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Bluegame and NatPower H completed the first hydrogen refuelling for the BGH
Bluegame, with the technical support of NatPower H, have completed the first hydrogen refueling in Italy for marine use, on BGH, the zero-emissions chase boat for the 37th America’s Cup. This successful refueling at the Sanlorenzo shipyard sets a new direction for the boating industry, emphasising environmental responsibility and carbon neutrality. The partnership between Bluegame and NatPower H aims precisely to promote hydrogen in leisure boating and support the sector’s energy transition.
Bluegame’s BGH represents a significant advance in sustainable boating, aligned with the Sanlorenzo Group’s ‘Road to 2030′ global sustainability strategy.
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Press release https://shorturl.at/d9WP1
Hydrogen Ground Power Unit demonstration took place at Schiphol airport
We hosted a diverse group of sister airports and partners at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the TULIPS – Green Airport announced. The occasion was a demonstration and explanation of two groundbreaking innovations that has been developing since the programme’s inception: the Iron Flow Battery and the Hydrogen Ground Power Unit (H2-GPU). The Iron Flow Battery is already operational, while the H2-GPU is scheduled for upcoming tests.
Sybren Hahn, Schiphol’s Executive Director of Infrastructure, opened the meeting by commending the results and collaborative efforts. He emphasized the complexity of these innovations and highlighted the challenge of implementation. However, by uniting as partners, our groundbreaking solutions can take flight. Sustainable airport operations are integral to Schiphol’s mission, and the Iron Flow Battery and H2-GPU play a crucial role in reducing emissions and enhancing air quality on the apron.
During the event, TULIPS partners shared insights into their contributions. ESS and Schneider Electrics were pivotal in developing the Iron Flow Battery, while Dynell and Zepp.Solutions contributed to the H2-GPU. On-site, KES colleagues demonstrated the Iron Flow Battery in action and showcased the refueling process for the H2-GPU using a specialised hydrogen refueling truck.
Press release https://shorturl.at/KPU5q
HH2E and BORSIG Announce Partnership to Advance Green Hydrogen Production in Germany
In a significant move towards advancing the energy transition in Germany, BORSIG ZM Compression GmbH (BZM) and HH2E AG have agreed on a long-term partnership for the design and delivery of integrally geared turbo compressors and reciprocating compressors, critical equipment for establishing a green hydrogen production unit.
The agreement commences with BZM designing and delivering two compressor units capable of handling a 200 MW electrolysis plant. The delivery of the machinery is scheduled for 2025. Both companies have also agreed to support each other in future projects.
HH2E is finalising decisions related to all critical elements for declaring the Final Investment Decision (FID) for its first large-scale green hydrogen production units, located in Lubmin, on the Baltic coast of Germany. The procurement of key machinery, such as advanced equipment for compressing hydrogen for delivery, is one such critical element.
This collaboration was recently formalised at the BORSIG headquarters in Berlin, attended by Dr Ina Hahndorf, Head of Project Coordination, HH2E, and Karsten Kinzig, Head of Purchasing, HH2E. Representing BORSIG were Jürgen Stegger, Managing Director of BORSIG GmbH, Andi Ziermann, Managing Director of BORSIG ZM Compression GmbH, and Martin Homann, Sales Director of BORSIG ZM Compression GmbH.
The cooperation agreement between BZM and HH2E entails close collaboration in the field of green hydrogen production and utilisation. Both parties have committed to ongoing discussions regarding HH2E’s requirements for turbo compressors and reciprocating compressors over the coming years, supporting each other in future projects.
Dr Ina Hahndorf expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We aim to build the first of our green hydrogen production units as quickly as possible, as hydrogen is vital to achieving a comprehensive energy transition, contributing to significant CO2 reduction and providing a sustainable energy supply to German industries. BORSIG can help us achieve that.”
Martin Homann added: “The combination of BORSIG’s extensive experience and innovative strength with HH2E’s dynamism and expertise will enable us to successfully implement pioneering projects in the field of green hydrogen.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/9SGie
Volvo and Westport to develop solutions using ICE operating on renewable fuels now and hydrogen in the future
Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. marked a defining moment in the journey of the newly formed joint venture (JV) as the two companies celebrated the official launch of their partnership with an exclusive event at the University of British Columbia, the birthplace of Westport’s HPDI™ fuel system technology.
Nurtured for nearly 30 years within Westport, the two partners are coming together to jointly promote, develop and further accelerate the commercialization of the HPDI technology. In doing so, the JV will resolutely focus on moving forward affordable, sustainable transportation solutions using the internal combustion engine operating on renewable fuels now and hydrogen in the future.
“This joint venture is poised to make a significant impact on global long-haul and off-road heavy-duty applications,” said Dan Sceli, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Westport Fuel Systems, and interim President of the Volvo/Westport JV. “By combining Volvo’s extensive expertise in commercial vehicle and power system manufacturing with Westport’s innovative fuel system technology, we are creating a powerful force for change that can make a meaningful contribution to reduce carbon emissions immediately and affordably. Together we are committed to delivering sustainable, efficient, and economically viable solutions for long-haul transportation.”
Leaders from both companies joined-in on the celebration of this milestone, emphasizing the significance of the partnership in driving forward HPDI’s breakthrough technology in tackling the urgent challenges of climate change.
“Today is a day of celebration as we join together to collectively advance this critically important clean transportation initiative,” said Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer of Volvo Group. “We believe HPDI-powered internal combustion engines, running on hydrogen and renewable fuels, play a crucial role in global decarbonization efforts in commercial transportation. The joint venture enables us to combine this innovative fuel system with our strategic expertise to guide OEMs and fleets as they navigate the energy transition.”
“This is a momentous occasion for Westport and the HPDI technology. The alliance between our two companies affirms our steadfast commitment to drive decarbonization in the heavy-duty sector utilizing alternative fuels while still providing the efficiency, power and durability that comes with diesel cycle engines,” said Scott Baker, Vice President, Product Development and Technology Officer of the Volvo/Westport JV.
Baker continued, “Together, we will provide unparalleled expertise and counsel to customers around the globe on optimizing their existing CO2 reduction strategies, ultimately paving the way for a more sustainable future in heavy-duty transportation.”
Collaboration with transportation partners and end-users has led to the deployment of the HPDI system in thousands of Volvo trucks across Europe, underscoring its effectiveness in achieving carbon neutrality. Since the commercial release of HPDI in 2018, fleets have collectively avoided hundreds of thousands of tons of CO2 emissions annually. This success demonstrates the immediate impact of integrating hydrogen and biogas technologies into existing infrastructure.
At the heart of the HPDI™ Fuel System is a revolutionary patented injector with a dual concentric needle design that delivers small quantities of diesel fuel and large quantities of natural gas, at high pressure, to the combustion chamber. The natural gas is injected at the end of the compression stroke. Launched in 2024, the Volvo FH Aero gas-powered is a long-haul truck shaped for aerodynamic efficiency.
Press release https://shorturl.at/uuiOf
Start-up Steamology secures contract to develop hydrogen steam locomotive
Steamology, a green technology start-up company in West Dean, Hampshire, has secured its first commercial contract with Arup and Eversholt Rail to support the evaluation of green steam to eliminate all freight train emissions.
Electrification, and use of electric heavy-haul freight locomotives, is the most energy-efficient way to move goods on land. However, large parts of the national rail network remain unelectrified, and this project will provide a complementary means of zero-emissions goods transportation by rail.
Steamology has developed a patented new technology to generate high pressure steam without carbon emissions by burning hydrogen in oxygen inside small modular steam generators. This zero-carbon “green” steam can be created at a mega-watt scale. The New Dawn project will apply this innovation to rail by converting a Class 60 locomotive to a full powered prototype, heralding a return to steam after a break of more than 60 years.
This conversion will replace the diesel engine with 20 steam generators, four steam turbines and 140kg of gas storage, creating a 2MW zero emission steam locomotive. Conversion work is planned to commence in the UK in 2025. If successful, this technology could be applied as a modification to existing locomotives or incorporated into newly-built products by locomotive manufacturers.
Arup is providing consultancy and design services to support the conversion work.
Andrew Went, Arup UKIMEA Rail Business and Global High Speed Rail Leader said “Arup has a commitment to advocate for, and work towards a sustainable and fair world, and decarbonised rail transport forms a key part of the infrastructure that we all need. We are delighted and excited to work with Eversholt Rail, Steamology and Freightliner, and to be involved in the application of this cutting edge technology in a manner that will demonstrate a better way forward for heavy-haul freight, which – up to now – has been considered as the most challenging of rail modes to decarbonise.”
Project partner Freightliner is also providing operational input and experience.
Tim Shoveller, CEO, Freightliner Group said “We are committed to supporting innovative R&D solutions which help to push the boundaries of rail as a core component of a sustainable infrastructure. Rail freight is already a greener option over road cutting carbon emissions by up to 76%. It is great to see the evolution of the efficient turbine technology and its application in supporting the development of more sustainable energy sources for the future railway.”
Paul Sutherland, Client Services Director at Eversholt Rail said “We are keen to support UK innovation and our customers in delivering their carbon reduction targets. Eversholt Rail has invested in many rail vehicle innovations and technology upgrades over the last 30 years. We are delighted to bring this experience and our funding to this project, and we are excited to see where this technology goes.”
Matt Candy CEO Steamology said.” Steamology zero emission steam, heat and power solutions are operational at full size and full scale and Project New Dawn will demonstrate the viability of repowering diesel engine heavy duty transport assets. Delivering full asset life while meeting net zero and ESG targets”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/5nPRr
MAX Power Launches USA Natural Hydrogen Strategic Alliance With Larin Engineering HHC
MAX Power Mining Corp., announced that it has entered into a Strategic Alliance with (“Larin”) of Prague, Czech Republic, a pioneering international engineering firm specializing in Natural Hydrogen, to target the first accumulations of Natural Hydrogen gas in the United States.
Highlights:
- The Larin team, with offices in Europe and Dubai, has been conducting cutting-edge research into exploration and commercialization of Natural Hydrogen for 20 years and is now aggressively applying that expertise to the United States;
- Larin’s involvement in the recent successful first-ever drill program for Natural Hydrogen in the United States helped spark a post-pandemic rush into this rapidly growing sector in America;
- Larin’s targeting techniques will enable the MAX Power-Larin alliance to efficiently vector in on land packages considered highly prospective for Natural Hydrogen accumulations across multiple U.S. states, with work starting immediately.
Pavel Piankov, General Manager of Larin Engineering, stated: “Our technical team, led by Dr. Nikolay Larin and Vitaly Vidavsky, has developed innovative methods to detect and monitor the emission of Natural Hydrogen from the earth’s surface. This, along with other scientific approaches and modeling, will help immensely in the search for significant subsurface sources of Natural Hydrogen at high flow rates through geological structures. We’re elated to work with MAX Power which shares our big vision for this sector in the United States and also has a successful operating history in the U.S. through its Arizona subsidiary.”
Mr. Piankov added, “The cornerstone of our company is the foundational work inspired by renowned geologist Vladimir N. Larin who published: Hydridic Earth: The New Geology of Our Primordially Hydrogen-Rich Planet(1993), theorizing that the earth’s core contains much more hydrogen than originally believed and is formed by hydrides – compounds of hydrogen bonded to metals. These views have been substantiated through the fundamental lab experiments by independent research groups around the world.”
Mr. Rav Mlait, CEO of MAX Power, stated: “The MAX Power-Larin Strategic Alliance gives us a comprehensive United States strategy for Natural Hydrogen, from exploration to potential commercialization, further cementing our first-mover leadership in this sector in North America among publicly traded companies. With Larin plus Chapman Hydrogen and Petroleum Engineering Ltd. in Canada, and the addition of Quebec Natural Hydrogen expert Stephan Sejourne, we have truly assembled a world class team with the ability to deliver shareholders high-impact discoveries across the United States and Canada.”
Press release and video https://shorturl.at/lnuYg
American Airlines commits to conditional purchase of 100 ZeroAvia hydrogen-powered engines
American Airlines announced that it has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions save for water vapor.
In addition, American has increased its investment in ZeroAvia. American made its first investment in ZeroAvia in 2022 and has also now participated in the company’s Series C financing round. The engine agreement follows the Memorandum of Understanding the companies announced in 2022.
ZeroAvia is developing hydrogen-electric (fuel cell-powered) engines for commercial aircraft, which offer the potential for close to zero inflight emissions. The company is flight testing a prototype for a 20-seat plane and designing an engine for larger aircraft such as the Bombardier CRJ700, which American operates on certain regional routes.
The investment and conditional commitment to purchase novel engine technology contributes to American’s aggressive goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In recent years, American has undertaken the most extensive fleet renewal effort in the history of commercial aviation, which currently gives it the youngest mainline fleet of any major U.S. network carrier and improves fuel efficiency. American has made industry-leading investments in sustainability, including finalizing an offtake agreement with Infinium, a producer of next-generation low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel, and becoming the first customer of Graphyte’s innovative and permanent carbon removal process.
ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric engines use hydrogen in fuel cells to generate electricity, which is then used to power electric motors to turn the aircraft’s propellers. The only inflight emission is low-temperature water vapor, and the lower intensity electrical systems have the potential to offer significant cost savings.
Press release https://shorturl.at/NAoLq
At the Yacht Club de Monaco the Energy Boat Challenge showcased electric/hydrogen boats
The 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge gets to the heart at the Yacht Club de Monaco. More than 450 students from 40-plus universities around the world (25 nations) have been working on their ‘boat of tomorrow’ projects all year to earn their place and present them in the Principality.
“Basically we have 3 different categories: Energy Class where we provide the same hull to all the teams and they have to develop their own cockpit for the driver, the storage of energy and the engine. We have many battery energy, fuel cell energy with hydrogen and also other sources of energy. Then we have the Solar Class, where we have many solar panels, more than 9 square meters of these. The third category is the Open Sea Class which is a certificated class of boats that are built from the industry and they’re competing in several activities to demonstrate which is the fastest, the most manoeuvrable and the one with the best efficiency”, explained Jeremy Laguarrigue, Jury president of the competition. Coming down to the numbers there are 18 teams in the Energy Class, 13 teams in the Solar Class and 15 in the Open Sea Class.
Participating for the first time is team Riviera Racing from Cambridge University. “We’ve been given the hull, which is standard across al the teams and we’ve gone for hydrogen power, electrical and then for two pods on the back of the boat as well”, said Annabel Gray. “It’s very daunting to see all the teams but they’ve all been incredibly helpful. There’s such a great culture of helping each other when we got a few different problems. It’s just been incredible so far”. In the Open Sea Class the Riva El-Iseo catches the eye on the quay: “We’re extremely glad to participate for the second year in a row to the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. El-Iseo is a full-electric Riva, the first boat coming from Riva and the Ferretti Group with a full-electric propulsion that opens up a new segment in the yachting business: we called it e-luxury. It’s the first boat fully certified by Rina, with a complete electric propulsion at zero emission. The boat is already available in the market and not only for those who have an ecological approach but also to have access to limited waters”, said Enrico Sgarbi, director of communication Ferretti Group.
Supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event has attracted the attention and support of well-known names in the industry like Monaco Marine, Oceanco, Ferretti Group, Azimut/Benetti Group, Sanlorenzo and Lürssen, all keen to play a part in the yachting transformation. So for these young competitors there are opportunities to make contact with the industry by applying for job offers and internships via the Job Forum.
Press release and video https://shorturl.at/rYf6G
The German city HAMM put hydrogen waste collection vehicles on the roads for the first time
“The two new ENGINIUS GmbH BLUEPOWER hydrogen waste collection vehicles from municipal company Abfallwirtschafts- und Stadtreinigungsbetrieb Hamm (ASH) are now on the road of German Hamm”, the FAUN Group announced.
Hamm wants to establish itself as a regional hydrogen centre and the municipal company is backing the environmentally friendly technology.
“We are delighted that the city of Hamm is joining the circle of hydrogen pioneers and is on the road in favour of a climate-neutral transport sector. We wish you clean transport at all times,” said FAUN Group Managing Director Burkard Oppmann at the handover ceremony.
Press release https://shorturl.at/LwWC2
Deutsche ReGas and Höegh-LNG to develop the world’s first floating import terminal for hydrogen
Deutsche ReGas, a mid-sized company in the European energy infrastructure sector and operator of the only privately financed LNG-terminals in Germany in Mukran and prior to that in Lubmin, and Höegh-LNG, a world-leading provider of maritime energy supply infrastructure, signed an agreement in principle to realize the “H2-Import-Terminal Lubmin”. The terminal will be the world’s first floating import terminal for the industrial-scale conversion of green ammonia to green hydrogen.
The terminal is planned to be in operation from early 2026. The terminal will be the world’s first floating green ammonia cracker, producing around 30,000 tons of hydrogen per year that will be fed into the hydrogen core network via the existing feed-in point at the Deutsche ReGas Terminal in the port of Lubmin.
The green ammonia cracker technology embedded into the barge solution has been developed by Höegh LNG and serves as an industrial pilot for the conversion and decarbonization of FSRU’s in Germany. Deutsche ReGas will provide the on-shore terminal infrastructure, the overall coordination of the entire project, including permitting and the marketing of the import- capacities at the terminal.
Ingo Wagner, managing director of Deutsche ReGas: “Our agreement with Höegh LNG initiates a significant new chapter in both Germany’s energy transition strategy and our company’s development. Thus, our H2-Import-Terminal Lubmin is a key building block for decarbonization of the industrial regions of eastern and southern Germany. The H2-Import-Terminal Lubmin
strengthens Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s position as a green energy powerhouse. We are excited about this next step in our cooperation with Höegh LNG”.
Erik Nyheim, CEO in Höegh LNG: “Importing hydrogen from global producers overseas is key to achieving industrial decarbonization. By adapting existing marine infrastructure elements with our innovative cracking solution, we can provide access to cost-competitive hydrogen within the next few years. The expertise, technology and infrastructure elements are already existing, and we are excited to partner with Deutsche ReGas to realize this project and accelerate the energy transition in Germany.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/HYKTT
Hydrexia and ICE SEDCE Hydrogen Form Joint Venture for Hydrogen Development
Hydrexia Borneo Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading integrated hydrogen solution provider in China, and ICE SEDCE Hydrogen Sdn Bhd (ISHSB) in Malaysia announced that the two companies have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) to form a joint venture for the development, operation and maintenance of hydrogen refueling station (HRS) and hydrogen storage solutions. The HOA is intended to leverage the technological and market strengths of both companies to best meet the hydrogen development needs in Malaysia.
Under the terms of the HOA, Hydrexia and ISHSB will form a joint venture for the operation and maintenance of HRS and hydrogen storage solutions for the Rembus depot of the Automated Rapid Transit System, which is the first phase of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. The key joint venture initiatives will be carried out in phases. Both companies will jointly explore HRS and hydrogen storage business opportunities leveraging Hydrexia’s experiences and technologies in HRS and hydrogen storage solutions.
This newly formed joint venture will further enhance Hydrexia’s market expansion strategy in Malaysia following a successful strategic partnership with Lestari last month. Meanwhile, it further reinforces the strong commitment of Hydrexia to serve the growing hydrogen business needs in the region by collaborating with local partners.
“We are excited about forming this joint venture with ISHSB. This new venture will help us to further penetrate the Malaysian hydrogen market by working with a trusted local partner like ISHSB,” said George Gan, the Chief Executive Officer of Hydrexia Southeast Asia. “The new venture will also help us to best utilize our hydrogen technology solutions to serve the needs of our customers in Malaysia,” Gan added.
“We are equally excited about this new joint venture with Hydrexia and what it can potentially bring to sufficiently meet the demand for HRS and hydrogen storage in our market,” said Abdul Jalil Maraicar, Group Managing Director of ICE Petroleum, representing ISHSB. “We look forward to working with Hydrexia to best utilize its technology capability and solutions to meet the needs of our local hydrogen market. I am confident about the prospects of this new joint venture,”Abdul Jalil continued.
Press release https://www.hydrexia.com/en/news/details?id=31
HHLA opens hydrogen test field in the Port of Hamburg
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg today. The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is another milestone on the path to decarbonising logistics. Together with its partner companies from the Clean Port & Logistics cluster, HHLA is testing the reliability of hydrogen to supply heavy goods vehicles during operations.
Angela Titzrath, Chief Executive Officer of HHLA, opened the test field today together with Dr Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economy and Innovation of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Christian Maaß, Director of Heat, Hydrogen & Efficiency in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Antje Roß, Manager Port Networks and Applications, NOW GmbH and Dr Lucien Robroek, President of Technology Solutions Division of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, by successfully filling a hydrogen-powered tractor unit.
Angela Titzrath, CEO of HHLA: “We’re pleased to open the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics today. It enables us to test future technologies, gather valuable data and evaluate the results. In this way, we are shaping the sustainable future of logistics and continuing to invest in innovative technologies. We are sharing our findings with companies facing similar challenges in order to develop climate-friendly transport solutions together. Our objective is clear: We want to decarbonise the logistics sector and achieve our target of climate-neutral operations throughout the Group by 2040.”
Dr Volker Wissing, Federal Minister for Digital and Transport: “With Clean Port & Logistics, a lighthouse project for the use of hydrogen in port logistics has been created at the Port of Hamburg. From forklift trucks to tractor units and trucks – the hydrogen infrastructure we are funding here is paving the way for climate-friendly logistics on site. I hope that the hydrogen test field will have a strong signalling effect thanks to the commitment of the port players. This is the only way we will succeed in making logistics in Germany climate-friendly.”
Dr Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economy and Innovation: “The opening is an important step for the Port of Hamburg. In future, it will enable the use of hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles at the terminals and beyond. The potential for the Port of Hamburg and the logistics sector is significant – for example, trucks that regularly come to the Port of Hamburg can also benefit from such an infrastructure in the future. The test field helps us to gain important experience in this area. HHLA and its partners are thus continuing to drive forward the transformation and decarbonization of handling and transport processes.”
Dr Lucien Robroek, President of Technology Solutions Division at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: “Hyster is a pioneer in the development of electric heavy-duty trucks including container handling vehicles powered by Nuvera® fuel cells. We are excited to be working with HHLA to uncover new possibilities and learnings as we begin testing the Hyster® hydrogen fuel cell-powered terminal tractor in a live port application. We continue to collaborate with forward thinking operations that are keen to explore new solutions as part of their journey towards both sustainability and efficiency.”
With the opening of the test field and inauguration of the hydrogen refuelling station, the required infrastructure is now ready to speed up the transition to emissions-free heavy goods logistics and port operations, and to drive forward the decarbonisation of logistics. Equipment such as straddle carriers, empty container stackers, forklift trucks, reach stackers, tractor units and trucks can be efficiently filled to 350 bar with green hydrogen. The refuelling station will be open to the public and thus also offers other companies the opportunity to test climate-friendly transport solutions. The check-in at the terminal requires registration in the passify app. You can find more information here.
Since 2022 HHLA has been working together with more than 40 partner companies from around the world in the Clean Port & Logistics cluster. The common goal is to develop solutions to bring hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles and terminal equipment to market quickly as well as to put in place the measures necessary for their use. The concepts developed by the working groups for operation, safety, maintenance, refuelling and supply are tested and optimised in practical operation in the test field at CTT. The first trials have been conducted at the refuelling station with equipment from Hyster-Yale, VWG Oldenburg and CMB.TECH’s hydrogen truck over the past few weeks. Their collaboration in CPL helps the companies on the way to decarbonising their processes and making meaningful, climate-friendly investments as they compile the necessary information and practical experience.
The cluster as well as the refuelling station received funding of approximately three million euros from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of a national innovation programme for hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The funding guidelines are coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by Project Management Jülich (PTJ).
As part of the “Balanced Logistics” sustainability strategy, HHLA is aiming to become climate-neutral throughout the Group by 2040. To achieve this, HHLA has been relying on the electrification of its processes and equipment across Europe for many years. Hydrogen could make a significant contribution to the further decarbonisation of logistics. In addition to using hydrogen for its heavy goods equipment, HHLA is also active in the field of import and distribution. With its extensive European network of seaport terminals and intermodal connections, HHLA is very well equipped to take advantage of the opportunities in hydrogen import and transportation.
Press release https://shorturl.at/S81M0
SK E&S has commissioned the first liquid hydrogen fuelling station in South Korea
SK E&S has commissioned the first liquid hydrogen fuelling station in South Korea. The facility was built in Gyeonggi-do Province and is operated by SK Plug Hyverse (Hyverse), a joint venture between SK E&S and US-based Plug Power.
The facility was built with the support of the South Korean Ministry of Environment. The facility has a liquid hydrogen storage tank, cryogenic pumps and two dispensers. With a capacity of 120kg/h, it can refuel approximately 6 buses with hydrogen per hour or 120 buses per day.
Source https://shorturl.at/6vSFR
Lloyd’s Register signs MoU with H2Terminals and partners on UK green hydrogen
Lloyd’s Register has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H2Terminals Limited and its supply chain partners, HiDROGEN and D3IM to assess the feasibility of a green hydrogen (H2) infrastructure project in the UK.
Parties will collaborate in the fields of floating production and transport of H2 and identify regulatory requirements, including safety cases and risk assessments, for the development of an offshore island and supply chain that will provide green power to businesses on the Thames Estuary and River.
The project, along with the businesses it will support, forms part of the private sector-led Thames Estuary Growth Board action plan, which aims to attract investment and development to the Thames Estuary area.
Plans include the development of a wind, wave and solar energy plant located 100 km offshore. Green H2 generated on the floating island will be converted into its liquid state and transported by ship to a terminal on the Thames Estuary near London. From there, the H2 is transferred to floating barges where it will be converted to electricity and hot water, along with byproducts created through the conversion process such as liquid nitrogen and oxygen. Batteries installed on the barges will store the electricity whilst it travels to its point of use.
The MoU also includes a formal assessment of technology, including the development of asset designs, qualification of containment systems, and floating hydrogen production and floating energy export systems. Assets planned for this project include approved materials capable of holding and insulating the green liquid H2 at -253C.
Furthermore, the MoU will define an assurance programme for floating hydrogen production, hydrogen ships, classification and energy export systems.
Mark Tipping, Power to X Director at LR said: “This project is an example of how shipping can support governments’ ambitions to decarbonise their supply chains and generate growth for their regional and national economies. This ambitious green hydrogen project, underpinned by the combined expertise of LR, H2 Terminals, HiDROGEN and D3IM, will help create a sustainable logistics network along the River Thames and lay the foundations for industry to develop.”
Gerry Wilkinson, CEO at H2Terminals said: “The demand for green hydrogen is projected to increase significantly in the next few years and we applaud the Thames Estuary Growth Board for committing to the alternative fuel to deliver jobs and investment opportunity to the Thames Estuary region. We will be offering thirty-year Power Purchasing Agreements direct to industry and utility companies as well as participating in the trading and capacity markets. The UK government has set an ambitious target for low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030 and we look forward to working with the Growth Board, London & Partners, Lloyd’s Register, HiDROGEN and D3IM to help realise this ambition.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/IjZai
Trafigura completes first ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd , a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Approximately 6,000 metric tonnes of ammonia (NH3), supplied by CF Industries from their Donaldsonville, Louisiana-based manufacturing complex, was safely transferred between the Green Power Medium Gas Carrier (MGC), owned by ship owner/operator Purus on time charter to Trafigura, and Small Gas Carrier the Gas Aegean. The shipment will be received by Fertiberia for the production of fertilizer.
The STS operation was conducted by International Fender Provider (IFP) in line with current regulations. STS transfers are commonly used for other commodities to load cargo onto more suitable vessels for delivery to the destination, however until recently have not been widely adopted by the ammonia industry.
“Our first safe and efficient ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia supports our growing ammonia trading activity. Importantly, it demonstrates the feasibility of ammonia bunkering in the future as demand grows for the hydrogen-based low carbon fuels that will enable the shipping industry to decarbonise,” said Andrea Olivi, Head of Wet Freight for Trafigura.
In May 2024, Trafigura signed a contract for four MGCs that will be capable of using low-carbon ammonia as a propulsion fuel when delivered. The vessels will be built at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea, with the first ship to be delivered in 2027.
“We are proud to partner with Trafigura on this historic STS with Green Power, one of our seven modern MGCs for ammonia transport. This STS transfer demonstrates our capability to offer customers end-to-end floating pipeline solutions for energy transition cargoes that can offer greater flexibility and speed-to-market than conventional onshore storage tanks, accelerating the clean energy transition,” said a spokesperson from Purus.
Press release https://shorturl.at/3TzWz
Eletrobras and Suzano to study the development of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels
Eletrobras, Latin America’s largest energy company, and Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, announced a partnership to study the development of sustainable solutions such as green hydrogen and synthetic fuels. The research will focus on the technical and economic feasibility of utilising natural biogenic CO2 generated as part of Suzano’s current production process to manufacture new forms of sustainable fuels.
“This strategic cooperation agreement establishes the basis for studying the feasibility of producing sustainable fuels, aiming to meet the growing demand for low-carbon hydrogen and its byproducts in the national and international market,” said Ítalo Freitas, Vice President of Trading and Energy Solutions at Eletrobras.
Biogenic CO2 is generated from the burning of biomass and black liquor derived from the pulp production process at Suzano’s mills. It can be captured at source and mixed with renewable hydrogen, generated from water electrolysis, to produce synthetic and clean fuel, especially e-methanol. The study will also assess the viability of constructing a synthetic fuel production unit.
“We believe this study, in partnership with Eletrobras, will strengthen Brazil’s competitive edge in the global bioeconomy and could significantly contribute to the energy transition and decarbonization, particularly in transportation. The production of e-methanol, a fuel derived from renewable inputs such as biogenic CO2 and low-carbon hydrogen, is one of the most likely candidates to replace fossil fuels in the maritime industry,” said Paulo Squariz, Energy Director at Suzano.
The partnership has been under discussion since the second half of 2023 and reaffirms Eletrobras’ commitment to sustainable development, innovation and the energy transition. Eletrobras has also recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with other companies and state governments for the production of renewable hydrogen in Brazil.
Suzano has a strong presence in the green energy market and is a global leader in the manufacture of bioproducts derived from eucalyptus. The company produces lignin, microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and other materials used in the production of items such as textile yarns, rubber and chemical inputs. It is also a global leader in the production of pulp, paper, packaging and consumer goods.
Suzano stands out as one of Brazil’s largest producers of green energy from biomass. Suzano’s installed capacity for energy generation currently totals 1.3 gigawatts and will increase to approximately 1.7 gigawatts when the Cerrado Project, its new pulp mill under construction in the municipality of Ribas do Rio Pardo, in Mato Grosso do Sul state, operates at full capacity.
Press release https://shorturl.at/F0Vyi
ClassNK issues AiP for hydrogen-fueled engine compatible oil tanker
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a design concept of the hydrogen-fueled engine compatible 5,000KL oil tanker with electric propulsion system developed by UYENO TRANSTECH LTD., YANMAR POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. This is the world’s first AiP certification for the design of an oil tanker using liquefied hydrogen as a fuel.
The ship was designed as part of the “Development of Large-scale Hydrogen-fueled Domestic Tanker and Demonstration of Zero-Emission Ships” project by the Nippon Foundation.
ClassNK carried out a review of a design concept of the ship based on its rules including part GF of its “Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships” incorporating the IGF Code, Part D of “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels; Guidelines for Ships Using Hydrogen as Fuel (Edition 3.0.0)”, and “Guidelines for Fuel Cell Power Systems On Board Ships (Second Edition)”. Upon confirming they comply with the prescribed requirements, ClassNK issued the AiP.
This is the first AiP issued through the review based on Part D of “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”, released in May 2024.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ustrt
Técnicas Reunidas signs an agreement with IGNIS to provide engineering services for green ammonia projects in Spain
Técnicas Reunidas has signed an agreement with IGNIS P2X to provide engineering services for the design of up to five green ammonia projects in different locations in Spain, with a possible final investment that could exceed 5 billion euros, the company announced.
Through the agreement, Técnicas Reunidas will provide engineering services for the design of the projects from the feasibility phase, the detailed design (FEED), including the evaluation and selection of technologies. The agreement also contemplates alternatives for the execution of the projects, whose locations have already been identified.
This agreement is part of IGNIS’ strategy in the field of new energy vectors.
Recently, IGNIS has announced together with KKR the launch of the IGNIS P2X platform. This platform will mainly develop hydrogen and green ammonia projects for industrial applications in industrial sectors that are difficult to be decarbonized, including green hydrogen, ammonia, e-methanol, e-fuels and SAF production plants, which will provide services for leading companies in their sectors such as refining, steel, chemical and fertilizers, among others.
Press release https://shorturl.at/wK0XC
Amplify Cell Technologies begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory
Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins Inc., Daimler Truck and PACCAR , broke ground at its new battery cell manufact uring plant in Marshall County, Mississippi.
The 500-acre site will be home to a two million-square-foot, energy efficient facility with an annual manufacturing capacity of 21-gigawatt hours (GWh) for the production of lithium-ironphosphate (LFP) battery cells. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
The new facility will produce LFP battery cells, a cell chemistry chosen for its durability and cost-effectiveness. This initiative will localize the battery supply chain, making it more robust
and responsive to the needs of the growing electric commercial vehicle market in North America.
Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR have committed a combined $2 to $3 billion investment in this joint venture and each own 30 percent of Amplify Cell Technologies.
EVE Energy serves as the technology partner with 10 percent ownership and contributes its industry-leading battery cell design and manufacturing expertise to the venture. EVE Energy
is a global technology leader in the manufacture of LFP battery cells for the vehicle industry.
Press release https://shorturl.at/oG47O
Hioki Delivers Water Electrolysis Impedance Measurement System to JAXA
Hioki announced that it delivered the ALDAS-E, a system for measuring impedance in water electrolyzers and MEAs 1, to Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
JAXA is conducting research on fuel cells, regenerative fuel cell, production of oxygen and hydrogen through the electrolysis of water, and Sabatier reactions, and the agency needs technology to analyze impedance while devices are energized with high levels of current in order to resolve problems during the water electrolysis process. The ALDAS-E can collect data while electrolysis devices operate under large currents, a capability that is needed when combining water electrolyzers, water electrolysis cells, and technologies that use Sabatier reactions.
Press release https://shorturl.at/C8x81
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems to deliver the first hydrogen-electric fuel cell vehicle built from the ground in the UK
British Hydrogen Vehicle Systems ( headquartered in Glasgow) получила поставку four AP (Attribute Prototype) vehicles для того чтобы реализовать свой план по строительству the first hydrogen-electric fuel cell vehicle built from the ground up here in the UK
British Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (headquartered in Glasgow) has taken delivery of four AP (Attribute Prototype) vehicles to realise its plan to build the first hydrogen-electric fuel cell vehicle built from the ground in the UK.
«Our incredible team of engineers, supply chain colleagues and manufacturing experts have delivered four AP (Attribute Prototype) vehicles in record time, and we would like to give a massive shout-out to all our amazing partners who have supported us with the build: Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, Fablink Group , HSSMI and Innovate UK.We continue to hit our milestones to deliver the first hydrogen-electric fuel cell vehicle built from the ground up here in the UK», the company announced.
Press release and video https://shorturl.at/GkA8m
Pure Hydrogen to supply a rear-loading hydrogen fuel cell-powered waste collection vehicle to the City of Newcastle
Pure Hydrogen has executed a term sheet to supply a rear-loading hydrogen fuel cell-powered (HFC) waste collection vehicle to the City of Newcastle, Australia, the company announced.
Pure Hydrogen previously executed an additional sales agreement with Australian waste management company Solo Resource Recovery for a rear-loading HFC waste collection truck that will be deployed in Adelaide.
That vehicle is expected to be deployed in the second half of this calendar year and will be one of three demonstration waste collection trucks.
Solo is also taking delivery of two garbage trucks with one – a side loader – to be deployed in northern NSW while the other will be deployed by the City of West Torrens council in Adelaide.
Potential sales could also come from JJ’s Waste & Recycling – Australia where the HFC waste removal truck passed all tests with final approval pending from the federal government before it goes into service.
Press release https://shorturl.at/RGPLS
Cell Impact to develop a prototype forming tool for flow plates to fuel cell manufacturer
Cell Impact AB (publ) has signed an agreement with a leading European industrial supplier with global operations in many different market segments, the company announced.
The deal concerns a prototype forming tool to be used by the customer for evaluation of Cell Impact Forming™, Cell Impact’s unique and patented technology for manufacturing flow plates. The deal is yet another example of the interest in Cell Impact Forming and its advantages in flow plate production.
The deal has a limited financial impact on Cell Impact’s operating profit. Nevertheless, the agreement constitutes an opportunity for Cell Impact to establish another collaboration with an industrial supplier with a large and well-established network in Automotive and other key industries where hydrogen, fuel cells, and electrolyzers are of great significance.
Cell Impact AB (publ) is a global supplier of advanced flow plates to fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturers. The company has developed and patented a unique method for high velocity forming, Cell Impact Forming™ which is significantly more scalable and cost-efficient compared to conventional forming methods. Cell Impact Forming is an environmentally friendly forming technology that consumes no water and very little electrical power.
Press release https://shorturl.at/iFTaR
French startup Hyliko retrofitted a diesel truck with two Toyota fuel cell modules
As witnessed on the streets of Paris, Toyota is deploying a hydrogen-powered truck to transport some of the battery electric Accessible People Movers (APMs) for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Toyota Motor Europe reported. The truck emits zero tailpipe emissions while delivering APMs with the same planet-friendly profile.
To achieve zero tailpipe emissions, French startup Hyliko retrofitted a diesel truck with two Toyota fuel cell modules. One such truck can carry up to three APMs at once, matching performance of a traditional diesel truck. Retrofit is also one of possible solutions to speeding up the energy transition.
By using hydrogen as the fuel source, these deliveries play a crucial role in achieving Paris 2024’s ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50% compared to previous games.
At Toyota, we firmly believe that hydrogen-powered mobility is one of key players towards achieving climate neutrality. During the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the retrofitted heavy-duty truck will be among at least ten hydrogen solutions showcasing how a variety of hydrogen-powered products and applications can help unlock the potential of this renewable energy source.
Press release https://shorturl.at/h0PNx
Liebherr premiere: first large wheel loader with hydrogen engine and first hydrogen filling station in Salzburg
At a trade event at the Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen, the world’s first large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine was recently presented to high-ranking representatives from politics and business. The event included a series of talks on the topic of alternative drives. However, the focus was on Liebherr’s impressive machine show, where the hydrogen wheel loader was demonstrated for the first time in practical use.
At the same time as this world première, the first hydrogen filling station in the state of Salzburg was inaugurated, representing an important milestone in the use of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source. “To make progress in hydrogen research, we need to have access to hydrogen. We built this filling station to further advance our goals for decarbonising construction machinery,” says Dr.-Ing. Herbert Pfab, Chief Technical Officer of Liebherr Bischofshofen.
The L 566 H from Liebherr is the world’s first prototype large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine. Following extensive studies, this groundbreaking technology was identified as the optimal solution for operating large vehicles that are difficult to electrify without CO2 emissions.
For smaller vehicles up to about 15 tons, battery-electric solutions are often suitable. However, the situation is different with larger machines with an operating weight of up to 40 tons and high energy requirements. Hydrogen reciprocating piston engines prove to be ideal in this case.
These hydrogen engines are manufactured at the engine plant of Liebherr’s Components product segment in Bulle (Switzerland). They enable not only zero emissions of greenhouse gases and almost no nitrogen oxides, but are also highly efficient. Another advantage is that the interfaces are comparable to those of a diesel engine – thermally and mechanically. This represents a significant step forward in the development of sustainable large-scale machinery.
Another highlight of the show was a MAN truck, also with a hydrogen engine. This shows that hydrogen technology is not only feasible in wheel loaders, but is already used in construction site trucks.
As part of the development of the hydrogen wheel loader, Liebherr Bischofshofen opened its own hydrogen filling station – the first of its kind in the entire state of Salzburg. An important strategic partner in this project is Maximator Hydrogen, which is not only the manufacturer of the newly opened filling station, but also a research partner of Liebherr. Together, they are working on mobile filling facilities so that machinery can be refuelled directly at the construction sites. This is particularly important for remote construction sites and machines that are not very mobile.
Another reliable partner is MPREIS, which ensures the supply of green hydrogen. This is important because only through emission-free production – using wind, hydroelectric or solar energy – can hydrogen play a key role as a sustainable and climate-friendly energy source.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Ft3g2
WORLD’S FIRST HYDROGEN-HYBRID RESEARCH VESSEL AWARDED APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of UC San Diego’s new hydrogen-
hybrid Coastal-Class Research Vessel (CCRV). The CCRV will be operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography and feature an innovative propulsion system that utilizes hydrogen fuel cells for zero-emissions operation.
Glosten and the project’s electrical integrator, Siemens Energy (SE), completed the preliminary design for the CCRV in March 2024. As an uninspected, California Air Resource Board (CARB)-compliant, ABS-classed vessel and an alternative design under SOLAS, the CCRV faced a complex regulatory regime.
“Our challenge was to harmonize the requirements of a modern research vessel with evolving regulations and novel technologies for liquid hydrogen fuel. Ensuring the machinery spaces and hydrogen systems were efficiently and safely arranged without compromising the utility of the vessel was like putting together an intricate puzzle,” said Glosten’s Robin Madsen, the lead marine engineer on the project.
“When it comes to a first-of-its-kind vessel like the CCRV, these are uncharted waters—it was up to our team to tap into our expertise and work with regulators, partners, subcontractors, and equipment providers to determine a sound approach,” said Madsen. “One of Glosten’s greatest strengths as a consultant is our ability to navigate this kind of uncharted regulatory terrain. It’s the difference between paint-by-numbers and a blank canvas—in one case you know what you’ll be getting, in the other you have the potential for something truly unique.”
In 2018, Glosten, Scripps Oceanography, Sandia National Laboratories, and DNV conducted a feasibility study funded by MARAD that became the genesis of the CCRV. The study evaluated the technical, regulatory, and economic feasibility of the Zero-V concept, a vessel powered by fuel cells and liquid hydrogen designed to meet performance and environmental criteria established by Scripps. While the study confirmed that technology had advanced enough to make a hydrogen-powered research vessel possible, regulations around the use of hydrogen fuel are still in development. During the CCRV’s preliminary design, Glosten worked closely with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and ABS to define a regulatory approval framework for the use of liquid hydrogen aboard a research vessel.
“ABS is proud to use our industry-leading insight into hydrogen as a marine fuel to support this project. The CCRV has the potential to make a significant contribution to the wider adoption of hydrogen, a promising alternative fuel for the maritime industry,” said Gareth Burton, ABS senior vice president, global engineering.
Prior to submitting the design for AIP, Glosten successfully completed a week-long risk assessment workshop with the USCG, ABS, Scripps, Sandia, SE, and major equipment providers, Ballard Power Systems and Chart Industries.
AIP shows that the CCRV design meets the technical requirements and safety standards of ABS, but more broadly, it validates the use of hydrogen-fuel-cell propulsion for medium-sized coastal vessels. The CCRV will help Scripps and its researchers study the marine ecosystem along the California coast, running entirely on emissions-free hydrogen fuel cells for 75 percent of its missions.
“Our goal is to produce a fully capable ocean-going research vessel that meets the needs of our scientists and students, and demonstrate that this can be done in a way that absolutely minimizes its impact on our environment,” said Bruce Appelgate, associate director of Scripps and head of ship operations and marine technical support. “This will be a world-class oceanographic research vessel that aligns with our institutional values for protecting the planet.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/fxrbX
Commercial hydrogen deliveries from Hellesylt site have started
“Norwegian Hydrogen successfully completed the first deliveries of green hydrogen from our production site in Hellesylt this week”, the company announced.
“Our pioneering customer, Veidekke, uses the hydrogen in the production of asphalt at their site in Kristiansund, leading the way in zero-emission asphalt production”, The Norwegian Hydrogen reported.
Press release https://shorturl.at/k2Idl
De Nora breaks ground on the Italian largest electrolyzer gigafactory
De Nora Italy Hydrogen Technologies S.r.l. (“DNIHT”) subsidiary company of Industrie De Nora S.p.A. (“De Nora”), an Italian multinational listed on Euronext Milan, specializing in electrochemistry, a leader in sustainable technologies and the emerging green hydrogen industry, started the construction works of the Gigafactory, which will become Italy’s largest electrolyzer production hub, with a projected capacity of 2GW equivalent by 2030.
The groundbreaking ceremony, including laying the foundation stone, took place in the presence of De Nora and Snam’s top management and national, regional, and local authorities.
The project is part of a larger multi-year expansion plan for the De Nora Group’s production capacity and involves constructing a production center in Cernusco sul Naviglio, spanning approximately 25,000 square meters. The facility will serve as Italy’s primary hub for electrolyzers used in green hydrogen generation, systems, and components for water electrolysis and fuel cells, and will also be a modern facility serving De Nora’s other divisions. In addition to its value from an industrial point of view, the project stands out by its strong focus on sustainability and innovation, adopting a modern concept of industrial architecture based on low environmental impact criteria.
The Gigafactory represents a primary industrial asset for De Nora and stands out internationally in terms of production capacity, qualifying as strategic to facilitate the achievement of the sustainability goals part of the European Green Deal. DNHIT, in collaboration with the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, secured approximately EUR 32 million through a concession decree in July 2023. This funding supports companies participating in Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI Fund) and is financed by PNRR – National Recovery and Resilience Plan resources. Additional funding, up to approximately EUR 63 million, may be available to support the IPCEI Hydrogen1.
The initiative will support the reduction of electrolyzer production costs, making a significant contribution to meeting Europe’s projected final installed capacity and technology-neutrality target necessary linked to the energy transition process.
The location of the Gigafactory in a primarily industrial and manufacturing area not far from Milan will contribute to local economic and employment growth, with the expectation of creating around 200 direct jobs and about 2,000 induced employment opportunities.
Construction is expected to be completed between late 2025 and early 2026.
Paolo Dellachà, CEO of Industrie De Nora, commented: “We proudly announce the start of the construction works of the Gigafactory, an ambitious and unique project in terms of production capacity and size, which confirms De Nora’s centrality on the European scene as a facilitator of the energy transition process. On the outskirts of Milan will rise the production hub of the future, an example of virtuous unity between sustainability and innovation, where much of the Group’s Italian production activity will be concentrated. It will be an architecturally sustainable project, perfectly integrated into the territory where it rises. It will benefit the community, but above all, it will be the fulcrum of a production of technologies for green hydrogen that will have a positive impact on the international decarbonization process.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/ZkP6b
NYK and Astomos welcome new LPG dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier
A naming ceremony was held at the Sakaide Works of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. for Gas Amethyst, a large liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK”) and Astomos Energy Corporation (“Astomos Energy”), the NYK announced. Following Gas Garnet, which was delivered in March this year, Gas Amethyst is the second jointly owned LPG dual-fuel vessel to be delivered this year and the fourth LPG dual-fuel vessel for Astomos Energy.
This vessel is equipped with a dual-fuel engine that can use heavy oil and LPG as fuel. Furthermore, the vessel employs a shaft generator that produces electricity by rotating the shaft connecting the main engine to the propeller, enabling the vessel to stop operating the diesel generator during standard navigation and realize full LPG-fueled navigation.* Compared to conventional heavy oil-fueled vessels, SOx (sulfur oxides) and CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the exhaust gas are reduced by more than 95% and 20%, respectively, when the ship is fueled by LPG.
In addition to LPG, the vessel will be able to transport ammonia as well if future demand increases. Ammonia is attracting attention as a means of realizing a decarbonized society.
NYK seeks to further strengthen its long and close relationship with Astomos Energy and contribute to the low-carbonization of the supply chain by promoting environmentally friendly fleet development.
Vessel Particulars
Length overall: 229.90 m
Breadth: 37.20 m
Depth: 21.90 m
Summer draft: 11.65 m
Tank capacity: 86,953 m3
Press release https://shorturl.at/eX1OW
CPH2 announced the successful completion of Level 1 of the Factory Acceptance Test for its MFE110 electrolyser
The completion of the MFE110 Level 1 FAT marks the first of three stages within the FAT which run sequentially, with completion of the FAT marking the significant juncture of the MFE110 becoming a commercially accepted electrolyser, the CPH2 reported.
The Level 1 FAT signifies a crucial part of the procedure verifying that mechanical and electrical components are checked for completion, confirms that all documentation is in order, and that the MFE’s design and build is aligned to the documentation and compliant to relevant safety standards. The successful independent verification was undertaken by Lagan MEICA Limited, the Contractor to Northern Ireland Water.
The Company is now proceeding with Level 2 of the FAT protocol, which verifies a broad range of checks and calibrations for the MFE110. Once the functional checks of the MFE110 are completed, CPH2 will begin Level 3 FAT, the final testing procedure once the MFE110 electrolyser has been fully commissioned and is producing hydrogen and oxygen.
The completed FAT of the MFE110 will be the first customer acceptance and validation of CPH2’s scaled electrolyser technology marking a significant milestone in the Company’s route to market.
“The completion of Level 1 FAT is an important milestone as we continue with the Factory Acceptance Testing of our market-leading technology. Level 1 signifies that we have completed the build of the MFE110, and all necessary checks are complete so we can continue our journey to commercialisation. We will now swiftly move to Level 2 where upon approval of the functional checks, we will commence our final stage of testing of the MFE110”,
Jon Duffy, CEO of Clean Power Hydrogen, said.
Press release https://shorturl.at/YMEwE
Spanish Hydrogen Technology Platform is preparing a programme to develop the hydrogen industry in Spain
More than 50 members of the Spanish Hydrogen Technology Platform (PTe H2) met in Madrid to review the progress of the Entregable 2024 project, the company said.,This document, essential for innovation and technological development of hydrogen in Spain and a reference for decision-makers in R&D&I policies, will be presented in December this year.
During the workshop, chaired by Marian A. Ferre González on behalf of the State Research Agency, the PTeH2 Steering Group highlighted the importance of collaboration between different actors in the sector and the progress achieved in recent years. Isidoro J. Romero Cerrato, Head of the Renewable Hydrogen Area of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, also emphasised the regulatory advances and aid for projects. Finally, the representatives of the PTeH2 Working Groups presented their conclusions on the current status of the document.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kYZ3C
CIMC SOE secures order for ammonia fuel tanks to be used in the world’s first ammonia-powered bulk carrier
Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore ＆ Engineering Co., Ltd., successfully secured an order for liquefied ammonia fuel tanks to be used on the world’s first ammonia-powered bulk carrier, the company announced.
Upon completion, these fuel tanks will be installed on the world’s first ammonia-fueled bulk carrier being constructed by Qingdao Beihai Shipyard. Qingdao SunRui, acting as the total package supplier for the ammonia fuel gas system, has partnered again with CIMC SOE following their successful collaboration on a dual-fuel bulk carrier LNG fuel tank project. Together, they will work closely to ensure the smooth delivery of this highly anticipated global project. The series of ships will be equipped with WinGD’s world-first ammonia engine, ammonia fuel gas system, and liquefied ammonia fuel tanks, truly achieving zero-carbon emission propulsion through clean fuel.
For this project, which involves the ammonia fuel tanks for the world’s first ammonia-powered bulk carrier, high-pressure cylindrical tanks have been selected. Each tank will have a geometric capacity of 3,000 cubic meters, measuring 31 meters in length and 12 meters in diameter, both featuring hemispherical heads. The order comprises a total of twelve 3,000 cubic meter ammonia fuel tanks for six sets of vessels, all of which will be autonomously designed and constructed by CIMC SOE.
Press release https://shorturl.at/neOaa
DEUTZ acquires 100 per cent of Blue Star Power Systems to enter the US market with hydrogen generators among other gensets
DEUTZ announced that it signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Blue Star Power Systems. The company, based in North Mankato, Minnesota (USA), develops, produces and sells generator sets (gensets) and is one of the leading manufacturers in the US market.
For DEUTZ, the acquisition is an important step from a component manufacturer to a solutions provider. DEUTZ engines have long been used in generator sets, and now the company is laying the foundations for offering complete solutions for local power generation.
“We are excited that this acquisition will position us in a high-growth market that is less cyclical and in which we have a strong grip on technology and service. We are also gaining access to new, complementary business models,” explains DEUTZ CEO Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte. “With the acquisition of Blue Star Power Systems, we are accelerating the expansion of our activities in the field of decentralized energy supply, which we entered as part of our Dual+ strategy and are broadening the DEUTZ business model.” The DEUTZ Board of Management looks forward to welcoming the Blue Star Power Systems team once the transaction closes.
Today, DEUTZ generates revenue of almost €30 million with products and services for decentralized energy supply. Diesel-powered generator sets are the main contributors to this, as is the first serial order for generator sets with hydrogen combustion engines, which the company recently received from China.
DEUTZ expects the acquisition of Blue Star Power Systems to generate additional profitable revenue of more than US$ 100 million to more than US$ 150 million per year in the medium term. Building on this, revenue in the DEUTZ energy segment is expected to grow globally to around €500 million by 2030 through organic and inorganic growth.
By doing so, DEUTZ is focusing on the growing importance of decentralized energy supply, in which generator sets play a key role. The main growth drivers are the increase in severe weather events, rising global demand for electricity that is being met by outdated infrastructure and a rapidly growing share of renewable energies that are subject to fluctuations. The increasing importance of data centers and microgrids is also driving the global market for generator sets, which is expected to grow to US$ 34.5 billion by 2030. This translates into an annual growth rate of 5.9 percent.
In addition, the acquisition of Blue Star Power Systems offers a wide range of development and growth opportunities for DEUTZ. “The acquisition will help us to advance decentralized energy supply globally with generator sets in rural and less developed areas,” explains Dr. Ing. Markus Müller, CTO and CSO of DEUTZ AG. The DEUTZ energy segment with Blue Star Power Systems at its core has full access to all products and expertise in the range from Diesel engines, eFuels and HVO, through to hydrogen powered engines.
Doug Fahrforth, founder of Blue Star Power Systems, also welcomes the step: “We are proud of the business we have built together at Blue Star Power Systems. We look forward to partnering with DEUTZ to take our business to the next level. Building on our vast product offerings and strong industry relationships will provide global expansion and further development of a sustainable product portfolio.” Fahrforth will stay on to help lead the business through 2026.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The valuation is in line with standard market parameters. Completion of the transaction is subject to the usual conditions, in particular the granting of the necessary regulatory approvals, and is expected to take place during the second half of 2024.
Press release https://shorturl.at/xl5Tc
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has published a call for €12,5 M tender to accelerate the number of hydrogen valleys in Europe
The Clean Hydrogen JU is planning to launch a tender to set-up and run a ‘Hydrogen Valleys Facility’ aiming at accelerating the number of hydrogen valleys in Europe, the company reported on Ted portal.
The facility will include project development assistance to support Hydrogen Valleys at different level of maturity. Whilst the focus will be on European countries, such project development assistance may be extended to third countries, in line with the Commission policy priorities. In addition, it will include activities aiming to ensure that the knowledge gathered and the lessons learnt from Hydrogen Valley projects (including skills) are retained, collected, analysed and widely disseminated and used in a structured and efficient way. The Facility will also be used to maintain and update the Mission Innovation Hydrogen Valley Platform.Estimated value excluding VAT: 12 500 000,00 EUR
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has already selected 9 Hydrogen Valley projects following its first call proposals (2022). The total funding requested for the 9 Hydrogen Valleys amounts to EUR 105.4 million.
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has started the grant preparations for 2 flagship Hydrogen Valleys (projects of a scale significantly larger to what has been supported to date – i.e., producing at least 5,000 H2 tonnes / year, with interlinkages to other places of hydrogen production and/or consumptions outside project boundaries), the company stated earlier. The first will be spread across the North Adriatic area (comprising Croatia, the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy, and Slovenia) and the second aims to build a hydrogen corridor across Baltic Sea countries, including Estonia and South Finland.
Stephen Taylor, Director of Research and Innovation at Area Science Park and Coordinator of the Project Proposal Team of the Joint Working Group for the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley” said: “The governments of the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Slovenia and the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy, together with lead partner HSE and the entire partnership warmly welcome the selection by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership of the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley project, a flagship initiative in Central-Southern Europe which will facilitate the transition towards an integrated ecosystem involving industry, energy and transport sectors, and enhance cooperation in research and innovation, to develop a hydrogen supply chain. We are looking forward to starting the negotiations for the EU grant agreement and we hope to kickstart this exciting and important project as soon as possible”.
The partnership, led by main Slovenian electricity producer HSE, supported by ECUBES, includes 34 organisations from Government, Research, and Industry, and covers the entire value chain from production through storage and distribution to final end use of hydrogen as a key energy vector in multiple sectors. The amount of financing requested through the Clean Hydrogen Partnership is EUR 25 m.
The other transnational hydrogen valley gathers 44 organisations from regions around the Baltic Sea. The amount of financing requested through the Clean Hydrogen Partnership is EUR 25 million.
In addition, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership has started the grant preparations for 7 smaller scale Hydrogen Valleys projects (at least 500 H2 tonnes / year), focusing on areas of Europe with no or limited presence of H2 Valleys. Each of them will be funded with 8m EUR. The valleys will comprise regions in Bulgaria (Stara Zagora), Greece (Crete and Corinthia), Ireland (Galway), Italy (Lombardy), Turkey (South Marmara) and Luxembourg.
Document on Ted: https://shorturl.at/RKitD
ALBA, the electro-hydrogen-powered training vessel wins an award
At the festival “Journées Hydrogène dans les territoires” , organised in Dijon by France Hydrogène, the boat Хэштег ALBA, fresh out of CHANTIER NAVAL GATTO, was awarded the jury’s Coup de cœur prize.
Soon to be operated by the Lycée Maritime Bastia, this 20-metre speedboat equipped with two hydrogen-powered Хэштег REXH2® electric generators from EODev will enable students to receive training in seafaring professions and the new technologies needed for the energy transition.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Go5te
HDF Energy receives up to EUR 172 million in public funding for its high-power hydrogen fuel cell industrial project
HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France), manufacturer of high-power fuel cells and developer of large-scale hydrogen infrastructure , announces that the European Commission has approved French financial support for its industrial project within the framework of the IPCEIs (Important Projects of Common European Interest). The grant, worth up to 172 million euros, will be dedicated to the development and industrialization of high-power hydrogen fuel cells at HDF Energy’s plant near Bordeaux.
The French State’s financial support is part of the IPCEI “Hy2Move” approved by the European Commission on May 28, 2024. This government funding supports HDF Energy’s investment plan to develop and industrialize multi-megawatt fuel cells dedicated to heavy maritime and rail mobility, as well as electricity production for public power grids.
This industrial project will be implemented at HDF Energy’s recently inaugurated plant in Blanquefort (near Bordeaux in France). The HDF Energy teams will develop and then industrialize multi-megawatt fuel cells, meeting the efficiency, durability and cost requirements expected by the market. The industrial site also includes a world-unique high-power fuel cell test platform, which will benefit the company’s industrial partners and European research centers.
HDF Energy contributes to regional growth, employment and reindustrialization, as well as the competitiveness of the French and European industry in the hydrogen sector.
HDF Energy’s fuel cells pave the way for a new era of environmentally friendly transport by replacing diesel engines on freight locomotives with a hydrogen-powered propulsion system. They also offer a non-polluting solution for auxiliary power and ship propulsion, as well as for supplying electricity to ships at berth.
Hanane El Hamraoui, Deputy CEO and VP Industry, commented: “We are honored to receive this crucial support from the European Commission and the French State. This announcement is a decisive step in our mission to decarbonize heavy maritime and rail mobility with hydrogen. It also marks the public authorities’ recognition of the expertise of HDF Energy’s teams, as well as our status as a major player in the hydrogen industry.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/YUgUQ
Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen cooperate in the hydrogen railway sector to provide end-to-end solutions for fuel cell trains
- Partnership of Siemens Mobility, Tyczka Hydrogen and Smart Train Lease will pave the way for a successful transformation of railways towards hydrogen mobility.
- Customers to be offered hydrogen trains plus the full hydrogen supply chain including services.
From the train operator perspective an integrated approach towards a fossil-free mobility does not only require hydrogen-powered trains and corresponding maintenance services but also needs to cover the entire supply chain for green hydrogen fuel, the Tyczka Hydrogen reported. In April 2024 Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) establishing a cooperation in order to accelerate the transformation towards hydrogen powered railway mobility. Both companies have agreed to work together towards solutions across the full supply chain including hydrogen production, storage, distribution and refueling as well as delivery and maintenance of fuel cell trains. Additionally, Smart Train Lease, a subsidiary of Siemens Mobility, offers hydrogen trains for rent.
Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility: “Delivering carbon neutral mobility as never been easier. With Siemens Mobility, Smart Train Lease and Tyczka, three strong partners are now working hand in hand for the first time to serve the hydrogen rail market with new and alternative concepts along the value chain, such as offers for leasing trains as well as the corresponding hydrogen infrastructure and supply.”
Thomas Zorn, Managing Director, Tyczka Hydrogen: ”Green hydrogen fuel is a great solution to decarbonize heavy-duty transport operations. Based on fast refuelling times and long driving ranges, multiple-unit trains can run environmentally friendly without excessive electrification investments and equal route flexibility as with diesel. Through close collaboration and a holistic approach by Tyczka Hydrogen, Simens Mobility and Smart Train Lease, the implementation of fossil-free railway mobility becomes simpler for train operators.”
Benjamin Dobernecker, CEO Smart Train Lease GmbH: „Being smart means simplifying things and that includes offering our customers smart solutions for hydrogen infrastructure and Tyczka is the ideal partner for this.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/kzJsR
FuelCell Energy to install solid oxide fuel cells at the UConn Tech Park on its Storrs Campus
FuelCell Energy, Inc., and the University of Connecticut (UConn) have announced that UConn will use FuelCell Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell technology for its Innovation Partnership Building (IPB) at the UConn Tech Park on its Storrs Campus.
Four of FuelCell Energy’s 250-kilowatt solid oxide fuel cells, with a combined one megawatt of electricity generation capability, will provide power and thermal energy to support current and planned future demand of the IPB—allowing it to operate independently from the local utility grid. FuelCell Energy and UConn will work together as part of a power purchase agreement and will also collaborate on educational opportunities for students that include educational lectures, facility tours, and internship opportunities for engineering students.
The FuelCell Energy project at the IPB will be completed in two phases, with two of the 250 kilowatt SOFC units being installed during each phase. Data collected from the fuel cells will be used by students and faculty for academic analysis. After the completion of phase two, the system will be integrated into a building microgrid, and any unused power will be exported to the Eversource grid under the fuel cell net metering tariffs.
Additionally, each unit will be configured to operate in a combined heat and power (“CHP”) mode. This will allow UConn to integrate the thermal energy recovery into the operating thermal system that already exists within the IPB.
Press release https://shorturl.at/LPWk9
SwRI showcased its H2-ICE demonstration vehicle at the California Hydrogen Summit
The H2-ICE demonstration vehicle was on display at the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit in Sacramento, this week, the SouthWest Research Institute reported. Earlier the SwRI storied haw they changed the engine and some parts of the truck.
Design & Conversion Overview
The Cummins X15N natural gas engine was selected as the base platform for the demonstration program because it required the fewest changes for hydrogen conversion. Some new components were required, but 90% of the existing engine parts and components were caried over from the base engine.
The H2-ICE engine conversion included a bespoke intake manifold (gold), specialized injectors, bespoke engine mounts and custom turbo solution (red).
Converting the engine to run on hydrogen required new hydrogen injectors which were integrated into the intake manifold for port injection. The boosting system was upgraded due to the increased airflow requirements for lean hydrogen combustion. Active crankcase ventilation was also added to avoid building up a combustible concentration of hydrogen in valve cover or oil sump. Finally, the ignition system was adapted for hydrogen combustion, and a new engine controller was installed. All the necessary components were provided by consortium members including:
- H2 Injection – PFI injectors by Bosch & Phinia
- Boosting – SuperTurbo (mechanically-driven)
- Crankcase Ventilation – Active blower system by MAHLE
- Ignition – Capacitive Discharge system by SEM
- Controls – Woodward OH6 engine controller & software
Vehicle integration involved much more than just packaging the new engine and replacing the diesel saddle tanks with the Forvia 350 bar compressed hydrogen tanks. A new Allison 4000 series transmission better suited to the engine output was installed and the final drive ratios of the rear axles were also adjusted for optimal vehicle performance.
The Class-8 H2-ICE demonstration vehicle runs on hydrogen, offering near-zero CO2 emissions. SwRI helped convert the natural gas engine to run on hydrogen.
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology was performed to ensure that the vehicle could be operated safely and reliably. Based on the findings from the FMEA, hydrogen sensors were placed in strategic location around the vehicle to detect leaks, and system start-up and shutdown procedures were developed and programmed into a new supervisory controller that interacts with each of the separate vehicle control modules.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kYSbY
Rolls-Royce collaborates with technology partners on highly efficient hydrogen engine for stationary power generation
Rolls-Royce has started, with a consortium of five companies and research institutes, to develop the necessary technologies for a highly efficient first-of-a-kind hydrogen combustion engine to drive combined heat and power (CHP) systems, the company announced.
- H2 combustion engines can play a key role in the energy transition
- Consortium developing first-of-a-kind concept for highly efficient prototype
- Generating CO2-neutral electricity and heat with green hydrogen
Rolls-Royce has started, with a consortium of five companies and research institutes, to develop the necessary technologies for a highly efficient first-of-a-kind hydrogen combustion engine to drive combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Under the Phoenix (Performance Hydrogen Engine for Industrial and X) project, funded by the German Government, the consortium aims to generate the same electrical and thermal energy (power density and efficiency) as currently available through natural gas CHP units in the higher power range of up to 2.5 MW. When fuelled by green hydrogen, this next generation stationary energy plant will be able to run in a completely carbon neutral manner. The project is being funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection with a total of almost five million euros.
“We are convinced that combustion engines will remain an essential part of the provision of a reliable energy supply during the energy transition,” said Dr Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems. “We are making them climate-friendly with sustainable fuels. That’s why we at Rolls-Royce are investing in the development of next generation hydrogen engines. The consortium in the Phoenix project, with its combined expertise, is a guarantee of the success in tackling this major technical challenge.”
Rolls-Royce already has developed a gas-powered combustion mtu engine which can use hydrogen as a fuel, but the Phoenix project will develop the technology for an even more efficient next generation hydrogen engine. Hydrogen is one of several alternative fuels being used by Rolls-Royce to make its engine portfolio more sustainable. It is making its portfolio of reciprocating mtu engines compatible with alternative fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and e-fuels, as well as being heavily involved in exploring the use of methanol for marine applications.
The participants in the Phoenix project are developing the necessary components for a first-of-a-kind hydrogen combustion engine, such as the injection system, the piston group and the ignition system, as well as a completely new lubricant. The partners in the project are: Rolls-Royce as coordinator; the Institute for sustainable mobile propulsion systems at the Technical University of Munich; MAHLE Konzern; Fuchs Lubricants Germany GmbH; the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM); and Robert Bosch AG.
The joint project is scheduled to run for three years. By then, a technology concept will have been developed that is sufficiently mature for use in a complete prototype engine.
As part of its power plant strategy, which includes the expansion of renewable energies, the German government has decided in favour of building more gas-fired power plants to compensate for the variability of renewable resources. In particular, smaller, decentralised gas engine plants that can flexibly compensate for the fluctuating feed-in of wind and solar power to the grid, which varies depending upon weather conditions. To reduce CO2 emissions, biogas gensets and, in some cases, the first gas engines converted for hydrogen are currently being used.
“As soon as the availability of green hydrogen is ensured on a large scale, the technology of highly efficient hydrogen cogeneration plants promoted in the Phoenix project will be ready for use,” explained Tobias Ostermaier, President of Stationary Power Solutions within Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division.
In the picture of Rolls Royce from left to right: Dr Enis Askar (BAM), Dr Daniel Chatterjee (RR), Jürgen Rausch (FUCHS), Dr Kurt Schrattbauer (Bosch AG), Tomas Bartkowski (RR), Junio Reis de Souza (Project Management Jülich), Dr Maximilian Prager (TUM), Tobias Grieble (MAHLE)
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HydrogenPro investing in capacity to increase production of Gen3 electrodes
HydrogenPro ASA, a technology company and an OEM for high pressure alkaline electrolyser systems for large-scale green hydrogen plants, to invest in a new production line for its Gen3 electrodes, the company announced. Total annual capacity will be a minimum of 90-100 MW and the production is expected to start Q1 2025.
HydrogenPro ASA has over a long period of time developed a unique Gen3 electrode technology that enables electrolyzers to produce with industry-leading efficiency and reducing the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen. The new production line will quadruple the production capacity of large electrodes.
CEO Jarle Dragvik, says in a statement that he is very pleased with the decision. “The technology that we have developed is unique and is now ready for commercialization. There is a very strong demand for this technology as we experience increased request for quotation of Gen 3 electrodes. It is therefore a good timing for investing in order to deliver from 2025 and onward. With the very good results we have seen testing Gen3 electrodes, we are pleased to take this important step”
The total investment is stipulated to 70 MNOK and the experience obtained will be very important also in the planning of a “H2-GIGA factory”. Earlier this year HydrogenPro announced the approval of a grant from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark for the planning also for this factory.
Press release https://shorturl.at/9wwT8
ExxonMobil adds Air Liquide to world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen project
- Agreement aims to advance low-carbon hydrogen market, driving toward a cleaner energy future
- Enables transportation of low-carbon hydrogen from ExxonMobil’s facility through Air Liquide’s existing pipeline network
- Air Liquide supplies oxygen and nitrogen needed to produce low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia
- Final investment decision subject to supportive government policy, necessary regulatory permits
ExxonMobil and Air Liquide today announced an agreement to support the production of low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia at ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas facility. The agreement will enable transportation of low-carbon hydrogen through Air Liquide’s existing pipeline network. Additionally, Air Liquide will build and operate four Large Modular Air separation units (LMAs) to supply 9,000 metric tons of oxygen and up to 6,500 metric tons of nitrogen daily to the facility. The LMAs will primarily use low-carbon electricity to reduce the project’s carbon footprint.
“Momentum continues to build for the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen project and the emerging hydrogen market,” said Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. “This partnership with Air Liquide further strengthens our Baytown project by enabling hydrogen distribution through existing networks and securing key feedstocks.”
ExxonMobil’s planned hydrogen production facility will be the world’s largest. It is expected to produce 1 billion cubic feet of low-carbon hydrogen daily, and more than 1 million tons of ammonia annually while capturing more than 98% of the associated CO2 emissions.
Partnering with Air Liquide, ExxonMobil aims to enable the growth of a low-carbon hydrogen market along the U.S. Gulf Coast to help industrial customers decarbonize their operations.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Jmbg3
EC approves €3 billion German State aid scheme to support the development of Hydrogen Core Network
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an estimated €3 billion German scheme to support the construction of the Hydrogen Core Network (‘HCN’).
Germany notified the Commission of its intention to introduce a €3 billion scheme to support the construction of the domestic HCN. The HCN will be the backbone of long-distance transport pipelines for hydrogen in Germany and part of the European hydrogen backbone connecting several Member States.
The measure aims to facilitate investments in the construction of the HCN. Necessary investments include repurposing of existing gas pipelines to transport hydrogen, and building new hydrogen pipelines and compressor stations.
The construction and operation of the HCN will be financed by hydrogen transmission system operators (TSOs), who will be selected by the German federal network agency, Bundesnetzagentur. The aid will take the form of a State guarantee which will allow the TSOs to obtain more favourable loans to cover initial losses in the ramp-up phase of the HCN. At first, Germany expects only a small number of consumers to be using the network, and the tariffs will be lower than otherwise needed to cover relevant costs, to encourage this use and facilitate the uptake of hydrogen.
The loans will be provided by the German national promotional bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (‘KfW’) at its own refinancing cost, below market rates. The loans will be paid back over a period ending in 2055, with reimbursements being progressively backloaded in line with expected increase in hydrogen demand. The estimated aid amount of €3 billion corresponds to the additional financing costs that the TSOs would have had to bear absent the State guarantee.
The first major pipeline is expected to be operational as from 2025, while the completion of the entire HCN is expected in 2032. The HCN will be regulated under the internal energy market legislation, making it subject to non-discriminatory third-party access and tariff regulation.
Press release https://shorturl.at/0MeJc
JCB are showcasing its G60RS H generator combined with electric powerpack at Hillhead 2024
“JCB are bringing something special to Hillhead 2024: our hydrogen and electric hybrid power solution comprised of the G60RS H generator and electric Powerpack, the company announced.
The G60RS H is powered by the pioneering JCB hydrogen combustion engine. Working in conjunction with the JCB Powerpack, it’s a hydrogen powered generator designed to reduce carbon footprint without sacrificing performance.
Our hydrogen powered generator works hand-in-hand with the JCB 3-Phase Powerpack to create an on site ‘microgrid’. This turns the Powerpack into the clean power hub on site, while the genset acts as a battery charger – running for short periods, at high efficiency, when the battery needs topping up, or the site needs more power.
As a result, there are two key benefits: a reduction in overall fuel consumption and long periods of silent or quiet operation. This means sites can run for longer, for less fuel costs – introducing new levels of fuel and operational efficiency.
Press release https://shorturl.at/l7lF5
Elcogen has started building a new factory of solid oxide cells and stacks near Tallinn
The cornerstone for Elcogen’s new factory was laid in the Loovälja Industrial Park near Tallinn. The 14,000 square meter factory will significantly increase our current production capacity of solid oxide cells and stacks to meet the growing global demand for emission-free energy and green hydrogen-producing fuel cells.
The factory is being constructed in collaboration with Maru Ehitus AS. Elcogen’s production capacity will increase from 10 megawatts to 360 megawatts following completion of the new facility.
Enn Õunpuu, founder and CEO of Elcogen, stated at the cornerstone ceremony that this is a crucial milestone on the path to innovative energy solutions: “The new factory will be equipped with the latest available technology, reducing its environmental impact and minimising air pollution. Production will be significantly more automated, faster, and of higher quality than before. The new factory is a priority development for us, as our current production capacity is at its maximum, and with our strategic investors Baker Hughes and HD Hyundai, we have global customers who are in need of our technology.”
Margo Dengo, Chairman of the Board of Maru Ehitus, added: “All big things start small. I am pleased to see the progress made to date – from a brief phone call with Enn back in November 2022, our journey has led us to the cornerstone laying today. This is an extremely important project for Maru Ehitus as well as a major construction challenge, due to the complexity of the systems being installed.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/hsBqO
