The hydrogen Solaris buses will feature Solaris High Power traction batteries, which support the fuel cell during peak electricity demand. The vehicles’ drive unit will be a 160 kW central electric motor. The ordered Urbino hydrogen buses will be heated using a heat pump.

Press release https://shorturl.at/c5UbE

Norwegian Hydrogen produced the first grams of green hydrogen molecules at Hellesylt site

We successfully produced the first grams of green hydrogen molecules at our Hellesylt site in Norway, the company announced. Developed, built, and operated by Norwegian Hydrogen, the project has now entered its final commissioning and test phase, getting ready for full commercial operation in only a few weeks.

Utilizing renewable energy sources from local hydropower stations in Hellesylt, the green hydrogen production plant at Hellesylt stands as one of Norway’s pioneering green hydrogen plants. The facility is dedicated to enabling zero emissions in the Geiranger World Heritage Fjord and will initially serve a broader region, marking a significant step in Norway’s green energy transition.Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub will also open the first high-capacity hydrogen refueling station in the region, through Vireon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Norwegian Hydrogen serving the heavy-duty mobility segment.

During the upcoming weeks, there will be rigorous testing and optimization of the facility to ensure a smooth transition into full production. The plant is expected to gradually ramp up its output, ultimately reaching a maximum capacity of 1.3 tons of green hydrogen per day.

The first deliveries of green hydrogen from Hellesylt will be made to Veidekke, Cyan Energy, Skulebas and Vireon, as previously announced.

Press release https://shorturl.at/hhE5T

Everfuel submits project proposal for large H2 production project for the coming Danish-German H2 pipeline

Everfuel A/S announced that it has submitted a project proposal for the phased development of up to 2 GW green hydrogen production capacity at the Revsing Energy Park under development by the municipality of Vejen, Denmark. The project named Frigg, if included by the municipality, is set to become Everfuel’s first large-scale production facility dedicated to hydrogen supply via pipeline to industrial customers in Germany.

Everfuel have secured land for the built-out of Frigg and is now continuing development and feasibility work to secure access to the available infrastructure for the uniquely positioned project. Frigg is located in close proximity to the Revsing transformer station and within the area of the hydrogen backbone. Frigg is planned to be expandable up to 2 GW of electrolyser capacity with potential direct connection to greenfield local renewable energy production from solar and wind developed by Everfuel or partners, as well as integration with local district heating. In May, Everfuel announced a Letter of Intent with an undisclosed German industrial customer for initial supply of up to 10,000 tons of green hydrogen per year. Project Frigg is the intended supply source for the German customer and for other future industrial offtakers.     

“We are excited to move ahead with the Frigg project which represents a significant expansion to the development of Denmark’s hydrogen production infrastructure. It will support local employment and create other positive ripple effects across the region, while also reducing CO2 emissions in Europe. Frigg is a key enabler for our commercial discussions with our LoI-partner and other industrial customers in Germany. The project is also an important element in the dialogue with the Danish authorities regarding Everfuels indicated pipeline capacity reservations,” said Jacob Krogsgaard, founder and CEO of Everfuel.

Frigg is located on the “Lower T”, specifically in the intersection between the North-South and East-West hydrogen backbone, which is expected to be the first section to be built and operational by 2028 as announced by the Danish TSO, Energinet. Frigg is positioned to scale rapidly according to market demand. Additionally, HySynergy is also expected to be connected to the Lower T-pipeline, enabling critical balancing and redundancy-supply functions between the two facilities.

HySynergy, Sif and Frigg’s planned capacity are expected to be sufficient to execute Everfuel’s updated strategic ambition as communicated in the Q1 2024 report. The three projects are located in the DK1 power zone in Jutland, Denmark, located to utilise Denmark’s unique position within renewable energy. The competitive advantage of green hydrogen production in DK1 is documented in an analysis conducted by Aurora Energy Research, on behalf of Hy24 and Everfuel. Please see executive summary from the Aurora report attached to this press release. 

Everfuel is committed to advancing the Frigg project and will keep relevant stakeholders informed of any significant developments as they arise. The realisation of the Frigg is subject to successful continued development and inclusion of the project by the Vejen municipality.

Press release https://shorturl.at/0wcWb

TECO 2030, BLOM Maritime and Samskip receive ENOVA grant to retrofit Samskip LNG Vessel with fuel cells and hydrogen fuel

TECO 2030 together with BLOM Maritime and Samskip receive a grant for a pre-project aiming to retrofit Samskip’s vessel Kvitnos with TECO 2030 fuel cells and hydrogen fuel, the TECO 2030 announced.

This innovative project aims to significantly reduce emissions from this LNG-fueled vessel, which currently operates on a weekly multipurpose service from Rotterdam, The Netherlands and along most of the Norwegian coastline to Hammerfest. By switching to zero-emission hydrogen technology, these partners join in their goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The goal of the project is to prepare for an investment decision to retrofit Kvitnos. The project also aims to facilitate long-term hydrogen fuel supply contracts due to the vessel’s fixed route.

Blom Maritime will support naval architects, piping engineers and structural engineers to produce the documentation needed to obtain preliminary approval of the fuel cell and hydrogen solution. Blom Maritime has its main expertise in engineering for retrofitting solutions, a great strength for this project.

Samskip is a multimodal logistics company, offering transport services by land, sea, rail and air around the world. The group has an annual turnover of EUR 900 million, and currently has offices in 24 countries and a network covering 35 countries. Samskip has already one hydrogen powered container vessel under construction in the SeaShuttle project. This new retrofit project with Kvitnos may become Samskip’s second hydrogen project.

Sustainability lies at the center of Samskip as a company. Samskip is committed to seize every opportunity to become Net-Zero by 2040. This project represents an opportunity to greatly reduce, or even eliminate, all emissions from one of our existing vessels.

Samskip Regional Director Norway and Sweden – Are Grathen: “With the delivery of our LNG propelled multipurpose vessels back in 2015, Samskip already offered one of the world’s most environmentally friendly cargo ships, which eliminated SOx emissions while drastically reducing NOx and CO2 emissions. With this grant from Enova, and in close cooperation with fuel cell provider TECO 2030.

We will continue our endeavor to enable full zero emission propulsion which in turn will further pave the way for our H2-propelled new-builds coming out next year and bring us closer to our net-zero targets for 2040.”  

Samskip Head of Fleet Management – Erik Hofmeester: “Samskip embraces every opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions either through using biofuels, CO2 capture-systems, shore-power, innovative newbuilding vessels , and now also into retro-fits solutions.

Using the power take in device (PTI) driving the propellor with green energy, allowing our existing vessels to sail and maneuver emission-free in the Norwegian Fjords and other coastal areas.”

“This grant shows our capability to help our clients secure public funding for smaller pre-studies, this means they can focus on progress towards their ultimate goals of zero emission shipping. Our fuel cell technology is a great match for retrofitting the existing fleet to operate with environment friendly propulsion along the coast,” says Tore Enger, Group CEO, TECO 2030.

Press release https://shorturl.at/lqNUb

Fuel Cell Systems has built a mobile refuelling station for Toyota fuel cell Hilux pickup project

Toyota has just announced that their pioneering hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pickup project has moved into its final phase.Ten prototype Hilux vehicles, built by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK are hitting the roads with zero tailpipe emissions. To support this innovative initiative, Fuel Cell Systems has built and supplied the Hydrogen Refuelling Truck – a mobile refuelling station that ensures seamless and efficient refuelling for these revolutionising vehicles, the company announced.

Our collaboration with Toyota marks a significant milestone in advancing hydrogen technology. With five vehicles undergoing rigorous field testing and five others engaged in customer and public showcases, including at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, this project marks a major step towards a zero-carbon future.

The fuel cell Hilux demonstrates Toyota’s dedication to sustainability. With an impressive driving range of up to 600 kilometres and enhanced payload and towing capabilities, this prototype is set to transform the pickup market. The launch of Toyota’s Hydrogen Factory Europe and their strategic approach to hydrogen commercialisation highlight the promising future of hydrogen in Europe. By 2030, Toyota anticipates Europe to be a leading market for hydrogen fuel cells, driving growth in mobility and power generation applications. 

Press release https://shorturl.at/iqhvl

Daimler Truck and Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign MoU to jointly study the optimization of liquid hydrogen supply chains

• Daimler Truck and Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign MoU to jointly study optimized liquid hydrogen supply options for the decarbonization of road freight transportation in Europe.
• Initiative covers key elements of the entire supply chain and has significant potential to reduce costs of liquid hydrogen.
• Agreement supports Kawasaki’s ambition to lead the development and implementation on international liquefied hydrogen supply chains, and Daimler Truck’s ambition to lead sustainable transportation.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (“Kawasaki”) and Daimler Truck AG (“Daimler Truck”), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the establishment and optimization for the supply of liquid hydrogen.

The MoU was pre-signed last week in Tokyo by Yasuhiko Hashimoto, President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Dr. Manfred Schuckert, Head of Regulatory Strategy of Daimler Truck, in the presence of European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson and Ken Saito, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of the Board of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Daimler Truck, completed the signing during the Hydrogen Council annual meeting in Berlin (Germany) in the presence of the German Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Stefan Wenzel, European Commission Executive Vice President Maroš Šefčovič, Kazuchika Iwata, Japanese State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Hidenao Yanagi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Germany.

The collaboration between the two pioneering companies represents a significant advancement in ongoing efforts to broaden the use of liquid hydrogen, e.g. in road freight transport. The mutual initiative includes the study of the entire supply chain for liquid hydrogen, including LH2-terminals, large- and medium-sized overseas shipping and large-scale liquid hydrogen storage.

Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of the Board of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, said: “Kawasaki Heavy Industries focuses on liquefied hydrogen out of various hydrogen carriers. We are simultaneously developing all core technologies necessary to establish international hydrogen supply chains, such as hydrogen liquefiers, liquefied hydrogen carriers, liquefied hydrogen storage tanks and its usage. In the context of the European hydrogen market, which has the world’s largest demand, Germany’s efforts are indeed crucial. Daimler Truck is advancing the development of next-generation fuel cell trucks powered by liquified hydrogen, aiming to be a pioneer in the liquified hydrogen market. We are proud to be able to contribute to this collaboration, which is highly gratifying.”

Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Daimler Truck: “We at Daimler Truck aim to lead sustainable transportation, and hydrogen plays a key role in decarbonization. Besides providing the right trucks and buses, it is absolutely crucial to establish the supply and lower the costs of green hydrogen. Our initiative with Kawasaki underlines the comprehensive view and activities Daimler Truck is pursuing to make economically priced green liquid hydrogen a reality for our customers.”

The Kawasaki Group is implementing innovative solutions with the objective of addressing societal challenges set forth in Group Vision 2030 which defines its three focal fields as “A Safe and Secure Remotely-Connected Society,” “Near-Future Mobility,” and “Energy and Environmental Solutions,” and providing new customer value.

With its focus fixed on the realization of hydrogen-based societies in which hydrogen is proactively utilized, as detailed in the Basic Energy Plan of Japan, Kawasaki is working together with government agencies and related companies, both in Japan and overseas, to develop technology for the early establishment of a hydrogen supply chain from production to transportation, storage, and usage.                                                                                                                                        

Press release https://shorturl.at/9xACX

Solution f and Saleen partner to develop hydrogen engines for future Saleen street road

During a press conference held on the sidelines of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, French engine manufacturer Solution F announced  the signing of a partnership agreement with Saleen Automotive to supply an all-new twin-turbo V6 for the American manufacturer’s future road-going supercars.

• Public demonstrations of an experimental car in Fall 2024
• Innovative H2 engine to power future road car
• Foenix H2 on track at Le Mans on Saturday at 12:30

Announced on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the Hydrogen Village of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the presence of Éric Boudot (GCK) and Steve Saleen (Saleen Automotive), the partnership agreement between Solution F and Saleen Automotive will involve the delivery of this newly developed engine to power future Saleen supercars for the street. This V6 twin-turbo engine, under development is environmentally friendly with a low carbon footprint, and has the ability to operate on both hydrogen and traditional/synthetic fuels. Solution F will design, manufacture, and develop this engine at its French site in Venelles, with technical support from its partner Motul, which will supply specific lubricants.

The French-American partnership will initially involve the co-development of an experimental car based on the Foenix H2, and powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, which will be demonstrated in the United States toward the end of 2024. This vehicle will be used for testing and development of this new engine technology, in addition to promotion at public events, such as cars shows and motor races.

Press release https://shorturl.at/gJq1x

McPhy inaugurated the first electrolyser Gigafactory in France

“Today (13 of June) in Belfort, we are inaugurating the first electrolyser Gigafactory in France”, the company announced.

“With no equivalent in France, this manufacturing plant will produce new generation electrolysers on an unprecedented industrial scale: that of the Gigawatt”, the McPhy stated. 

Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/zSp27

The Stralis Aircraft received a grant of Australian Government to develop 200kW Hydrogen-Electric aircraft

The Stralis Aircraft team and consortia partners Skytrans Airlines and Aviation Australia announced that the company now is one of 12 recipients to receive a grant via the Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships (EATP) Program – an Australian Government initiative. This outcome bolsters the belief in decarbonised flight and hydrogen-electric aircraft manufacturing in Queensland. 

The funding will support Stralis to convert  conventional single-engine Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, known as “Bonnie”, into a 200kW Hydrogen-Electric (H-E) aircraft to demonstrate the benefits and capabilities of this zero-carbon emissions propulsion technology. Company will fly Bonnie in 2025, the first piloted H-E flight in the Southern Hemisphere, the Stralis Aircraft stated.

Stralis is designing and building 15 and 50-seat hydrogen-electric aircraft that will achieve 50% lower operating costs due to maintenance and fuel savings and will service commercial routes up to a 3000km range. The demand for profitable decarbonised travel and world-class passenger experiences is evidenced by our flight partner commitments from 10 airlines across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the USA, and Europe.

“Some of these latest projects will explore how emerging aviation can support farmers and unlock manufacturing opportunities in Australia, as well as how we can make this technology lower cost and more sustainable – to make them more widely accessible for communities”, said Assistant Minister for Regional Development & Education, Senator Anthony Chisolm.

Press release https://shorturl.at/mRnUx

H2X Global’s 3.5-Tonne Hydrogen Fuel Cell Light Truck Is Open for Pre-order

H2X Global Limited is at the forefront of the zero-emission vehicle revolution, with its groundbreaking hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). One of the most demanded vehicles in our lineup is the Paroo, a versatile light truck available in 3.5 T and 5 T variants, now open for pre-order on the H2X website, the H2X Global Limited announced. 

H2X’s Paroo truck epitomizes sustainable logistics, merging the durability required for commercial use with state-of-the-art zero-emission technology. As businesses globally transition to greener operations, the Paroo offers a reliable, eco-friendly solution without compromising performance.

H2X’s modular technology allows us to seamlessly integrate our proprietary fuel cell (FC) system across our range of vehicles. This integration preserves the vehicle’s electrical and CAN/BUS systems, transforming it into a zero-emission powerhouse tailored to meet specific needs. For instance, Renova, a waste management company in Sweden’s Greater Gothenburg Area, has chosen Paroo trucks with adaptable rear boxes, custom-made for various requirements such as refrigeration units, delivery boxes, and mobile workshops. This adaptability demonstrates the Paroo’s flexibility to fulfill diverse customer applications.

he Paroo’s design incorporates the fuel cell system within the vehicle’s frame, enabling conversion for a wide range of applications while maintaining range and minimizing environmental impact. The hydrogen-electric powertrain allows for precise energy customization, distinguishing the Paroo from traditional internal combustion engines and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Press release https://shorturl.at/xaNrc

1414 Degrees formed partnership to develop SiBrick-integrated Pyrolytic Hydrogen Reactor technology

1414 Degrees announced that it formalised a partnership with key companies and institutions to develop SiPHyR™ (SiBrick-integrated Pyrolytic Hydrogen Reactor) technology.

The SiPHyR project, which is designed to produce hydrogen and solid carbon using methane pyrolysis, has received a significant boost to its development from Woodside Energy Technologies (Woodside).

A $1 million contribution will be made by Woodside consisting of direct funding and the provision of subject matter expertise.

This investment underscores the commitment of all parties involved in advancing lower-carbon energy solutions.

1414 Degrees’ Executive Chairman, Dr Kevin Moriarty, said “the signing of the Agreement is a critical milestone. The contribution from Woodside will support the integration of our silicon thermal energy storage with a new fluid reactor technology to potentially reduce hydrogen production costs and emissions.”

SiPHyR integrates licensed designs from the University of Adelaide (UoA) with 1414 Degrees’ silicon based thermal energy storage technology, SiBrick®, to enable continuous hydrogen production from intermittent renewable electricity.

The technology team includes experts from UoA, Woodside, Vulcan Steel, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, supported by a $2.5 million Australian Government grant under the Cooperative Research Centres Project.

The project aims to advance SiPHyR from its current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 2 to TRL 5 within three years. A critical deliverable of this project is a detailed plan for a scaled demonstration at TRL 7 within two years of this project’s completion, ensuring the technology’s readiness for commercialisation.

Press release https://shorturl.at/ZdU8c

FuelPositive: First Scalable Green Ammonia Production System Successfully Installed on Manitoba Farm

FuelPositive Corporation announced that, after years of dedicated effort and meticulous planning, its team has successfully installed the world’s first Farmer-Owned Modular Green Ammonia production system in Sperling, Manitoba.

“June 11, 2024, marks a historic moment for FuelPositive as all containers of its first commercial-scale system were placed in their final positions on the Hieberts’ farm,” said Luna Clifford, FuelPositive’s Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer.

FuelPositive’s dedicated and diligent team worked tirelessly to ensure the installation was installed safely and efficiently.

The successful placement of the containers was captured through stunning drone shots and photography, showcasing the impressive integration of cutting-edge technology on the Hieberts’ vibrant and dynamic farm landscape.

“The installation site presented a picturesque scene: the rich black earth contrasted beautifully with the white containers and wide gravel paths, framed by the vibrant green of wheat fields and the yellow canola flowers,” said Ian Clifford, FuelPositive’s Co-Founder and CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors. “Despite the windy conditions, the day remained dry, allowing our hardworking team to progress uninterrupted and our video crew to document the day.”

The installation of the Company’s first containerized green ammonia production system signifies a pivotal step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for agriculture in Canada and around the world.

“Emissions in agriculture are hard to abate; farmers need accessible tools and solutions to meet the Canadian emission reduction targets set for them. FuelPositive is here to support farmers in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions,” continued Luna Clifford.

“With our first system now in place and the massive 90-ton storage tank arriving today, we are ready to complete commissioning and move forward to our next phase: the on-farm production of Green Ammonia,” said Nelson Leite, FuelPositive’s Chief Technology Officer.

“FuelPositive’s groundbreaking project, happening right here in Manitoba, could mean the beginning of a beautiful success story for the province and Canada,” continued Luna Clifford.

FuelPositive is proud to lead the way in decentralized on-farm Green Ammonia production, significantly enhancing farmers’ resilience and advancing global food security.

As the Company celebrates this achievement, the Company and its team remain committed to providing farmers with scalable, reliable, and accessible On-farm Green Ammonia solutions.

“This milestone for the Company marks the beginning of a transformative journey for the Canadian agricultural industry and beyond,” concluded Ian Clifford. “We are ready to grow.”

Press release https://shorturl.at/UkLBu

HYVIA AND HYPE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

TO ACCELERATE DECARBONIZED HYDROGEN MOBILITY

HYVIA, a joint-venture between Renault Group and Plug dedicated to hydrogen mobility, and HYPE, an independent pure player in zero-emission mobility and a pioneer in hydrogen taxis, have announced a partnership to accelerate decarbonized hydrogen mobility, supported by:

A shared vision: decarbonized hydrogen mobility is one of the solutions needed to make the necessary energy transition a success and meet the challenges of climate change and public health.

Agoal:torapidlydeveloptherelevantusesofdecarbonizedhydrogenmobility,while securing the volume increase that will enable lower costs.

• This partnership covers the entire ecosystem of H2 mobility: the supply of decarbonized hydrogen, H2 refueling stations and hydrogen vehicles, starting with:

Supplyofdecarbonizedhydrogen:HYVIA’s1MWelectrolyzerbasedatitsFlinsplant will supply HYPE’s Paris region refueling station network with decarbonized hydrogen.

Hydrogen refueling stations: trough its leasing offers, HYVIA will enable HYPE to deploy two H2 refueling stations by the end of 2024, including a HYWELL® station co- developed with Atawey and deployed with the support of the Maurin group, at RENAULT Corbeil-Essonnes dealership, contributing to the growth of the H2 refueling stations network in the Paris region. The first of these stations will go into service in the summer of 2024 at the HYPE site in Buc, developed in partnership with B.E. Green, the French specialist in zero-emission buses and coaches.

Hydrogen vans: for its intensive operations, HYPE will use a new L2H2 architecture, high-capacity Renault Master H2-TECH van supplied by HYVIA. A minimum of 9 additional vehicles will be delivered during 2024 to HYVIA’s customers around HYPE stations. These H2 vans will be financed by HYVIA and will be part of the Last Mile program by HYPE, supported by the Ile-de-France Region, ADEME and the European Connecting Europe Facility, to benefit from subsidies for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.

This partnership was made possible by the complementary nature of the solutions currently offered by the two partners:

HYVIA, with its unique and comprehensive ecosystem and financing solution, which enables the deployment of decarbonized hydrogen mobility projects.

Press release https://shorturl.at/niFC1

H2SITE Builds the Most Efficient Ammonia Cracker to Produce Fuel-Cell Purity Hydrogen in the UK

• Located in Tyseley Energy Park (Birmingham, UK), the Ammogen project stands as the most efficient ammonia conversion to fuel-cell purity hydrogen.
• H2SITE has designed and constructed the most efficient cracker utilizing membrane reactor technology to provide 200 kg per day of high-quality, transport-grade hydrogen.

H2SITE has designed and constructed the most efficient ammonia cracker utilizing membrane reactor technology to produce fuel cell-grade hydrogen for the Ammogen Project located at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP). This innovative project will use ammonia to store hydrogen and convert it to hydrogen in one step. Ammonia is becoming the carrier of choice worldwide to transport hydrogen.

The system designed and assembled by H2SITE will produce 200 kg of green hydrogen per day. The hydrogen produced will be ready for mobility applications in the Birmingham area. 
H2SITE’s ammonia cracking and separation technology consists of the integration of H2-selective membranes immersed in a catalytic bed where ammonia is cracked into its products. As the reaction produces hydrogen, the technology separates the hydrogen in-situ through these membranes, eliminating the need for downstream separation units. The selective separation of hydrogen in H2SITE’s membrane reactors results in virtually complete ammonia conversions at mild temperatures, with over 98% hydrogen recovery, always meeting fuel-cell grade standards.

“This project is a steppingstone for us, as it validates the technology of the membrane reactor for ammonia cracking. We plan to scale it up to process tons per day within the next two years for use in import hubs and maritime applications” according to Jose Medrano, Technical Director at H2SITE.

In collaboration with partners such as the Tyseley Energy Park (TEP), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Gemserv (Talan), EQUANS, Yara International, and the University of Birmingham, the Ammogen project aims to promote the international hydrogen trade.

Press release https://shorturl.at/NV8yY

Universal Hydrogen revealed a prototype of the hardware and software needed to monitor hydrogen modules remotely

“We have prototyped the hardware and software needed to monitor hydrogen modules remotely”, the company said. “Here is our first functional prototype that we are using to transmit module parameters in real time, 24/7, to our cloud based platform.

Thanks to real time monitoring, we are also able to make ad hoc adjustments to our logistics transportation flow and ensure on-time, safe delivery to our zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell powered ATR72s that will be taking to the skies soon”.

Every hydrogen module is smart and connected, transmitting the parameters of the cryogenic hydrogen inside (temperature, pressure, quantity…), module GPS coordinates and health status in real time. This enables live monitoring of the module integrity, predictive maintenance and logistics optimization, the company stated.

Press release https://shorturl.at/J7jzH

Windcat delivered its first hydrogen-powered MK5 vessel 

It is the first CTV of our new hydrogen-powered MK5 vessel design, a game-changer in offshore wind transport, the Windcat stated. Designed for performance and comfort, these vessels have a dual fuel hydrogen engine on board as standard.

Willem van der Wel, Managing Director of Windcat, says: “We are very proud to announce the delivery of the first vessel in the new MK5 series. It is the product of many years of hard work, based on feedback from our clients and crew. Starting off with a very fuel efficient high performance platform combined with dual fuel hydrogen engines on board, we can answer more rapidly to the increasing demand for clean high performance CTVs. Allowing our customers to further reduce their CO2 emissions starting today.”

Press release https://shorturl.at/z4oDK

Yara opens renewable hydrogen plant at Herøya, Norway

Yara International is officially opened  its renewable hydrogen plant at Herøya, Norway, the company announced. Yara is now producing renewable hydrogen and ammonia and has already delivered the first tonnes of fertilizers made from renewable ammonia produced at this plant. “This is a major milestone for Yara and for the decarbonization of the food value chain, shipping fuel and other energy intensive industries,” says Svein Tore Holsether, President & CEO of Yara.

The Norwegian Prime Minister Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre  inaugurated the 24 MW renewable hydrogen plant at Herøya Industrial Park, the largest of its kind currently in operation in Europe. The hydrogen is produced with electrolysis of water and renewable energy, replacing natural gas as feedstock and annually cutting 41,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from the site.

“This is a ground-breaking project and a testament to our mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. I want to thank our dedicated employees who have worked tirelessly to get this cutting-edge production up and running, Enova for supporting the project, our partners and our brave customers who are first movers towards a more sustainable future. We are very pleased to have delivered the first tonnes of low-carbon footprint fertilizers to Lantmännen, a partnership which serves as a concrete example of how collaboration across the entire food value chain is required to decarbonize. Together, we have made this important step towards decarbonizing hard to abate sectors,” says Holsether.

The low-carbon footprint fertilizers produced and delivered will be part of a new portfolio called Yara Climate Choice. These solutions will benefit crops while at the same time contributing to decarbonizing the food value chain and reducing climate impact. In addition to fertilizers produced with electrolysis of water and renewable energy, fertilizers based on low-carbon ammonia produced using carbon capture storage (CCS) will be a large part of Yara’s portfolio going forward.

Press release https://shorturl.at/NCz1u

H2SITE has assembled an ammonia cracker for hydrogen production in Spain

H2SITE has assembled an ammonia cracker for high-purity hydrogen production at the facities of Grupo Fertiberia site in Puertollano (Spain), as part of the Arenha project, the company announced. The ammonia to hydrogen system is now ready to be operated by the CNH2 – National Hydrogen Center.

This ammonia sracker features H2SITE’s membrane technology, which allows for almost complete Ammonia conversion and high hydrogen recovery factor, while achieving high purity and in a single step, the H2SITE reported.It is a fully automated prototype that produces 1 kg/h of hydrogen from ammonia.

Press release https://shorturl.at/pYJ2V

Peoples Natural Gas, H Quest, and University of Pittsburgh Team to Produce Hydrogen Energy from Natural Gas

An innovative demonstration project that will attempt to create zero-emission hydrogen energy at the scale needed for widespread adoption is now underway in Western Pennsylvania. Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, leads the pilot with support from Pittsburgh-based energy technology start-up company H Quest and the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. The testing is one of multiple ways Essential and Peoples are working to be leaders in hydrogen.

First, Peoples installed one of H Quest’s proprietary microwave pyrolysisunits at its training center in McKeesport to transform natural gas into pure hydrogen (H2) without CO2 emissions. The process creates what is often referred to as turquoise hydrogen. Roughly the size of a shipping container, technology within the unit heats the natural gas as it flows through the system in an oxygen-free setting. This almost instantaneously “cracks” the gas into two distinct byproducts: clean H2, and a solid carbon material called carbon black: an industrial product used as a crucial component in batteries, paints, pigments, rubber products, tires, and more. H Quest’s system will produce hydrogen directly from natural gas without CO2 emissions.

Peoples then blends the hydrogen with natural gas at various ratios to assess impacts on physical pipeline operations and various home appliances. The ongoing blending and testing at the Peoples Training Center in McKeesport occurs within a closed-loop system; H2 is not inserted into distribution lines that serve customers at this point.

Press release https://shorturl.at/8B0TB

GINAF Trucks is finalizing their first hydrogen tractor unit

GINAF Trucks Nederland B.V. in Veenendaal, The Netherlands, is finalizing their first hydrogen tractor unit and in the coming year concrete mixers and tippers will be retrofitted to hydrogen fuelcell electric trucks,  Andre Molengraafe, the founder of H2storage, reported in his LinkedIn.

GINAF has been converting traditional vehicles into electric ones for several years. One can see numbers of different applications, like waste collecting truck, sweeper truck, tractor units and tippers on different brands.

Due to their modular way of building their battery electric trucks, it is a logical next step to build battery electric trucks with hydrogen as well.Especially in heavy duty truck applications and long whole transport hydrogen is the only way to go forward.

Sourse https://shorturl.at/qQKS

German QUANTRON showcased its fuel cell truck at Rungis Market in Paris

QUANTRON showcased the innovative QLI FCEV at the renowned Rungis Market in Paris, France, the company announced. This event featured a test of our Hydrogen Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), drawing significant attention and interest in this technology, which is not yet available in France in this segment.The presentation attracted a diverse audience, including merchants, wholesalers, logistics professionals, rental companies, and insurance providers. Attendees were eager to learn about the potential of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles and the transformative impact they could have on fleets.

Press release https://shorturl.at/RdPzJ

EverWind Fuels Unveils New Site Renderings for Its Green Hydrogen Production Facility 

EverWind Fuels , North America’s leading developer of green hydrogen projects, is excited to release new site renderings for its world-scale green fuels project in development on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland & Labrador.

The Burin Peninsula renderings leverage EverWind’s recent FEED completion on the first phase of its Point Tupper green hydrogen and ammonia project in Nova Scotia, the first project in the Western Hemisphere to reach this milestone.

“FEED completion is always an important milestone on any project,” said Trent Vichie, CEO of EverWind, “but it is exponentially more important when it’s a first of a kind design in a new industry like green hydrogen and ammonia.”

“The renderings for our project on the Burin Peninsula are based on over 110,000 hours of engineering that have gone into our Point Tupper Project, but have been adjusted to reflect the massive size and scale of our project on the Burin Peninsula,” continued Vichie. “Our Nova Scotia project may be first to market, but our Newfoundland project will be bigger!”

Press release https://shorturl.at/atlJu