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The European Commission has published the final Terms and Conditions for EUR 1.2 billion hydrogen auction
The European Commission has published the final Terms and Conditions for its second EUR 1.2 billion renewable hydrogen auction, the IF24 Auction, as part of the European Hydrogen Bank, which provides financial support to Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin producers.
Based on the large oversubscription of the 2023 pilot auction, the European Commission will open in 2024 a second auction to support RFNBO hydrogen producers located in the EEA with a budget of EUR 1.2 billion. IF support will again take the form of a fixed premium payment upon verified and certified production for a maximum period of 10 years.
This support is still needed for the sector, as most projects would not be carried out without the proposed support from the Innovation Fund, given the gap between their costs of producing RFNBO hydrogen and the market price. The support will be allocated through an open competitive bidding procedure that will ensure a proportionate remuneration of the projects funding gap.4 The ranking of proposals will directly reflect the environmental benefits the scheme aims to achieve, as displacing fossil fuels and products made using fossil-based hydrogen with the use of the RFNBO hydrogen produced under the instrument will directly reduce GHG emissions.
This document presents the Final Terms and Conditions on which the design of the second Innovation Fund Auction for RFNBO Hydrogen (IF24 Auction) will be based3. It is intended to help potential applicants preparing their submission already before the publication of the call for proposals by the end of 2024. This document takes into account feedback received through written public consultation and a stakeholder event held in June 2024.
To ease orientation, the design elements are presented in five categories:
1. general auction design elements (2.1)
2. qualification requirements (2.2 together with section III on mandatory documents)
3. auction procedure (2.3)
4. rights and obligations (2.4)
5. auction framework conditions (2.5)
6. rules on combination of public support (Section IV)
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Utility Global raises $53 M for developing technology to convert process gases into clean hydrogen in a single reactor
Utility Global, announced that it has raised $53 million of an ongoing Series C financing led by the OPG Pension Plan and joined by multinational steel company, ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE: MT), via its XCarb® Innovation Fund, alongside current investors Ara Partners and Aramco Ventures.
The proceeds from this round will serve to further accelerate commercialization and go-to-market strategies for Utility Global’s proven, patented and tested eXERO technology. With the successful completion of its demonstration program at a commercial steel facility resulting in the first hydrogen ever produced from blast furnace off-gases in a single reactor, the company has shifted to commercial deployments.
Under the Collaboration Agreement, Utility Global will deploying facility at one or more of ArcelorMittal’s integrated steel plants, with site identification to be announced at a later date.
Utility Global is a Houston, Texas-based off-gas-to-value company, has developed a proprietary reactor which processes variable industrial process gases, without the use of electricity, into high-purity hydrogen and a concentrated CO2 stream that can be conveniently captured onsite from a single cost-effective location. The hydrogen produced from steelmaking gases can be recirculated into the steelmaking process to replace coke.
Press release https://shorturl.at/0eGZq
MAN’s hydrogen combustion truck to be delivered to customers first time in 2025
MAN is the first manufacturer to launch trucks with hydrogen combustion engines, the company stated.
In parallel to the ramp-up of electromobility, MAN is working on hydrogen technology as a complementary zero-emission solution for special applications such as heavy transport or for areas where charging infrastructure is difficult to realise. At the IAA, MAN presented the prototype of a hydrogen combustion truck, which will be delivered to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries for the first time as the MAN hTGX in a small series of initially 200 vehicles from 2025.
The hydrogen combustion engine H45 is based on the proven D38 diesel engine and is produced at the engine and battery plant in Nuremberg. The use of familiar technology enables us to enter the market at an early stage and thus provides a decisive impetus for the ramp-up of the hydrogen infrastructure. With the hTGX, we have now added an attractive product to our zero-emission portfolio,” says Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member of MAN Truck & Bus and responsible for Sales & Customer Solution.
The hydrogen drive is particularly suitable for special transport tasks that require a special axle configuration or where there is no space for the battery on the frame due to the need for truck body work. The MAN hTGX offers high payloads and maximum ranges of up to 600 kilometres in its initially offered 6×2 and 6×4 axle variants. The H45 hydrogen combustion engine used has an output of 383 kW or 520 hp and a torque of 2500 Nm at 900-1300 rpm. The direct injection of hydrogen into the engine ensures particularly fast power delivery. With hydrogen compressed to 700 bar (CG H2) and a tank capacity of 56 kg, the vehicle can be refuelled in less than 15 minutes. With less than 1g CO2/tkm, the MAN hTGX will fulfil the criteria as a “zero-emission vehicle” under the new planned EU CO2 legislation.
Dr Frederik Zohm, Executive Board Member for Research & Development, adds: “The new CO2 regulations at EU level will classify trucks with hydrogen combustion engines as zero-emission vehicles. This means that such vehicles fully contribute to our CO2 fleet targets, which also opens the door for this small series that complements battery electric vehicles. At the same time, depending on the country, our customers benefit from corresponding toll reductions, for example. At MAN’s Nuremberg site, we have the most innovative engine technology and decades of experience in the use of hydrogen as a fuel. We are utilising this and presenting a real MAN with the MAN hTGX. The new hydrogen combustion truck is based on the tried-and-tested TG vehicle series and impresses with the highest quality and uncomplicated maintenance. We will continue to research fuel cell technology based on battery technology and hydrogen. H2 fuel technology is also in preparation at MAN. However, it will be several years before the technology is really ready for the market and competitive.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/uFjpn
Verne unveils world-first cryo-compressed hydrogen heavy-duty truck
Verne and its industry partners announced the completion of the first heavy-duty Class 8 truck powered by cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2). Verne’s CcH2 fuel storage system maximizes hydrogen storage density, increasing vehicle range while decreasing vehicle weight and storage system cost. Verne showcased the truck at the Alberta Motor Transport Association Innovation Expo in Edmonton, where fleets had the chance to inspect the completed truck. Verne will soon begin drive testing of the truck in advance of multiple commercial pilots.
Verne’s cryo-compressed hydrogen technology involves cooling and compressing hydrogen to achieve the maximum hydrogen density of 73 g/L, a 33% improvement over liquid hydrogen and an 87% improvement over traditional 700 bar compressed gas hydrogen. Heavy-duty transportation is responsible for 12% of global CO2 emissions, and current zero emission options fail to meet the range and payload requirements of heavy-duty truck fleets. By increasing hydrogen density, CcH2 is the first zero-emission fuel to enable heavy-duty vehicles to meet diesel-parity range and payload.
The first-of-kind cryo-compressed hydrogen truck uses Diesel Tech Industries’ Guardian Hydrogen Diesel System, which is a retrofit of a traditional diesel engine to enable the vehicle to run on a blend of diesel and hydrogen. DTI’s Guardian Hydrogen Diesel System can serve as an important bridge technology for the trucking industry, as it allows fleets to trial hydrogen fueling and driving without requiring investment in a new fleet of trucks.
Verne and DTI will demonstrate the range and payload improvements of high-density CcH2 fuel with the Guardian Hydrogen Diesel System. Verne will conduct demonstrations and commercial pilots with leading vehicle manufacturers and fleets in Canada and the United States using dual-fuel engines, hydrogen combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells, as it believes that all three technologies will play an important role in decarbonizing the heavy-duty transportation sector.
Press release https://shorturl.at/TOeSb
Hopium has integrated the optimised version of its 100 kW fuel cell into the complete control system
HOPIUM, the cleantech company aiming to decarbonise heavy transport, announces that it has integrated the optimised version of its 100 kW fuel cell into the complete control system developed entirely by its R&D teams. As a reminder, Hopium has succeeded in optimising the mass of its 100 kW fuel cell, bringing it down to under 25kg, while maintaining the same performance as that validated last July during bench tests.
By choosing to design and control all aspects of the technology in-house, Hopium has been able to push back the boundaries of what is possible. From the design of its fuel cell stack to its integration in the system, via the development of digital twins, test benches and the control system, each stage has been carried out with uncompromising precision and rigour.
During this new stage, the 100 kW battery, lightened and optimised, was placed in its envelope and then tested on test benches entirely designed and developed in-house. The system into which the battery has been successfully integrated includes the control-command, which is the system’s on-board intelligence enabling all the actuators (compressor, pumps, valves, etc.) to be controlled and monitored.
Press release https://shorturl.at/n3Tj3
Us First Approval in Principle for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Fleet Management Limited, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services (collectively the “Parties”) announced the United States’ First Approval in Principle (“AiP”) for the initial design of ammonia bunkering articulated tug-barge (*1) ／AB-ATB) from ABS. The award ceremony was held in Houston at Gastech 2024, the world’s largest energy conference. The approval was achieved in cooperation with the RADIUS consortium, consisting of ABS, A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S, Fleet Management Limited, Georgia Ports Authority, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), Sumitomo Corporation, and TOTE Services (collectively the “Consortium”). The barge design and engineering were completed by VARD Marine US, Inc. (VARD). This design approval is an important step on the maritime industry’s decarbonisation journey where ammonia-fuelled vessels are seen as one of multiple fuel pathways.
The Consortium, established in March 2023, has been conducting a feasibility study on ship-to-ship bunkering of reduced emission ammonia along the U.S. East Coast. This includes the development of a cost-effective supply chain for the procurement, transportation, and storage of reduced emission ammonia fuel, as well as the design of AB-ATB and related supply chain infrastructure.
The AB-ATB was designed to be compatible with vehicle carriers including Aurora Class PCTC (*2) recently delivered to Höegh Autoliners, the Norwegian shipping company, for bunkering operation at the ports of Jacksonville, Florida, and Brunswick, Georgia as well as a 15000 TEU (*3) ammonia-fuelled container vessel whose concept design was created by MMMCZCS, for bunkering operation at the port of Savannah, Georgia.
The Parties expect this design approval to motivate and encourage the maritime industry to develop and order such types of ammonia fuelled vessel. This approval is a significant milestone in accelerating the potential of the first US ammonia bunkering vessel, targeting commercial operations by 2030.
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Finland’s first H2 refueling station to be built in Jyväskylä, with hydrogen bus pilot to follow
The City of Jyväskylä will have Finland´s first large-scale green hydrogen refueling station, the Vireon announced.
Vireon is set to construct Finland’s first large-scale green hydrogen refueling station in Jyväskylä. The announcement is significant, as currently there are no H2 stations operating in Finland. This station is the first of four strategically located stations in Finland, made possible through a collaborative project between the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (CEFMOF) and the City of Jyväskylä.
The choice of Jyväskylä for the initial station underscores the city’s strategic central location in Finland, providing a pivotal point for the hydrogen infrastructure.
“Jyväskylä’s central location, combined with strong collaboration with Cefmof and the City, makes it an ideal starting point for our hydrogen infrastructure,” says Per Øyvind Voie, Managing Director of Vireon.” This project not only strengthens Jyväskylä’s role in the transition to renewable energy but also paves the way for hydrogen-powered transportation across Finland, as more stations will follow soon.”
The station is primarily targeting heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses but will also cater to lighter vehicles like taxis and vans, promoting the use of green hydrogen as a clean energy source.
In conjunction with the refueling station, the first green hydrogen-powered buses in Finland will be piloted in Jyväskylä by 2025, with five Caetano H2 City Gold buses set to join the city’s public transport fleet.
Press release https://shorturl.at/WozVe
ECL Announces World’s First 1 Gigawatt Off-Grid, Hydrogen-Powered AI Factory Data
Data Center-as-a-Service pioneer ECL, which unveiled the world’s first off-grid, sustainable, modular, built-to-suit data center on June 20, 2024, today( 25 of September )announced that it will build the first fully sustainable 1GW AI Factory data center – ECL TerraSite-TX1 on a 600+ acre site east of Houston, with Lambda as its first tenant. The initial phase of TerraSite-TX1 will be delivered in the summer of 2025 at a cost of approximately $450M, with 50MW of data center capacity to be utilized by data center cloud and AI cloud operators. The entire 1GW site will be constructed at a cost of approximately $8B, with funding to be provided by ECL and financial partners.
“The data center technology committed to by ECL is truly transformative in the industry,” said Ken Patchett, VP Data Center Infrastructure, Lambda. “We believe ECL’s technology could unlock a powerful and eco-conscious foundation for AI advancement. This new infrastructure could give researchers and developers essential computational resources while drastically reducing the environmental impact of AI operations.”
ECL has made breakthrough strides in addressing critical challenges in the data center industry, as exemplified by the launch of ECL-MV1 – now in full production – the world’s first off-grid, hydrogen-powered modular data center that operates 24/7 with zero emissions, minimal noise, and a negative water footprint, replenishing water to the community. It offers a 10x increase in energy efficiency with a power usage effectiveness (PUE) of 1.05 and a 7x improvement in data density per rack, which is ideal for AI high-density demands.
Gartner predicts that by 2030, AI could consume up to 3.5% of the world’s electricity. “AI consumes a lot of electricity and water. This negative impact should be mitigated,” said Pieter den Hamer, VP Analyst at Gartner. “Executives should be cognizant of AI’s own growing environmental footprint and take active mitigation measures. For example, they could prioritize (cloud) data centers powered by renewable energy.”
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QUANTRON Completes Acceleration Tests of its Hydrogen-Tank at MESSRING
“We are pleased to announce that QUANTRON has successfully completed their acceleration test at MESSRING Testing Services, confirming the reliability and safety of their hydrogen-powered vehicle components, the MESSRING reported. “The test adhered to the ECE-R134 regulations, which ensure the highest safety standards for hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles.
The vehicle’s tank mounts were subjected to demanding conditions, with acceleration tests conducted in both the X (minimum 10g) and Y (minimum 5g) directions. Using an original vehicle frame with empty tanks mounted on standard holders, the test replicated real-world conditions by simulating the weight of hydrogen (4.1kg per tank).
These tests were performed using our Compact Impact Sled (CIS) System, one of the most versatile and precise tools for passive safety testing. The CIS provides exceptional control over acceleration pulses, enabling highly repeatable testing conditions.
After each acceleration run the mounts were inspected for any signs of slippage or deformation. We are happy to report that Quantron’s system passed with flying colors, showing no abnormalities, and reaffirming the safety and durability of their hydrogen mobility solutions”.
Press release and video https://shorturl.at/D26VA
Spanish government ramps up plan to produce green hydrogen
The Council of The Ministers, at the proposal of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), approved the Royal Decree that updates the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC 2023-2030), the MITECO announced.
In particular, the planned targets for green energy and green hydrogen production have been changed according to the plan.
“In 2030, the installation of 76 GW of photovoltaics (with 19 GW of self-consumption), 62 GW of wind power, 22.5 GW of storage and 12 GW of electrolysers to obtain renewable hydrogen is expected», the MITECO stated.
Press release https://shorturl.at/TlLGG
Avina Clean Hydrogen receives permits to begin construction of North America’s hydrogen production facility
Avina Clean Hydrogen announced that it has received the industrial new construction permit to proceed with the construction of its integrated hydrogen production and refueling facility in Southern California. Once operational, the facility will produce 1,400 metric tons of compressed clean hydrogen per annum, enough to fuel nearly 100 fuel cell heavy-duty trucks and buses daily. With on-site dispensing systems, the facility will eliminate the logistical challenges that currently inflate hydrogen costs.
Press release https://shorturl.at/BCuJz
Gradiant Announces ProtiumSource, the World’s Most Complete Electrolyzer-Ready Water Solution, Tailored to the Needs of Green Hydrogen Producers
ProtiumSource is feedwater-agnostic, generates zero discharge, and operates with renewable energy at industry-leading efficiency to produce green hydrogen
Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, announced today the launch of ProtiumSource, the world’s most advanced end-to-end solution for electrolyzer-ready water. ProtiumSource lets producers focus on green hydrogen, not source water.
Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is a critical component in the planet’s transition to a carbon-neutral future, offering an alternative to the fossil fuels used in hard-to-abate industrial markets, including ammonia-based fertilizers, steel and chemical production, power, and transportation. Green hydrogen is produced with zero carbon emissions, making it a highly desirable raw material for industrial uses.
Press release https://shorturl.at/G8yuv
dynaCERT distributor IPMD brought a truck equipped with a hydrogen production unit to the Le Mans Hydrogène race
«A truck equipped with a HydraGEN at Le Mans Hydrogène – LMH2 alongside Toyota and Daimler Mercedes, the IPMD reported in its LinkedIn.
“The HydraGEN was installed by BTS Vehicle Maintenance students in the road transport vehicle option as part of a partnership with the CCI Le Mans Sarthe Apprentice Training Centre».
Press release https://shorturl.at/B3zZc
CRRC Unveiled the Hydrogen Intelligent Intercity Train
CRRC Corporation unveiled two groundbreaking products at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany: the CINOVA H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train (“CINOVA H2”) and the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) 2.0, showcasing its commitment to pioneering eco-friendly and smart transportation solutions.
CINOVA H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train: A Marathoner in Zero-Carbon Mobility
CINOVA H₂, the latest green zero-carbon passenger intercity train from CRRC, boasts world-class technical specifications in terms of speed, passenger capacity, and range. Technical expert Liang Caiguo from CRRC explains that the train is powered by hydrogen, which generates electricity through a chemical reaction with oxygen, producing only water as a byproduct, ensuring zero carbon emissions throughout operation. With an estimated annual operation of 300,000 kilometers, each train can cut down carbon dioxide emissions by about 730 tons annually.
“Its design emphasizes a green and sustainable approach,” said Liang Caiguo. “The water emitted from the hydrogen fuel cell reaction is purified and recycled to meet passenger water needs. Additionally, the waste heat from cooling the hydrogen fuel cell is repurposed for heating the air conditioning system during winter.”
CINOVA H₂ can reach a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour, with a four-car formation carrying over 1,000 passengers. It has a continuous running range of 1,200 kilometers at 160 km/h, exceeding the distance from Berlin to London, consuming less than 0.3 grams of hydrogen per passenger per kilometer.
Utilizing the CRRC’s SmartCare intelligent operation and maintenance (O&M) system, CINOVA H₂ integrates the data from vehicle and ground, offering users comprehensive lifecycle intelligent operation & maintenance services that enhance operational safety and reduce maintenance costs. The hydrogen system has undergone rigorous safety verification under all scenarios and conditions, featuring multiple safety protection systems, such as intelligent detection and isolation protection to ensure safety.
CINOVA H₂ is versatile and can be used on non-electrified railways worldwide, replacing traditional internal combustion engine powered vehicle, effectively reducing carbon dioxide and air pollutant emissions, and promoting green upgrades in the railway industry.
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For the first time hydrogen distribution systems of Hexagon Purus will be available for leasing
«For the first time our hydrogen distribution systems will be available to lease from Eurotainer SA, a global leader in tank container leasing, for transportation of hydrogen for mobility and industrial applications in Norway and beyond», the Hexagon Purus announced in its LinkedIn.
“Among Eurotainer’s customers is Norwegian Hydrogen, a company producing green hydrogen at its Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub, which officially opened last week.
The hydrogen produced at the hub will be distributed to a group of industrial customers, including construction company Veidekke Norgewho will use the green hydrogen to significantly reduce emissions on two of their asphalt production plants in the region.
Some of the hydrogen will also be utilized by VIREON, a subsidiary of Norwegian Hydrogen, which aims to become the leading operator of hydrogen refueling stations for heavy transport in the Nordic region.
The new hydrogen storage systems, manufactured at Hexagon Purus’ facility in Weeze, Germany, will be delivered by the end of the year”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/qy4dd
Hyundai Motor Group Unveils End-to-End Hydrogen Solutions at H2 MEET 2024
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its end-to-end hydrogen solutions and roadmap at H2 MEET 2024[1], Korea’s largest hydrogen industry exhibition event, running from September 25 to 27 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) near Seoul.
Under the theme ‘Be a First Mover in Hydrogen,’ the Group introduced its hydrogen business and technology spanning the entire hydrogen value chain under the HTWO brand. This builds upon its hydrogen vision presentation made at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
H2 MEET 2024 marks the first event in which all the Group’s affiliates are participating together under the HTWO. Participating affiliates include Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Rotem, Hyundai Steel, Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai E&C and Hyundai Glovis.
At its massive H2 MEET booth, the Group is showing four hydrogen value chain business solutions in four scenario-based exhibitions with staff available for explanation at each exhibition corner and digital docents available via smartphones.
The first scenario exhibition, ‘Energy Security,’ introduces the Group’s innovative resource-cycle hydrogen production technologies including W2H (Waste-to-Hydrogen) and P2H (Plastic-to-Hydrogen). W2H utilizes organic waste such as food and sewage sludge to produce hydrogen, while P2H utilizes non-recyclable plastic. The exhibition also showcases Korea’s very first W2H facility in Chungju that converts food waste into hydrogen and supplies hydrogen to nearby refueling stations.
Visitors will also be able to check on Hyundai Motor’s field-proven cell system and its reverse electrolysis technology – PEM electrolysis, which is ideal for producing high-purity hydrogen. The exhibit also features Korea’s very first PEM electrolysis production facility in Buan, operated by Hyundai E&C, alongside other business cases that run on the hydrogen produced.
The second scenario exhibition, ‘Port & Airport Decarbonization’ introduces hydrogen solutions that can be applied to high-carbon-emitting industrial complexes, including ports and airports. Hyundai Motor successfully deployed a pioneering fleet of 30 Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell hydrogen-powered trucks for the NorCAL ZERO Project since last year with an aim to reduce carbon emissions at the port of Oakland in California, U.S.
Press release https://shorturl.at/c47by
Amogy Sails World’s First Carbon-Free Ammonia Powered Maritime Vessel
Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel successfully completed its maiden voyage. The NH3 Kraken, a tugboat originally constructed in 1957 and retrofitted with Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power system, sailed on a tributary of the Hudson River, upstream from New York City.
This demonstration is a significant step towards reducing global carbon emissions and moving the maritime industry closer to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) target of net-zero emissions by 2050. It proves both the viability of Amogy’s technology and the potential of ammonia as a carbon-free maritime fuel.
“Governments across the globe and industry organizations like the IMO have set aggressive goals to reduce global carbon emissions. These goals seem daunting, but they’re necessary – and our successful demonstration of the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered vessel proves that they’re achievable,” said Seonghoon Woo, CEO and co-founder of Amogy. “By demonstrating our technology on the water for the first time, we’ve gained invaluable knowledge that will help us move quickly to commercialization and real-world applications. The opportunity to decarbonize the maritime industry is within reach, and for Amogy, it’s just the beginning.”
Successfully sailing the NH3 Kraken is the largest and most significant application of Amogy’s technology to date, following successful demonstrations of an aerial drone, commercial farm tractor, and semi-truck. Amogy will apply knowledge gained from this demonstration to real-world applications of its technology, including both retrofit projects and newbuilds. The company is already working on contracts signed and in progress with organizations such as Hanwha Ocean, Terox, and others.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kVG2d
PowerCell signs one of the world’s largest orders of marine fuel cell systems
PowerCell Group has signed one of the world’s largest orders of marine fuel cell systems to date with a leading Italian marine OEM manufacturer. The order value is approximately SEK 165m and the deliveries will begin in the middle of 2025 and be completed by the end of the year.
The order is in three parts and consists of 56 units of the Marine System 225 in total where the majority will be installed on commercial cruise ships. The fuel cell systems will provide auxiliary power to a ship’s internal electricity systems, totaling more than 6.3 MW. In addition, a 3.2 MW marine power solution is being built for the internal testbed and a 3.2 MW solution for an additional vessel installation.
Press release https://shorturl.at/RiYra
GenCell to Supply Additional Hydrogen Generators Valued at US$4.4m to the Largest Utility in North America
GenCell Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen-to-power solutions, announced that based on an order received by GenCell’s partner in Mexico from Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico’s state-owned utility and the largest utility in North America, GenCell will supply a repeat order of US$4.4 to purchase and deploy dozens of GenCell REX™ backup power units. This order follows the tender won in December 2023 and another order already received and reported earlier this year. Another vote of confidence in GenCell by CFE, this order continues the series of orders of GenCell REX units constituting a multi-phase project.
Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico’s state-owned utility and the largest utility in North America, places another vote of confidence in GenCell by rolling out additional GenCell REX™ climate-resilient, zero-emission hydrogen-fueled backup power units to harden substations across Mexico. (PRNewsfoto/GenCell Energy)
The system has been designed to kick in immediately during grid outages to deliver weather-resilient, zero-emission, long-duration Tier One backup power to CFE’s substations. GenCell, in collaboration with local partner Gncell Energy de Mexico, aims to complete the rollout by 2025. GenCell has configured the system to meet strict cybersecurity (OWASP Top 10) and regulatory requirements, including mandatory 24–48-hour backup power. The REX solution significantly boosts substation resilience and automation, withstanding extreme weather and requiring minimal maintenance.
The GenCell REX units include the embedded GenCell GEMS™ proprietary AI-driven energy management software, including the GenCell GEMS Community™ application enabling centralized remote management and monitoring of the full scope of the REX units and related equipment and systems supporting CFE’s power distribution network.
Press release https://shorturl.at/8ZTpy
CRRC: world premiere of the CINOVA H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin
Under the theme of On Track for A Low Carbon Future, CRRC Corporation Limited will display its line-up of passenger and freight transportation offerings, alongside full life-cycle system solutions, at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany( 24-27 September). Highlighting the event, two innovative, eco-friendly, and intelligent trains will make their world premiere: the CINOVA 2.0 New Intelligent Intercity/Regional EMU, the 160 km/h Hydrogen Full-Automatic Intelligent Regional Train and the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) 2.0.
CRRC introduce a wide range of heavy-duty, fast, and environmentally responsible solutions during the event. To address the growing demand for higher freight capacity, CRRC plans to unveil several new products, among them, the 24-axle Freight Electric Locomotive and the 45-ton Axle Load Ore Car. The 350 km/h High-Speed Freight EMU, the fastest and the most spacious in the industry, will be a focal point. In line with the global push for green transportation, CRRC will launch its serialized new energy locomotives, including the diesel-battery hybrid locomotive, the power battery locomotive, and the hydrogen-battery hybrid locomotive, with power levels from 1000KW to 2000KW.
Press release https://shorturl.at/FaYPU
Babcock’s LGE business granted AiP for ammonia release recovery system
Babcock’s LGE business, the world leader in liquefied gas solutions, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society Lloyd’s Register for its ammonia release recovery system – ecoVARSTM.
The AiP was awarded to our LGE business during Gastech 2024 in Houston and represents a welcome addition to the company’s future carbon free fuels technology portfolio.
ecoVARSTM can be seamlessly integrated with ecoFGSS-FLEX® – LGE’s ammonia fuel gas supply system – and the cargo handling system, to allow up to 90% recovery of ammonia releases to return back to the fuel storage tank. This provides great safety, plus economic and environmental benefits.
ecoFGSS-FLEX® is based on Babcock’s well-established (45 systems currently on order and/or in service) ecoFGSS® LPG fuel gas system which, when combined with ecoVARSTM, provides the marine industry with a low-risk and safety focused solution for using ammonia as a fuel.
Michael Scott, Sales Director of our LGE business, said: “This patented vented ammonia recovery solution, developed by our talented team, is an important addition to our growing portfolio of technologies that support the industry’s decarbonisation journey.
Press release https://rb.gy/vg71ck
OWW Oberpfälzer Wasserstoffwerke receives €5 М for the construction of hydrogen plant in Pilsach
The founders of OWW Oberpfälzer Wasserstoffwerke GmbH received a funding notification for 5 million euros from the Bavarian electrolysis funding programme BAYFELI, the Hydrogenity GmbH announced.
At the Pilsach, Waldeck site, in the direct neighbourhood of the CHEFS CULINAR food logistics plant currently under construction and opposite the Baernreuther and Deuerlein gravel production plant, as well as close to the Biogas plant of Bioenergie I&N, the hydrogen plant is to be built, which will utilise renewable electricity.
The project will start with a 6 megawatt plant with a hydrogen production capacity of 500 to 700 tonnes of green hydrogen per year; the plant can be expanded to 12 megawatts of power and up to 1,400 tonnes of green hydrogen production capacity per year at a later date.
Press release https://shorturl.at/eFtHW
Siltrax Launches Groundbreaking Silicon-Based Fuel Cell Technology
Siltrax, a pioneering company in fuel cell innovation, introduced its groundbreaking silicon-based fuel cell technology, which leverages the unique characteristics of silicon to deliver enhanced performance, durability and cost-efficiency. Supported by a US$10 million investment round, including 7 million from Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), Siltrax is focused on transforming the hydrogen industry with its cutting-edge technology, designed to revolutionize fuel cell applications across a range of industries.
“We’re entering a new era of energy innovation where silicon-based fuel cells have the potential to transform the clean energy landscape,” said Dr. Shi
At the core of Siltrax’s innovative fuel cell technology are silicon-based bipolar plates, which take advantage of the material’s lightweight and durable nature, mechanical and chemical stability and ability to withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments. Silicon also allows the creation of micro-scale flow channels on the plates’ surface. Combined, these attributes directly enhance the power density, durability and performance of Siltrax’s fuel cells relative to its peers.
Another key advantage of Siltrax’s innovation is the ability to leverage existing photovoltaic (PV) supply chains for raw materials and production equipment. This strategic approach also allows Siltrax to leverage existing process and techniques to further optimize its manufacturing processes but also holds the potential to reduce the overall cost of fuel cell production, making this advanced technology more accessible for widespread adoption.
Press release https://shorturl.at/uXYWx
Plug Contracts with bp and Iberdrola Joint Venture to Supply 25 MW of PEM Electrolyzers for Castellón Refinery Project in Spain
Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has secured an order for 25 megawatts (MW) of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems from bp and Iberdrola’s joint venture, Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L. The project will employ five of Plug’s 5 MW containerized PEM electrolyzers with a 25 MW capacity to decarbonize the operations at bp’s Castellón refinery in Valencia, Spain and is expected to avoid 23,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Plug’s electrolyzers will be used at the project led by bp and Iberdrola to produce green hydrogen, replacing part of the refinery’s current use of gray hydrogen generated from natural gas in its operations.
Press release https://shorturl.at/1dklh
Aquaterra Energy launches legacy well re-entry and re-abandonment services to enable offshore CCS and hydrogen storage projects
Newly released Recoverable Abandonment Frame technology could reduce abandonment costs by £20million per well and cut project timelines by 50%
Aquaterra Energy, a leader in offshore engineering solutions, announced the launch of its legacy well re-entry and re-abandonment services along with its new patent-pending Recoverable Abandonment Frame (RAF). The combined solution will address challenges in locating, re-entering and re-abandoning legacy wells that penetrate, or pass through, offshore oil and gas reservoirs or saline aquifers that have been earmarked to be repurposed for carbon dioxide (CO2) or hydrogen storage.
The significant economic and technical challenges of re-abandoning problematic legacy wells that pose a leak risk beneath the seabed could derail many carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen storage projects, that intend to use previously penetrated oil and gas or saline aquifer formations. Technical challenges such as traditional relief well drilling could be infeasible in shallow intersects or where azimuth and depth are unknown. Excavation methods require enormous amounts of material to be removed and may also fail to isolate re-abandonment loading from the compromised legacy well, meaning both methods may fall short in addressing technical, environmental, safety, and regulatory issues effectively.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/sE4QK
Hyundai Motor and Škoda Group to Collaborate on Hydrogen Advancement
Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to commence collaboration on establishing a hydrogen mobility ecosystem.
The MOU covers study on adoption of hydrogen fuel cell systems and technologies, study on adoption of energy efficient solutions for mobility projects and products, and exploring hydrogen ecosystem and value chain opportunities beyond mobility.
Both parties share the view that hydrogen will be a key pillar for a sustainable society, starting with mobility. As part of the MOU, the parties will explore the possibility that Hyundai would share its fuel cell system and technology, contributing to the acceleration of eco-friendly mobility across global markets where Škoda Group operates, including the Czech Republic.
Press release https://shorturl.at/CJqwI
AFC Energy launches Hyamtec Limited to unlock the global hydrogen value chain
Hyamtec, the UK’s newest hydrogen company, has been launched by AFC Energy plc to deliver next generation modular ammonia cracking technology.
Hyamtec can make on-site, on-demand hydrogen at just 10% of the cost of truck delivered hydrogen and will prioritise natural gas displacement in the hard to abate heavy industrial sectors which account for 50% of global carbon emissions.
Hyamtec will target areas which represent a £40 billion market in the UK alone:
- Hydrogen rich combustible fuel gas for the decarbonisation of industrial heat generation;
- Ammonia conversion of large combustion engines for power generation, marine and mining; and
- Modular purified hydrogen production for fuel cells and transportation.
Hydrogen is the solution for decarbonisation of heavy industry and green hydrogen plants will dominate new capacity and by 2030, up to 20% of hydrogen produced globally will be green. This production will be located where the renewable energy required is abundant plentiful and cheap; however, hydrogen is difficult to store and transport, and it will take decades to install hydrogen pipelines. To transport the hydrogen to where it will be used, typically thousands of miles away, will require it to be moved as ammonia and then converted back to hydrogen.
Hyamtec’s technology can achieve this on-site at the lowest cost and highest efficiency to provide a solution to unlock industrial decarbonisation at scale. Hyamtec crackers have proven their ability to integrate with ammonia combustion engines (as a pilot fuel) and to deliver ISO Grade hydrogen for use in fuel cell applications.
Press release https://shorturl.at/MuNpf
Equatic Unveils Oxygen-Selective Anodes, Unlocking Scalable Hydrogen Production
Carbon removal company, Equatic, announced the U.S. manufacturing of oxygen-selective anodes (OSAs), a climate breakthrough that unlocks scalable hydrogen production using seawater electrolysis. Equatic co-founder and lead scientist, Dr. Xin Chen, developed OSAs at UCLA with funding support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The first manufacturing facility for new and refurbished anodes will be in San Diego, Calif.
“Traditional electrolysis has only been possible with pure water, an increasingly scarce global resource. Equatic’s OSAs eliminate the process’s dependence on pure water and it taps into the world’s most abundant water resource instead: the ocean,” said Dr. Doug Wicks, a program director at ARPA-E, a U.S. Department of Energy agency that funds early stage, potentially game-changing energy technologies. “Just as important, this U.S. discovery will be manufactured by a team of highly-skilled technicians in San Diego, fueling our domestic clean economy and creating ripple effects that will be felt worldwide.”
Equatic’s process combines electrolysis with direct air capture to provide two valuable products, creating a dual-revenue stream. Its clean hydrogen production will help subsidize the cost of carbon removal, quickly bringing it down to less than $100 per tonne before 2030.
The OSAs will be manufactured at a San Diego electroplating facility. Already staffed with a highly-specialized team fluent in producing coatings for critical components used by the electronic and medical device industries, the facility will produce 4,000 pieces annually and is expected to run at full capacity by the end of 2024. As manufacturing scales up, the facility will expand and create training and job opportunities throughout Southern California.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/BGgr3
Kawasaki and CB&I Sign Agreement for Promoting Liquefied Hydrogen Supply Chain
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, announced their signing of a strategic agreement for promoting a commercial-use liquefied hydrogen (LH2) supply chain and realizing a zero-carbon-emission society. The signing ceremony took place at Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Houston on September 18, 2024.
“We are very pleased for this opportunity to build and launch a commercial liquefied hydrogen supply chain in cooperation with CB&I,” said Motohiko Nishimura, President, Energy Solutions & Marine Engineering Company, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. “By taking advantage of both companies’ strengths and specialized know-how, we aim to cost down hydrogen, strengthen hydrogen supply chain competitiveness, and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon society.”
Both companies will use their specialized know-how to provide infrastructure that will enable commercial-scale international LH2 supply chains in order to help achieve carbon-neutrality. By leveraging our combined expertise to deliver large-scale LH2 infrastructure solutions, CB&I and Kawasaki are removing barriers, driving down costs and enhancing scalability across the entire supply chain.
Press release https://shorturl.at/nVrDR
Norwegian Hydrogen has officially opened the Hellesylt hydrogen hub in Geirangerfjord
“Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage site Geirangerfjord, we celebrated under the most perfect weather conditions imaginable”, the Norwegian Hydrogen reported.
“Our new facility can generate close to 500 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, enabling customers across many sectors reducing their emissions. We celebrated with a scenic fjord cruise, filled with inspiring speeches, insightful conversations, and a true sense of community. It was an honor to host such a diverse and distinguished group — customers, suppliers, owners, partners, and colleagues from the entire hydrogen value chain.
We were also honored by the presence and support of representatives from the municipality, county, organizations, and supporting soft funding agencies.
Your commitment and collaboration are crucial as we build a sustainable future together.
A heartfelt thank you to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre for joining us and reinforcing the government’s commitment to establishing a robust hydrogen value chain in Norway and beyond.
And this is only the beginning! We are more motivated than ever to move forward with our pipeline of new projects and continue driving emission reductions.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/Pxvco
CB&I and Hanwha Ocean Receive Approval for Cargo Containment System and Ship Design for Liquid Hydrogen Carriers from DNV
CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, and Korean world-class shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean have received Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a cargo containment system and an 80,000 m3 liquid hydrogen (LH2) carrier from DNV, a leading classification society for shipping. DNV formalized the AiP with executives from each company at the Gastech Exhibition & Conference held in Houston on September 17.
The AiP confirms CB&I’s cargo containment systems meets applicable safety standards including class rules, the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), as well as the Interim Recommendations for Carriage of Liquefied Hydrogen in Bulk, Resolution MSC.420(97), issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
CB&I is supporting Hanwha Ocean’s carrier design with its cargo containment system consisting of vacuum-insulated double-wall spheres for LH2 transport, which has also been approved by DNV. CB&I has more than 60 years of experience in onshore LH2 storage tank design and construction worldwide.
“Since last year, we have been working in a tripartite agreement with CB&I and DNV to develop an 80,000 m3 medium-sized liquid hydrogen carrier,” elaborated Youngchang Shon, CTO, Head of Product & Technology Strategy at Hanwha Ocean. “Our comprehensive research has included verifying the basic performance and structural safety, cargo handling system (CHS), and the conceptual design of an eco-friendly electric propulsion system incorporating hydrogen fuel cells.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/CUl3n
Lorient Agglomeration has ordered 19 IVECO BUS hydrogen vehicles
IVECO BUS announced the major win for sustainable transportation in Lorient, France. Lorient Agglomération has chosen IVECO BUS for its hydrogen bus fleet with up to 19 units on order. The first 5 vehicles, GX 337 H2 LINIUM BRT buses, will hit the roads of Lorient’s IziLo Mobilités network in the second half of 2025.
Giorgio Zino, Head of IVECO BUS Europe Commercial Operations added: “With its high level of performance, our GX 337 H2 LINIUM BRT will fully meet the challenges of decarbonized mobility. Thanks to this new reference in France, IVECO BUS confirms its major role in the deployment of zero-emission mobility solutions.”
About our GX 337 H2 LINIUM BRT:
Reduces hydrogen consumption by 15-20% and optimizes thermal comfort. Offers an autonomy of up to 450 km.
Press release https://shorturl.at/zCbwj
Swiss zepp.solutions unveiled the Europa 44T hydrogen-electric tractor
We’re proud and excited to have unveiled the highly anticipated zepp.solutions ‘Europa’ truck at the IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hannover” the company reported. “The Europa 44T hydrogen-electric tractor offers an unparalleled range of over 700 km when fully loaded. The Europa is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing operations. It can tow standard 45ft ISO container trailers and offers the same payload capacity as its diesel counterparts, no compromises are needed for zero-emission transport.
Key specifications:
• 58.8 kg hydrogen storage at 350 bar
• Compatible with standard 45ft container trailers
• Over 700 km range on a single fill
• Integrated sleeper cabin
• Zero emissions”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Iua12
World’s first ship-to-ship ammonia transfers pave the way for ammonia bunkering
A Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation-led consortium has successfully conducted ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia at anchorages within the Port of Dampier on 14 September 2024.
Two transfers took place between the Green Pioneer (owner MOL), a 35,000 cubic metres (cbm) ammonia carrier, and the Navigator Global (owner Navigator Gas), a 22,500 cbm ammonia carrier. Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) provided the ammonia used in the transfers.
The first transfer involved 4,000 cbm (approximately 2,700 tonnes) of ammonia from the Green Pioneer to the Navigator Global at the Port of Dampier. The same ammonia cargo was then transferred back from the Navigator Global to the Green Pioneer.
Press release https://shorturl.at/UFqhZ
Toyota explain its hydrogen related activities at IAA Transportation
Shinichi Yasui, executive vice president of TME R&D and chief project leader of Hydrogen Factory explained hydrogen related activities in Toyota, the company reported:
“Indeed, we strongly believe that hydrogen fuel cell technology is a great fit for LCVs and we recently demonstrated it in the Hilux at the Olympic Games.
In fact, in Paris we showed how hydrogen can be used for many applications – all of which can support a local hydrogen cluster – which in turn creates demand and reduces costs. This kind of cluster combines fuel cell use in cars, taxis, buses, trucks and even boats operating on the river.
This supports our image that carbon is our enemy, and we should use all technologies and a wide range of applications to fight it by multi-pathway approach.
Our goal is to reduce carbon emissions as much as possible, as soon as possible, everywhere in the world! And not just for light duty vehicles.
We believe fuel cell technology is a very good fit for medium and heavy duty transportation solutions. Let me explain briefly.
The wider use of hydrogen as an energy carrier is coming quickly.
Recently the EU president re-confirmed that hydrogen for carbon reduction is critical for Europe to achieve its climate goals. To support this ambition, the EU and its member states have a wide-reaching framework in place.
The Renewable Energy Directive mandates that 42% of industry hydrogen must come from renewables by 2030… and 60% by 2035.
Press release https://shorturl.at/fXdd9
IVECO revealed a prototype hybrid heavy-duty truck with a hydrogen range-extending system
“Innovation is in our DNA… At IAA 2024 IVECO revealed a striking prototype hybrid heavy-duty truck with a hydrogen range-extending system. This is just one way we are driving the road of change”, the IVECO reported in its Facebook..
“The new S-eWay Rigid and eMoovy, making their international debut, are the latest additions to IVECO’s offering of Battery Electric vehicles. Also on show are the brand’s developments in hydrogen technology, with the prototype of an S-Way equipped with a 13-litre Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine and the concept of a hybrid heavy-duty truck with a range-extending system powered by a Cursor 9 H2 engine developed by FPT Industrial. IVECO’s sister brand within Iveco Group”, the company said in release about the IAA 2024.
Press releases https://shorturl.at/ghhi7 https://shorturl.at/ttSZ6
Opel Movano HYDROGEN: “For an Even Stronger Offer”
Movano HYDROGEN celebrates world premiere at IAA Transportation, the Stellantis announced.
“For the first time, we will offer the largest member of the Opel LCV family as a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle,” said Opel Chief Executive Officer Florian Huettl. “Back in 2021, we launched the Opel Vivaro HYDROGEN, the first hydrogen transporter from a vehicle manufacturer. Today, with the introduction of the Movano HYDROGEN, we are now taking the next step and creating an even stronger offer.”
With its combination of hydrogen fuel cell drive and plug-in battery, the new Opel Movano HYDROGEN can travel over 500 kilometres (WLTP1) and can be refuelled with hydrogen in under 5 minutes. This is an ideal solution for customers who need to drive long distances with zero local emissions and not lose time refuelling. The electric motor offers 110 kW (150 hp) of power and a maximum torque of 410 Newton meters. The 11 kWh lithium-ion battery provides support when starting or accelerating. Another major advantage of the system: braking energy can be recuperated and fed into the battery as electricity via the electric motor working as a generator.
Press release https://shorturl.at/LYmXp
FORVIA to equip the new Renault MASTER H2-Tech with advanced hydrogen storage systems
FORVIA will supply HYVIA, Renault Group and Plug Power’s joint venture, with complete hydrogen storage systems for the New Renault Master H2-Tech, revealed at IAA Transportation 2024, the company announced.
FORVIA’s system, unique in its ability to onboard up to 9kg of hydrogen, includes up to five second-generation composite carbon fiber tanks, the company stated. These tanks offer a more affordable and sustainable solution through enhanced manufacturing processes and reduced material use.
“This new generation of hydrogen storage systems for light commercial vehicles is a turning point,” said Yves Dumoulin, Senior Vice-President Hydrogen Solutions at FORVIA. “We are proud to be the only supplier of the best-in-class zero emission van the only player currently in production worldwide for mobility applications. With four plants dedicated to mass production, we are delivering these advanced solutions at scale. In 2023, we successfully delivered 11,000 H2 tanks to our customers for mobility applications. Achieving this while improving the sustainability and affordability of these systems is a significant milestone for us.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/39b8D
Coolergy starts converting TGM4 diesel locomotives to hydrogen
The first refurbished TGM4 with a hydrogen power plant is expected to be ready for operation in the port of Riga by the end of this year. Exclusively for ROLLINGSTOCK, the Spanish company has provided exterior renderings of a future vehicle developed in collaboration with Aurora Engineering s.r.o. from Czechia (see https://lnkd.in/eQv5P2rS for details).
The agreement between COOLERGY S.L. and Hanko Trans, Estonia, was signed in early 2024 to upgrade 12 TGM4 diesel locomotives operating in Riga (for further information, go to https://lnkd.in/ehp4Bc4q). Each vehicle will be equipped with four 80 kW Toyota fuel cells. The Riga Free Port has agreed to pilot operation, so it will continue to use all 12 locomotives after the conversion to liquid hydrogen.
According to Coolergy, the conversion project has received a €500,000 grant from the Latvian Energy and Transport Competence Centre ETKC. Most of the work to convert the diesel locomotives will be carried out in Riga, while the fuel will be produced in production and liquefaction facilities with an output of up to 2 t of hydrogen per day, to be built by the Spanish company in Estonia.
Sourse https://shorturl.at/DKBzh
Westinghouse presents Safety Design Report on microreactor capable of producing electricity, heat and hydrogen
Westinghouse Electric Company announced it has submitted its eVinci™ Microreactor Preliminary Safety Design Report (PSDR) to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC). Westinghouse is the first reactor developer to reach this milestone in support of siting its test reactor at NRIC’s Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) test bed at Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
The eVinci microreactor builds on decades of industry-leading Westinghouse innovation to bring carbon-free, safe and scalable energy wherever it is needed for a variety of applications, including providing reliable electricity and heating for remote communities, universities, mining operations, industrial centers, data centers and defense facilities, and soon the lunar surface and beyond. The resilient eVinci microreactor has very few moving parts, working essentially as a battery, providing the versatility for power systems ranging from several kilowatts to 5 megawatts of electricity, delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for eight-plus years without refueling. It can also produce high temperature heat suitable for industrial applications, including alternative fuel production, such as hydrogen, and has the flexibility to balance renewable output. The technology is factory-built and assembled before it is shipped in a container.
Press release https://shorturl.at/IVGe2
Tom’s Truck Center Becomes First U.S. Commercial Truck Dealer with Onsite Hydrogen Refueling Station
Tom’s Truck Center, an industry leader in commercial truck sales and service and an important part of the Nikola sales and service dealer network, opened the first hydrogen refueling station onsite at a commercial truck dealership. The Nikola HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector is located onsite at Tom’s Truck Center’s Santa Fe Springs location in Los Angeles County, a strategic location along Highway 5, one of the busiest highways in the nation.
The high-pressure (700-bar) dispensing equipment allows for reliable turnaround times, refueling up to 30 trucks daily. The station will operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dedicated HYLA Ambassadors/Operations Technicians ensuring efficient service. Conveniently located along the highway, this setup minimizes downtime for heavy-duty trucks needing refueling, such as the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle.
“California is laying the foundation for a hydrogen-powered future, and we are proud to help drive this transition,” said Tom’s Truck Center President and CEO KC Heidler. “This station allows us to support our customers who choose hydrogen units by offering the necessary infrastructure. By partnering with HYLA and making hydrogen refueling accessible, we’re significantly reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and setting new standards in clean transportation.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/TjXAr
Hycamite officially inaugurated Europe’s largest methane-splitting hydrogen plant in Finland
“We celebrated the official inauguration of Hycamite’s new Customer Sample Facility (CSF), a plant that will produce 2,000 tons of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tons of high-value carbon annually”, the company reported. “This plant is the first of many around the globe.
The plant will produce both low-carbon hydrogen and high-quality solid carbon products to demonstrate the viability of Hycamite’s new methane-splitting technology. This technology decomposes large volumes of methane into its component elements – hydrogen and carbon – without releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The process is also called methane pyrolysis.The decarbonization capacity of CSF can reach 18 000 tons of CO₂ per year when liquefied natural gas (LNG) is used. Based on a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of Hycamite’s methane-splitting technology by the non-profit German research institute FfE, our carbon footprint in Finland is below 1 kg CO₂e/kg H₂. When biogas is used as the methane source, we create a carbon sink”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/5gnZd
IDTechEx Research: Los Angeles, Las Vegas and London should invest in LH2
Hydrogen is a promising option for the future of aviation – a new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx finds that the hydrogen airplane market will be worth US$28.4 billion in 2045. However, there is still a long way to go before hydrogen commercial flights take off. Along with aircraft development, infrastructure investment will need to be made at airports to handle liquid hydrogen. As such, it will take some key airports investing in the hydrogen infrastructure to kick-start the hydrogen-air travel market.
In 2023, airplanes from Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS) transported nearly 3.5 million passengers, making it one of the busiest routes in the US. Additionally, it is only 380km, making it easy to complete with hydrogen power. These airports are some of the key hubs in the US, along with Atlanta, Denver, Dallas Fort Worth, and Chicago O’Hare. Adding just a few more of the most popular airports in the US to this list and creating a network of 21 airports would cover nearly 25% of the US’s domestic air travel demand.
New York (JFK) to London (LHR) is one of the busiest routes in the world, with approximately 3.8 million passengers flying this route in 2023. At 5,500km it is perhaps outside the realms of possibility for hydrogen power. However, LHR would be one of the starting points for creating a hydrogen-powered network in Europe, along with other important hubs like Schiphol and Frankfurt.
Hydrogen-powered flight will not be easy. There are still many technical challenges around certification, hydrogen fuel cells, longevity, making motors powerful enough for airplanes, hydrogen storage, and more. However, getting the right airports to invest in LH2 refueling technologies will be key in getting the upcoming industry off the ground.
Find out more at www.IDTechEx.com/SustAviation.
Texas Innovates Launches Hydrogen Innovation Incubator Program with 10 Companies
Texas Innovates to announced the launch of its CHILI (Climate & Hydrogen Innovation and Learning Incubator) program, set to kick off on September 12, 2024, during Houston Climate Week. This program is designed to accelerate innovation in climate technologies, particularly hydrogen and carbon solutions, by supporting ten pioneering companies that are leading the charge in developing sustainable energy solutions.
CHILI is Texas Innovates’ flagship initiative, supported by the DOE Office of Technology Transition’s Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC), aiming to drive forward a low-carbon future through groundbreaking innovations in the hydrogen and carbon capture utilization ecosystem. The launch coincides with Houston Climate Week, a crucial gathering of climate tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators focused on addressing the pressing issues of climate change and energy transition. With Houston being a global hub for energy, the timing could not be more significant.
The ten companies selected for CHILI’s Cohort 1 represent a diverse and dynamic mix of startups, each poised to revolutionize different aspects of the climate tech ecosystem:
1s1 Energy, Inc. – Specializing in advanced hydrogen storage solutions, 1s1 Energy is developing a High-efficiency PEM hydrogen electrolyzer with advanced materials for greater durability
Ammobia – A trailblazer in ammonia-based fuel technology focused on low-pressure, energy-efficient green ammonia production for sustainable agriculture and energy
Arculus Solutions, Inc. – At the forefront of developing novel materials for hydrogen-barrier coatings for retrofitting natural gas pipelines, enabling safe and cost-effective hydrogen transport
Ayrton Energy Inc. – Pioneering Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology for storing and transporting hydrogen like conventional fuels
Nitrofix Ltd. – Innovating an energy-efficient green ammonia production using low-voltage electrolyzer technology
NOAH’s INC. – Creating a modular platform converting air, water, and energy into oxygen, algae, and hydrogen with zero emissions
Oxylus Energy – Focused on launching an AEM electrolyzer technology converting CO2 directly into methanol at low temperatures and pressures
PAX Scientific, Inc. – Working on optimizing water purification system utilizing electrolysis heat for high-recovery rate water distillation
Sakowin – Dedicated to developing methane plasmalysis technology producing hydrogen and solid carbon from natural gas at the point of use
We Are Nium Ltd – An innovator in small-scale reactors using nanocatalysts to produce clean ammonia at low temperatures and pressures
“We are excited to launch the CHILI program and support these ten groundbreaking companies that are addressing some of the most critical challenges in climate and hydrogen technologies,” said Texas Innovates Executive Director Alex Rozenfeld, “Houston Climate Week is the perfect backdrop for this launch as it symbolizes our commitment to positioning the Gulf Coast as a leader in the global energy transition.”
The CHILI program provides participants with comprehensive support, including mentorship from industry experts, access to advanced facilities, and partnerships with leading organizations in the energy sector. Through this program, Texas Innovates aims to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies and create impactful solutions to decarbonize our economy.
Press release https://shorturl.at/05cT6
Hyzon announces the start of production of its innovative Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Truck
Hyzon, a U.S.-based high-performance hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer, announced the Start of Production (SOP) of its innovative Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET). This milestone signals that through its collaboration with North Carolina-based Fontaine Modification, the company can now begin production of its 200kW FCET.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for ‘hard-to-decarbonize’ heavy-duty industries, as Hyzon sets the standard for high-performance, zero-emission alternatives to diesel,” said Hyzon Chief Executive Officer Parker Meeks. “Our Class 8 200kW FCET is the culmination of years of engineering, and today we are proud to announce it has evolved from a prototype to a vehicle ready for full production, empowering fleet operators to reduce emissions without sacrificing power, range, or reliability.”
With the finalization of its first 200kW Class 8 vehicle built using production parts and processes, Hyzon’s Class 8 truck platform now transitions from prototype to series production. This milestone comes as Hyzon expects to declare SOP on its unique single stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) at its Bolingbrook facility – one of the largest fully-integrated fuel cell systems production facilities in the United States and the only 200kW plus single-stack fuel system to be launched into serial production – in the next few weeks.
Press release https://shorturl.at/lQiZy
DEUTZ put into operation the first hydrogen generators in Beijing
DEUTZ put into operation the first power generators in Beijing that generate electricity using the hydrogen combustion engine developed by DEUTZ, the company said. At the same time, contracts were signed for a joint venture between DEUTZ and the Zhongguancun Summit Enviro-Protection State Innovation Zone (ZGC), which will drive forward the further distribution of the hydrogen power generators – H2 gensets for short. The ceremony was attended by DEUTZ CEO Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte, the Lord Mayor of Cologne, Henriette Reker, and the Vice Mayor of Beijing, Jin Wei.
In 2023, DEUTZ accepted the order to supply 100 H2 gensets to ZGC – known as the “Silicon Valley of China” – and shortly afterwards the first series-produced TCG 7.8.H2 rolled off the assembly line at the Cologne plant. In China, the H2 gensets are to be used in the immediate vicinity of coking plants and will initially generate electricity from the gray hydrogen produced there. Each power generator can already save up to 800 tons of CO2 per year. At the same time, the H2 gensets can be operated climate-neutrally with green hydrogen at a later stage.
Press release https://shorturl.at/MVdUN
First green hydrogen produced and bottled in Pfeffenhausen
The first green hydrogen has been produced and bottled in trailers by Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH from its plant in Pfeffenhausen, the Hy2B reported.
The Hy2B hydrogen generation plant will initially produce 440 tonnes of green hydrogen per year; the expansion of the plant to 10 MW should then enable more than 900 tonnes of green hydrogen to be produced in the coming years.
Green hydrogen in Pfeffenhausen is produced by alkaline electrolysis from Nel Hydrogen at atmospheric pressure, with a high level of safety without pressurised equipment in the electrolyser area, low requirements for process water quality and water treatment, as well as proven durability and robustness.
The two-stage hydrogen compression is performed by two industrial compressors from Howden, A Chart Industries Company: a six-stage piston compressor, which compresses the hydrogen to up to 200 bar, and a diaphragm compressor, which compresses the hydrogen to a filling pressure of up to 380 bar.
The final drying and deoxidation is carried out after the first pressurisation stage; measurements show a purity of 5.0 in accordance with DIN EN 17124.
Three filling stations with 380 bar filling pressure allow the use of state-of-the-art trailers with more than one tonne of storage capacity Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH currently has 4 trailers, each with a storage capacity of 1.25 tonnes. This number is set to grow to 6 trailers in 2025.
Hydrogen can be supplied in purity levels 3.7 to 5.0. As soon as certification for RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) according to REDII regulation is possible, Hy2B will offer green hydrogen in RFNBO quality.
Press release https://shorturl.at/mYNxP
