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EMF and HHI celebrate partnership with three LPG/Ammonia carriers
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and European Maritime Finance (EMF) celebrate their partnership in a ceremony for their recent order of three 88,000 CBM Class LPG Dual Fuel LPG/Ammonia Carriers.
The vessel names will be EMF Viking I, II and III, hull nos. 3516, 3517 and 3518.
“European Maritime Finance is proud of our commitment to deliver state-of-the-art vessels that meet the highest standards of sustainability and innovation, in collaboration with Atlas Maritime and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), remaining dedicated to setting new sustainable benchmarks in the maritime industry,” commented Martin Haugaard, Founder, Chief Executive Officer (Schweiz) AG and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
The forthcoming LPG/Ammonia carriers are distinguished by their sustainability features with the ability to carry and run on ammonia, these vessels exemplify EMF’s commitment to lead the industry in environmentally sustainable shipping.
Press release https://shorturl.at/huwYN
HYBRIT initiative: fossil-free hydrogen technology of iron production is ready for industrial scale
The HYBRIT initiative presented the results of six years of research in a final report to the Swedish Energy Agency, the company announced. The report shows that direct reduced iron produced with the HYBRIT process has superior characteristics compared to iron produced with fossil fuels. HYBRIT has applied for and received several patents based on the successful results, and the project is now continuing in the next phase where the process is to be implemented on an industrial scale.
“I am incredibly proud of everything HYBRIT has achieved since its launch in 2016. Thanks to the successful results of the pilot project, we are well on our way to fundamentally changing the iron and steel industry. At SSAB, we are now investing heavily to convert the entire Nordic production system to fossil-free steel production and have already started delivering fossil-free steel to customers on a smaller scale,” says Martin Pei, Chief Technology Officer at SSAB and Chairman of the Board of Hybrit Development AB.
The HYBRIT initiative is a collaboration between the steel company SSAB, the mining company LKAB and the energy company Vattenfall that was launched to fundamentally change the iron and steel industry. The initiative aims to virtually eliminate carbon dioxide emissions in the steel industry by replacing coal and coke in the production of iron with fossil-free hydrogen and electricity. The transition from coal and blast furnace-based steelmaking to HYBRIT technology and the melting of iron in electric arc furnaces is expected to reduce Sweden’s total carbon dioxide emissions by more than 10 percent.
The project is the first in the world to demonstrate that the fossil-free value chain – from iron ore to steel – works on a semi-industrial scale. So far, more than 5,000 tonnes of hydrogen-reduced iron have been produced at HYBRIT’s pilot plant in Luleå. Customers such as Volvo Group, Epiroc, Peab and many more are already using the fossil-free steel in vehicles, heavy machinery, buildings and consumer products, and interest in the technology is high.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Rv7ze
BP awards first five Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub contracts
The BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (BP AHEL) – a joint venture between energy giant BP and Aberdeen City Council – has awarded the first tranche of supply chain contracts for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub (AHH).
Launched in February 2022, AHH could create significant economic opportunities as part of the energy transition in the North-east, unlocking new economic opportunities worth upwards of £700m gross value added to Scotland’s economy by the end of the decade.
Hydrasun will provide hydrogen equipment services, while FES Group will handle electrical services.
Robertson Civil Engineering are set to design and construct the hub’s physical infrastructure.
AECOM is the principle designer and owner’s engineer, while Turner & Townsend will provide project services.
A report commissioned the year prior claimed an additional 700 jobs across the hydrogen industry could be created should AHH be scaled up to produce the fuel for export. However, a new report produced by BP AHEL found the supply chain will struggle to meet demand without extra support.
Press release https://shorturl.at/qPPhs
Ballard introduces new scalable FCmove®-XD fuel cell
engine with class-leading power density at IAA
Ballard Power Systems will unveil the high-performance FCmove®-XD fuel cell engine, including the first public demonstration of its 240kW configuration, at the leading transportation event. Ballard is exhibiting in hall 24, booth C01 from 16-22 September, at the Hannover Messe Center, Germany.
Building on nine generations of fuel cell development, the compact design of the new FCmove®-XD module delivers class-leading volumetric power density, with an open architecture design approach that also makes the fuel cell the smallest and lightest in its power range.
“The power and performance requirements of the truck market are particularly demanding due to the wide range of use cases, including high vehicle utilisation rates and payload requirements,” said Dave Mucciacciaro, Senior Vice President and Chief
Commercial Officer, Ballard. “One of the compelling features of our new FCmove®-XD is scalability based on modularity. We can offer customers efficient integration of 120kW, 240kW, and 360kW solutions dependent on truck class, use case, and duty cycle. For example, two modules, totalling 240kW of power output, can be easily installed in the engine compartment of a typical Class 8 heavy-duty truck, enhancing standardization and redundancy.”
Delivering the highest volumetric power density in the industry for heavy-duty applications, the FCmove®-XD features an engine volumetric power density of 0.36 kW/L and gravimetric power density of 0.48 kW/kg. The scalable 120kW fuel cell
module integrates DC/DC regulated output, enabling up to three modules to operate as one system with a single interface, capable of delivering a combined 360kW of zero-emission power output.
With a design life of 30,000+ hours of operation – or over one million miles in truck operation at typical duty cycles – the FCmove®-XD is developed to deliver class-leading durability and low total cost of ownership, including a long driving range of 800km –subject to onboard hydrogen storage capacity.
The FCmove®-XD’s scalable nature means a 240kW configuration can easily and conveniently be integrated into a Class 8 truck’s engine compartment Enabled by the open architecture design and other new design advances, the powerful and compact FCmove®-XD module delivers several important performance improvements including:
• 120kW power output from Ballard’s latest high-performance single stack
• 33% reduction in total parts count, significantly improving reliability and reducing costs
• Ultra-high peak system efficiency at >60%, enabling improved fuel consumption (lower total cost of ownership) and efficient heat rejection
• Wide operating temperature range, up to 95°C
• Integrated power controller incorporates DC/DC converter, air compressor inverter, and a power distribution unit, along with proprietary software controls, enables improved engine operation and efficiency
• Rapid up and down transient times, with an innovative hot stand-by mode enabling rapid power increase
• Improved manufacturability with >50% assembly time reduction
• Compliance with applicable safety codes and standards.
Press release https://shorturl.at/U2esD
Wärtsilä partners with Eidesvik on world’s first ammonia-fuelled platform supply vessel conversion
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to supply the equipment for the conversion of an offshore platform supply vessel (PSV) to operate with ammonia fuel. The vessel, ‘Viking Energy’, which is on contract to energy major Equinor, is scheduled for conversion in early 2026 and is expected to start operating on ammonia in the first half of 2026, becoming the world’s first ammonia-fuelled in-service ship. In addition to chartering the vessel Equinor contributes with financing for the conversion. Wärtsilä will then supply the engine and complete fuel gas supply system and exhaust after-treatment needed for the conversion, making it also the first vessel to use Wärtsilä’s recently released ammonia solution.
Ammonia has emerged as a promising alternative fuel as the shipping industry looks for more sustainable fuel options. With new global regulations having set a clear destination for shipping – net zero emissions by mid-century – ammonia will play a significant role in enabling the shipping industry to reduce its emissions.
A recent report by Wärtsilä highlights the role that sustainable fuels will play in achieving this target which is set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). According to the report, existing decarbonisation solutions, such as fuel efficiency measures, can cut shipping emissions by up to 27 percent; however, sustainable fuels, such as ammonia, will be a critical step in eliminating the remaining 73 percent.
In this context, Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO of Wärtsilä highlights the importance of cross-industry collaboration: “In just 25 years – the lifetime of a single vessel – shipping needs to get to net zero emissions. Achieving this will require coordinated action by all maritime industry stakeholders to bring about the system change needed to accept a new generation of sustainable fuels.”
“With this new contract, together with Eidesvik, Wärtsilä is proud to be at the forefront of this movement. Decarbonisation is front and centre of our strategy and we are committed to developing and delivering sustainable solutions which not only ensure the viability of sustainable fuels, but also their safety.”
Wärtsilä, Eidesvik and Equinor share a commitment to support the industry’s efforts to decarbonise. The conversion of Viking Energy is the latest project in a history of collaboration between the three companies. Viking Energy has an impressive record of demonstrating new environmental technologies, which includes three “world records”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/TeKNS
Torghatten has ordered Myklebust Verft to build two of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered vessels
Torghatten Nord has chosen Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft for the construction of two hydrogen ferries, which will carry up to 120 cars on Norway’s longest ferry route between Bodø and Lofoten. The ferries will be the world’s largest hydrogen ships and will be fuelled with hydrogen produced in Bodø.
– ‘At Myklebust, we found an environment with a high level of expertise at a sustainable price. I’m proud that we can do this in Norway, because it’s a big boost for the Norwegian technology and shipbuilding community. Together with the authorities, we are about to set the standard for a whole new class of ships, with a world-class innovation and climate project,’ says Marius Hansen, CEO of Torghatten Nord.
Myklebust Verft is located in Gursken south of Ålesund. The contract for the construction of the 117-metre-long ferries means increased staffing and a high level of activity at the shipyard for the foreseeable future.
– ‘We are very pleased to have reached an agreement to build the world’s largest hydrogen ship, in close co-operation with the shipping company. Together with the maritime cluster in Norway, we will develop new knowledge, secure jobs and be able to take on more apprentices with this assignment. It will be exciting to deliver something no one has done before us,’ says Leiv Sindre Muren, CEO of Myklebust Verft.
The Minister of Transport and Communications is pleased that the contract to build the hydrogen ferries has been awarded to a Norwegian shipyard.
– ‘I would like to congratulate Torghatten Nord and Myklebust Verft on an important agreement for the Norwegian maritime industry. The government is committed to sustainability, good pay and working conditions, the use of apprentices, innovation and local ripple effects in our contracts. The agreement shows that Norwegian shipyards are competitive, and it will help to build more expertise in zero-emission solutions,’ says Minister of Transport and Communications John-Ivar Nygård.
Press release https://shorturl.at/PVwXt
Nikkiso Clean Energy will double its production in Europe also by producing hydrogen equipment
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (Group), part of Nikkiso Co. Ltd.’s Industrial Business segment, celebrated the expansion of its manufacturing operations in Wurzen, Saxony, Germany on Aug. 29 during a groundbreaking ceremony. The additional space will nearly double the Group’s manufacturing capacity in Europe.
With the additional space, the Group will build on its existing carbon capture business and bring new manufacturing capabilities for cryogenic pump assembly, heat exchangers and hydrogen fueling skids to meet market demand for cryogenic equipment and plant solutions used in clean energy projects like hydrogen fueling stations, LNG and ammonia terminals, and hydrogen production plants.
“Nikkiso is investing to meet clean energy market demand and growing our operations in Germany because of increasingly favorable market conditions for low-carbon energy solutions,” said Peter Wagner, Executive Chairman, Nikkiso CE&IG Board.
Expanding manufacturing space and capabilities in Europe will help the Group share knowledge and expertise between regions and provide good-paying jobs for local workers — approximately 20 percent growth in the near term with further growth expected longer term.
“Nikkiso brings a depth of experience in the cryogenics industry that few can match,” said Adrian Ridge, CEO, Nikkiso CE&IG. “The facility in Wurzen will be Nikkiso’s manufacturing hub in Europe and complement our customer center in Neuenburg.”
The Prime Minister of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, added: “The facility expansion of Nikkiso in Wurzen is a far-sighted investment that shows how attractive Saxony is as a business location for international investors. The doubling of production capacity is a vote of confidence that we can be proud of. With this decision, Nikkiso will become an important part of the hydrogen economy that we in Saxony want to rely on in the coming decades. I am delighted that together we are strengthening this cooperation in the direction of clean energy and innovation. This is good news for Wurzen and for Saxony as a business location.”
Facility operations are and will continue to be fully powered by renewable solar energy when the expanded operation is complete in the first half of 2025.
Press release https://shorturl.at/wbIkn
Hexagon Purus Maritime supplies Freire Shipyard with hydrogen fuel system for new Greenpeace vessel
Hexagon Purus Maritime, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Purus, has received a purchase order for a compressed hydrogen fuel system from Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain. The system will be used on Greenpeace’s new 75-meter vessel featuring advanced green technologies, including hydrogen and e-methanol power systems. The value of the order is approximately EUR 2.5 million (approx. NOK 29 million).
“We are delighted to support Greenpeace’s mission to showcase innovative solutions for reducing maritime emissions,” said Robert Haugen, Managing Director of Hexagon Purus Maritime. “This partnership underscores our commitment to pioneering zero-emission technologies and contributing to a sustainable future for the maritime industry.”
Delivery of the hydrogen fuel system is scheduled for 2027.
The Greenpeace vessel, built by Freire Shipyard and designed by Dykstra will harness wind and solar power through over 2000 square meters of sails, battery packs, and solar panels. It will also feature advanced power systems enabling the use of green hydrogen and e-methanol to meet its remaining energy needs.
“Hexagon Purus is committed to actively leading the way in developing zero-emission alternatives”, says Guillermo Freire, Managing Director, Freire Shipyard. “After a comprehensive tender process, we became confident that Hexagon Purus Maritime had the ability and highest technical capabilities to deliver on this exciting project”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/iT6s5
Chart Industries and Element Resources Partner on Hydrogen Eco-System Deployment
Chart Industries, Inc., a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, announces that it is partnering with Element Resources Inc., a leader in green hydrogen production, to advance the utilization and adoption of hydrogen and other clean fuels using an ‘eco-system’ approach by collaborating to build out hydrogen fuel supply, distribution, storage and transportation, end user facilities, and associated services in the hydrogen and clean energy sectors utilizing Chart’s industry leading full solution.
Chart and Element began working together in March of 2024 when Element selected Chart to supply its hydrogen liquefaction plant, hydrogen refrigeration technology, cold box design, associated compression / rotating equipment and heavy duty fueling stations for its Lancaster Clean Energy Center (LCEC) project, a largest renewable green hydrogen permitted production facility located in the City of Lancaster, California (USA).
“Element is looking forward to partnering with Chart as we continue to develop our pipeline of projects and expand existing sites in the future to further develop the hydrogen ecosystem and support industries globally accelerating the adoption of hydrogen and users globally,” stated Steve Meheen, CEO of Element Resources. “Chart, a leader in gaseous fuels and liquified gas technology brings a wealth of capabilities with the wide array of hydrogen facility offerings to support the energy transition which complement Element’s green hydrogen production efforts, supporting our mission to make 100% renewable fuel alternatives readily available in the United States.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/dqPYq
Nu:ionic Technologies and HybriGenix Futures partner for repurposing existing gas turbines to run on hydrogen blends
Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), Inc. (“Nu:ionic”) and HybriGenix Futures Inc. (“HybriGenix”) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on an innovative clean power and hydrogen production facility in Alberta, Canada.
Natural gas turbines are widely used in the power sector for generating base load and meeting peak power demands. However, the power industry faces significant challenges in decarbonizing this critical power generation fleet, which has long been a reliable but carbon-intensive method of electricity production. As the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions, there is an urgent need for innovative approaches that can leverage existing infrastructure while dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
The demonstration project between Nu:ionic and HybriGenix addresses this challenge by showcasing the integration of Nu:ionic’s Teal HydrogenTM technology featuring the Nu-X Smart ReformerSM with gas turbine power generation solutions. This collaboration aims to demonstrate a feasible and scalable approach for pre-combustion carbon capture, resulting in a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in electricity generation by utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source for gas turbines.
By repurposing existing gas turbines to run on hydrogen blends, the project offers a promising solution to the decarbonization challenge. It allows for the continued use of valuable infrastructure and provides a practical transition path for power producers looking to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations
Key Project Facts
The gas turbine power generation facility will use state-of-the-art, hydrogen ready gas turbine technology with a combined power generation capacity of 100 MW of electricity, of four power generation units, each with a capacity of 25 MW. The initial installation will deliver 50 MW, with provisions for an additional 50 MW expansion in the future.
The proposed power plant will be situated on a 146-acre site near Edmonton, AB. The site meets the requirements for the first phase of the development, as well as the anticipated expansion to 100 MW electrical power, and the intended significant expansion in hydrogen production. HybriGenix aims to eventually diversify the power generation at the site to include renewables.
The hydrogen production demonstration facility will use Nu:ionic’s proprietary Nu-X Smart Reforming technology, with a capacity of 1,200 kg/day of high purity hydrogen, and utility integration into the power generation unit.
The use of the produced hydrogen to blend as fuel for HybriGenix’s gas turbine for power generation, with an initial blend rate of up to eight percent, as well as export of fuel-cell grade hydrogen from the facility.
This setup demonstrates how clean hydrogen can be efficiently produced and immediately used in power generation, creating a localized, low-carbon energy ecosystem. The project serves as a proof-of-concept for a new generation of flexible, clean power plants that can help balance electrical grid infrastructure increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable energy sources.
Press release https://shorturl.at/3CVtZ
Zoomlion delivers its first fully autonomous skid-mounted hydrogen refueling station to the hydrogen heavy truck project in the Inner Mongolia
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”, 01157.HK) has delivered the first unit of fully autonomous skid-mounted hydrogen refueling station to the hydrogen heavy truck project by China Huadian Corporation Ltd. in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, marking an important breakthrough in the field of hydrogen energy equipment manufacturing and advancing the development of hydrogen energy transportation.
The hydrogen refueling station boasts the advantages of large displacement, low energy consumption, and easy maintenance. It achieves hydrogen displacement up to 1,000Nm³/h with integrated energy consumption lower than 0.8kWh/kg.
Zoomlion’s hydrogen compressor, the core equipment of the refueling station, combines the group’s expertise in hydraulics and advanced manufacturing processes. It is now the third-generation iteration that achieves high-pressure, high-temperature, oil-free lubrication of cylinder pistons as well as two-stage frequency boosting, successfully integrating the hydrogen refueling ecosystem chain of “skid station, compressor, and liquid drive pump.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/8l0hl
ProtonH2 Advances Project Apollo with Selection of EPC Partner and Completion of Pre-FEED Phase
ProtonH2 announced that it has made the decision to move forward with Project Apollo, a groundbreaking initiative that will produce 500 tons of low-carbon intensity (CI) hydrogen per day at a cost of less than $1.00 per kg, located in the Kerrobert area of Saskatchewan, Canada.
After an extensive evaluation process, ProtonH2 has selected Propak Systems Ltd. as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner for Project Apollo. Propak’s proven expertise in delivering complex energy projects aligns perfectly with ProtonH2’s vision for creating a world-class hydrogen production facility. With the completion of the first phase of Pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering and Design), ProtonH2 is now poised to move into the detailed design and execution phases of the project.
“Selecting Propak as our EPC partner and completing the Pre-FEED phase are critical steps forward for Project Apollo,” said Paul Sandhu, CEO of ProtonH2. “This project is not just about producing hydrogen; it’s about setting new standards for cost efficiency and sustainability in the energy sector. We are excited to work with Propak to bring this vision to life and contribute significantly to the global hydrogen economy.”
“We are excited to be selected as ProtonH2’s partner for the Apollo project,” said Matt Drevenak, Managing Director of Energy Systems at Propak. “ProtonH2’s new and unique technology combined with Propak’s proven track record for providing full turnkey projects on time and on budget will contribute to the success of this project.”
Project Apollo is designed to leverage ProtonH2’s innovative technology, which utilizes end-of-life oil and gas assets to produce low-CI hydrogen. By repurposing existing infrastructure and optimizing in-situ thermodynamics, ProtonH2 is able to achieve unprecedented cost efficiencies, making hydrogen a viable and competitive energy source.
Construction of Project Apollo is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the first hydrogen deliveries expected in the first half of 2025.
Press release https://shorturl.at/3N6rc
Hintco and Fertiglobe sign EUR 397 million ammonia supply contract in the first H2Global pilot auction
Hintco GmbH announces that it has formally signed a contract with Fertiglobe, the successful bidder in the first H2Global pilot auction for renewable ammonia. This landmark agreement marks a significant advancement in Europe’s renewable energy future, setting a precedent for future auctions under the H2Global framework.
Under the terms of the contract, Fertiglobe will begin producing renewable ammonia, with the first shipments scheduled for delivery to European ports in 2027. The contract, valued at up to EUR 397 million, will secure an initial supply of a potential 19,500 tons of renewable ammonia in 2027, with total deliveries expected to rise to a cumulative 397,000 tons by 2033, contingent on production and supply conditions. For the project’s host country, Egypt, it means 273 MW of new renewable electricity generation will be built to power Egypt Green Hydrogen, Fertiglobe’s supplier of renewable hydrogen feedstock for the production of renewable ammonia.
This agreement represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the European renewable ammonia market and in global decarbonization efforts. It comes at a time when discussions about the future role of clean hydrogen in the energy mix have reached new heights. This contract signing demonstrates that it is possible to build projects and markets that align with the Paris climate goals.
The success of the pilot auction also underscores the global collaboration required to drive large-scale renewable energy transition projects. Initial price signals from the auction suggest that as production scales up, costs will decrease, paving the way for more competitive pricing in future rounds.
Timo Bollerhey, Chief Executive Officer of Hintco, remarked on the contract signing: “This is a significant moment for Hintco that proves progress is possible for the clean hydrogen market. As exciting as this moment is, my team is already focused on what comes next: new tenders for both clean hydrogen purchase and sales agreements. Time is short, and we must build both infrastructure and markets rapidly and efficiently if we’re to avoid climate catastrophe.”
Haroon Rahmathulla, Chief Operating Officer of Fertiglobe, added: “This award is a significant milestone for Fertiglobe as the first renewable ammonia producer to secure a long term offtake and a critical step towards achieving a final investment decision for Egypt Green Hydrogen. We are pleased to leverage the support of H2Global, which renders our investment in sustainable ammonia economically viable, to advance crucial decarbonization technology while upholding our disciplined growth strategy.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/gHcfb
Lhyfe, OX2, and Velarion unite to create one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen driven industrial cluster
Lhyfe, a global leader in green hydrogen production, OX2, one of Europe’s largest onshore wind developers, and Velarion, an innovative company within green fertilizer sector founded in Ånge, are joining forces to create a hydrogen-based industrial cluster in Ånge municipality. This project, situated in Grönsta just north of Torpshammar, will combine wind power with large-scale green hydrogen production to generate carbon-negative neutral products.
OX2 is developing a wind farm in Marktjärn, Torpshammar, with a planned annual production capacity of 1.4 TWh. According to the project, this green electricity will power the hydrogen production unit that Lhyfe plans to install in Torpshammar with a capacity of up to 100 tonnes of green hydrogen per day (electrolysis capacity of approximately 300 MW). Lhyfe produces green and renewable hydrogen through the electrolysis of water, at production units powered by renewable energy.
“We are excited about the potential of this project, which will utilize electricity from wind farm Marktjärn to power a green industrial cluster, enabling sustainable local industry and enhance the attractiveness for further industrial establishments in Ånge,” said Anders Nilsson, Head of Onshore Wind, OX2.
“Due to the large potential production capacity, we are in dialogue with several companies that aim to refine hydrogen and its by-products. These collaborations will help build a local ecosystem that contributes to the region’s economy and job creation”, said Sara Wihlborg, Country Manager Sweden at Lhyfe.
Velarion, a key partner in this initiative, would build one of the world’s first carbon-neutral fertilizer plants within this cluster. According to the project, this state-of-the-art facility would utilize green hydrogen to produce green ammonia, significantly reducing carbon emissions in fertilizer production. The green ammonia will cater to the increasing market demand for sustainable products.
The project is now entering the conceptual phase. Implementation of the project will be subject to the conclusions of this study, the granting of operating licenses and environmental permits, and financial investment decisions.
Together, Lhyfe, OX2, and Velarion are making this industrial cluster possible, leveraging advanced technology to establish Ånge as the region’s green hub. The long-term positive effects are set to position the municipality as a leading player in the sustainable industrial sector, attracting more companies.
Press release https://shorturl.at/twXSK
GLS Germany covers 30,000 km delivering 100,000 packages with an Allison-equipped Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck
Allison Transmission announced that GLS, a global shipping leader, has successfully completed 30,000 kilometers in its evaluation of the Allison-equipped Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck in Germany. Since late 2023, GLS Germany has delivered over 100,000 packages with the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell 6×2 truck equipped with an Allison 4000 Series™ fully automatic transmission in the greater Cologne area. Additionally, since March 2024, the truck has been used for long-distance trips between Cologne and Mannheim. For the Europe-wide parcel service, this hydrogen truck trial is a further step in the testing of environmentally friendly propulsion technologies in everyday logistics.
Since late 2023, GLS Germany has delivered over 100,000 packages with the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell 6×2 truck equipped with an Allison 4000 Series™ fully automatic transmission in the greater Cologne area.
The three-axle vehicle is powered by an 180 kW hydrogen fuel cell system with two 90 kW fuel cell units. The 350 kW electric motor is coupled with an Allison 4000 Series™ transmission.
A Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck with an Allison 4500 R fully automatic transmission has been part of the GLS Germany parcel service fleet since the end of 2023.
“We are open to new technologies and want to explore the various options. The main thing for us is that it works,” said Oualid Hamza, Operations Manager, GLS. “The vehicle itself works well. There have been no problems or breakdowns.”
The three-axle vehicle with a steered rear axle, which can transport up to 1,300 parcels per trip, is powered by a 180-kilowatt (241 horsepower) hydrogen fuel cell system with two 90-kilowatt fuel cell units. The two fuel cell units feed a 350-kilowatt electric motor (2,237 newton-meters), which is coupled with an Allison fully automatic transmission for fast acceleration without loss of tractive power.
“It is great how agile the truck is and how easily and precisely it can be maneuvered thanks to the automatic transmission,” said Gero Liebig, Regional Manager, GLS. “The truck is really fun to drive. It is almost as quiet as an electric vehicle, which means that night deliveries are possible at any time, even in populated areas. That gives us flexibility.”
Allison’s patented torque converter multiplies the drive motor’s torque at startup, allowing the Xcient to operate with a smaller and less powerful drive motor, maximizing range and efficiency and helping to reduce vehicle costs.
“This pioneering integration exemplifies Allison’s alternative fuel advantage. Our fuel-agnostic conventional transmissions are engineered to integrate seamlessly with varying fuel types, positioning Allison for continued success with eco-conscious transportation solutions,” said Heidi Schutte, Vice President of EMEA, APAC and South America Sales, Allison Transmission. “Allison takes pride in offering a diverse array of propulsion solutions, from conventional to electric hybrid and fully electric systems, to help our customers meet their sustainability goals and to provide the power of choice.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/3V72r
Linde will invest $2 billion to build, own and operate a world-scale clean hydrogen facility Canada
Linde announced it has signed a long-term agreement for the supply of clean hydrogen to Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project. The company will invest more than $2 billion to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta, Canada.
Linde’s new on-site complex will use autothermal reforming, combined with Linde’s proprietary HISORP® carbon capture technology, to produce clean hydrogen and will also recover hydrogen contained in off-gases from Dow’s ethylene cracker. In the first phase, Linde will supply the clean hydrogen, nitrogen and other services to support Dow’s world-first net-zero emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site1. Linde’s new facility will also supply clean hydrogen to existing and new industrial customers seeking to decarbonize their operations. In total, Linde’s complex will capture carbon dioxide emissions for sequestration in excess of 2 million metric tons each year.
Upon completion in 2028, Linde’s new complex in Alberta will be the largest clean hydrogen production facility in Canada, and one of the largest globally. It will be Linde’s largest single investment and its second new world-scale clean hydrogen project, following the announcement of its project to supply clean hydrogen to a major blue ammonia project in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
“Linde is helping to build a more sustainable future,” said Sanjiv Lamba, Chief Executive Officer, Linde. “This landmark project aligns with our strategy of developing high-quality projects with secured off-take. Our technology, experience and execution are enabling the transition to a cleaner economy. We are proud to partner with Dow in its mission to decarbonize its Fort Saskatchewan site and are appreciative of the support of the Province of Alberta and the Federal Government.”
“Our business strategy to decarbonize our assets and drive growth while enabling higher shareholder returns is central to Dow’s long-term success,” said Jim Fitterling, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Dow. “Having support from collaborators and partners across the value chain is essential. We’re glad to have Linde as a partner on this industry-leading project.”
As one of the world’s leading industrial gases and engineering companies, Linde is playing a key role in the clean energy transition. The company is actively helping its customers to decarbonize their operations with the latest hydrogen technologies through its world-class engineering organization, key alliances and ventures, and leveraging its extensive experience and infrastructure. Linde is developing clean hydrogen projects across a range of applications and industries and growing its established hydrogen business along the entire value chain.
Press release https://shorturl.at/JUBiT
EODev’s hydrogen fuel cell generator is eligible for Californian Voucher Incentive Project
We are excited to announce that our GEH2® hydrogen fuel cell power generator has been approved for the California Air Resources Board‘s Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE), the EODev announced.
The CORE program, launched by CARB in partnership with CALSTART, is designed to accelerate the transition to zero-emission off-road equipment in California. It provides significant financial incentives to offset the costs of new zero-emission technology, making it easier and more affordable for businesses to adopt sustainable alternatives.
Why the CORE Program is a Game-Changer:
Cost Savings: Substantial vouchers to significantly lower the initial investment in zero-emission equipment.
Environmental Benefits: Help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to cleaner air.
Enhanced Performance: Gain access to cutting-edge technology that offers superior performance and reliability.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of regulations and future-proof your operations.
With the GEH2® now eligible, customers can receive up to $175,000 in savings. It is currently the only fuel cell system eligible for this program, providing a unique opportunity for those looking to invest in clean, efficient power solutions.
Press release https://shorturl.at/tWYMs
AM Green Ammonia Reaches FID on its first million-ton green ammonia project
AM Green Ammonia B.V., has achieved Final Investment Decision (FID) for its first million-ton green ammonia project located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. FID for this project kick starts the Company’s target production capacity of 5 million tons per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia by 2030 – equivalent to about 1 MTPA of green hydrogen. The Company, in addition to its founders, has Gentari and GIC as its shareholders.
The total project spend for the plant will include a green hydrogen generation unit and it’s subsequent conversion to green ammonia, along with all associated balance of plant and infrastructure.
This project will be located at an existing urea plant in Kakinada, which the Company acquired earlier this year and forms part of the above capex spend. It plans to convert this facility into a green ammonia producing unit, which will commence production in the second half of 2026.
The Kakinada facility has been pre-certified by CertifHy as complying with the EU RFNBO requirements for green ammonia, including additionality and hourly matching of renewables. Most of the production from this facility will be exported to European markets.
The Company has already executed offtake term sheets for this project with major players such as Uniper, Yara, Keppel and others for intended end use in a range of green hydrogen applications.
The Company has secured the required 1300 MW round-the-clock carbon-free power enabled through 4500 MW solar & wind hybrid capacity in combination with 950 MW of PSP capacity.
A 25-year fixed-price power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC, covering half of the above, is already in place. The remaining capacity is expected to be supplied by Gentari.
The Company has unique access to gigawatt-scale pump storage projects and a manufacturing partnership for electrolysers with John Cockerill of 2GW scale. These reliable, state of the art pressurized alkaline electrolyzers are envisioned to be deployed for this project.
Press release https://shorturl.at/KO3Bv
World’s first of its kind ammonia plant inaugurated in in Ramme, Denmark
Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, and its partners Skovgaard Energy and Vestas have inaugurated a new green ammonia plant in Ramme, Denmark.
The plant will demonstrate a dynamic approach, which entails that the plant will adapt to the inherent fluctuations in power output from the renewable power sources in integration with the plant’s electrolysis and ammonia synthesis loop. This will ensure optimal production and improve cost-effectiveness. With the power coming from renewable sources, the produced ammonia will be labelled as green ammonia.
Facts about the green ammonia plant in Denmark
- The plant is a demonstration project, which have received funding from the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP)
- Location: Ramme near Lemvig, Northwest Jutland, Denmark.
- Output: 5,000 tons of green ammonia annually from renewable power. This production will prevent 8,200 tons of CO2from being emitted into the atmosphere every year.
- Power supplied from renewable sources: 50 MW new solar panels and 12 MW existing V80-2.0 MW Vestas wind turbines.
Press release https://shorturl.at/shEsW
Recology Tests North America’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Refuse Collection Truck On Streets Of San Francisco
Recology, a 100-percent employee-owned company and industry leader in sustainable waste management, begins testing North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle – developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon (NASDAQ: HYZN) – in San Francisco this week, accelerating a U.S.-led, zero-emission energy transition transforming the global waste industry and addressing climate change.
The refuse collection vehicle was built in partnership between New Way Trucks, an industry-leading refuse truck body manufacturer, and fuel cell manufacturer and technology developer Hyzon – both cutting-edge U.S. companies. Recology will be the first waste and recycling company to pilot this hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse vehicle in the U.S., and San Francisco will be the first city in North America to test it on urban streets, reinforcing the company’s and the city’s pioneering efforts to reduce waste and use clean energy.
“In our quest to help protect the environment and address climate change, San Francisco is once again leading the nation in testing new approaches and equipment,” said Salvatore M. Coniglio, Chief Executive Officer of Recology. “Recology’s leadership on recycling and composting helped make San Francisco ‘the greenest big city in the nation‘; now we are leading the way on sustainable operations.”
Recology has long emphasized fleet sustainability. In 2019, the company put into service the nation’s first electric Class 8 rear loader in Seattle. Since then, Recology has tested electric collection vehicles throughout its operations and has prioritized the use of renewable or alternative fuels in its fleet – reducing the company’s emissions from fuel use by more than 77% since 2018.
Recology’s trial of the new hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks on San Francisco streets tracks with regional leaders’ efforts to bring a similar technology to the ferry boats that traverse San Francisco Bay every day.
Press release https://shorturl.at/pdKwg
Construction of the first industrial-size LOHC hub in Southern Bavaria has started
“Today marks the start of a truly pioneering project in the field of liquid organic hydrogen carriers, which will pilot LOHC-based hydrogen infrastructure on a large scale in order to supply regions that are not connected to the hydrogen core network“, said German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck while handing over the funding grant over €72,5 M for our IPCEI Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube in person, the Hydrogenious LOHC reported in its LinkedIn.
It was an honor to welcome Minister Habeck, Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger and Bavarian Minister for Federal Affairs Florian Herrmann at our headquarters. Receiving this funding grant personally from the ministers will boost the project itself tremendously and signifies a huge milestone on our way to implementing our LOHC technology on a large scale!
Minister Aiwanger emphasized: “Anyone who seriously wants to advance the hydrogen economy must keep the entire value chain in mind. Hydrogenious addresses the safe and efficient transport of hydrogen with their project. Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube is a forward-looking project that we are happy to support from Bavaria with €21.8 M.”
The project Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube, we are building the first industrial-size LOHC hub in Southern Bavaria by 2028 to release up to 1,800 tons of green hydrogen per year to supply industrial off-takers in the Danube region and for possible pipeline injection.
We showed our guests the development work we are currently doing in our small-scale plants in preparation for the project’s industrial-scale plants. They also experienced the safety, efficiency and ease of handling hydrogen via our LOHC benzyltoluene (LOHC-BT) themselves by visiting our tanker truck and carrying around samples of LOHC-BT.
Press release https://shorturl.at/px7YY
ENERTRAG has publicly shared plans for the construction of two large hydrogen projects in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The importance of hydrogen for the future energy supply and economic development in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was emphasised last week at the Industry Days in the Hanseatic city of Rostock, the ENERTRAG reported in its LinkedIn.
With around 2,000 kilometres of coastline and a flat inland area, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has excellent wind conditions and therefore enormous potential for renewable energy generation and storage. At the same time, the federal state offers optimal access to the Baltic Sea region for international cooperation. For our colleagues at the Rostock site, this is both a home game and an opportunity to talk about ENERTRAG’s current projects in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
In addition to a technical paper in the conference programme on the topic of ‘Hydrogen quality: challenges and solutions’, our Rostock colleagues Benjamin Grosse, Edith Koppe, Tim PAWLOWSKI and Stephan Petzoldt also provided information at the ENERTRAG information stand about the planned large-scale electrolyser near Rostock-Laage with a planned total capacity of 55 megawatts and the planned integrated power plants in Vorpommern-Greifswald.
With a planned total capacity of 240 MW, the Anklam combined cycle power plant will produce 20,400 tonnes of green hydrogen per year once all expansion stages have been completed and process some of it into green methanol together with the local sugar factory. Thе Pasewalk integrated power plant in the ‘Berlin-Szczecin Industrial Park’, on the other hand, has a planned electrolysis capacity of 260 MW in two expansion stages for further utilisation of the green hydrogen produced in industry and mobility.
Press release https://shorturl.at/CmxMq
First hydrogen bunkering license issued in the Netherlands
The first hydrogen bunkering license in the Netherlands has been granted within the port of IJmuiden, allowing Windcat Workboats to bunker the Hydrocat 48 with hydrogen in that port.
Bunkering hydrogen for vessels is a major development in increasing the sustainability of the ports of IJmuiden and Amsterdam, as well as the wider shipping sector. Sailing on hydrogen contributes to the ambition of the Province of North Holland to be climate neutral by 2050. In collaboration with the IJmond Environmental Service, Port of IJmuiden NV and Port of Amsterdam, Windcat Workboats has researched the necessary elements to make bunkering hydrogen possible. The IJmond Environmental Service granted a license for the activity on behalf of Velsen Municipality.
“This license represents a major step in the possibility to use hydrogen as a fuel for vessels and increasing the sustainability of the sector,” says Willem van der Wel, managing director of Windcat Workboats. “As bunkering hydrogen for shipping is a new development, the licensing process was quite complex. With the first license now approved we expect the use of hydrogen as a green fuel to accelerate.”
The Hydrocat 48 is used to transport crew to and from offshore wind farms for construction and maintenance activities. The vessel sails from Ijmuiden, where the pilot for bunkering hydrogen in the port of IJmondhaven went smoothly. Now the vessel’s normal operational activities – the maintenance of 44 Vestas turbines for Belgian wind farm Norther – will be based out of the port of Oostende. Windcat Workboats aims to take more hydrogen-powered vessels into use in the future.
Press release https://rb.gy/6yzorm
DH2 Energy has received the Environmental Authorisation for the Hysencia plant with 35 MW of electrolysis capacity in Aragon
DH2 Energy, a developer of large-scale renewable hydrogen plants and independent producer, has received the Integrated Environmental Authorisation for the Hysencia plant with 35 MW of electrolysis capacity and 49 MWp of photovoltaic capacity, located in Aragon.
Hysencia thus becomes one of the few commercial renewable hydrogen production projects to have this permit in Spain. This project was already the winner of the first European renewable hydrogen auction, which was recently resolved and in which the European Commission only selected seven projects out of the 132 submitted from all over Europe.
‘Obtaining the Integrated Environmental Authorisation is a milestone for the Hysencia project and for DH2 Energy’s strong development portfolio. Hysencia is one of the most advanced commercial-scale renewable hydrogen production plants in Spain. This plant has a clear territorial vocation, with a very positive impact on Aragon, both during the construction phase and later, when the clean energy vector that is green hydrogen is generated,’ said DH2 Energy’s Director of Renewable Hydrogen Project Development in Spain, Raquel Fernández Corzo.
DH2 Energy will begin construction of the project in early 2025. The facilities will occupy an area of about 100 hectares in Plasencia del Monte, in the municipality of La Sotonera in Huesca.
Press release https://shorturl.at/pwa1Z
HD Korea Shipbuilding acquires majority in Convion, a fuel cell technology company from Finland
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering subsidiary HD Hydrogen invests 72 million euros to acquire a majority stake in Convion Oy, a leading fuel cell technology company from Finland. Ambition of HD Hydrogen is to become a frontrunner in the world’s cleanest energy technologies. By joining forces with the Convion team, HD Hydrogen will develop solid oxide fuel cell and electrolysis technologies, and other key hydrogen energy technologies to compete in the global hydrogen fuel cell market. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) is HD Hyundai’s marine and offshore holding company.
Convion, established in 2012 and located in Espoo, Finland, is a company specializing in commercial and industrial scale high temperature fuel cell and electrolyser systems based on solid oxide cell technology. Solid oxide cell technologies – SOFC* and SOEC** – are key in deep decarbonization of industries and energy systems. Convion’s proven and proprietary system technology facilitates cell stack and fuel flexibility with no compromise in efficiency whilst providing a scalable approach to meet industrial demand.
Convion CEO and co-founder Erkko Fontell, said: “Today marks a historic milestone for Convion in our journey to bring next generation energy conversion systems to market. The investment is a testament to our innovative technological approach and unwavering focus on the commercial and industrial sectors. Achieving this milestone would not have been possible without the visionary and entrepreneurial spirit of Convion’s shareholders, led by VNT Management Oy.”
The global market outlook for hydrogen fuel cell and electrolysis technologies is promising. Initially, strong growth is foreseen in stationary power generation markets, followed by electrolysis and marine fuel cell markets.
“Combining the capabilities of Convion and HD Hydrogen creates one of the strongest players in the world to pursue opportunities in the fuel cell and electrolysis markets.” continues Erkko Fontell, adding that “This commitment by HD KSOE lays a foundation to industrialization of our innovative technology.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/d8Lq7
Balfour Beatty has launched Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub project
«M77 Hydrogen project is now live, marking a major step towards establishing Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub, where Balfour Beatty will demonstrate the viability of hydrogen technology for heavy plant and equipment», the Balfour Beatty reported.
“This ambitious project is the result of over two years of collaboration with ULEMCo, Logan Energy, and PlusZero Power, supported by both internal funding and £243,000 from the Scottish Government.
In a nutshell, we’re retrofitting heavy vehicles with a hybrid hydrogen system, aiming to achieve a 30% of reduction in carbon emissions.
So far, we’ve successfully retrofitted two salt spreader HGVs and one Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) and have set up green hydrogen supply, onsite storage, and refuelling infrastructure, and are now analysing our road test data to identify further improvements. And the results are in – and they’re promising. Our spreaders are showing around a 26% carbon reduction during road tests, whilst the IPV is also running with reduced emissions, albeit at a slightly lower rate.
One of the main lessons we have learned is that retrofitting existing vehicles with hydrogen technology is straightforward and effective, providing significant carbon savings. Vehicles can switch to diesel if hydrogen is unavailable, reducing risks associated with hydrogen supply. Minimal changes are needed for vehicle operation; drivers only require familiarisation with the refuelling process.
However, it hasn’t all been plain sailing. The main challenge we encountered is the cost of retrofit and the current limited availability of hydrogen refuellers and hydrogen gas. The hydrogen supply landscape in Scotland is expected to improve from 2026, enhancing accessibility.
Throughout this journey, collaboration with partners like Aberdeen City Council and First Bus Aberdeen has been invaluable, sharing insights from their hydrogen refuelling experiences. Navigating the evolving hydrogen technology market requires flexibility and patience. Information sharing under Non-Disclosure Agreements and aligning safety systems between hydrogen and construction industries were essential yet time-consuming steps.
As we move forward, we will host quarterly lessons learned sessions and visits to our M77 depot starting in September. We aim to thoroughly test our spreaders throughout the winter maintenance cycle and continue analysing IPV data to optimize fuel displacement”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Xk925
Hystar awards thyssenkrupp with the 4.5 GW electrolyser production line contract
Hystar AS announces it has awarded German industrial engineering company thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering with the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the supply of Hystar’s automated electrolyser manufacturing line for its GW factory in Høvik, Norway.
The contract marks a significant milestone in Hystar’s expansion plans and will encompass detailed planning and design. The new production line will significantly improve efficiency, increasing capacity from today’s 100 MW.
Uniquely for a GW electrolyser factory, the total footprint required is only 2,500 m2, which includes stack assembly, quality control, and testing. The stack components are supplied by strategic suppliers from an established, high-volume supply chain. Utilising this existing supply chain allows Hystar to quickly scale up production capacity.
Fredrik Mowill, CEO of Hystar, comments: “Implementing our automated GW factory further strengthens Hystar’s ability to deliver competitive and efficient solutions to our customers for large-scale green hydrogen projects. We look forward to working closely with thyssenkrupp on this state-of-the-art automated production line, as we support the global energy transition.”
Michael Menneking, CEO of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, says: “We are very pleased that Hystar has placed its trust in us to cooperate in the planning of its factory.
Our solutions will support Hystar’s journey to become a major player in the hydrogen industry.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/avJPh
HydrogenXT Secures Major Financing for Revolutionary Hydrogen Production and Distribution Facility
HydrogenXT, the world’s leading innovator in hydrogen fuel production and distribution for trucks, transit, autos, planes, and AI Data Centers, has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Carbonix to finance the first NeXTstop, in Avenal, Ca., strategically located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Carbonix, a Newport Beach green finance pioneer, will receive a minority stake in the Avenal facility. This agreement marks a significant milestone in transforming the hydrogen fuel industry, enabling HydrogenXT to commence construction this fall, with first fuel delivery expected in the first half of 2026.
The HydrogenXT and the Carbonix Avenal NeXTstop project, backed by a robust $88 million capital stack including equity and debt, will produce hydrogen on a footprint the size of a typical U.S. truck stop. This will revolutionize hydrogen production and distribution with HydrogenXT’s on-site, fast, and scalable technology. Unlike all competitors in the market today who must purchase hydrogen from third-party suppliers and add markup, HydrogenXT’s innovative approach, with on-site production, significantly reduces costs and enhances the efficiency of hydrogen fuel delivery to many sectors, including transportation and data centers.
“Working with John McMonigle, Carbonix Founder and CEO, on the Avenal project is an exciting opportunity,” said Robert Wise, HydrogenXT Founder & CEO. “His commitment to sustainable development and strategic partnership aligns perfectly with our vision to lead the industry in hydrogen fuel innovation. This project is a game-changer in how hydrogen for fuel cells is produced and distributed.”
“HydrogenXT’s revolutionary approach to new fuel production and delivery is set to shake up the entire energy industry,” McMonigle commented. “Its cutting-edge technology and strategic vision will significantly impact hydrogen fuel’s future, making it more accessible and efficient for trucks, transit, planes, and AI data centers.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/krb2W
ClassNK to class tugboat “Sakigake” – world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial use
ClassNK has classed the ammonia-fueled tugboat “Sakigake” completed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. as an ammonia-fueled vessel. This is the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial use (as of August 23, 2024, according to research by NYK). The NYK Group company Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha will employ the vessel in tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay over a three-month demonstration period.
This vessel was a Green Innovation Fund Project*2 initiated in October 2021 under Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to develop vessels equipped with domestically produced ammonia-fueled engines. ClassNK is involved in the vessel safety assessment as a partner organization for this project.
The predecessor, the LNG-fueled tugboat of the same name, was completed in August 2015 as the first LNG-fueled vessel in Japan. After eight years of tug service in Tokyo Bay, the vessel was docked at the NYK Group’s Keihin Dock Co. Ltd. for conversion to an ammonia-fueled vessel. The main engine, etc., were replaced with ammonia-fueled ones, and sea trials were conducted using ammonia as fuel.
As part of the “ClassNK Transition Support Services” that comprehensively supports our customers’ smooth transition to zero-emission, ClassNK will continue to support the introduction of alternative-fueled vessels through contributions such as issuance of safety requirements and guidance for design, and safety assessment.
Press release https://shorturl.at/cYJfR
German Н-TEC SYSTEMS to supply 1 megawatt PEM electrolyzer for a project on Canary island Fuerteventura
“We are delighted to announce that H-TEC SYSTEMS will supply a 1 megawatt PEM electrolyzer ME450 for an innovative green hydrogen project on Fuerteventura”, the Н-TEC SYSTEMS announced in its LinkedIn. “This project will play a crucial role in decarbonizing mobility and furthering the island’s commitment to renewable energy.ME450 electrolyzer will be instrumental in producing high purity hydrogen on a daily basis to support various sustainable mobility efforts on the island”.
Source https://shorturl.at/Wjf6d
GKN Hydrogen commissioned the hydrogen-powered energy storage system for Civil Protection Agency’s communication tower in Italy
GKN Hydrogen, global technology leader in metal hydride hydrogen storage, has successfully commissioned an innovative energy storage solution to provide emergency power for the communication facility on Ratsberg in the municipality of Toblach (South Tyrol, Italy). At the beginning of August 2023, the Provincial Office for Civil Protection within the Civil Protection Agency placed the order, as the communication facility from the 1980s was too small and previously had no emergency power.
The innovative and decentralized solution from GKN Hydrogen will ensure a sustainable and reliable emergency power
supply. The primary challenge for the client is to maintain communication for public institutions during weather-related power outages, thereby ensuring the uninterrupted safety of the population.
In such situations, the hydrogen-powered energy storage system from GKN Hydrogen will be used. The system is designed for a continuous electrical output of 10 kW and provides emergency power for up to four days or 96 hours. This is sufficient to operate
the communication tower without interruption until normal power supply is restored. The hydrogen, produced using grid electricity and electrolysis, is stored almost loss-free as a solid in metal powder for years. When needed, an integrated fuel cell converts the stored hydrogen back into electricity, which then operates the communication facility.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fDc2x
Californian WestAir Gases packs hydrogen refueling station on a 50-foot trailer
“We’ve packed an entire hydrogen refueling station on a 50-foot trailer”, Chris Castiglione, the owner of WestAir Gases reported in his LinkedIn.”If you want to test the feasibility of hydrogen before investing in a permanent refueling station, our solution is perfect for you.
Here’s the breakdown of the technical aspects:
Storage:
• 10-520 bar carbon fiber cylinders
• Total storage: 100 kg + 300 kg tube trailer
• Supports faster refilling and flexible operation
Compression:
• Hydraulically driven gas booster
• Self-lubricating and non-contaminating (crucial for fuel cells)
• Low-maintenance design
Cooling:
• T40 Chiller
• Lowers hydrogen temperature
• Enables faster filling
• Adheres to SAE guidelines
Dispensing:
• Weh Tk dispenser (up to 700 bar)
• Dual nozzles: H35 and H70
• Touchscreen display for easy operation
• Fill rate: up to 3.6 kg/min
Power needs:
• 480V/3PH or 175 kW generator
Overall system:
• Weight: About 20,000 lbs
• Dimensions: Fits on a 50′ trailer skid
• Additional 20 ft vent line erected on site
Performance:
• Supports both 350 and 700-bar fills
• Fill rates vary based on trailer capacity:
– 30-100% trailer capacity: 1 – 3.6 kg/min
– 5-30% trailer capacity: 0.3 – 1 kg/min
• Can utilize trailer down to 0.18% (5.4 kg remaining)
Supply trailers:
• 2700 psi capacity
• 300 kg hydrogen per trailer
• We’ve invested in 30 of these jumbo tube trailers
Safety features:
• Built on 50+ years of high-pressure gas experience
• Designed for fuel cell vehicle compatibility
• Adheres to industry safety standards”
Press release https://shorturl.at/A1qQw
HH2E sign a contract with Gebrüder Karstens for the construction of green hydrogen plant in Germany
HH2E has signed a contract with Gebrüder Karstens Bauunternehmung GmbH for the construction of its flagship green hydrogen plant in Lubmin, Germany, the company announced. This project is set to become one of the largest green hydrogen production facilities in Europe.
The contract, valued at approximately 45 million euros, entrusts the family-owned company from the city of Waren an der Müritz with all structural and civil engineering work for the Lubmin plant. Gebrüder Karstens will collaborate with regional partners, thereby contributing to local economic development and reinforcing the value chain within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
This agreement marks a major milestone for HH2E, as it is the first construction contract awarded for their pioneering green hydrogen production facilities. HH2E is rolling out an ambitious plan to develop scalable hydrogen production projects across Germany, with each site starting at an initial capacity of 100 megawatts and scalable up to 1 gigawatt. The company aims to establish at least 4 gigawatts of green hydrogen production capacity in Germany by 2030.
Construction of the Lubmin plant is expected to commence following the approval of the project under the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImschG) and the final investment decision by HH2E shareholders.
Press release https://shorturl.at/P6y8J
Nel Hydrogen commissioned the second production line at Herøya site
“Our second production line at the Herøya factory in Norway, with a 500 MW capacity, is now fully operational”, the company reported in its LinkedIn. “With this, we have an annual production capacity of 1 GW in Norway, making our facility at Herøya one of the world’s largest automated electrolyser manufacturing facilities”.
Source https://shorturl.at/NXzXe
Natural Resources Canada Invests in research team $4.9 million to develop synthetic fuels
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, in partnership with Expander Energy Inc., FuelCell Energy, Nuclear Promise X, and St Marys Cement announced they have been awarded $4.9 million from Natural Resources Canada’s Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) and Energy Innovation Program (EIP) to support two new projects. The team is focused on using cutting-edge technologies to produce ready-to-deploy low carbon intensity synthetic diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The first of the two projects will evaluate the economic viability of synthetic diesel production using biomass through high temperature steam electrolysis (HTSE). The full concept, named “e-Syn”, stems from using water electrolysis as part of an innovative, patent pending process for making Bio-Synthetic fuels developed by CNL and Expander. The project leverages Expander Energy Inc.’s technology for biomass gasification and bio-synthetic fuel production, and FuelCell Energy’s HTSE technology. The resulting Bio-Synthetic fuel (Bio-SynDiesel® and Bio-SynJet®) will be comprised entirely of carbon sourced from biogenic (atmospheric) sources and is expected to have very low Life Cycle Carbon Intensity. The project will evaluate the feasibility of suitable sites for the construction of a plant to produce 30 million liters / year of synthetic fuel using biomass and HTSE. A full front-end engineering design will then be performed on a selected site, with the aim to build several plants in the future nationally and globally.
For the second project, the team will conduct a related study to demonstrate, at an industrial facility, the process to produce synthesis gas directly from electrolysis of water and carbon dioxide (a process referred as co-electrolysis). This process is the subject of recent patent applications by CNL (on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited) and Expander Energy Inc. For this purpose, a 5 kWe electrolyser from FuelCell Energy will be installed and tested at a facility owned by St Marys Cement, to use the carbon dioxide from the Canadian cement plant’s flue gas stream. This project will be taking a carbon emission source, capturing it, and converting the CO2 emissions into commercially useful synthesis gas. On successful completion of the pilot work at St Marys, the project will develop a conceptual design for a large-scale commercial facility that converts the synthesis gas into “E-fuels” like Bio-SynDiesel® and Bio-SynJet® using Expander Energy Inc. and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s patent pending CETL™ production platform.
Press release https://shorturl.at/v8w2y
NYK Signs Agreement for Marine Transport of Green Ammonia from India to Japan
NYK reached a basic agreement for the marine transport of green ammonia* to Japan in collaboration with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated , Sojitz Corporation and Sembcorp Green Hydrogen Pte. Ltd. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, a leading energy company in Asia engaged in a project to produce green ammonia. NYK General Manager of the Next Generation Fuel Business Group Takahiro Rokuroda attended the signing ceremony in Delhi, India.
This project aims to produce highly competitive green ammonia in India, a country with abundant renewable energy resources. In June, Kyushu Electric and Sojitz, together with Sembcorp, reached a basic agreement to supply green ammonia produced in this project to various industrial customers in Japan, primarily in the Kyushu region.
The agreement is based on the premise that approximately 200,000 metric tons of green ammonia will be produced annually through this project and transported to Kyushu region meeting end user demand utilizing NYK’s experience and knowledge in the marine transport of ammonia.
Through the marine transport, NYK will continue to contribute to establishing supply chains of next generation energy such as ammonia, in the Kyushu region and elsewhere in Japan.
Photo of NYK: Front row,first from right, Takahiro Rokuroda, Next Generation Fuel Business Group, General Manager of NYK
Press release https://shorturl.at/lhi6S
TÜV Rheinland launches innovative “H2-Ready” certification program
New “H2.23” certification standard combines state-of-the-art technology with global expertise in hydrogen suitability
TÜV Rheinland has launched an innovative certification program that qualifies materials for the emerging hydrogen economy. The “H2-Ready” certification confirms that materials used in critical applications such as piping and pressure vessels in large industrial plants are suitable for use with pressurized hydrogen.
Gunther Sproesser, materials expert at TÜV Rheinland, explains: “Our new ‘H2.23’ standard combines the latest technology with global expertise to test materials for hydrogen compatibility.” The challenge: Hydrogen can penetrate materials, making them brittle and damaging them to the point of component failure. Upon successful certification, manufacturers can receive the “H2-Ready” test mark to demonstrate to customers that their materials can safely handle compressed hydrogen. The H2-Ready test mark is only awarded to materials that meet strict criteria. The mark also requires regular monitoring of production.
“In Germany, there is a lack of recognized regulations for the long-term and safe use of components with pressurized hydrogen. We are filling this gap with the ‘H2-Ready’ certification. In doing so, we are ensuring greater safety and confidence in the rapidly growing hydrogen industry,” says Sproesser. TÜV Rheinland has already certified several materials from “Busch + Kunz”, the leading European manufacturer of weld fittings, in accordance with the “H2-Ready” standard.
Press release https://shorturl.at/6UzYu
Hysolar/Greenpoint will start producing of hydrogen this summer, the first in the Utrecht region
Hysolar/Greenpoint Nieuwegein will start producing of hydrogen this summer, a first in the Utrecht region, the company said. In anticipation of the start of production, Hysolar/Greenpoint has prepared itself to be a switching point for the distribution of green hydrogen.
After Hysolar/Greenpoint put the first public hydrogen filling station into operation in 2021, new hydrogen filling stations have been added in the region. And a wide range of vehicles are gradually appearing on the road and in the construction industry. A next phase is dawning for hydrogen customers, now that Hysolar/Greenpoint itself is starting to produce green hydrogen. “At the same time as the construction of the production facility, we invested in transport containers and an additional parking space for trailers,” says Joan van Kessel, co-shareholder in Hysolar, with some pride. “Think of supplying zero-emission construction sites, other hydrogen filling stations and applications in industry.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/nphBQ
RTI International Will Receive Funding to Develop E-Methanol Production Process From Н2/CO2
Nonprofit research institute RTI International announced that it has been selected to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop new technologies that help expand renewable power.
The funding is part of the Grid-free Renewable Energy Enabling New Ways to Economical Liquids and Long-term Storage (GREENWELLS) program, which aims to harness renewable energy sources like wind and solar to produce liquids for sustainable fuels or chemicals.
“The energy transition will require all sectors to work together to design unique solutions,” said Sameer Parvathikar, Ph.D., director, renewable energy and energy storage at RTI. “We are looking forward to demonstrating novel advances in technology and engineering for e-methanol production. Deploying these technologies will reduce barriers for renewables deployment and industrial use.”
In partnership with Casale, SA, RTI will demonstrate a next-generation e-methanol production process using renewable energy from wind and solar, along with captured carbon dioxide and hydrogen. This will be done on a scale relevant to real-world engineering. The process includes advanced, affordable catalysts, a new type of reactor that can handle variable energy input, patented strategies for managing and optimizing operations, and a global tool for optimizing plant design to ensure the production of e-methanol is economically feasible.
“Casale is excited to be a part of the project,” stated Michal Bialkowski, Ph.D., head of Casale’s research and development. “We view it as a chance to showcase our dedication to delivering a versatile e-methanol process that incorporates cutting-edge loop control and innovative internal designs.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/kakEu
Gearbulk ordered two additional ammonia/methanol conversion ready vessels
Gearbulk has signed contracts for delivery of two additional ammonia/methanol conversion ready 82,300 dwt Open Hatch newbuildings, the company announced.
These units will be sister vessels to Pulpmax no. 1-4 ordered earlier this year, and will be built in the same shipyard, CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Longxue in Guangzhou, China. The vessels will be delivered to Gearbulk in October 2028 and January 2029.
The technical specifications and capacity, including enhanced cargo crane capacity of 2×75 metric tons and 2x 120 and tween decks, will be the same as no. 1-4.
“This order marks yet another milestone in Gearbulk’s drive to renew its fleet with efficient, high-capacity vessels servicing G2 Ocean customers,” says Kristian Jebsen.
Pulpmax Specs:
- 8 holds / hatches
- 4 electro-hydraulic jib cranes with safe working load (SWL) lifting capacity of 2x 75 metric tonnes and 2x 120 metric tonnes
- Dedicated deck space on either side of the accommodation for the future installation of fuel tanks for alternative fuels
- LOA of 225 meters and beam of 36 meters
About Gearbulk
Gearbulk is a world-leading player in the open hatch bulk shipping segment, controlling a combined fleet of about 65 open hatch and other specialised vessels.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kR0zf
Power to Hydrogen has raised over $18 million to deploy the world’s first industrial-scale AEM electrolysis technology
Power to Hydrogen Inc., a leader in advanced electrolysis technologies, announced today it has raised over $18 million to scale and deploy the world’s first industrial-scale AEM electrolysis technology. The Series A funding round brings together leading financial and industrial investors from around the globe to pair with U.S. and European government support to bring the technology to market.
The Series A funding was led by venture studio Rev1 Ventures and strategic investor Worthington Enterprises, a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands in building products, consumer products and sustainable energy solutions. The round also includes support from global investors, including Finindus, JERA, Asahi Kasei, American Electric Power, EDP Ventures, E.ON, ESB, FH Capital, INP Capital, and others.
“We welcome an excellent mix of new investors, including the leading investor in the Midwest of the United States, two of the most successful hydrogen investors over the last decade, and strategic partners spanning Australia, Japan, North America, and Europe,” said Power to Hydrogen Founder and CEO, Dr. Paul Matter.
Power to Hydrogen is working closely with government and industry leaders to develop and implement its technology at scale. Its innovative AEM (anion exchange membrane) electrolysis enables high current density and high-pressure hydrogen production while meeting industry durability requirements. The technology is a potential breakthrough in electrolysis technology due to its high performance, low-cost materials, and ability to tie into renewable energy. Power to Hydrogen has proven these advantages in multiple paid pilots with leading global energy companies.
“We at Rev1 Ventures have a long and productive history of working with the team at Power to Hydrogen,” said Rev1 Ventures Executive Vice President, Ryan Helon. “We are thrilled to partner with Paul Matter, Chris Holt, and Alex Zorniger, along with a great investor syndicate, including our venture partner from Worthington Enterprises to support bringing Power to Hydrogen’s innovative hydrogen production technology to market.”
With the new funding, Power to Hydrogen will grow its U.S.-based team in Columbus, Ohio, expand its manufacturing and supply chain, as well as expand internationally with the launch of new offices in Belgium. The company will complete the development of its industrial-scale electrolysis stack and system, which will enable it to install the largest AEM electrolysis stack in the world at the Port of Antwerp in the coming months.
“Coupling hydrogen production with renewable energy is not as easy as some people will lead you to believe – Power to Hydrogen has not only managed to bring AEM electrolysis to a new level in terms of durability, but they have also extensively demonstrated robust cycling behavior of their patented electrolyser design,” said Hans Maenhout, Investment Director at Finindus. “We are looking very much forward to welcoming the first of its industrial-size electrolysers to the Flanders region later this year.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/hT0aN
The engineers drove a standard electric pickup, powering it with H2 ICE loaded in trailer
“We bought a standard Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat at Bos V8 Supercarsin the Netherlands, Andre Molengraaf, founder of H2storage reported in his LinkedIn.
“This standard electric pick-up has a standard towing capacity of 3.500 kg, enough to tow our Tinyhouse with range-extender.
On our self-built Tinyhouse we mounted a H2storage CHSS (Compressed Hydrogen Storage System). This CHSS is connected to a EVS Hydrogen H-450 H2 ICS Wankel Rotation Motor of 25kW. This engine drives a 400 DC e-Generator to charge the batteries of the Ford directly.
The range extender is only controlled on/off so it operates at a constant speed with output of around 22 kW continuously. Next time we would choose the double disc engine version with 50 kW output to secure faster charging. The energy consumption of our combination is around 450 W/km and we faced the problem that we used more energy than the generator produced, so we had to stop for extra charging.
What we also should improve is the insulation of the motor, since it is to loud for this moment. We will look into this directly after we have finished our H2roadtrip.
We have chosen the H2 ICE solution from EVS Hydrogen above a fuel cell solution, due to its simplicity, cost price and weight.
We are going to evaluate the system the coming weeks for small adjustments and let’s see if there is interest for our H2 range extender solution form the market”.
Source https://shorturl.at/YhTqp
World’s First Machine Room Safety Accreditation for Ammonia Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier to Be Granted by ClassNK
The world’s first accreditation for “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” (MRS) will be granted by ClassNK for the ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) currently being developed by a consortium that includes Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY). MRS is Class notation demonstrating a ship is equipped with excellent ammonia safety measures for the machinery room. MRS also confirms the vessel meets the highest safety measures under the guidelines for ammonia-fueled ships.
Background
The consortium to which NYK and NSY belong is aiming for AFMGC delivery by the end of November 2026. The vessel development is under the Green Innovation Fund Project by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). One of the biggest challenges in the ship’s development is to overcome toxicity in the machinery room. It is essential to have measures to keep the crew safe, such as a design to avoid ammonia leakage from piping and tanks. To overcome toxicity, the consortium has conducted a risk assessment reviewed by ClassNK, risk assessments and safety measures from a user’s point of view led by NYK’s engineers, and a study of the ship’s specifications to realize the world’s highest level of safety.
Overview of MRS Notation
The minimum design requirements for using ammonia safely on board are regulated in the ammonia-fueled ship guidelines issued by ClassNK. To receive an MRS notation, it is necessary to satisfy the optional functional requirement to minimize personal exposure to leaking ammonia in the machinery room. This notation shall be granted only to ships that meet the functional requirement and secure the highest level of safety.
Future Developments
The consortium continues vessel development, the creation of operation manuals for actual operations, etc., aiming for delivery by November 2026. Moreover, we aim to further improve safety for ammonia-fueled ships through technical know-how and achievements, including MRS accreditation, with the collaboration of consortium members.
Press release https://shorturl.at/p7xjI
Wales & West Utilities to develop an electrolyser, which can produce hydrogen from industrial wastewater sources
Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has announced it will lead a project to further develop an electrolyser, which can produce green hydrogen from highly contaminated industrial wastewater sources.
Working with HydroStar and Cardiff University, the new technology will be used for water high in micro plastic and heavy metal pollution, which would normally be unsuitable for the process.
Green hydrogen production typically requires highly purified water, which is expensive and puts high demands on the energy and water system, as well as needing energy intensive water purification plants. The pollutant removal process also produces hydrogen and oxygen as byproducts, which can be captured as high value goods to recover the energy costs of pollutant removal from the water.
By combining pollutant removal with the low-carbon hydrogen production process, the device is expected to reduce operational barriers, enabling the delivery of lower-cost green hydrogen to customers.
The pollutant removal process also produces hydrogen and oxygen as byproducts, which can be captured as high value goods to recover the energy costs of pollutant removal from the water.
The project builds on, and complements, planned future phases of the NextGen electrolyser project, which is supported by Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund. The NextGen prototype uses wastewater, like rainwater, to produce green hydrogen. This phase will also drive research and development into new electrode designs to optimise the existing NextGen unit.
The project will kick off this summer, with the prototype ready by March 2025. The project secured Innovate UK Launchpad: NetZero Industry, South West Wales funding. Located in south-west Wales and developed in collaboration with local leadership to strengthen innovation in targeted clusters across the UK, this Launchpad is dedicated to the pursuit of sustainable solutions in net zero industrial emissions.
Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales.
Press release https://shorturl.at/7fVHd
JEC to explore the potential of KARNO generator, capable of operating on hydrogen, in Hong Kong
Hyliion Holding Corp., a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jardine Engineering Corporation.
The MOU represents the first step toward a commitment from both companies to work together to explore the potential of Hyliion’s advanced KARNOTM technology in power generation projects and to collaborate jointly on select business opportunities in Hong Kong, Macau, and other markets where JEC operates. The KARNO generator is a groundbreaking fuel-agnostic solution that utilizes a linear generator architecture to produce electricity both economically and efficiently. Capable of operating on various fuels, including hydrogen, natural gas, biogas, and propane, the generator is expected to offer lower maintenance costs and a significantly reduced emissions profile compared to conventional technologies.
This relationship aims to leverage the advanced capabilities of Hyliion’s KARNO generator, along with JEC’s extensive domain knowledge, market presence, and project implementation capabilities, to provide innovative, sustainable power solutions in this dynamic region.
“Hyliion’s KARNO generator technology aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing advanced and sustainable engineering solutions,” stated Mr. Noky Wong, Chief Executive of JEC. “This collaborative effort with Hyliion represents a strategic step forward in advancing our capabilities and offerings in the power systems sector. Together, we look forward to exploring new ways to enable our customers to achieve engineering breakthroughs in ever more efficient and sustainable ways.”
Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion, added, “We are thrilled to partner with JEC, a leader in integrated power systems with a strong presence in Asia. This collaboration is a significant step in our mission to provide sustainable and innovative energy solutions globally. By combining our innovative KARNO technology with JEC’s extensive market knowledge and engineering expertise, we are confident in delivering exceptional value and performance to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers worldwide.”
The MOU between Hyliion and JEC is subject to the execution of a binding agreement.
Press release https://shorturl.at/5pKTq
Robert Habeck gave the official start to two PCEI hydrogen projects in Hamburg
«Together with Senator Dr Melanie Leonhard and Senator Jens Kerstan, Federal Minister Robert Habeck today gave the official go-ahead for two PCEI hydrogen projects in Hamburg:
A 100 MW electrolyser is being built at the Moorburg coal-fired power plant site. Over 9,000 tonnes of green hydrogen can be produced each year.
In addition, 40 kilometres of hydrogen pipeline will be built to connect hydrogen producers and consumers and connect Hamburg to the hydrogen core network.
Green hydrogen is the key to further reducing emissions in the energy supply and in important branches of industry in the future and to driving forward the transformation of the German economy.
Large quantities of hydrogen will be needed in the future. To meet this demand, we need to create the production capacity in Germany – as with the new electrolyser in Hamburg. Hydrogen will also be imported.
A comprehensive infrastructure will be created to ensure that the hydrogen arrives where it is needed. By 2032, a hydrogen core network around 9,700 kilometres long is to be built across Germany.
With the IPCEI funding, the federal and state governments are making the two projects in Hamburg possible».
Press release https://shorturl.at/tPBaZ
Austrian Blueflite to develop a lightweight, high-pressure, hydrogen tank for unmanned aerial vehicles
Blueflite is set to address the growing global demand for safe and reliable storage of hydrogen fuels for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through a collaborative early-stage project supported by the Northern Territory Government (Australia).The ambitious project, which will also see Blueflite open its Darwin-based premises, seeks to develop a lightweight, high-pressure, hydrogen vessel (tank) using Advanced Fiber Placement (AFP) technology pitched squarely at the underserved, long-range, UAV sector.
The collaboration will see Blueflite® leverage Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) innovative additive manufacturing capabilities, including the use of an industrial robot with advanced Automated Carbon Fiber Placement (AFP) capabilities. The AFP robot at CDU is the only one of its kind in Australia and offers a significant improvement over traditional methods of composite vessel manufacture.
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Dovetail’s battery system helps hydrogen plane maker win Best Innovation award
“Alongside our groundbreaking hydrogen-electric aviation powerplant prototype, our revolutionary DovePack battery system has played a crucial role in our nomination for Best Innovation of the Year by Australian Aviation”, the Dovetail reported in its LinkedIn.
“Designed specifically for the rigorous demands of the aviation industry, the DovePack delivers exceptional performance, safety, and reliability.
– High Energy Density: With a nominal energy of 7.7 kWh and an energy density of 245 Wh/kg, the DovePack maximizes flight range and efficiency.
– Advanced Thermal Management: Our unique di-electric immersion cooling technique ensures optimal battery performance and longevity, even in the most challenging operating conditions.
– Robust Construction: The carbon fiber casing provides superior protection against vibration and thermal runaway, guaranteeing the safety of your flight.
– Industry-Leading Standards: The DovePack is meticulously designed and manufactured to meet the highest aviation standards, including DO-311A, DO-160, and ARP-7131.
– Proven Reliability: The DovePack boasts an impressive cycle life of 800 cycles, ensuring long-term performance and reduced maintenance costs”.
Source https://shorturl.at/x39EU
Next Hydrogen to Supply Latest Generation Electrolysis Technology for Renewable Energy Ammonia Production Research
Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., a designer and manufacturer of electrolyzers, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the University of Minnesota (UMN) for its latest generation electrolysis technology to be installed at the UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC).
The WCROC project is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA-E) as well as other partners including RTI International (RTI) and will include technologies from Casale, RTI and UMN to demonstrate the production of ammonia from renewable energy targeting emerging energy markets and existing agricultural markets.
Next Hydrogen will be supplying its latest third-generation Alkaline Water Electrolyzers featuring improvements in energy efficiency, current density and operating pressure. Next Hydrogen electrolyzers provide complete and responsive renewable energy load following capability needed to produce hydrogen from intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar. The system is scheduled to be operational in 2025.
The project team also includes Nutrien, GE, Nel Hydrogen, Xcel Energy, Great River Energy, Otter Tail Power Company, Runestone Electric Association, Chemtronergy, Texas Tech University, Pacifica, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and Shell.
Raveel Afzaal, President and CEO of Next Hydrogen, stated, “We are very honored to be part of this exciting project and working with our existing partners Casale and GE while also forming new industry relationships. Our technology provides a compelling alternative to more expensive options for producing hydrogen from renewable energy.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/DCPaq
