Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects
HØST PtX Esbjerg secures environmental approvals for installing up to 1 GW of electrolyser capacity
The Danish Environmental Agency has granted the Project HØST PtX Esbjerg the primary environmental approvals (EIA approval of the project and Environmental approval of the facility). This represents a key milestone for the project and further affirms the regulator’s support for the development of Power-to-X projects in Denmark, hence contributing to the green transition in both Denmark and EU.
– We are extremely pleased to have received the environmental approvals that will allow us to continue the development of installing up to 1 GW of electrolyser capacity in Esbjerg to generate sustainable green fuels such as hydrogen. The approvals not only validate our commitment to the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors, but they also strengthen our belief in the long-term potential of large-scale Power-to-X projects in Denmark. With this important milestone now achieved, we will continue to mature the project towards the next stage of development, said David Dupont-Mouritzen, Project Director of HØST PtX Esbjerg.
HØST is now entering the next level in the development phase. One of the major milestones for the development of PtX-projects in Denmark is the development of domestic hydrogen infrastructure to enable the export of green hydrogen to the European offtake market, predominantly Germany. HØST will follow this development closely and work toward making a final investment decision (FID) to begin the construction of the plant.
Part of CIP’s Energy Transition Fund I, the HØST PtX Esbjerg project is a leading, Danish Power-to-X project under development, deploying large-scale industrial use of electrolysis technology on gigawatt level to produce green fuels. Powered entirely by renewables, HØST PtX Esbjerg will produce up to 120-140,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per annum for use in the chemicals, steel, and refinery industry, predominantly expected in the German market. This corresponds to +600,000 tonnes of green ammonia per annum, which can be used at feedstock to produce green fertiliser or as green maritime fuel.
Press release https://t.ly/U0CLn
Windcat assembled hydrogen tanks on board of the first hydrogen powered crew transfer vessel
“We lifted the hydrogen stillages on the Hydrocat 60”, the Windcat reported in its LinkedIn. This will be the first hydrogen powered crew transfer vessel in our new MK5 series. Four units with each six hydrogen tanks are lifted on the vessel, containing a total capacity of 458 kg of hydrogen to power two MAN D2862 LE458 dual fuel hydrogen combustion engines. We look forward to the delivery of the vessel in spring 2025”.
Press release and video https://shorturl.at/1AEkx
Entergy Louisiana plans to build hydrogen-powered energy for Meta’s data centre
Entergy Louisiana announced plans to invest in modern, efficient generation facilities and robust transmission infrastructure to support the region and Meta’s data center representing a $10 billion in investment in Richland Parish. Once completed, it will be Meta’s largest data center at more than 4-million square feet.
To support the Richland Parish Data Center, as well as broader economic development in the state and company’s growing customer base, Entergy Louisiana will:
- Build three combined-cycle combustion turbines with a combined capacity of 2,260 megawatts, two of which will be in Richland Parish
- Construct two Entergy-owned substations and six customer-owned substations
- Install nearly 100 miles of 500kV transmission lines and eight new 230kV transmission lines
- Upgrade existing infrastructure, including a substation near Sterlington
The new generators will initially support the ability to utilize 30% hydrogen co-firing and, through future upgrades, the ability to transition to 100% hydrogen and incorporate carbon capture and sequestration technology.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kFHx5
AFC Energy and Surrey Copper Distillery produces Hydrogen-powered, low-emission Craft Gin for Christmas
The Surrey Copper Distillery is teaming up with AFC Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, to produce a low-emission craft gin for Christmas.
The special edition ‘Copperfield H2 Gin’ is being produced in a limited initial batch of 500 bottles and went on sale today.
The Copperfield gin is being distilled using power provided by an AFC Energy H-Power Tower which can produce electricity from hydrogen; by combining hydrogen with oxygen from the air the fuel cell produces energy and pure water.
This results in significantly lower CO2 emissions across the distilling process.
The collaboration exemplifies exciting British innovation and creativity, bringing together two neighbouring, Surrey-based businesses. It also highlights how hydrogen could support decarbonisation of the UK’s 400 plus gin distilleries and more broadly the food and beverage industry to meet net zero targets.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Lnl8b
Only hydrogen and CO₂ pipelines in Delta Rhine Corridor
There will only be pipelines for hydrogen and CO₂ in the Delta Rhine Corridor, the Dutch Hydrogen National Program reported. Ammonia and direct current cables are no longer part of the project. The government is taking this decision to prevent major, expected delays due to the latter two. This is stated in a letter to Parliament dated 5 December 2024.
The original plan for the Delta Rhine Corridor (DRC) was to construct a bundle of underground pipelines and cables for the transport of hydrogen, CO2, direct current and ammonia. The route runs between Rotterdam and the German border, via the industry in Moerdijk and Geleen.
Focus on hydrogen and CO2 for climate goals
The expected delays as indicated by the government for ammonia and direct current cables ensure that the DRC process is proceeding more slowly. For example, because many of the rules required for this process are still missing. More research is also needed and setting up cooperation between initiators takes time.
By only opting for pipelines for hydrogen and CO2, the construction of these will remain on schedule. This is important to make the industry more sustainable and to achieve the climate goals.
The decision on DC cables will cause additional costs for TenneT. Among other things, because the grid operator will have to conduct additional research or buy more land. TenneT estimates that the power cables will not be completed until 2040.
The decision may also have consequences for the plans to generate around 50 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy at sea in 2040. This is because deep landing of DC is no longer possible via the DRC route. Deep landing is the infrastructure that is needed to bring electricity from offshore wind farms to the interior. The government will start a process to find a new route as soon as possible.
There will still be room in the DRC strip for future pipelines for hazardous substances. Ammonia is one of these. This will allow initiators to still install these pipelines at a later stage.
The hydrogen pipeline to Boxtel will be ready between 2031 and 2032. It will be connected to the existing Gasunie infrastructure there.
Press release https://shorturl.at/Ef4IJ
Greenzo and EODev partner to produce the fuel cell-powered hydrogen generators for India and Nepal
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with EODev to introduce Toyota fuel cell-powered hydrogen generators in India and Nepal for the very first time, the Greenzo reported.
Press release https://shorturl.at/8vkHa
Maximator Hydrogen GmbH :The first of 14 hydrogen fuelling stations from the Hydri network was opened in Sweden
Maximator Hydrogen GmbH announced that the first of Hydri’s 14 hydrogen refuelling stations has opened in Sweden. The facility in Munkedal relies on Maximator`s state-of-the-art 2.0 generation (75 kW) and is equipped with new 1.5 dispensers: a Single H35 and a Single H70 – for maximum efficiency and flexibility, the company reported.
Press release https://shorturl.at/894×3
CPKC places follow-on order for 20 MW of Ballard fuel cell engines for North American hydrogen locomotives
Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a new Long Term Supply Agreement (“LTSA”) with Canadian Pacific Kansas City, including the initial supply of 98 fuel cell engines for use in the North American freight rail market. Each engine has a nameplate of 200 kW, totaling approximately 20 megawatts (MW) of fuel cell power. Deliveries of all 98 engines are expected in 2025.
The LTSA builds on an existing partnership between Ballard and CPKC, which started in 2021, and has included delivery of approximately 10 MW of fuel cell engines to date and the successful integration of Ballard fuel cell engines into hydrogen-powered locomotives for regular switching and freight service applications in Alberta, Canada. The fuel cell engines purchased from Ballard will support the expansion of CPKC’s hydrogen locomotive program.
Prototype diesel freight locomotives retrofitted with hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen storage and battery packs have undergone various testing at CPKC since 2022. CPKC currently has three hydrogen locomotives in operation.
Press release https://shorturl.at/IpUtt
Nuvera announced the availability of a hydrogen fuel cell powered AC genset and DC fast charger for customers
“We’re proud to introduce HydroCharge™, a hydrogen fuel cell powered AC genset and DC fast charger available directly from Nuvera”, the company announced in its LinkedIn.
Previously Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, reported that it was ready to demonstrate its first operational HydroCharge™ unit, a hydrogen-powered AC Genset and DC fast charger for on-site power and EV charging. The prototype unit, developed in collaboration with power management services provider Power Innovations International, would be demonstrated at the City of Industry, California location of Papé Material Handling.
Nuvera’s hydrogen-powered genset and fast charger offers high-quality AC and DC power for a wide range of applications, including rapid EV charging and powering electric equipment. The genset provides clean, reliable, on-demand power to locations with limited or no grid access.
Suitable for warehouses, parking lots, malls, construction zones, mining sites, shipping ports, and airports, it can also address the need for backup power in data centers, telecom facilities, and car rental centers. Additionally, HydroCharge™ can support temporary power needs for rental fleets, concerts, festivals, sports events, movie sets and urban construction. For interim power solutions, it is ideal for customer assets or long-term rentals, offering a crucial alternative when grid availability is insufficient.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ICJYo
MHI Achieves 1,200 Hour Long-Term Durability Test Milestone on 90 MPa-Class Liquid Hydrogen Booster Pump
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI) successfully achieved the key milestone of 1,200 hours of operation in a long-term durability test of its 90 MPa (900 bar) Class Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Hydrogen Booster Pump. Liquid hydrogen pumps are used at hydrogen refueling stations to refuel hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen tube trailers.
During the test, the pump completed 1,500 refueling cycles without downtime or replacement of major parts used at the cryogenic temperatures. This validates MHI’s best-in-class operational reliability in hydrogen refueling allowing for dependable high flow rates of 160 kg per hour at a discharge pressure of 90 MPa (900 bar). The results of this long-term durability test demonstrate significant progress on the path to a future hydrogen economy.
Press release https://www.mhi.com/news/241128.html
Hyundai Motor Group Deploys XCIENT Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks for HMGMA Clean Logistics
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), in cooperation with Glovis America, announced it has deployed Hyundai XCIENT heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. Initially, a total of 21 XCIENT trucks will be in operation.
These Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 heavy-duty trucks will transport vehicle parts from HMGMA suppliers across the region to the Megasite on a daily basis. During the initial rollout, XCIENT trucks will transport parts between suppliers and the on-site Consolidation Center and later these logistics will expand to a broader network of suppliers. The 21 XCIENT vehicles will represent more than one-third of the Glovis America truck fleet at HMGMA.
Earlier this year at CES, Hyundai Motor Group announced HTWO, its new hydrogen value chain business brand. HTWO encompasses the Group’s businesses and affiliates, enabling each stage of the entire hydrogen value chain, from production and storage to transportation and utilization. HTWO represents ‘Hydrogen’ and ‘Humanity,’ the two main pillars of Hyundai’s hydrogen business.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ai9td
Sogestran Group launched the France’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel on the Seine in Paris
Marking a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable transport, the Sogestran Group launched the ZULU 06, France’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel, on the Seine in Paris, the FLAGSHIPS project reported.
Stretching 55 meters in length and with a cargo capacity of 400 tons, the ZULU 06 is a purpose-built solution for the complex challenges of urban logistics. The vessel, designed by LMG Marin, has a power generation system supplied by ABB Marine & Ports and two 200 kW hydrogen fuel cells delivered by Ballard. 300 kg of compressed hydrogen enables seven days of operational autonomy, representing an efficient and eco-friendly distribution in urban settings.
Press release https://shorturl.at/a8E8P
Viking takes delivery of newest ship which is considered hydrogen-ready and can be retrofitted in the future
Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela . The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Vela has 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The Viking Vela joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe.
Viking is working on a project for a partial hybrid propulsion system for future ocean ships based on liquid hydrogen and fuel cells, which could allow the company to operate at zero-emission in the Norwegian Fjords and other sensitive environments. While the Viking Vela has a traditional propulsion platform, she is considered hydrogen-ready and can be retrofitted in the future.
Press release https://shorturl.at/gT5EU
RWE to test EnerVenue’s metal-hydrogen batteries in a renewable energy pilot project in Wisconsin
EnerVenue, a company pioneering the commercial deployment of high-efficiency metal-hydrogen batteries capable of more than 30,000 cycles, announced that RWE, a leading global energy company, has purchased EnerVenue ESVs for performance testing in a renewable energy pilot project.
RWE is conducting the pilot project at its Milwaukee-area U.S. testing facility, where the company is now cycling EnerVenue’s ESVs to examine the batteries’ performance characteristics. The goals of this pilot project include validating ESV cycling flexibility, charge/discharge characteristics, duration, temperature performance, and efficiency validation. RWE will use the data collected to align EnerVenue’s technology for potential future RWE applications.
ESVs offer the prospect of ultra-long lifespans and efficient, flexible deployments via their highly configurable and scalable product architecture. The batteries are designed to exceed a 30,000-cycle life and cycle up to three times per day without rest. They offer improved safety without the thermal runaway or propagation risk exhibited by incumbent lithium-ion technologies—eliminating the need for expensive, auxiliary fire suppression solutions. ESVs are also more readily recyclable than lithium-ion, making the batteries especially sustainable and environmentally responsible.
Press release https://shorturl.at/DlL26
Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS receives another 10 MW purchase order from Samsung C&T
Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a subsidiary of Nel ASA (Nel, OSE:NEL), has signed a new contract for 10 MW of alkaline electrolyser equipment for about EUR 5 million with Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group (‘Samsung C&T’) for its first pilot for nuclear connected (pink) hydrogen production plant.
The first contract with Samsung C&T signed earlier this year was for an off-grid project based on solar power, while the client will now set up a demonstration plant to validate the commercial model for nuclear pink hydrogen. The aim is to produce hydrogen from excess nuclear power generation, allowing to utilize energy that is otherwise wasted in periods of oversupply, increasing overall energy efficiency
“Samsung C&T has ambitious plans in the hydrogen industry, and we are pleased that we, for the second time now, have been selected to deliver the electrolyser for this exciting and meaningful project,” says Håkon Volldal, President and CEO of Nel ASA.
Samsung C&T (Construction and Trading) focuses on global engineering, procurement, and construction. The company has signed several green hydrogen agreements and continues to strengthen its energy transition business portfolio.
“This is the very first hydrogen production project using nuclear power in Korea and we needed to have the most reliable electrolysis technology for executing the project. There is no doubt that Nel’s technology can meet our expectation. We are thrilled to partner with Nel again in pink hydrogen production project. Samsung C&T hope to strengthen the partnership with Nel to develop more opportunities in clean hydrogen business,” says Samsung C&T’s Head of Energy Solution Business Unit, Byung Soo Lee.
This is a firm purchase order for alkaline stacks and balance-of-stacks (BoS). The electrodes will be produced in the Herøya facility in Norway, the world’s first fully automated electrolyser production line.
Press release https://shorturl.at/0UK7L
MAN: Full-Scale Ammonia Engine Opens New Chapter
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that the development of its ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) engine has entered a new phase with the commencement of testing of a full-scale, two-stroke engine running on ammonia at its RCC (Research Centre Copenhagen).
Ole Pyndt Hansen, Head of Two-Stroke R&D, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “Having already completed more than 12 months of testing on a single cylinder running on ammonia, it’s a significant milestone to be able to step up to full-scale engine testing. We have been busy with the conversion process over the past few months, including ensuring that all safety provisions work according to our requirements. We are now ready for the next phase that will focus on, among other parameters, combustion and emissions, engine-tuning, atomizer testing and control-system verification. This is provisionally set to continue until mid-2025.”
Bjarne Foldager, Head of Two-Stroke Business, MAN Energy Solutions, said: “The market is hungry for any news related to our ME-LGIA development and this, the beginning of testing on the world’s first two-stroke, full-scale ammonia engine, is a major milestone. MAN Energy Solutions is proud to be a pioneer within the new segment of ammonia engines but it is equally as important for us to show the world that we are moving forward cautiously in a reliable and safety-first way. Now is the time to develop the technology and we look forward to revealing our progress at the appropriate time.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/gt81S
JERA Begins Supplying Hydrogen-Generated Power to Japan’s largest movie studio Toho
Toho Co., Ltd. and JERA Co., Inc., pursuing efforts aimed at eliminating CO2 emissions from electricity consumed at Toho Studios, Japan’s largest movie studio, announce that JERA through its subsidiary JERA Cross, begun supplying hydrogen-generated power to Toho Studios.This is Japan’s first commercial use of electricity generated with hydrogen-fired zero-emissions thermal (as of today, according to research by JERA).
Press release https://shorturl.at/0dFHN
Madrid launches the first hydrogen bus station in Europe
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, accompanied colleagues inaugurated the first hydrogen station in Europe at the EMT Madrid Operations Centre in Entrevías. Almeida witnessed the refuelling work and the operation of the first ten buses powered by green hydrogen that begun to provide service in the municipal fleet.
During the visit, the mayor highlighted the launch of this project, “unique in Europe”, since “there is no other European capital that has a public hydrogen recharging station”, which allows these buses to be recharged in nine minutes with clean energy, making Madrid a “leading city in public transport sustainability policies”. The City Council thus reaffirms its commitment to position it as a “core element of mobility” through “sustainable, effective policies that generate investment”. Almeida recalled that, in 2030, the 2,000 buses that circulate on the streets of Madrid will be zero emissions.
The new hydrogen station will cover the entire hydrogen cycle: production, compression, storage and distribution of green hydrogen in a totally innovative comprehensive engineering project, which has an investment of 11.3 million euros co-financed with a contribution of 2.65 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
At the end of the works, which have been carried out since December 2022 on a surface area of 49,618 m², this hydrogen production plant is already supplying the first buses from the Portuguese manufacturer CaetanoBus. These facilities produce hydrogen from a water electrolysis process, developed entirely by Spanish companies and whose design, construction and management has been carried out by EMT Madrid.
The facility has the following components of national manufacture: a PEM technology electrolyser capable of producing around 18 kg of hydrogen per hour, two compressors, three low, medium and high pressure storage tanks and two pumps for refuelling buses. The filling pressure of the green hydrogen tanks is 350 bars, 75% more than the pressure of compressed natural gas (CNG) compressors.
In parallel, and in order to be able to inject sufficient energy into the hydrogen station, the project has planned the installation of a total of 2,780 photovoltaic panels distributed over three breakwaters. The photovoltaic cover generates a maximum power of 1.6 MWh, 550 kW for each panel.
The hydrogen obtained is compressed and stored so that, in a first phase, a total of ten buses can be refuelled. This hydrogen fleet has been awarded to the Portuguese manufacturer CaetanoBus.
In December 2022, the municipal company published the tender for the supply of ten fuel cell buses powered by green hydrogen to be incorporated into the EMT Madrid clean fleet. The technical specifications for this public tender mentioned these ten standard, 12-metre-long, fuel cell buses powered by green hydrogen for an amount of 639,000 euros per unit. This acquisition is funded by 39.12% from the European NextGenerationEU funds through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
This bus model has five type 4 hydrogen storage bottles, with a total capacity of 1,560 litres to store 37.5 kg of hydrogen. With this capacity, these vehicles achieve at least 280 kilometers of autonomy, which is equivalent to 20 hours of service on the road. Additionally, this vehicle is equipped with three LTO batteries with a capacity of 43.8 kWh that can be charged independently. The recharging time of these fuel cells is estimated at less than ten minutes.
Describe more in press release https://shorturl.at/1bics
dynaCERT Announces Positive Growth with New and Repeat Orders, Expanding Industry Adoption of HydraGEN™ Units
dynaCERT Inc., manufacturer of units for more complete combustion of fuel with hydrogen, announced repeat orders and new deliveries of its HydraGEN™ Technology to key customers in the oil & gas and mining sectors, signaling growing adoption and satisfaction across industries. The selected repeat orders below are meaningful in that they point to customer satisfaction and dealer progress.
Dealer Activities and Regional Highlights
Western Canada
In Western Canada, Simple Green, a long-time dealer, had aligned with their customer in the Oil & Gas industry to expand adoption of HydraGEN™ Technology. After a successful trial of one (1) of our HG1 units in 2023, the customer placed a new order of eighteen (18) units in Q2 2024 followed by eighty-four (84) units which were delivered in Q3 2024. In November 2024 the customer placed a new order of twelve (12) additional HG1 units for Western Canada and the first of the larger HG4C units to be shipped to Texas.
Australia
Our dealer GridFix/Net2Zero in Australia has been actively introducing our HydraGEN™ Technology to the mining sector. In October 2024 our dealer placed an order and delivered one (1) HG4C unit to a mining customer. In October 2024 they also ordered one (1) HG6C for the same customer. In November 2024 they also ordered one (1) HG1 unit to complement two (2) HG1units on generators powering a mining camp in Australia and powering a mine camp and a Rock Crusher in Australia.
Brazil and Peru
In Brazil and Peru, our key dealer H2Tek has experienced continued success in deploying HydraGEN™ Technology. After an initial pilot involving six (6) smaller HG2 units the mining customer expanded their commitment by ordering twenty-seven (27) HG1 units and seventy-five (75) HG2 units which were delivered by the Company. Installations by trained installers are proceeding in a phased rollout. Three (3) HG6C units that had been previously delivered by the Company to another client of H2Tek in Brazil are currently being installed.
Mexico and Texas
Thinking Capital, our new dealer in Mexico and Texas, has recently purchased seven (7) HG1 units. Installation training sessions were conducted by dynaCERT’s technical team with the first two (2) HG1 units installed on site.
Press release https://shorturl.at/4oPet
Purem by Eberspaecher has joined a consortium developing a hydrogen engine for construction and agricultural applications
As part of the decarbonization of the transport sector, heavy duty commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery are also coming to the fore. Purem by Eberspaecher is involved in the “PoWer” project together with vehicle and engine manufacturers, suppliers and scientific institutions to investigate the use of hydrogen engines in construction and agricultural applications.
Hydrogen engines offer many advantages due to their inherent properties such as efficiency, robustness and low untreated emissions, which make them particularly suitable for applications in construction and agricultural machinery. “We see the use of hydrogen engines as a great opportunity for clean mobility in heavy duty applications – for example in the off-road sector. We are therefore pleased to be part of this consortium and to play a key role in shaping its development,” explains Avinash Mutharja, Executive Vice President Technology & Innovation at Purem by Eberspaecher. “Not only do we have decades of experience in exhaust technology, but we have also been carrying out pioneering research work in the field of hydrogen for several years”.
A powerful collaboration
In addition to Purem by Eberspaecher, various well-known partners are involved in the consortium: The automotive supplier MAHLE, as well as DEUTZ, Claas, Liebherr, Nagel, Umicore, Castrol, NGK, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR) and the Technical University of Braunschweig have taken up leading roles. The project members demonstrate and analyze off-road applications in vehicle concept studies and systemic fleet and infrastructure considerations.
Expertise in exhaust technology
The consortium is investigating the influence of hydrogen on the materials used and their friction and wear characteristics. This will lay the foundations for meeting the robustness requirements of non-road mobile machinery, taking into account future emission legislation. Purem by Eberspaecher contributes its decades of expertise in the field of exhaust technology and materials science. By developing various exhaust gas aftertreatment concepts, the experts demonstrate compliance with the strictest emissions legislation, such as Euro 7 or Stage VI, on the test bench.
Press release https://shorturl.at/3nDSD
Ballast Nedam and Ekinetix join forces in hydrogen industry
Сonsultancy and engineering firm Ekinetix joined Ballast Nedam as a new business unit. As a specialised consultancy, Ekinetix is taking the lead in the energy transition and particularly in promoting the upscaling of hydrogen and CO2 capture. This combination of strengths offers both parties opportunities for further growth in the energy transition market.
The addition of Ekinetix aligns with Ballast Nedam’s strategic ambitions, which focus on building a sustainable living environment through its projects. Earlier collaboration already led to successful projects. The collaboration with Ekinetix provides significant synergy benefits and enhances our market strength in energy transition. This enables us to better develop sustainable solutions for our clients in the fields of energy, water, urban development, mobility, and industry.
New forms of energy production and storage are urgently needed to meet the total energy demand. The reliability of energy supplies is paramount. Ekinetix supports companies and governments focusing on energy transition and sustainable mobility. As a consultancy and engineering firm, Ekinetix maps out possibilities and realises actual solutions.
Kemal Sağlam, CEO of Ballast Nedam: “With Ekinetix, we strengthen our position as a specialised construction partner, especially for projects in the field of industry and energy transition. Ekinetix brings specialised knowledge and an attractive project pipeline. The Ekinetix team will continue to serve its clients as successfully as it has since its founding.”
Jaco Reijerkerk, Director of Ekinetix: “With Ballast Nedam we combine broad expertise in project realisation with specialist know how. This allows us to serve our clients both domestically and internationally, now and in the future. This collaboration is a significant step in realising the energy transition, particularly in hydrogen and CO2 capture.”
Press release https://shorturl.at/dPjG6
The Scottish Government unveils new hydrogen production and export strategy
Co-produced with stakeholders in the hydrogen sector, this plan aligns with Hydrogen Action Plan and Green Industrial Strategy, the government stated. It details the steps required for Scottish businesses to grasp the export opportunities hydrogen presents, as both a commodity and in the supply chain.
The ambition for renewable electricity generation is to double Scotland’s overall renewable capacity to 35-39 GW by 2030. This wealth of renewable electricity will be the primary route to decarbonisation for many parts of energy system and will additionally support electrolytic production of hydrogen at scale, opening new economic opportunities for Scotland to become a leading producer and supplier of renewable hydrogen in the UK and exporting this into key European markets.
The Scottish Government has an international vision for the hydrogen economy in Scotland. This export-specific plan identifies the necessary steps for Scotland to realise these opportunities and become a net exporter of hydrogen and hydrogen products, whilst also harnessing the export opportunities across hydrogen supply chains. As outlined in the Hydrogen Action Plan (HAP), and supported by export growth plan, A Trading Nation (ATN), ambition is to support the delivery of 5 GWof low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030, and 25 GW by 2045. The export plan includes a Framework detailing the steps required to realising the export opportunties in Scotland.
Press release https://shorturl.at/BQMwI
Hexagon Purus selected by New Flyer for the fifth consecutive year to supply hydrogen cylinders for transit buses in North America
Hexagon Purus, a world leading manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has been selected by New Flyer, North America’s largest mass mobility solutions provider, to supply hydrogen cylinders for the fifth consecutive year. New Flyer, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), is playing a key role in enabling zero-emission transportation in North America, deploying hydrogen buses and infrastructure in cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Hexagon Purus will continue to provide its Type 4 hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer’s next generation, zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit bus, the Xcelsior CHARGE FC™, enabling a driving range of 370+ miles/600 km on a single refueling. The total value of this contract is estimated to be approximately USD 6.3 million.
Production of the Type-4 hydrogen storage cylinders will be out of Hexagon Purus’ facility in Westminster, Maryland (U.S.). Since 2020, Hexagon Purus has delivered hydrogen cylinders for more than 200 New Flyer hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses.
The cylinders will be delivered throughout 2025.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ZBTmp
Rockfin: Installation of The First Maximator Hydrogen Refueling Station in Poland to Commence Early in 2025
Rockfin successfully completed a key milestone in the project for ORLEN S.A. hydrogen refueling station at Gdynia at Wielkopolska 239 (station no. 650).
Together with representatives of ORLEN S.A., GZOG Energy and in collaboration with Maximator Hydrogen GmbH in Germany , Rockfin conducted the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at the manufacturing facility in Nordhausen.
Rockfin scope of work included:
Procurement and delivery of advanced hydrogen refueling technology,
Review and approval of Maximator’s design documentation,
Verification of testing procedures for the station,
Technical inspection of components and conformity with technical specifications,
Testing of key safety features, including emergency shutdown in the event of hydrogen detection,
Trial refueling of a Hyundai Nexo – 5.4 kg of hydrogen (700 bar) in just 190 seconds.
This will be the first Maximator station in Poland, offering the capability to refuel both passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks simultaneously, supporting the development of hydrogen infrastructure in the country. Following the successful testing and signing of the documentation, the station has been approved for transport to Poland. Installation in Gdynia is planned to commence in the first quarter of 2025.
Press release https://shorturl.at/LxqtA
Wrightbus: final hydrogen buses for Regionalverkehr Köln were signed off
The final seven of the thirty-one Kite Hydroliners ordered by Regionalverkehr Köln Gmbh (RVK) left the Wrightbus factory in Northern Ireland last week and are preparing to enter service in Germany, the Wrightbus reported. Wrightbus CEO Jean-Mark Gales joined RVK Managing Director Dr Marcel Frank, along with Andreas Tissen and Andreas Strube for the occasion.
These are the first Wrightbus buses on European soil and Wrightbus looks forward to seeing our hydrogen fuel cell buses on the streets of Germany.
Press release https://shorturl.at/qVQXk
ClassNK has released an updated report on alternative marine fuels, including hydrogen
The report, entitled ‘ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight’, has been updated to reflect the outcomes of IMO MEPC 82. It provides insight into regulatory requirements and information on existing and planned projects for the use of fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol and LNG in shipping.
Check out the updated version and explore the key insights here
CAF, DLR, RENFE, TOYOTA and partners presented the results of a 4-year hydrogen train project in Zaragosa
The FCH2Rail project is being developed by a consortium made up of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, Adif, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik, with a budget of 14 million euros.
The closing event of the FCH2Rail project was held at the same time as the RailLive! 2024 congress, which is taking place these days in the city of Zaragoza. The project has developed a bimodal demonstration train powered by hydrogen fuel cells over the last four years and tested it on the Spanish and Portuguese railway network.
The event began with a presentation on the development of the project and a detailed overview of the main highlights and achievements. Renfe’s Director of Global Strategy, Paloma Baena, Jose Conrado and Iosu Ibarbia, CTOs of Adif and CAF, and Emilio Nieto, Director of CNH2, discussed the results and strategic conclusions of the FCH2RAIL project in a panel discussion. The hydrogen train was then visited. Visitors were able to experience the hydrogen train live on a journey between the CAF site in Zaragoza and the train station in Villanueva de Gallego. The event was attended by Valérie Bouillon-Delporte, Director of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, as well as key executives from the companies involved in the project and other companies that have actively supported the project. The FCH2RAIL project had a planned duration of 4 years and a budget of over 14 million euros, of which around 70% was financed by European funds. It started in January 2021 when the FCH JU (now replaced by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership), the European Commission agency promoting the development of hydrogen and fuel cells, selected the FCH2RAIL project. The project goal of developing an innovative hydrogen-powered prototype train was achieved with flying colors by the project partners CAF, DLR, RENFE, TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE, ADIF, IP, CNH2 and FAIVELEY Stemmann Technik.
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Finland’s Gasgrid has revealed an updated hydrogen route plan
Gasgrid has announced an updated route plan based on the first route plan published in April 2024. The update is based on signals from market operators on hydrogen production and consumption, planned and under construction wind power generation, the electricity grid, CO2 production, and existing methane and rail networks and ports. The combined impact of all these is relevant for electricity consumption, for example.
Feedback from all municipalities along the route of the national hydrogen pipeline published in April has been taken into account as far as possible in the route plan.
The planned route will run along the west coast from Sea Lapland towards Southern Finland, initially in areas with significant potential for hydrogen production and/or use, for example in industry and transport. The route plan has considered the geographical need for hydrogen transmission, which will allow for large-scale utilisation of hydrogen production and market scaling.
Press release https://shorturl.at/P5WgD
Dutch authorities present their vision for the development of hydrogen transportation methods
Minister Sophie Hermans and State Secretary Chris Jansen present the government’s vision on hydrogen carriers in a letter to Parliament. This document sets out how the government views the storage, transport and use of hydrogen carriers in our country, with attention to social interests.
The government is consciously focusing on the development and use of multiple types of hydrogen carriers (diversification). This ensures that we are not dependent on one technology.
Until 2035.
The government sees room for supporting the use of all hydrogen carriers in the energy and raw materials transition until 2035. However, there are differences in preference and level of support per carrier.
After 2035.
The government wants to steer more after 2035, based on social preferences. Users will then have more choice between carriers and transport options.
Liquid hydrogen and LOHCs.
The government sees an important role for liquid hydrogen and LOHCs, especially if (terminal) companies convert these into hydrogen gas in import ports.
Methanol and liquid synthetic methane (LSM). According to the government, these substances offer opportunities if they are made with sustainable carbon. If the carbon comes from a fossil source, CO2 emissions will continue to occur.
Ammonia.
The government sees a clear role for ammonia in building a global hydrogen market, but is also aware of the disadvantages of ammonia. This mainly concerns safety and the environment. That is why the government wants (terminal) companies to use ammonia directly or convert it into hydrogen gas in the import ports, as far away from populated areas as possible. Any transit of ammonia should preferably be bundled as much as possible and in larger quantities (concentrated), via pipelines or inland shipping.The government wants to limit the use of ammonia in the Netherlands outside the import ports as much as possible, just like transport by rail or road. The government sees these types of transport as temporary or fallback options at most.
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Maier Bros. has begun transporting film equipment in a hydrogen-powered hylane truck
The film equipment rental company Maier Bros. is now using a hydrogen-powered truck from hylane, named Poseidon, to supply film sets. In this way, the company is expanding its fleet and promoting more sustainable film production. Maier Bros., uses the rented hydrogen truck mainly for filming in Berlin, including for a streaming production by Friday Film.
Poseidon is a Hyundai “XCIENT Fuel Cell” vehicle with a range of around 400 kilometers. The hydrogen is stored in seven containers, which are fully refueled in a range of eight to 20 minutes, depending on the temperature. The vehicle was equipped by Schmitz Cargobull with a case including a tail lift and thus meets the requirements of Maier Bros. GmbH. To ensure that the vehicle is supplied with hydrogen, hylane has established a cooperation with various filling station operators. Before handing it over to Maier Bros., DEKRA Automobil GmbH will put the vehicle through its paces. The experts will also carry out a general inspection and safety check for the vehicle.
Press release https://shorturl.at/eQVbD
Blastr Green Steel sighted MoU to supply of 150,000 tonnes of steel products produced with hydrogen
Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with INTERFER Edelstahl Group, a leading European steel trading company, for the annual supply of 150,000 tonnes of ultra-low CO₂ steel products. This is the second offtake agreement announced in just over a month, covering a combined 10% of the planned capacity at Blastr’s green steel plant under development at Inkoo, Finland.
Blastr is creating a low-carbon steel value chain with lower C0₂ emissions compared to conventional steelmaking by using hydrogen instead of coal in the production process and feedstock made with clean energy. This includes the Inkoo steel plant, set to produce 2.5 million tonnes of ultra-low CO₂ steel annually and the development of a green DR pellet plant in the UK to meet growing European demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial solutions.
Deliveries are planned to start by the end of 2029. Both parties intend to start discussions on a binding agreement in the beginning of 2025.
Press release https://shorturl.at/lZx0W
PowerCell Group Secures Aviation Project Order from Japanese Company
PowerCell has received a project order from a Japanese company valued at approximately €1.15 million. The project will run from Q4 2024 to Q1 2026 and entails PowerCell providing engineering expertise and supplying their next-generation fuel cell stack, the HDS300.
“This order is another important step in developing and commercialising our new HDS300 stack platform for the aviation sector. Fuel cells hold immense promise for revolutionising the aviation industry by decarbonising everything from small passenger aircraft to regional and commuter flights. The potential of the HDS300 is only beginning to unfold and we are confident that this technology will play a central role in shaping the future of aviation. We’re excited to see the growing demand for electrified solutions, particularly in Asia, where the need for clean energy alternatives is accelerating,” said Richard Berkling, CEO of PowerCell Group.
Press release https://shorturl.at/e47t1
FCAB launches South America’s first hydrogen locomotive
This milestone positions FCAB as the first freight transport company in South America to use hydrogen-powered locomotives.
The locomotive was presented to the community at Ferrocarril de Antofagasta in an activity led by the Executive President of Antofagasta plc, Iván Arriagada, and also attended by regional and local authorities. The locomotive, developed by AHTECH CRRC Qishuyan Company, was specifically designed for FCAB’s operational routes and complies with the principles of standardization, modularization, serialization and generalization, ensuring its adaptability and efficiency. In its first phase, the machine will make a trip from the FCAB facilities in the city to the port and will be used in internal maneuvers.
Characteristics
With a total power of 1000 kilowatts, the locomotive is equipped with a high-capacity battery and a 35 MPa on-board hydrogen storage system. In addition, it has a lightweight design, which reduces weight by approximately 30 tons compared to current hydrogen locomotives.
Press release https://shorturl.at/UAbCx
The development of the Estonian H2 startup PowerUP Energy Technologies
PowerUP Energy Technologies presented the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell generator for the leisure industry, the 400-watt portable generator, in July 2021.
Since then, the company has rolled out 1KW and 3KW generators, and by the end of 2024 says its main clientele is not in the leisure industry, but in telecom, healthcare, construction and defence sectors.
“The UP400 is ideal for use in industries such as sailing and yachting, campervans or motorhomes and homes without a power grid. The generator uses fuel cells that operate in parallel with a battery module. The fuel cells act as the main energy source during operation. Hydrogen is supplied from external cylinders to power the generator. The UP400 comes with a minimum service life of 10,000 operating hours,” the company said.
In June 2022, PowerUP signed a distribution agreement with AS Labruna to sell its products in Italy. AS Labruna has more than fifty years of experience in the sale of marine engines and generators, marine propulsion systems and cranes.
In October 2022, PowerUP Energy Technologies announced a partnership with Meraki GreenDevelopment, a Greek company focused on providing technology solutions to accelerate the transition to green energy in the energy and hospitality sectors.
“We are partnering with PowerUP to cover the <30kW product line with cleaner, quieter, lower maintenance and more cost-effective solutions in Greece and Cyprus,” said James McDougall, co-founder and managing director of Meraki Green Development.
Also in October 2022, PowerUP announced that Telia’s Estonian arm was piloting an innovative hydrogen solution for providing backup power for telecoms networks.
Telia planned to become the first Estonian telecommunications company to use green energy to power its cell towers. The first successful test is still in operations at Telia’s Raudalu cell tower, where two 1 kW hydrogen generators and two 9-liter hydrogen cylinders are tested.
As a next step, the hydrogen generators were to be tested in winter. The challenge for hydrogen generators is that the only emissions of the generator – water vapour – tends to freeze. PowerUP is working on cabinet solutions for outside use during Nordic winters.
In October 2023, PowerUP Energy Technologies partnered with major telecommunications company Tele2 to launch energy solutions for its cell towers.
Tele2’s initial test at the Kostivere cell tower, includes two 1 kW hydrogen generators and a 50-liter hydrogen cylinder, proving the viability of this environmentally friendly alternative. The telecom tower can now operate on hydrogen for up to ten hours, while it can only operate on batteries for a few hours. In most cases, this window is enough to restore normal power supply.
In April 2024, PowerUP Energy Technologies, in cooperation with Norwegian partners Nordic Batteries AS and Beyonder AS, brought to market a new 10 KW power supply system that supplies clean energy to the construction and mining sectors.
The project is supported by the Estonian-Norwegian Green ICT cooperation program. In addition to the hydrogen fuel cell, UPMobile also includes a high-power lithium-ion battery, allowing the generator to provide up to 100 kW of power for applications that require high energy consumption for a limited time, such as construction hoists. The hydrogen fuel cell effectively covers up to 10 kW of continuous low-power demand.
In June 2024, PowerUP Energy Technologies presented the “world’s most powerful hydrogen portable generator” at 3 kW – UP3K. The company announced that the UP3K had been tested by the military, without naming the entity that conducted the tests. PowerUP’s generators have been tested by the French army as part of the review at NATO Energy Security body, who recommended their wider uptake for the defence sector.
It is especially worth noting that neither Estonian PowerUP nor its partners have ever reported mass sales of the company’s H2 generators. “We also have mass deals, but as a private company we are not reporting quarterly financials,” said a spokesman for the company.
Since starting in 2022 the company has signed resellers agreements also in countries like Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Britain.
Hydrogen generator and battery manufacturers unite at data centres exhibition
“We are excited to join forces and partner with Exide Group Technologies at Data Centre World Paris 2024, the EODev reported. We’re proud to present how EODev’s hydrogen-based solutions, like our GEH2® fuel cell seamlessly integrate with
Exide’s advanced Solution Mega energy storage systems to power data centers sustainably. From November 27th to 28th you can find us at Paris Porte de Versailles, showcasing cutting-edge
energy solutions that redefine reliability and for data centers”.
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Fest GmbH has delivered the first part of an electrolysis unit to a hydrogen plant under construction
“We are delighted with the progress of our joint project with ABO Energy: the first part of the electrolysis plant has been successfully loaded and transported to the construction site in Hünfeld-Michelsrombach”, the Fest GmbH reported. “The innovative project for the construction of a hydrogen production plant with filling station combines wind energy with the production and utilisation of green hydrogen for mobility applications.
The second part of the plant will be delivered at the end of November and is scheduled to go into operation in summer 2025. With a production capacity of up to 90 kg of hydrogen per hour, the electrolysis system will revolutionise regional mobility. By making it possible to refuel vehicles, this project will make a significant contribution to promoting emission-free logistics in Hesse”.
Press release https://shorturl.at/emMW1
Axpo Nordic to supply 2.25 TWh of electricity to Stegra’s integrated green hydrogen, iron and steel plant in Sweden
Axpo Nordic and Stegra have signed a power purchase agreement for the supply of electricity to Stegra’s integrated green hydrogen, green iron and green steel production plant in Boden, northern Sweden. Under the agreement, Axpo Nordic will supply 2.25 TWh of electricity over three years, starting in 2027, to Stegra’s facility in Boden, which is currently under construction. Both parties see this agreement as the beginning of a longer business relationship and an important element of the electricity supply to Stegra’s plant, which will produce green hydrogen, green iron and green steel at large scale.
Press release https://shorturl.at/z8tlY
DEUTZ joins consortium to develop hydrogen engines for off-highway applications
- Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection provides funding of €5.1 million
- Objective is to develop hydrogen-based drive concepts for construction and agricultural applications
As the transport sector looks to decarbonize, attention is increasingly shifting to heavy commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery (NRMM).
As part of these efforts, vehicle and engine manufacturers, suppliers, and researchers have joined forces in the PoWer project, which aims to fully explore how hydrogen drives can be used across the full spectrum of applications in construction and agriculture. The project is being led by MAHLE, with partners including DEUTZ, Purem, Claas, Liebherr, Nagel, Umicore, NGK and Castrol, as well as Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Braunschweig University of Technology, and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR). The project is set to run for three years and is being backed by €5.1 million of funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. The product standards authority TÜV Rheinland is also providing support.
The inherent properties of hydrogen engines – such as efficiency, robustness, and low levels of untreated emissions – mean that they offer numerous benefits that make them particularly suitable for applications in construction and agriculture. “At DEUTZ, we have already developed and unveiled a production-ready hydrogen engine – the TCG 7.8 H2. So we are delighted to be able to contribute our expertise to this joint project and work with strong partners in driving forward the development of hydrogen engines for the off-highway sector,” says Dr. Paul Grzeschik, Head of Design and Preliminary Development at DEUTZ. “Each project participant, whether from research or industry, is a proven expert in their field. The intensive collaboration will allow us to utilize the potential for innovation for the transport sector and to significantly improve the technologies.”
The partners will use vehicle concept studies and analysis of fleet and infrastructure systems to demonstrate and evaluate off-highway applications. They will also develop exhaust gas aftertreatment concepts and test them comprehensively on the test rig. By investigating how hydrogen affects materials as well as friction and wear characteristics, and by validating these properties in a running engine, all of the building blocks will be put in place to meet the stringent requirements in terms of engine robustness, taking into account future NRMM emission standards.
DEUTZ firmly believes that drive systems can only be transformed through an open approach to new technologies and through innovation. Using hydrogen to make the combustion engine more climate-friendly unlocks the potential of all available technologies.
Press release https://shorturl.at/ILfhM
ArcelorMittal postpones final investment decisions on a number of hydrogen projects
The company has previously announced the intention to invest in lower carbon emissions “hydrogen ready” DRI-EAF facilities to replace several blast furnaces across our European business, as a key strategic first step towards reducing emissions. In all cases, the host countries offered funding support for these projects, with the approval of the European Commission.
These projects were premised on a favourable combination of policy, technology and market developments that would facilitate decarbonization investment by helping offset the significantly higher capital and operating costs that this transition strategy would involve. This included being able to use natural gas until green hydrogen became competitive.
However European policy, energy and market environments have not moved in a favourable direction. Green hydrogen is evolving very slowly towards being a viable fuel source and natural gas based DRI production in Europe is not yet competitive as an interim solution. Furthermore, there are significant weaknesses in the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), trade protection measures need strengthening in response to increasing imports due to China overcapacity, and there is limited willingness among customers to pay premiums for low-carbon emissions steel.
Before taking final investment decisions it is necessary to have full visibility on the policy environment that will ensure higher cost steelmaking can be competitive in Europe without a global carbon price, the company stated.
Company expects several important developments in 2025, including the scheduled review of the CBAM, an anticipated review of the steel safeguards, and the publication of the Steel and Metals Action Plan. When complete, these initiatives will provide the parameters needed to shape the business case for decarbonisation investments in Europe.
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Hygenco selects Danish company Topsoe as Licensor for its Green Ammonia Plant
Hygenco Green Energies has announced a partnership with Denmark-based Topsoe, a leading global technology provider for the energy transition, as the licensor for its green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha.Hygenco intends to establish a large-scale green ammonia project at the Gopalpur Industrial Park, with the goal of having the plant operational by 2027, one of the first in the sub-continent. Earlier in 2024, Hygenco had commissioned India’s first commercial green hydrogen plant.
Just last month, Hygenco entered into an MOU with REC, a Government of India undertaking, for US$280 million debt financing towards its Green Ammonia project development.
Ammonia technology is a key milestone for the mega ammonia project and Hygenco will utilize Topsoe’s advanced dynamic green ammonia loop technology, enabling flexible and efficient operations while optimizing overall performance.
Press release https://shorturl.at/muKQD
MOL and KEPCO will jointly study the possibility to build a liquefied hydrogen carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint study of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. This is the first such agreement in Japan between a shipping company and a power generation regarding marine transport of liquefied hydrogen, which is a key element in the establishment of a hydrogen fuel supply chain.
Under the MoU, the two companies will conduct a detailed study and review of the optimal vessels and operations in the liquefied hydrogen supply chain, as well as the safety of such vessels. The companies will also analyze international laws and regulations related to the marine transport of liquefied hydrogen.
MOL and KEPCO will continue to study the specifics of marine transport of liquefied hydrogen and work toward the establishment of a hydrogen supply chain and the realization of a zero-carbon society.
Press release https://shorturl.at/2TKvP
Levidian has launched its LOOP technology, producing hydrogen and graphene
British climate technology firm Levidian has launched its second-generation LOOP technology, which will unlock industrial levels of production of high-quality graphene for the first time.
Levidian’s market-leading LOOP system provides heavy emitters and hard-to-abate industries such as landfill and aluminium producers with a route to both decarbonise their processes and
open up new revenue streams from the graphene and hydrogen that is produced.
At the heart of LOOP is a patented ‘nozzle’ where microwave energy is applied to crack methane into its component parts, creating clean hydrogen and capturing carbon in the form of high purity graphene. A single nozzle will be capable of producing around 15 tonnes of graphene a year – enough, for example, to transform the performance of thousands of electric vehicles with
graphene-enhanced batteries and tyres so that cars can go further for longer with less impact on the environment.
Levidian already has 10 LOOPs deployed or under construction globally including a pioneering biogas to hydrogen pilot at United Utilities’ Manchester Bioresources Centre, which is supported
by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme.
Press release https://shorturl.at/kfoqI
BMW Group Plant Regensburg launches hydrogen-powered logistics fleet
BMW Group Plant Regensburg plans to utilise hydrogen for its production logistics going forward. Starting in 2026, hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks will be deployed for all transport and logistics tasks. This includes operations in the press shop, body shop and assembly, ensuring that the necessary components and individual parts are delivered to the correct locations for installation.
The project aims to capitalise on the benefits of hydrogen propulsion. “The gradual transition from electric to hydrogen propulsion brings us another step closer to the BMW iFACTORY, our digital and sustainable factory of the future,” says Armin Ebner, head of BMW Group Plant Regensburg.
“Switching production logistics from electricity to hydrogen will diversify our plant’s energy mix – while optimising logistics processes and saving valuable space,” explains Project Manager Katharina Radtke. “The advantage of hydrogen is that refuelling is very fast – just like with conventional fuels. The filling stations required for this will be installed directly within the different production areas and do not take up much space.”
The entire logistics fleet at the Regensburg plant is currently being equipped with electric drive trains. The batteries used in the industrial trucks need to be changed twice per shift. Battery replacement, which is performed manually using a crane, takes about 15 minutes and requires space.
To ensure the wide-scale supply of hydrogen in the future, BMW Group plant Regensburg will install a two-kilometre-long pipeline network, with six decentralised filling stations, between now and early 2026. These stations will supply the logistics fleet in the various production areas with hydrogen, delivered in special trailers that can also be used for interim storage. “Once the conversion is completed, our annual hydrogen consumption will be around 150 tonnes,” says Radtke.
The logistics fleet at BMW Group Plant Regensburg currently comprises about 230 tugger train haulers and forklift trucks. The transition will be completed in stages by 2030.
Press release https://shorturl.at/wMOzk
EH Group and NIM Sign MoU to Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions for Maritime Industry
NIM, a Dutch maritime innovator known for its expertise in marine engineering, and EH Group, a Swiss high-tech company specializing in high-performance hydrogen fuel cell technology, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The collaboration will focus on adapting and standardizing fuel cell systems to meet the unique operational and safety requirements of maritime vessels.
Press release https://shorturl.at/hTIEy
Air Liquide announces a renewable hydrogen production project with TotalEnergies in France
Air Liquide announces a renewable hydrogen production project at La Mède (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in France). In the context of a long-term contract, Air Liquide will cover the hydrogen needs of TotalEnergie’s biorefinery. This project will contribute to the emergence of a new renewable hydrogen ecosystem in the Fos-sur-Mer area, a major industrial basin for Air Liquide in France.
In the framework of a long-term contract, Air Liquide will build, own and operate a new hydrogen production unit at TotalEnergies’ La Mède site, with a capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year. It will enable the production of renewable hydrogen from recycled biogenic by-products from the TotalEnergies biorefinery, instead of using fossil hydrocarbons as feedstock. The renewable hydrogen produced will be used mainly by the biorefinery for the production of biofuels and Sustainable Air Fuels (SAF).
This renewable hydrogen production unit, the largest on La Mède industrial platform, would represent an investment of over 80 million euros for Air Liquide. Planned to be operational in 2028, it will significantly contribute to the decarbonization of the biorefinery, where TotalEnergies aims to reduce CO2 emissions by around 130,000 tonnes per year.
This project is in line with Air Liquide’s strategy of offering its customers a wide range of decarbonization solutions, such as CO2 capture and low-carbon hydrogen, in response to the challenges posed by the climate emergency. This unique positioning and its technological expertise make Air Liquide a major player in the implementation of hydrogen projects to decarbonize industries and develop low-carbon mobility.
Press release https://shorturl.at/AVVVt
Hystar has officially opened its HyPilot project in Norway
Hystar AS hosted an event at the Kårstø Gas Processing Plant in Rogaland, Norway, to formally open its field project, HyPilot.
The Norwegian Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, attended the event and cut the ribbon, marking the official opening of HyPilot. Project partners were also present, including representatives from Equinor, Yara Clean Ammonia, Gassco, and ABB, as well as representatives from Enova, which has provided funding to the project.
The Kårstø plant is the largest of its kind in Europe and is hosting the HyPilot project at its K-Lab test centre. HyPilot is the in-field demonstration of Hystar’s one-point-five-megawatt (MW) containerized PEM electrolyser. The project will provide performance data from various operating regimes, including intermittent power supply.
Hystar’s unique and proprietary PEM electrolyser stack technology is paving the way for significant cost reductions, better performance, and safer green hydrogen plants.
Hystar CEO Fredrik Mowill: “HyPilot marks an important juncture both for Hystar and for the global green hydrogen industry. The project allows us to showcase our patented, ultra-efficient electrolysers, and the exceptional benefits of our unique design and scalable technology can bring to the industry. We are grateful to Enova and our partners, Equinor, Yara Clean Ammonia, Gassco, and ABB for their collaboration and support.”
Hans Olav Raen, CEO Yara Clean Ammonia: “We are proud to take part in the development of Norwegian technology that will provide competitive and profitable industrial production of renewable hydrogen and ammonia and contributing to the world meeting its net-zero goals. At Yara Clean Ammonia, we perceive this PEM-technology as promising and exciting, especially regarding the improved energy efficiency. We congratulate the Hystar team and partners for moving forward with this innovative project.”
Chris Poynter, Division President, ABB System Drives: “Participating in the HyPilot project allows us to fully explore the potential for efficiency and control in the next generation of power supplies. By integrating ABB’s advanced power solutions with Hystar’s innovative electrolyser technology, we are uncovering new efficient pathways for hydrogen generation by refining the interplay between electrochemistry and electrical engineering. This collaboration will help meet the growing global demand for economically viable green hydrogen production.”
Andreas Jagtøyen, SVP for Renewable & Low Carbon Technology, Equinor: “HyPilot is a technology demonstration project that is focused on testing the operability, lifetime, and efficiency of Hystar’s novel electrolyser design for intermittent renewable energy applications. This project is an important step in gaining first-hand experience with green hydrogen production and operational data for system modelling and technology qualification. Equinor is pleased to host the HyPilot project in our K-Lab test center at Kårstø, and to work together with our partners to help mature new technology.”
Richard Markeson, Program Manager R&D – New Value Chains, Gassco: “Gassco is pleased to support the HyPilot R&D project, as developing practical and operational knowledge is essential for scaling up of renewable hydrogen production from intermittent power supply.”
HyPilot’s opening closely follows Hystar receiving a €26 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund that will enable the company to implement its automated GW factory, at its Høvik, Norway, location, with an annual capacity of 1.5 GW when the factory goes into operation in 2027, and scale to 4.5 GW of annual capacity in 2031.
Press release https://shorturl.at/DgzBQ
