Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects
German ENGINIUS has improved its hydrogen-powered BLUEPOWER truck
“With more than 170 vehicles on the road, the BLUEPOWER fuel-cell electric truck is the top runner in Europe! (the orange truck in the picture)”, the ENGINIUS GmbH stated.
“And we learned a lot with those trucks and together with our customers. The learnings are translated into the updated technology in our new BLUEPOWER (the blue truck on the right in the picture).
Main changes are, but not limited to:
– new automotive fuel-cell
– updated thermal management
– weight reduction
– higher efficiency
– new applications (hook lift, box truck, refrigerated box etc.)”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/aUXAu
Holthausen Clean Technology BV has introduced a hydrogen minibus
Holthausen hydrogen FC bus has gross vehicle weight 3500 kg,
80 kW fuel cell, rear-wheel drive/electric motor on rear axle, the Carl Holthausen, TO of Holthausen Clean Technology BV & Energy Points BV announced in his LinkedIn.
The wagon equipped with an 7.6 kg hydrogen tank with 700 Bar pressure. Hydrogen tanks placed under the vehicle so the minibus offers full availability of the loading floor. Range 650 km. H2 Filling is possible for 5 minutes. Towing hook for 2.5 ton trailer is possible.
Brand: Holthausen, Type HyCarl 80
Available in various versions: Pickup chasis, short and long wheelbase,based on a TGE or a Crafter.
This version is GVW 3500 kg but also available heavier 4.2 tons.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Q0vq3
Tata Steel and Welspun Corp Manufactured Pipes for Pure Hydrogen Transportation
~ Tata Steel and Welspun Corp have become the first Indian companies to produce Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) pipes for transportation of gaseous hydrogen
~ Tata Steel and Welspun Corp entered into an MOU to develop Hydrogen compliant API X65 H grade pipes through the ERW Pipe route in 2022
Tata Steel, a leading global steel company, and Welspun Corp, one of the largest manufacturers of line pipes globally, achieved the significant milestone of developing Hydrogen compliant API X65 grade pipes which successfully surpassed all necessary critical sour service and fracture qualification tests for transportation of 100% pure gaseous Hydrogen under high pressure (100 bar) at RINA, Italy.
With this development, Tata Steel becomes the first Indian steel mill to produce hot-rolled steel for the transportation of gaseous hydrogen and Welspun Corp has become the first Indian pipe mill to produce Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) pipes.
The Green Energy Strategic Partnership between Tata Steel and Welspun Corp was set up to assess the suitability of a variety of pipes manufactured by Welspun Corp for the transportation of Hydrogen. This partnership is synchronous with the Government of India’s (GOI) green hydrogen policy.
Prabhat Kumar, Vice President, Marketing & Sales (Flat Products), Tata Steel, said: “We are proud to achieve this milestone in partnership with Welspun Corp since it marks a critical advancement in our journey towards clean energy solutions. Through this, we are laying the groundwork for a more robust infrastructure and ecosystem necessary for the widespread adoption of green hydrogen, thereby encouraging the transition to a greener and more sustainable future.”
Commenting on this development, Vipul Mathur, Managing Director & CEO, Welspun Corp Limited (WCL) said, “WCL is continuously working towards strengthening its expanding product portfolio across the Pipe Solutions and Building Materials segments, both in India and globally while being mindful towards building a future-ready world. Our strategic partnership with Tata Steel enables us to jointly adopt and build awareness towards the usage of Green Hydrogen in our daily lives. This endeavor is in line with our ongoing efforts to strategically embed ESG drivers across our businesses, and the Government’s vision for a net-zero economy by 2070.”
The journey began in 2022 when Tata Steel and Welspun Corp entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop hydrogen-compliant API grade pipes through the ERW Pipe route.
Additionally, in October 2022, the Longitudinal-seam Submerged Arc Welding (LSAW) pipes produced by Welspun Corp successfully passed all qualification tests, confirming their suitability for hydrogen transportation
Tata Steel is committed to contributing to India’s journey towards industrial decarbonisation and has already taken several steps. Most recently Tata Steel partnered with SMS group to implement the pioneering Paul Wurth Coke Oven Gas (COG) Injection Technology at their Blast Furnace in Meramandali, Odisha. Last year Tata Steel initiated a trial, the first-of-its-kind globally, at its Jamshedpur Works, injecting a record-high quantity of hydrogen gas directly into one of its Blast Furnaces. Other initiatives include trials of continuous Coal Bed Methane (CBM) injection, operation of a 5-tonnes-per-day (TPD) industrial plant for carbon capture and utilisation since September 2021, increasing scrap charge in our blast furnaces and efforts to reduce freshwater consumption, develop sustainable supply chains, and embrace circular economy principles.
Press release https://shorturl.at/NzVeg
1st hydrogen refuelling for ALBA, the Lycée Maritime Bastia’s electro-hydrogen training vessel
The CORSICA SOLE, EUROPE TECHNOLOGIES and EODev teams have completed the 1st 350-bar hydrogen refuelling for Alba at the Fos-sur-Mer site of the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille – Port of Marseille Fos, the Julien Cometto, deputy director at Lycée Maritime Bastia reported in his LinkedIn.
ALBA was launched on 26 June 2024, the members of the MAURIC consortium, EODev, Alternatives Energies and CHANTIER NAVAL GATTO have been working with teams from Centre Sécurité de la DIRM Méditerranée and Bureau Veritas France to carry out the regulatory tests before the vessel is commissioned.
During the test period, several H2 bunkering operations were carried out under the direction of Benjamin Hureau with the collaboration of Air Products, Хэштег#EuropeTechnologies and Хэштег#CorsicaSole on the site of the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille – Port de Marseille Fos, who we would like to thank for their warm welcome.
Source https://shorturl.at/ul7Kb
MAX Power Uncovers Canada’s Largest Natural Hydrogen Target Area
MAX Power Mining Corp., utilizing proprietary methods and data modelling, has identified a prospective naturally occurring hydrogen resource play in southeast Saskatchewan featuring dozens of historical hydrogen showings, including grades up to 96.4%, within a compelling geological context.
As a result, through a series of permit applications, MAX Power has assembled a 1,244 sq. km land package, which shall now be referred to as the “Rider Natural Hydrogen Project”, situated within the ~200-km-long NE-SW striking Torquay-Rocanville Corridor (see attached map).
Multiple high-priority target areas exist across five separate large claim blocks and include evidence of potential upward migration of hydrogen to surface, possibly through serpentinization or fracture zones, making the Rider Project the largest known area in Canada for the potential discovery of naturally occurring accumulations of hydrogen gas. MAX Power’s staking covers almost all of the available Crown land as well as the premier Natural Hydrogen targets within the Torquay-Rocanville Corridor.
Highlights
- Two blocks at the Rider Natural Hydrogen Project include very high concentrations of hydrogen (96.4% at Weyburn and 87.4% at Stoughton) from the wellhead, supported by historical drill stem tests from old wells, indicating that Natural Hydrogen may have migrated to surface;
- Two additional high-grade showings (88.3% and 75.6%) from the wellhead also occur within 800 meters and 200 meters, respectively, of MAX Power land claims;
- Given the limited number of wells (45) in the data set covering the Rider Natural Hydrogen Project, vs. the number of total wells believed to have been drilled in the region for which data is not available, the fact that seven of these wells showed hydrogen grades >10% at varying depths takes on added significance (the other 38 showed hydrogen grades between 1% and 10%).
MAX Power Special Advisor Mr. Denis Brière, VP-Engineering for Chapman Hydrogen and Petroleum Engineering Ltd., and regarded as one of the world’s leading petrophysicists, commented: “My involvement in the world’s first discovery of a naturally occurring hydrogen gas accumulation in Mali, West Africa, over a decade ago was tremendously gratifying, especially since it quickly powered an entire village with low-cost, emissions-free electricity. This news from Saskatchewan – the scale of the opportunity and the very high historical grades – represents a watershed development for the world in the rapidly emerging Natural Hydrogen sector. Chapman is looking forward to working with MAX Power to take the Rider Natural Hydrogen Project to the next level.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/eId0I
Fidelis Applauds Agreement to Build ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub
Fidelis New Energy (“Fidelis”) announced that it is pleased to be part of ARCH2 hydrogen hub. As a major project participant in the hub through its Mountaineer GigaSystem™ Carbon Neutral Hydrogen Project, Fidelis would like to congratulate Battelle and the other project participants.
Fidelis participation in ARCH2 is for the proposed production of carbon neutral hydrogen at its Mountaineer GigaSystem™ facility near Point Pleasant, WV using the FidelisH2® technologies utilizing natural gas and renewable energy. Please see the following link for additional information regarding the FidelisH2 technologies: https://fidelisinfra.com/technology/fidelish2/
“We are excited to see the hub continue to build momentum in Appalachia. This continues to move West Virginia on the road to becoming a leader in hydrogen production. We are proud to have worked with West Virginia to help progress the ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub,” said Pete Hollis, Senior Vice President and Global Head of CCUS of Fidelis.
Press release https://shorturl.at/vISxE
Langley Holdings has acquired GKN Hydrogen
Langley Holdings has acquired GKN Hydrogen , the Italian Hydrogen Storage and Power-to-Power specialist, from Dawlais Group, the GKN Hydrogen announced.
Based in Pfalzen, northern Italy, with subsidiaries in Germany and the USA, GKN Hydrogen is pioneering a ‘frontier technology‘ for the safe storage of hydrogen.
Formerly part of GKN Powder Metallurgy, a division of Dowlais Group PLC the company has brought together materials science and engineering to create advanced metal hydride compounds, the technology captures and stores hydrogen in a solid state form at x 16 the density of compressed hydrogen gas without degradation for up to 30 years, according to company literature.
Hydrogen is converted back to a gas when required by heating the hydride to 60C (140F). The company has proven the system over 7,000 charge / discharge cycles with 99% efficiency.
Anthony Langley, Chairman & CEO, Langley Holdings, plc:
“This acquisition underscores Langley Holdings’ strategic focus on sustainable energy solutions and commitment to a greener future.”
GKN Hydrogen becomes part of Langley‘s Power Solutions Division. During the integration process, Langley Holdings will work closely with the GKN Hydrogen management team to ensure a smooth transition of the business.
On photo: Langley Holdings’ main board members Bernard Langley and William Langley (left & right) together with Guido Degen, CEO of GKN Hydrogen (centre), at the company’s headquarters in Pfalzen, Italy, yesterday.
Press release https://shorturl.at/0n7oy
Government of Canada Announces $300 Million in Port Hawkesbury on Canada – Germany Hydrogen Alliance
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson announced Canada will commit up to $300 million to support clean hydrogen trade with Germany, the Office of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada announced.
The funds will be allocated via a competitive auction process expected to be launched by the end of the year, following European Commission review of the proposed auction parameters and a similar funding commitment from Germany. As part of the joint Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance, this initiative will help Canadian companies access German markets for their clean hydrogen and ammonia. It will also ensure Germany has access to competitively priced clean energy products produced by Canadian industry and driven by Canadian workers.
Germany is one of Canada’s closest allies and friends on the world stage, with a shared commitment to building clean economies. Canada-Germany clean hydrogen trade will help create sustainable jobs for Canadian workers, enhance energy security for our allies, and lower emissions on both sides of the Atlantic.
Hydrogen will play an essential role in meeting global energy needs, whether in energy security, energy transition or the broader climate imperative. Canada’s vast natural resources, world-leading technology companies, and existing energy infrastructure position us as a secure and reliable supplier of clean hydrogen. That is why the Government of Canada is continuing its work and support to ensure the development of a prosperous transatlantic hydrogen trade corridor with our German allies, which will facilitate industrial decarbonization in Germany and across Europe.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Z4TUO
ArcelorMittal launches HyMatch® steel for hydrogen transport
ArcelorMittal announces the launch of a new steel offer for the construction of hydrogen pipelines to support the roll-out of hydrogen gas infrastructure. The company’s R&D efforts are focused on providing higher-value products that align with customer needs. Furthermore, customers can benefit from reduced Scope 3 carbon emissions thanks to XCarb® steel certificates.
- HyMatch® is ArcelorMittal’s new steel offer for the construction of hydrogen pipelines
- Research and development work focusses on developing steel grades to withstand high-pressure transportation of pure hydrogen, as part of the energy transition
The European Union has ambitious production targets for renewable hydrogen, with a target of producing 10 million tonnes by 2030. Transporting hydrogen presents unique challenges that ArcelorMittal is addressing, by developing new steel grades to support pipe manufacturers. It is in this context that HyMatch® was created, with all grades in the product family featuring fine and homogeneous microstructure and good cleanliness, resulting in low risk of hydrogen embrittlement.
Dedicated research activities
Through ArcelorMittal Global R&D, research programmes for the use of steel in the hydrogen infrastructure are underway in a number of ArcelorMittal production sites, including in France (Fos-sur-Mer), Germany (Bremen) and R&D laboratories including in Belgium (Gent). Production in Fos and Bremen offers proximity to pipe manufacturers based in the Mediterranean countries and North Sea region respectively.
Furthermore, ArcelorMittal is improving the performance of its hydrogen-focused steel offer through continuous investments in internal research and development efforts, and active participation in international joint industrial projects (DNV H2Pipes JIP, ARCOR MRC13, EWI New H2 pipes JIP) and European funded projects (SafeH2pipe, HyWay, PilgrHYm). The overall aim is to ensure our customers meet or exceed the last technical requirements for efficient and safe hydrogen infrastructure operations.
HyMatch® steels for hydrogen transmission pipelines can be purchased alongside XCarb® steel certificates: our industry-first certificates which allow customers to report an equivalent reduction in their Scope 3 emissions. The certificates represent the additional CO2 emissions reductions that ArcelorMittal has achieved from third-party audited CO2 abatement projects in its steel production plants.
Natural gas pipelines – including existing and new infrastructure – are expected to be used in the future for the transportation of hydrogen from the production facilities to the main consumption sites. ArcelorMittal HyMatch® steel fulfil the requirements of industry standards such as ASME B31.12 option B, and are being tested according to the latest industry guidelines.
“We are proud to announce the launch of HyMatch®, which presents our customers with the family of steel grades available for use in the construction of hydrogen-ready pipelines. While we have been producing line pipe steel for many decades, the new challenge the energy transition brings to pipelines is to safely transport H2 and CO2. We are therefore using our R&D and engineering expertise to develop the steel grades needed in these new applications, and are excited to be working with a number of different partners to trial our newest steel grades for the planned hydrogen pipelines”, said Laurent Plasman, CMO Industry, ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products.
Press release https://shorturl.at/6jdz5
Czech Unigranit to inject hydrogen into the gas mix to produce building materials
The Czech building materials company Unigranit ordered an upgradable AEM Nexus 1000 with an initial capacity of 500 kW, expandable to 1 MW, the German Enapter announced.
At its Písek plant, Unigranit processes granite, marble, sandstone, and other natural materials for various construction projects.
The green hydrogen produced using renewable energy from a nearby wind farm will be injected into the company’s gas mix to reduce their production’s carbon footprint.
Press release https://shorturl.at/k62Ot
Zinc Zwischenschritt Electrolyzer from STOFF2 will be installed in an industrial environment for the first time
“In the “Hydrogen Terminal Braunschweig” project, we will technically design the Zinc Zwischenschritt Electrolyzer and optimize its interaction with the existing electricity and hydrogen infrastructure”, the STOFF2 announced. Additionally, the project partners plan to commission a Zinc Zwischenschritt Electrolyzer at the site. The green hydrogen will supply test stands of several research institutes through an H2 gas pipeline, as well as an H2 filling station for heavy-duty mobility.
“We are proud of this partnership and look forward to contributing to this pioneering project with our highly innovative technology,” says Sebastian Sipp, CEO of STOFF2.
“With the ZZE we will unlock completely new possibilities to enable optimal operation between fluctuating renewable energies and a reliable supply of hydrogen,” says David Sauss, scientific director of SIZ Energieplus.
Press release https://shorturl.at/xO69U
Dynell Conducts Hydrogen GPU Test/
KES and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines successfully tested DHM 090 hydrogen GPU, a collaborative development together with zepp.solutions, on an aircraft at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, the Dynell GmbH announced. This hydrogen-powered generator set for stationary aircraft features a 50kW Y50 fuel cell system.
Zepp also developed the hydrogen storage system storing 16.8 kg of hydrogen. Combined with the 84 kWh onboard battery, the GPU can deliver up to 350 kWh of electrical energy.
This test, part of the EU’s TULIPS – Green Airports program, marks a significant milestone in the push for green aviation technology.
Press release https://shorturl.at/H5msr
Spain government publishes the regulatory bases to allocate 1.2 billion to large valleys of renewable hydrogen
The Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has launched the order of bases of the aid programme for the creation of large renewable hydrogen valleys and clusters.
The programme, which will be managed by the IDAE and will allocate €1.2 billion from the NextGenEU funds, seeks to support large-scale projects with more than 100 MW of electrolysis capacity and a prior commitment of 60% to purchase the renewable hydrogen produced.
Press release https://shorturl.at/E8N61
Maximator Hydrogen was the first to receive type certification in accordance with OIML R139 for a 350 bar dispenser
Together with CESAME EXADEBIT (French Institute for the Calibration of High-Pressure Gas Flows) & NMi, Netherlands Measurement Institute, we have once again successfully completed a large number of tests for type certification according to OIML R139, the Maximator Hydrogen GmbH announced.
The current performance tests were carried out for our “350 bar High-Flow” dispenser (version H35F120) in Nordhausen. This makes us the first to achieve type certification in accordance with OIML R139 for a 350 bar high-flow dispenser.
Press release https://shorturl.at/8j5P0
Pure Hydrogen and ARMS Group to negotiate the distribution of Hydrogen Trucks in UAE
Australian clean energy company Pure Hydrogen Corporation Limited announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) with ARMS Group where Pure Hydrogen will set up distribution and sell its Taurus Prime Mover, Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Garbage Trucks and Box Trucks to the UAE market through ARMS Group established operations in the region.
ARMS Group controls and manages, a well-diversified group of companies based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the region. With a rich legacy spanning over 75 years, ARMS Group has pioneered numerous groundbreaking projects, firmly establishing itself as a leader in multiple industries whilst forging partnerships with some of the world’s most esteemed business establishments. The diverse portfolio includes waste management and recycling, manufacturing, trading, real estate, and services among others.
Under the MOU, Pure Hydrogen expects to begin supplying its battery electric (‘BEV’) and hydrogen fuel cell electric commercial vehicles commencing in CY2025 subject to ARMS Group being satisfied with its due diligence on the vehicles, the equipment being compliant for operation in UAE and definitive agreements between the parties being agreed upon prior.
The UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative is a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the UAE the first Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nation to do so. This ambitious strategy aims to lead the transition to net zero emissions and has over 25 programs across six key sectors: power, industry, transport, buildings, waste, and agriculture. ARMS Group is paving the way for others to follow in their footsteps to decarbonisation.
Pure Hydrogen’s Managing Director Scott Brown said: “We are pleased to sign this MOU with ARMS Group, which sets out the framework for a comprehensive hydrogen vehicle supply and hydrogen equipment as part of the UAE government’s stated priority to implement clean energy alternatives. The completion of the MOU follows an extensive period of negotiation and collaboration between the parties, and we look forward to working together to implement hydrogen solutions in the Middle East.”
Pure Hydrogen Corporation Limited
ARMS Group Holding’s Chairman Abdulrahman Albaidhaei stated “We are thrilled with this collaboration with Pure Hydrogen. Our mission is to become a leading regional provider of hydrogen equipment and hydrogen vehicles and contribute to realising the UAE leadership’s goal of sustainable development through the promotion of clean energy solutions. We are excited about the beneficial impact our joint decarbonisation efforts will have in the UAE and the GCC region and value the rigorous work and talks that led to the signing of this MOU.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/hKy8Z
Consoled MG publishes the 2024-2025 Employment-Training guide for the hydrogen industry
Consilde MG in partnership with France Hydrogène published the 2024-2025 Employment-Training guide for the hydrogen industry, the France Hydrogène reported.
The guide provides an overview of the issues related to the hydrogen sector and these implications in terms of skills-trades-training.
It includes:
Skills in the industry, skills specific to hydrogen and existing training courses, as well as illustrations of all these themes through interviews with industry players in the industry as well as those involved in training and employment.
Job descriptions, chosen in particular from among those most frequently recruited, supplemented by meetings with employees who carry out these jobs within companies:
Hydrogen project manager
Operator on a production line
H2 system engineer
H2 maintenance technician
H2 pipe fitter.
The guide https://bit.ly/3Ae2OUT
EC approves €998M Dutch State aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €998 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen in line with the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal. The scheme will also contribute to the objectives of the REPowerEU Plan to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the green transition.
The Dutch scheme
The Netherlands notified the Commission of its intention to introduce a €998 million scheme to increase the country’s electrolysis capacity and support the production of renewable hydrogen.
The scheme will support the construction of at least 200 MW of electrolysis capacity. The aid will be awarded through a competitive bidding process planned to be concluded in 2024. The tender will be open to projects with a capacity of at least 0.5 MW.
The aid will take the form of a direct grant combining an upfront investment grant up to 80% of the investment costs and a variable premium over a period of 5 to 10 years. Beneficiaries will have to prove compliance with EU criteria for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), as set out in the delegated acts on renewable hydrogen.
The scheme will contribute to the Netherlands’s efforts to achieve 500 MW of electrolyser capacity in 2025 and 3-4 GW by 2030. It will also support the EU’s ambitions to install at least 6 GW of renewable hydrogen electrolysers by 2024, and at least 40 GW by 2030. The Netherlands expects that the scheme will lead to the equivalent of around 55 kilotons of CO2 being avoided every year until 2030, which will contribute to the Netherlands’ and EU’s climate targets.
Press release https://shorturl.at/zrlL8
Palantir and TES partner to Use AI in production of electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen
Palantir Technologies Inc., a leading builder of AI systems for the modern enterprise, and Tree Energy Solutions (“TES”), a global leader in the production of e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen), announced a multi-year partnership to leverage Palantir’s cutting-edge AI software in TES’s mission to drive the green energy transition and accelerate global decarbonization.
Through this partnership, Palantir Foundry and Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) will support TES in supply chain management, simulation and scenario modeling for investment optimization, site selection, asset management, carbon emissions tracking, and modeling the energy transformation pipeline.
Palantir’s software integrates large-language models and advanced AI with enterprise networks, private data, and core operations, providing a high-level security and trust. The platform consolidates siloed and disconnected data sources, logic assets, and systems of action, enabling organizations to optimize decision-making through a single common operating picture.
e-NG, a hydrogen-based green molecule chemically identical to natural gas, is produced by combining green hydrogen with biogenic or recycled CO2. It can be transported and stored using existing infrastructure, providing a drop-in green solution for industries and customers aiming to decarbonize.
TES has forged strategic partnerships with leading energy companies, such as TotalEnergies, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, Tokyo Gas, Fortescue and ADNOC, to develop large-scale e-NG projects across North America, the Middle East, and Europe.
This partnership marks a significant step in TES’s digital transformation, leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance data-driven decision-making. For Palantir, it is the first partnership of its kind, building on its significant experience in the energy sector, including renewables and green energy projects globally.
“Palantir prides itself in helping the world’s most forward-thinking organizations of all types solve their most difficult problems,” said Francois Bohuon, Commercial Leadership EMEA of Palantir Technologies. “Working with a green energy player as innovative as TES was the perfect fit, and we are honored to supply them with an enterprise AI system in support of their mission.”
“This collaboration with Palantir underscores TES’s commitment to innovation, demonstrating how AI can accelerate the energy transition. By leveraging Palantir’s AI expertise, we will optimize operations and track carbon emissions precisely, reinforcing TES as an innovative leader in the global green energy landscape,” commented Marco Alverá, CEO and Co-founder of TES.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fUR1f
Source3 Energy X Inc. and SIDP sign MoU to develop a Hydrogen Hub in Canada
Source3 Energy X Inc. (Source3X) and the Skeena Industrial Development Park (SIDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of the Skeena Clean Hydrogen Hub, a large-scale clean hydrogen and derivative fuel products production centre at the Skeena Industrial Development Park in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada.
The Skeena Clean Hydrogen Hub will produce clean hydrogen from renewables and other energy sources to meet the growing local and global demand for clean fuels as part of the long-term transition to zero-carbon transport and industrial processes. Once fully developed, the centre will produce up to 50,000 tonnes per annum of carbon-free hydrogen or its downstream products such as clean ammonia, e-fuels or sustainable aviation fuels annually.
“The Skeena Industrial Development Park has been in discussions with Source3 Energy X Inc. for some time and we are thrilled to take this step,” said Michael Pucci, Manager of the Skeena Industrial Development Park. “This MOU represents an incredible opportunity to potentially establish a new major industry in our area. Better yet, this industry has a lot of room for growth and, as hydrogen is considered a clean source of energy, leads to decarbonization in multiple other industries across our region. We would like to thank the Northern BC Hydrogen Hub for their support in aligning all our interests.”
“The Skeena Clean Hydrogen Hub is a critical and first element of the clean energy cluster we are developing in Northern British Columbia. We expect long-term exponential growth in demand for green hydrogen and its downstream products not only globally, but also in Canada. Terrace is a major hub for energy, road and rail transportation in Pacific Canada, and we look forward to providing a pathway to decarbonise heavy-duty transportation and other industries,” said Ayaz Khokhar, President and CEO of Source3X.
Source3X is an independent developer of clean energy projects headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, with projects under development in British Columbia, Atlantic Canada and Ontario. Source3X’s clean energy cluster in British Columbia includes GW-scale clean electricity generation from wind energy to meet the province’s growing electricity demand, as well as a long-term ramp-up of clean hydrogen production at various sites in Northern British Columbia.
Press release https://shorturl.at/RVIH2
Green Marine UK’s Hydrogen Project Awarded AIP By RINA
Green Marine UK’s pioneering maritime initiative aiming to retrofit CTVs (Crew Transfer Vessels) with hydrogen, fuel cells and battery – to cut emissions while servicing offshore wind farms – has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) by global classification society RINA.
Phase 1 of Project Verdant, involving a preliminary design and feasibility study, has now been completed and deemed viable, opening the door to subsequent project phases seeking to execute design, engineering and sea trials.
Led by Green Marine UK, the Innovate UK funded project includes maritime consultancy Waves Group and EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre).
Project Verdant’s conceptual design incorporates hydrogen fuel cells connected to electric motors, working in conjunction with existing diesel-fuelled engines, which can be shut down to enable zero emission operation at slow speed while servicing offshore wind farms.
Global leader in hydrogen systems and marine fuel cell generators Energys helped design and provide engineering and modelling. Meanwhile, Engineered Marine Systems (EMS) supplied a design for the battery room, drawn from its extensive experience involving multiple hybrid CTVs.
Findings show the hybrid system could reduce the vessel’s CO2 emissions by up to 30% and NOx emissions by up to 40% – with CTVs commonly operating in loiter mode for long periods at a time.
Press release https://shorturl.at/SP3i9
Hydrogen Refueling Solutions and ECM Technologies partner for complex piping forming services
HRS, French designer and manufacturer, and European leader in hydrogen refueling stations, announced the signing of an exclusive framework contract for complex piping forming services on behalf of ECM Technologies, world leader in the design and manufacture of heat treatment equipment. This partnership represents a multi-million euro contract for HRS over the next five years, reflecting both companies’ mutual commitment to providing high-quality solutions and innovation in the field of industrial piping.
Under the terms of the contract, ECM Technologies will commission HRS, according to its needs, with the shaping of piping parts for its highly technical photovoltaic furnace solutions, thus guaranteeing a high level of quality and responsiveness for all its production.
This contract is aligned with HRS’s goal to develop its complementary industrial piping business, which provides crucial skills in the manufacture of hydrogen stations. This historical expertise strengthens the Group’s ability to offer integrated, high-quality solutions, contributing to the growth and diversification of its business portfolio.
Press release https://shorturl.at/lyB36
Panasonic Begins Demonstration Using Heat from Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generators as a Heat Source for an Absorption Chiller
Panasonic Corporation announced that it has started a demonstration experiment to utilize heat produced during power generation using pure hydrogen fuel cell generators as a heat source for an absorption chiller (air conditioning equipment). The experiment will be performed in the H2 KIBOU FIELD facility (Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture), which uses renewable energy to supply the electric power required for production in the fuel cell factory.
Up to this point, there has been a gap of 20°C between the heat that can be recovered from pure hydrogen fuel cell generators (maximum of 60°C) and the heat source temperature required for the operation of absorption chillers (minimum of 80°C). This made it difficult to utilize heat produced by pure hydrogen fuel cell generators during power generation as a heat source for absorption chillers. This time, improvements have been made to both of the previous pure hydrogen fuel cell generator and absorption chiller. The new fuel cell generator produces heat at a temperature of 70°C, which can be used as a heat source for the new absorption chiller for operation, improving the temperature gap by 10°C each. This has enabled a new solution for the linked use of heat at 70°C by connecting the new fuel cell generator and air conditioning equipment. In the H2 KIBOU FIELD facility, ten pure hydrogen fuel cell generators with improved hot water output temperature will be installed, along with one newly developed absorption chiller that can utilize low-temperature waste heat. Such equipment will be used for cooling and heating the facility’s administration building as the demonstration experiment of a new scheme to utilize heat.
Press release https://shorturl.at/9wc7W
Bavaria revealed the Bavarian hydrogen strategy 2.0
The Bavarian Hydrogen Strategy 2.0 is part of the Bavarian Energy Plan 2040, which is an overall energy policy concept that shows how the Bavarian state government intends to achieve the
the goal of climate neutrality by 2040. The guiding principle remains the three energy policy objectives of
of security of supply, affordability and sustainability. As part of the Bavarian Energy Plan 2040, the aspects of security of supply, renewable energies, hydrogen, heat supply and storage
and storage are addressed with specific, coordinated implementation strategies.
Strategy https://shorturl.at/oV13q
Energy supplier EWE awards contract for large-scale hydrogen project in northern Germany to Siemens Energy
The northern German energy supplier EWE is realising the construction of one of Europe’s largest hydrogen production plants in Emden. EWE is relying on Siemens Energy to realise the large-scale electrolysis project. The entire production plant, consisting of electrolysis and the necessary peripherals – such as compressors and cooling systems – will have an average power consumption of around 320 megawatts over its lifetime. The energy technology group will supply a 280-megawatt electrolysis system as the centrepiece of the plant. The plant in Emden is scheduled to go into operation in 2027 and will then provide around 26,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year for various applications. The amount of hydrogen produced can save around 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year when used in the steel industry, for example. EWE and Siemens Energy have also concluded a ten-year service agreement as part of the contract award.
Press release https://shorturl.at/NCTYk
Holthausen Clean Technology began testing of super heavy hydrogen truck designed for Arctic
«The biggest fuelcell hydrogen truck 67 tons gross weight special made for MaserFrakt AB (Sweden), designed and build in the Netherlands by Holthausen Clean Technology made its first test drive», Carl Holthausen, technical officer of Holthausen Clean Technology BV & Energy Points BV reported in his LinkedIn.
“The truck has 450 kW E motor, 100 kilo hydrogen storage. It was designed for Arctic weather conditions to -30C. Range more than 1000 kilometers on hydrogen.Use as road train in Sweden with extra long trailers”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/IDYCr
Air Products Announces Plans for a European Hydrogen Refuelling Network
Air Products unveiled plans to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling stations (HRSs), strategically located along major transportation corridors near the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). This vital infrastructure will help connect key locations across Europe and support the advancement of a safe and resilient hydrogen ecosystem.
Air Products’ commercial-scale stations will deliver enhanced fueling technology, multiple pressure fuelling options and ultimately, onsite liquid hydrogen storage, which enables liquid fueling. As part of a robust European hydrogen network, they will help ensure reliability and convenience for heavy-duty transportation powered by hydrogen.
Air Products’ HRSs will be supplied with renewable hydrogen from its global hydrogen supply chain network, providing a dependable energy supply to heavy-duty transportation. This includes a second hydrogen liquefaction plant the company is building in Rotterdam, which – once operational – will double Europe’s total liquid hydrogen capacity.
Air Products is already making progress. A number of current and planned stations have already been awarded subsidies by the European Commission through their Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding programme. These include:
- HRS’s in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Hürth Germany currently in commissioning phase
- An HRS located at the Volvo Group site in the port of Ghent, Belgium
- Europe’s first commercial-scale HRS with liquid hydrogen in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium
Press release https://shorturl.at/snrXF
Siemens Energy wins contract for large-scale hydrogen project from German utility EWE
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to supply a 280-megawatt electrolysis system by German utility EWE. The plant in the German city of Emden is expected to go into operation in 2027 and will provide up to 26,000 tons of green hydrogen annually for various industrial applications in the region. If this green hydrogen replaces fossil fuels, around 800,000 tons of CO2 per year could be avoided in the steel industry, for example.
The electrolysis plant is part of EWE’s large-scale hydrogen project “Clean Hydrogen Coastline”, which consists of four sub-projects. The electrolyzer represents the core of the Emden hydrogen production plant, which, including other necessary components such as compressors and cooling systems, has an average power consumption of 320 megawatts over its entire lifetime. In addition to supplying the electrolyzer, EWE and Siemens Energy have agreed a ten-year service contract.
Press release https://shorturl.at/qtdcA
Cogne Acciai Speciali acqused 1 MW electrolyzer to replace natural gas to hydrogen in a heat treatment furnace
Italian steelmaker Cogne Acciai Speciali announces the achievement of the first milestone within the “Green Hydrogen in Cogne” project, with the acquisition of the Enapter AEM Nexus 1000 multi-core electrolyzer, with a capacity of 1 MW. This plant will use electrolysis to generate hydrogen from water, which will then be used in a heat treatment furnace, completely replacing the natural gas currently used in this application.
The electrolyzer will be powered by renewable energy, generated by an hydroelectric plant located on the Dora Baltea River, closed to the Aosta facility, and by a newly constructed rooftop solar plant.
We are extremely satisfied with this first step, which will enable us to achieve the goal of producing green hydrogen, a clean and renewable energy resource. Cogne Acciai Speciali continues to be at the forefront of reducing CO2 emissions and minimizing the environmental impact of its production cycle.
The “Green Hydrogen project in Cogne” is part of the PNRR, Mission: Green Revolution and Ecological Transition, Investment 3.1: Production in abandoned industrial areas. Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationeEU.
Press release https://shorturl.at/3HLu8
GKN Hydrogen: Successful commissioning of P2PTERRA Metal Hydride Storage unit at a residence in Austria
The P2P Energy located in the fields belonging to the villa, converts renewable excess energy from PV into hydrogen, which is then safely stored at 35 bar in our 25 kg P2PTERRA Metal Hydride Storage unit, the GKN Hydrogen announced.
Whenever renewable power is not available, such as during bad weather or winter months, the hydrogen, safely stored without any losses, is converted back into electrical energy as needed and supplies the residence with 100% green energy.
This system increases the energy independence of the residence and serves as a green energy backup power supply system, promoting sustainable living and improving the efficiency of renewable energy usage.
Press release https://shorturl.at/LCNOA
Ecovyst Announces Equity Investment in Pajarito Powder, a Hydrogen Catalyst Company
Ecovyst Inc., a leading innovative and integrated global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts and services, announced a key equity investment of $4.5 million in Pajarito Powder, an innovative materials science company that specializes in supports and catalysts required for electrolyzers and fuel cells.
This investment in Pajarito Powder reflects Ecovyst’s belief that hydrogen produced via electrolysis will become a widely used, low-carbon fuel for heavy-duty transportation and Industrial applications.
Pajarito Powder has successfully developed a broad range of supports and catalysts targeting improved performance and lower costs for electrolyzers and fuel cells, which are critical technologies to enable growth in the hydrogen economy.
Pajarito Powder is expected to deploy the Ecovyst investment to advance its strongly positioned technology, deepen customer partnerships, and build its business. In conjunction with this investment, Ecovyst and Pajarito also expect to engage in joint development efforts that take advantage of both companies’ competencies in material science and manufacturing. As a result of its investment, Ecovyst will also appoint a representative to the Board of Directors of Pajarito Powder.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Bkr4r
Braunschweig’s hydrogen research center is inaugurated
The opening of the Hydrogen Terminal in Braunschweig represents a milestone in hydrogen research, meaning that one of our filling stations is now contributing to the success of this important project, the Maximator Hydrogen GmbH reported.
This project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and is a joint initiative of the Technical University of Braunschweig and the Steinbeis Innovation Center Energieplus.
In addition, the following partners complement the research network of the Hydrogen Terminal in order to further advance research along the entire hydrogen value chain:
· Institute for High Voltage Technology and Energy Systems – elenia
· Institute for Building Climatology and Energy of Architecture – IBEA
· Institute of Energy and Systems Process Engineering – InES
· Institute of Technical Chemistry – ITC
· Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Fuel Cells – ivb
· Institute for Machine Tools and Production Engineering – iWF
Press release https://shorturl.at/658Tf
Shell to build 100-megawatt renewable hydrogen electrolyser in Germany
Shell Deutschland GmbH (“Shell”) has taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) to progress REFHYNE II, a 100-megawatt renewable proton-exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen electrolyser at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland in Germany. Using renewable electricity, REFHYNE II is expected to produce up to 44,000 kilograms per day of renewable hydrogen to partially decarbonise site operations. The electrolyser is scheduled to begin operating in 2027.
The REFHYNE II project has been enabled by supportive policies, including the European Union’s (EU) binding targets for the use of renewable hydrogen, and the German Federal Government’s regulatory framework. The project has also received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.
“Today’s announcement marks an important milestone in delivering our strategy of more value with less emissions. Investing in REFHYNE II is a visible demonstration of our commitment to the hydrogen economy, which will play an important role in helping to decarbonise Shell’s operations and customer products,” said Shell’s Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions Director Huibert Vigeveno. “Our decision to invest illustrates what can be achieved with the right enabling conditions to deliver competitive projects.”
Renewable hydrogen from REFHYNE II will be used at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park to produce energy products such as transport fuels with a lower carbon intensity. Using renewable hydrogen at Shell Rheinland will help to further reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions at the facility. In the longer term, renewable hydrogen from REFHYNE II could be directly supplied to help lower industrial emissions in the region as customer demand evolves.
The project will benefit from the experience Shell and its project partners, ITM and Linde, have in developing, constructing and operating other renewable hydrogen projects in Europe. REFHYNE II follows the success of the 10-megawatt PEM electrolyser REFHYNE I, which started up in 2021 and uses the same technology. Since 2021, preparations have been under way to deliver the detailed engineering plans for REFHYNE II, complete on-site groundworks, and connect to existing infrastructure.
Press release https://shorturl.at/8Jcou
TotalEnergies acquires a 50% stake in the OranjeWind offshore wind farm to supply hydrogen to its refineries
TotalEnergies today signed agreements with German renewable developer RWE, to acquire a 50% stake in OranjeWind, a 795 MW offshore wind farm under development in the Netherlands. TotalEnergies will dedicate its share of the renewable electricity production from this project to power 350 MW electrolyzer projects. These will produce about 40,000 tons per year of green hydrogen for the decarbonization of TotalEnergies’ refineries in Northern Europe.
Producing green hydrogen to decarbonize our refineries
TotalEnergies plans to decarbonize its European refineries’ hydrogen and cut its CO2 emissions by around 5 million tons per year by 2030. In this context, the Company intends to allocate its share in OranjeWind to produce electricity to generate green hydrogen via electrolysis. The production of this green or low-carbon hydrogen, which will replace the hydrogen currently consumed in TotalEnergies’ refineries, will avoid the emission of approximately 400,000 tons of CO2 per year.
The project is a new milestone towards TotalEnergies’ goal of a 40% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions linked directly to its oil and gas operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, compared to the 2015 baseline.
OranjeWind, an integrated, innovative offshore wind project
Located in the North Sea, about 53 km off the Dutch coast, the OranjeWind project was won by RWE in 2022 as part of the Dutch Hollandse Kust West VII tender. RWE then committed to developing electrolyzers, to which TotalEnergies will now also contribute.
In addition to producing green power and hydrogen, OranjeWind will also support the stability of the Dutch grid with its electric boilers and battery storage. Construction of the wind farm is scheduled to start in 2026, with full commissioning expected in early 2028.
Press release https://shorturl.at/RyIv2
KBR’s Blue Ammonia Technology Selected for Shell Blue Horizons Project in Oman
KBR announced its blue ammonia technology has been selected by Shell for its Blue Horizons low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm, Oman. The facility will utilize KBR’s leading ammonia synthesis loop technology to deliver cost-competitive and low-carbon intensity ammonia.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide licensed proprietary engineering design for the 3,000 metric tons per day ammonia plant utilizing hydrogen produced by Shell’s Blue Hydrogen technology.
“We are excited to work with Shell on this breakthrough project in Oman and contribute towards achieving Oman’s Vision 2040 targets,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “Our blue ammonia technology allows our clients to implement their energy transition projects with a cost-competitive solution at the lowest carbon intensity.”
KBR is a world leader in ammonia technology and has been at the forefront of innovation in the ammonia market for decades. Since 1943, KBR has licensed, engineered, or constructed nearly 260 grassroot ammonia plants worldwide.
Press release https://shorturl.at/7ZjYI
MAHLE will present its systemic approach to a fuel cell truck
At the IAA, MAHLE will showcase its systemic approach to a fuel cell truck: with fuel cell peripherals, thermal management and—for the first time—a fully functional E-axle with two integrated SCT electric motors, the company announced.
“The wide variety of applications and requirements for today’s commercial vehicles will require an array of technical solutions for sustainable drive systems which are just as multifaceted,” said Arnd Franz, chairman of the MAHLE Management Board and CEO, at a technology event in Stuttgart.
MAHLE is broadly positioned with components and high systems expertise for battery electric drives, hydrogen engines, fuel cells and the use of renewable fuels in order to actively shape tomorrow’s climate-friendly transportation sector. The automotive supplier is extensively represented with components in all electrified trucks that are currently being launched. In addition, the group is involved in all current major hydrogen engine projects and development projects for fuel cell vehicles.
The company supplies more than 120 international commercial vehicle brands in the on- and off-highway sector. The commercial vehicle segment accounts for about one-fifth of the company’s original equipment business, and the trend points up. MAHLE expects particularly strong growth in China.
At the international commercial vehicle trade fair “IAA Transportation” in September, the automotive supplier will present its systemic approach to a fuel cell truck: with fuel cell peripherals, thermal management, and a fully functional electric axle with two integrated SCT electric motors.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/Fk7CQ
German Federal Cabinet adopts hydrogen import strategy
The German Government has adopted the import strategy for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives. According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK), the strategy is therefore an ‘essential building block of German hydrogen policy’. The paper is intended to complement the National Hydrogen Strategy and the development of domestic H2 production.
According to the BMWK, the German government is assuming a national demand for hydrogen and its derivatives of 95 to 130 TWh in 2030. More than half of this would have to be imported from abroad: 50 to 70 % (45 to 90 TWh), the BMWK forecasts. This import share will continue to increase after 2030.
This is because the ministry expects hydrogen demand to increase to 360 to 500 TWh and around 200 TWh of hydrogen derivatives by 2045. The aim of the import strategy is therefore to cover Germany’s import requirements and ensure a ‘resilient supply’.
Strategy is here https://shorturl.at/BGH5v
Tokuyama Signed Agreement With Ebara Concerning Pilot Test of Hydrogen-Powered Absorption Chiller-Heater
Ebara Corpration and its group company, Ebara Refrigeration Equipment & Systems Co.,Ltd, along with Tokuyama Corporation, have agreed to conduct a joint pilot test to validate a new hydrogen utilization model using the hydrogen-powered absorption chiller-heater (Model RHDH) developed by the EBARA Group, and have signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect.
Amid the global trend towards decarbonization, efforts are being made to utilize hydrogen, which does not emit CO2 when burned, as an effective energy source for combating global warming. In this verification test, we aim to promote the adoption of hydrogen-based energy and reduce environmental impact through collaboration that leverages the strengths of each company.
TOKUYAMA is a comprehensive chemical manufacturer that handles a wide range of products from basic materials to advanced electronic, healthcare, and environmental fields. For this pilot test, TOKUYAMA will provide a stable supply of high-quality hydrogen, a byproduct of the caustic soda manufacturing process. The EBARA Group, an industrial machinery manufacturer that provides technologies and products in fluid and thermal control across various fields, will aim to establish a model for directly “Using” hydrogen. The hydrogen-powered Model RHDH, developed last year, will be installed in the Tokuyama Cultural and Sports Center and provide air conditioning using the hydrogen supplied by TOKUYAMA. We will evaluate the reliability and practicality of long-term continuous operation under actual load conditions.
Press release https://shorturl.at/QO6bD
SunHydrogen Announces Joint Development Agreement with Honda R&D
SunHydrogen, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water, announced that it has entered into a joint development agreement with Honda R&D Co., LTD.
SunHydrogen’s innovative solar hydrogen technology uses abundant and low-cost materials, requires no external power other than sunlight, and is designed with scalability in mind. Its core components include a substrate, photovoltaic layers, and catalysts that integrate to split water molecules into green hydrogen and oxygen.
Working in collaboration with SunHydrogen, Honda R&D Co. will use its industry-leading manufacturing and design capabilities to jointly develop an installation-ready hydrogen panel for safe and efficient hydrogen production and collection.
The principal objective of the joint development agreement between Honda and SunHydrogen is to synergize efforts toward the application of SunHydrogen’s innovative solar-hydrogen module technology for cost-effective green hydrogen.
Honda R&D Co. engages in the research and development of emerging technologies and products that can bring value to Honda as the company looks to reach carbon neutrality for all products and operations by 2050.
Press release https://shorturl.at/HLpCY
Rolls-Royce and easyJet to perform hydrogen testing at NASA’s Stennis Space Center
Rolls-Royce announced it has broken ground on a truly unique engine test site to perform outdoor, full-scale gas turbine hydrogen testing. The development of the site and engine testing is in partnership with easyJet and will be located at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
This will be the third Rolls-Royce test stand at NASA Stennis, expanding a relationship with NASA that goes back decades and includes joint research on a variety of aerospace technologies.
This program is part of Rolls-Royce’s goal to develop technologies that meet the world’s growing demand for power while enabling net zero by 2050. The testing will demonstrate the integration of technologies required for 100% hydrogen fuel operation on a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is providing engineering expertise to Rolls-Royce to achieve this milestone.
In addition to hydrogen research, Rolls-Royce continues to focus on other key elements of its technology strategy – specifically the enhancement of gas turbine engines; promoting and enabling the incorporation of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF); and other forms of power including increased electrification.
Press release https://shorturl.at/41Wov
ADNOC L&S JV Awards $1.9B in Contracts for Very Large Ethane Carriers and Very Large Ammonia Carriers
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc, a global energy maritime logistics company, announced that AW Shipping, its joint venture with Wanhua Chemical Group, has awarded shipbuilding contracts to Jiangnan Shipyard in China, priced at approximately $1.9 billion (AED7 billion) in total. The contract for the construction of nine Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) is priced at approximately $1.4 billion (AED5.1 billion) and the contract for two Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) is priced at approximately $250 million (AED900 million), with the option for another two VLACs at the same price.
The new vessels will be among the world’s largest ethane and ammonia carriers and run on energy-efficient dual fuel engines. The VLECs will be deployed on 20 years’ time charter contracts, generating revenue of $4 billion (AED14.7 billion) through 180 years of contract coverage.
Press release https://shorturl.at/7yElp
FNB Gas e.V. submitted the joint application of the transmission system operators for the hydrogen core network
FNB Gas e.V. submitted the joint application of the transmission system operators for the hydrogen core network to the Federal Network Agency on 22.07.2024, the company said.
The total length of the optimized core grid according to the application is 9,666 km . Of this, 802 km is accounted for by pipelines from 16 other potential hydrogen network operators (distribution network operators). The core network consists mainly of converted natural gas pipelines (approx. 60%). The investment costs amount to € 19.7 billion. The feed-in and feed-out capacities amount to around 100 GW and 87 GW respectively.
The core grid meets the targets set out in the EnWG for a Germany-wide, expandable, efficient, climate-friendly and rapidly realizable hydrogen grid by the target year 2032. In order to create more flexibility in the implementation of the projects, the EnWG also provides for the possibility of deferring individual approved core grid measures if certain measures only prove necessary at a later date up to 2037.
The core network puts Germany at the forefront of infrastructure development in Europe. It is the starting signal and the basis for the development of the hydrogen market. The TSOs are thus making an advance payment: the core network is the offer to the market, it comes for the market and continues to develop with it.
First, the BNetzA will carry out a further two-week consultation (until 06.08.2024). The BNetzA will approve the core network no later than two months after submission of the application documents. Following approval, the TSOs will begin to build the core network. The first lines are to be converted to hydrogen as early as next year.
Press release https://shorturl.at/MBqSp
Hysetco opened the 7 th hydrogen refuelling station with a dispensing capacity of 1 tonne/day
This station in Vitry sur Seine, equipped with 3 dispensers, will be perfect for recharging cars, vans, but also buses, coaches and HGVs, the company said. For comparison, 1 tonne of hydrogen can recharge 300 to 400 hydrogen cars a day.
The station built with co-financing from the European Commission and the CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.
Press release https://shorturl.at/f2l1W
Ballard supports to develop a hydrogen-powered tow tractor
Together with GSE supplier TLD, Ballard is supporting the development of a hydrogen-powered tow tractor capable of moving large aircrafts such as the A380 and B777. The tractor is based on an existing 100-ton vehicle platform, and is powered by Ballard’s FCmove®-HD+ hydrogen fuel cell engine. Providing 100kW of electric power, while maintaining a compact footprint, the FCmove®-HD+ has proved to be an ideal fit for the tractor.
The tow tractor is part of the zero-emission airside operations demonstration – one of 12 work packages in Schiphol focused on the development and operation of vehicles and infrastructure utilizing hydrogen and fuel cell power. More information on the initiative will be delivered at the TULIPS Progress event in Turin, Italy on October 10.
Press release https://shorturl.at/9dHDa
Hopium successfully completes bench testing
Hopium 100 kW fuel cell with outperforms expectations
Weighing less than 30 kg and with a cell thickness of 0.94 mm, with a specific power of 8.7 kW/litre and a power density of 6.7 kW/kg at cell level, the performance achieved exceeds that estimated by our digital twins, the Hopium announced.
At equivalent power, the Hopium cell is 30% more compact and 20% lighter than the market leaders, demonstrating the versatility of our technology in addressing the various applications of heavy transport.
The validation of the bench tests (TRL6) represents a major milestone in the demonstration of the maturity of our know-how and confirms Hopium in the continuity of the next activities: the road tests in real conditions for the autumn.
Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/epjEMVE9
Bluegame’s American Magic HSV Takes Flight with EODev!
After 18 months of development, Bluegame has hit a big milestone! The team just completed sea trials on their BGH Chaseboat for the New York Yacht Club’s America’s Cup team, American Magic, the EODev announced.
This high-tech marvel runs on hydrogen power with two 80kW REXH2s fuel cell systems combined with 3 batteries storing over 180kWh. It’s a 10m carbon fiber catamaran that takes off around at 22 knots, cruises at 35 knots, and can even hit 50 knots at full power. Plus, it can travel over 150 nautical miles at cruising speed!
Congratulations to Bluegame and all the teams behind the project for reaching this milestone. We now look forward to seeing the HSV in flight behind the AC75s in Barcelona from end August 2024.
Screenshot of video and press release https://shorturl.at/cy6Et
World’s First Public Demonstration Run of a Hydrogen Engine Motorcycle by a Mass-Production Motorcycle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors, a member of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, conducted the world’s first*1 public demonstration run of a hydrogen ICE (internal combustion engine) motorcycle (by a mass-production motorcycle manufacturer) at Suzuka Circuit*2 in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
The hydrogen ICE motorcycle was designed and built as part of research that began in March 2023, with test runs starting this year, culminating in this public demonstration run. Mounted in the machine is a hydrogen engine based on the 998 cm3 In-Line Four Supercharged Engine found in Kawasaki’s Ninja H2 motorcycle, with modifications made to allow direct injection of hydrogen fuel into the cylinders. The motorcycle’s chassis was designed to accommodate hydrogen fuel canisters and a hydrogen fuel supply system on-board.
Hydrogen ICE motorcycles run on hydrogen combustion, producing the rumble and pulsating sensation that riders enjoy when twisting the throttle, while emitting mainly water*3. As part of their carbon neutral initiative, Kawasaki Motors is currently conducting research and development with the aim of realizing a functioning hydrogen ICE motorcycle*4 as one carbon-neutral option for riders in the early 2030s.
Press release https://shorturl.at/wx4lX
France Hydrogèn has published headlines for the latest June 2024 developments of the hydrogen projects in France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Hopium will set up a fuel cell assembly site in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
McPhy | Inauguration of France’s first electrolyzer Gigafactory and one of the largest in Europe
ENGIE & McPhy | On Monday 24 June, Dijon Métropole inaugurated its first green hydrogen production and distribution station.
Britany
EnTech & Groupe Snef | Completion of the ZEPH2 project: a decarbonised offshore maintenance vessel with hybrid hydrogen propulsion.
Corsica
CORSICA SOLE & EODev | We are very pleased to announce that the Alba, the Lycée Maritime Bastia ‘s electro-hydrogen propulsion training vessel, was launched yesterday
Grand Est
Haffner Energy teams up with LanzaJet for “Paris-Vatry SAF”
Industrialization of fuel cell bipolar plates : INNOPLATE goes into operation
GRTgaz | HY4Link | Integrated cross-border hydrogen infrastructure project to accelerate decarbonisation in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Germany.
Île-de-France
Anglo American launches H2 Moves Europe: new hydrogen taxi fleets in Paris and Brussels, in partnership with
Hype, official taxi supporter of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
SUEZ | Contributing to green mobility from household waste
Normandy
Hycargo: renewable hydrogen production ecosystem for forklift trucks
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Verso Energy studies the conversion of biogenic carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
HDF Energy receives up to EUR 172 million in public funding for its high-power hydrogen fuel cell industrial project
Pays de la Loire
REV mobilities | Big ambitions for Rev Bus&Truck
Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur
GravitHy signs with IDOM to develop FEL 2 Engineering of its first decarbonized iron production plant
First for France : Lhyfe delivers 350 kg of green hydrogen to Géométhane (Engie group) for a salt cavern storage test
GRTgaz & Teréga | H2med: signature of a joint development agreement
France
EODev winner of “H2 Technology Building Blocks” from France 2030
Hyliko and AUTF, a partnership to help road transport move towards zero emissions
McPhy completes a €30 million issue of bonds convertible into new ordinary shares and/or exchangeable for existing ordinary shares (OCEANEs) to EDF Pulse Holding and EPIC Bpifrance
HYVIA and Hype announce partnership to accelerate decarbonized hydrogen mobility
GRTgaz | Feasibility studies launched to build a major renewable, low-carbon hydrogen transport route in France
Hydrogen Refueling Solutions wins strategic contract for 1 tonne/day HRS40 plant
Press release https://shorturl.at/Rxoqa
