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ERDC celebrates Army’s first hydrogen-powered nanogrid
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has unveiled a cutting-edge hydrogen-powered small microgrid (nanogrid) at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico. This innovative demonstration represents a team effort led by ERDC, partnering with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division at WSMR and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Atmospheric Intelligence for Hybrid Power Advancements (AIHPA). Notably, this will be the first operational nanogrid of its kind in the Army.
A nanogrid is a small self-contained electric power system that can operate independently from the electric power grid, and it can supply power to improve resilience to potential power outages or to areas where there is no grid power. The nanogrid at WSMR uses renewable hydrogen fuel to replace traditional bulky, noisy diesel generators. It provides power to a surveillance camera system and meteorological weather equipment, supporting continuous, unattended operation in a remote off-grid location. The nanogrid enables this equipment to operate in the particular location where “silent watch” capabilities of hydrogen-powered generation are needed in a pristine environment.
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M1000 Hydrogen-powered HySE-X2 makes impressive start in the Mission 1000 category at the 47th Dakar Rally
BISHA (SAUDI ARABIA) – Saturday, January 4: The revolutionary hydrogen-powered HySE-X2 has made an impressive start to its second Dakar Rally campaign in the Mission 1000 category for machines of the future, the Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology Association announced.
The HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology Association) has entered a revised SSV in the Dakar’s Mission 1000 section, which was introduced last year as part of the Dakar Future Programme to encourage manufacturers to develop next-generation carbon-neutral powertrain technologies.
For 2025, Japanese driver Yoshio Ikemachi has teamed up with Portuguese navigator Paulo Marques to crew the HySE-X2. Ikemachi finished 10th overall in the motorcycle category at the 2000 Dakar Rally and competed in the veteran class last year, finishing 60th overall, in his eighth Dakar. Marques first tackled the Dakar in 1997 and finished eighth on a motorcycle, the year the duo met and became friends for the first time.
They safely negotiated the 28.92km Prologue stage, near Bisha, on Friday (January 3rd), scoring the permitted 10 points for completing the day’s distance and an additional five for finishing the day in normal drive mode.
The HySE-X2 then tackled the challenging opening special stage of 93km that looped through the deserts around the event’s start camp at Bisha on Saturday, with the day’s route also including a pair of non-competitive road liaison sections of 130km and 124km. They encountered no issues after another strong performance.
Quotes after Stage 1 on Saturday, January 4th
Yoshio Ikemachi, Driver:
“Today’s stage was 93km, so I tried to adjust the fuel economy as much as possible. I also changed fourth, fifth and sixth gears depending on the location, which I think worked quite well for fuel economy. I also checked the tank temperature throughout the race and it was good that it dropped more slowly in the second half.
“There was a lot of sand, so fuel was consumed no matter what, so I drove while thinking about whether to switch to four-wheel drive or change gears. I feel like the engine could be faster, but today I focused on fuel economy with the goal of finishing the stage. I set a goal of leaving 40% fuel at the CP (passage control) and it worked out just as I intended, so I was able to finish the stage with plenty of time to spare.”
Paulo Marques, Co-driver:
“We did a good job. The car was good, no problem. In the sand, there were no problems. We didn’t push.”
Daichi Kai, Team Leader of HySE Dakar Project:
“We would like to thank our mechanics for working hard until yesterday, despite issues that are unique to the properties of hydrogen. Today’s run was characterised as a test, but we are relieved that it was completed without any problems. We will thoroughly analyse the data we obtained and prepare the car for tomorrow’s stage.
“Today’s run was our first long one after we refined the engine settings, so it was a challenging day for us. We’d like to thank our driver and co-driver for bringing us valuable data safely all the way to the finish line.”
Quotes after the Prologue stage on Friday, January 3rd
Yoshio Ikemachi, Driver:
“The car is very good. We did some nice driving. We will focus on reaching the finish every day. We really enjoyed the stage.”
The HySE-X2 project was established in May 2023 and is based out of Tokyo. It is a joint venture between Kawasaki Motors Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation and DENSO Corporation. The chassis is built by Overdrive Racing, the Belgian car preparations company.
The HySE-X2 called upon all the feedback gained from the inaugural HySE-X1 project in 2024 with ongoing development work carried out on the liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-cylinder supercharged 998cc engine and the chassis to improve fuel consumption in the mid-range and increase the fuel capacity with the addition of a fourth hydrogen tank for an additional 7.5kg of hydrogen. Refuelling and maintenance is being carried out on the Dakar Rally by Overdrive Racing.
Tomorrow (Sunday), marks the start of a 48-hour Marathon stage that takes competitors from Bisha into the remote Saudi Arabian desert. Part one of the stage for the Mission 1000 entrants includes a special stage of 86km in a day’s route of 464km.
After a night camped out under the stars, the two-part stage concludes with a competitive section of 109km in a second day’s route of 189km before the return to the base camp in Bisha.
Before the finish of the world’s most demanding off-road rally in the remote Saudi Arabian desert outpost town of Shubaytah on January 17th, Mission 1000 competitors will tackle 1,162 competitive kilometres in a route of 4,811km.
Photo of Hydrogenwire.com
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5a7xbkb9
H2Carrier and Greenstat Hydrogen India Sign MoU to Advance Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Solutions
Bergen/Oslo 2nd January 2025 – Greenstat Hydrogen India (GHI), a leading developer of green hydrogen and its derivatives, and H2Carrier, a pioneer in floating green ammonia production solutions, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development and deployment of green hydrogen and ammonia projects located in India and Sri Lanka.
Under the MoU, GHI and H2Carrier will collaborate on project identification, feasibility studies, and the implementation of green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, with a particular focus on leveraging H2Carrier’s innovative P2XFloater™ technology for floating production solutions.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3ht8kd5e
Dutch WE-doubleyouenergy unveils mobile Solar Hydrogen Energy Generator
The Dutch company WE-doubleyouenergy, headquartered in Groningen, unveiled a mobile Solar Hydrogen Energy Generator, which produces both electricity and heat, housed in a trailer on spoked wheels. The generator is powered by a 2.5 kW fuel cell and is equipped with a 5 kWh battery and an inverter.
Press release and video https://tinyurl.com/wkj4thxf
Nippon Steel Corporation announces about establishment of technology to reduce CO2 emissions in blast furnaces using hydrogen
Achieved world’s first 43% reduction in CO2 emissions in a test furnace, reaching the development goal ahead of schedule
Nippon Steel Corporation (hereafter “Nippon Steel”) has been undertaking the development of three super-innovative technologies under the “Nippon Steel Carbon Neutral Vision 2050,” with support from the Japanese government*. One of these technologies is hydrogen injection into blast furnaces, which uses hydrogen instead of coal to reduce iron ore in a blast furnace, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Now, Nippon Steel has achieved the world’s first CO2 emission reduction of over 40% (actual result of 43%) in a test furnace, reaching the development goal in the test furnace ahead of schedule.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/u2s6v58m
Cryomotive GmbH aims to integrate a first single-tank CcH2 CRYOGAS storage system into a MAN’s hydrogen truck
Cryomotive GmbH reported about milestone 2024 reached and major milestones 2025 ahead.
Cryomotive GmbH’s CcH2 CRYOGAS hydrogen truck storage system has successfully undergone first functional tests under cryogenic conditions at the end of 2024.
The 2024 achievements:
Qualified the first type 3 pressure vessel for cryo-compressed use with a capacity 38 kg of cryogenic gas @ 50 K and 40 MPa.
Insulated and assembled a first mock-up and a first functional CcH2 oCRYOGAS storage system prototype including valves, releasedevices and regulators, in-tank and external heatexchangers, with two receptacles for refueling with 40 MPa
CcH2 as well as 35 MPa CGH2.
Developed controls for discharge and pressure control and tested a first prototype CcH2 CRYOGAS ECU.
Tested the first functional CcH2 CRYOGAS storage system prototype base functionalities such as discharge, pressurecontrol and refueling under cryogenic conditions.
Tested the first CcH2 CRYOGAS prototype dispenser including the high-flow rate nozzle designed for up to 900 kg/h (15 kg/min) refueling rate under cryogenic conditions
Next milestone ahead in 2025 are ambitious and exciting:
Integrate a first single-tank CcH2 CRYOGAS storage system into a hydrogen truck for demonstration jointly with our truck partner MAN Truck & Bus SE
Integrate and validate the CcH2 CRYOGAS refueling system including the pre-qualified CcH2 pump, CcH2 dispenser and
CcH2 nozzle to demonstrate effective refueling up to 40 MPa and 500 kg/h from LH2, jointly with our partner Fives and BUTTING CryoTech
Open an all new unique test site in direct vicinity of the
HyTACC test center at Pfeffenhausen (Lower Bavaria) to enable cycle test validation of CRYOGAS vessels, storage systems and
pumps with pressurized liquid nitrogen, liquid as well as
cryo_compressed hydrogen.
Develop a CRYOGAS storage and refueling system for aviation applications, compliant with gas turbines (H2GT), hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) and fuel cells (FC).
Start qualifying a CcH2 CRYOCOOLER using a novel piston expander pre-cooling concept to generate
Хэштег CRYOGAS up to 40 MPa and 60K from CGH2 produced at the Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH green hydrogen electrolyzer at
Pfeffenhausen.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yc4wwtnd
John Cockerill will provide 210MW of its electrolyser units for the green hydrogen facility in Texas
John Cockerill, Johnson Matthey and ETFuels Announce Strategic Partnership for 120,000 ton Texas e-Methanol Project
ETFuels has selected John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as key strategic partners for its 120,000 ton per year e-methanol project in Texas.
John Cockerill will provide 210MW of its advanced pressurized alkaline electrolyser units, along with technical services as the foundation for the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase for the green hydrogen facility to be constructed in Texas. This project will benefit from John Cockerill’s local manufacturing and support capabilities, as the Group has invested in a Gigafactory in Texas to develop and produce its electrolysers in the USA.
Johnson Matthey – a global leader in sustainable technologies – will supply its advanced eMERALD e-methanol technology, along with the eMERALD methanol synthesis catalyst, for ETFuels’ first U.S. project. This technology also forms the basis of the FEED phase for the fully integrated e-methanol facility.
By 2029, ETFuels will produce 120,000 tons of e-methanol annually from co-located 500 MW high-capacity renewable energy sources together with biogenic CO₂ at this state-of-the-art plant. The plant will span an impressive 22,000 acres in Texas and will pave the way for development of ETFuels’ broader portfolio of sites across Texas, Spain and Finland – some of the best locations in the world to produce e-fuels. The Financial Investment Decision for the first project is expected in 2026, with construction scheduled to start by or before 2027. The project is expected to create approximately 500 construction jobs, with more than 50 permanent operating roles upon completion. Total investment is expected to be over a billion dollars.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/238rwfyb
Brazil: Ministry of Energy discloses the results of the public call for hydrogen hubs
70 proposals have been received, aligned with the PNH2 strategy, in all regions of the country, with various production sources, for different industrial uses
The Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil (MME) disclosed the result of the selection of low carbon emission hydrogen hub projects, aimed at decarbonizing the Brazilian industry. 70 proposals were received, with projects from 20 states, covering all regions of Brazil.
The proposals will include hydrogen produced from electricity (connected to the energy grid of the National Interlinked System – SIN), wind, solar, ethanol, biomass and other sources. The amount of hydrogen produced by the project varied from 1 thousand to 350 thousand tons per year.
The proposals selected at this stage will be invited to participate in the next phase of the process, which will consist of presenting in detail the projects for better characterization and informed data of the project and how CIF-ID resources can be allocated to support its viability. The best project proposals validated may be eligible for the resource of the international fund Climate Investments Funds – Industry Decarbonization CIF-ID, in which Brazil is participating under the coordination of the Secretariat of International Affairs (SAIN) of the Ministério da Fazenda, with the participation of the MME and MDIC .
The National Hydrogen Program (PNH2), through the Triennial Work Plan 2023-2025, established as a goal for the Brazilian hydrogen strategy the consolidation of low emission hydrogen hubs in Brazil until 2035.
Press release and result of the hydrogen hub call
Hydrogen-powered bus explodes at refuelling station in South Korea
A hydrogen-powered bus manufactured by Hyundai Motor exploded at a refuelling station in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, the Korea Times reported before the New Year.
A worker at the refuelling station and two others were injured. The explosion occurred when the bus was starting its engine after filling with hydrogen.
All 18 hydrogen buses in the city of Chungju have been grounded by authorities until the cause of the explosion is determined.
Sourse https://tinyurl.com/3bc5mjfx
Seven hydrogen fuel cell buses burned down on the night of 2 January in France
Seven hydrogen fuel cell buses burned down on the night of 2 January at the Optymo bus station in Danjouten, near Belfort, France.
According to regional daily L’Est Republican, Grand Belfort’s entire fleet of hydrogen buses was destroyed by the overnight fire
The explosions occurred around 2:30am on 2 January, followed by thick smoke at the Optimo site in Danjouten, where the hydrogen buses are parked.
Within hours, more than 50 firefighters from the Belfort area and 20 fire engines were mobilised to the scene.
Six buses were completely destroyed and the seventh was very seriously damaged.
The cost of one bus is estimated at 700,000 euros.
The hydrogen filling station where “BelHYnov” buses were refueled was not damaged.
Equinor ASA: Hydrogen Open Season – Call for registration of interest
Equinor ASA is launching its first Hydrogen Open Season, calling on parties to express their interest in low carbon hydrogen from H2M Eemshaven in the Netherlands.
Equinor maintains its ambition to advance the production of low-carbon hydrogen and to develop low carbon hydrogen value chains in North-West Europe. The H2M Eemshaven project is a collaboration with Linde and builds on the two companies’ combined industrial experience. The planned facility in Eemshaven will reform natural gas into low-carbon hydrogen with CO2 capture and storage. More than 95 percent of the CO2 will be captured and stored safely and permanently under the seabed offshore Norway.
Interested parties are invited to register their interest in securing low carbon hydrogen under a long-term supply and offtake agreement by using this registration form. The registration process is open until 31 January 2025.
Based on the information provided in the registration phase, Equinor will assess parties according to planned connectivity to the hydrogen grid and basic financial information and will prioritize parties with at least a minimum annual offtake of 50 MW. Qualifying parties will then be invited to participate in the next phase of the Open Season, where subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement, Equinor will share detailed information on the offered product as well as contractual terms and delivery conditions.
Production is scheduled to start in 2029.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/s5wpdhdt
GM Powered Solutions Offered Complete 77 kW Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Your road map to hydrogen fuel cell power is simple — use the HYDROTEC power cube hydrogen fuel cell + Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) + operational components, the GM Powered Solutions stated.
The HYDROTEC power cube provides the fuel cells that function at the heart of most applications, generating power through an electrochemical process. A Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) will store the energy generated by the HYDROTEC power cube to help power the application.To complete the application, additional operational components will be needed, including but not limited to: hydrogen tank(s), power inverters, controls, heat exchangers, coolant and hoses.
The HYDROTEC Power Cube holds over 300 precisely crafted fuel cells and supporting components. In addition to functioning with zero-tailpipe emissions, the power cube can convert 1kg of hydrogen into 15kWh of electrical energy. The power cube can be arrayed in multiple units to achieve higher power ratings, and it provides easy access to air, fuel and cooling connections for integration.
Performance
Net Peak System Power:
77 kW
Voltage:
486-803 VDC (Nominal)
Current:
158 A max (Continuous)
Physical
Mass:
258 kg
Operating Temperature:
-22° F (-30° C) to 140° F
(60° C) (Start and Run)
Storage Temperature:
-40° F (-40° C) to 140° F (60° C)
Environmental Pressure:
62-106 kPa
Dimensions:
1,116 mm x 630 mm x 659 mm
Hydrogen Supply
Fuel Type:
Gaseous Hydrogen
Pressure:
810-1,100 kPa
Temperature:
-40° F (-40° C) to 185° F (85° C)
Coolant and Reactor
Pressure (High-and Low-Temperature):
100-200 kPa-g
Low-Temperature Coolant Type:
EG/DI Water Solution
High-Temperature Coolant Type:
Proprietary Solution
Controls
Control Interface:
CAN Interface, J1939, 500kbps
General Motors planed to expand its hydrogen fuel cell business beyond vehicles by supplying hydrogen-powered generators for uses including at construction sites, music festivals, data centers and the military, the Reuters reported previously.
The wider application of hydrogen fuel cells will allow GM to leverage and scale existing hydrogen investments and refine the technology, GM executives said.
“Think of places where you don’t have a permanent installation for power generation, but you need clean power sources,” Charlie Freese, executive director of GM’s Hydrotec business, said on a call with journalists.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yw22aa3a
Asahi Kasei receives governmental support to expand manufacturing capacity for green hydrogen production equipment
Asahi Kasei has received governmental support for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity for cell frames and membranes of alkaline water electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen at its plant site in Kawasaki, Japan.
Driven by expectations for green hydrogen as a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels, the annual installed capacity of water electrolyzers globally is forecasted to reach 31 GW by 2030. As such, the manufacturing capacity for electrolyzers and related components needs to be scaled up in order to keep pace with the expanding demand for the production of hydrogen.
Asahi Kasei is a comprehensive manufacturer and provider of alkaline water electrolyzers for the production of hydrogen. Within the abovementioned governmental program, Asahi Kasei proposed to build new plants for both cell frames and membranes for electrolysis having manufacturing capacity of at least 2 GW each at the company’s plant site in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, by 2028. On December 18, the Japanese Government adopted this proposal for financial support. The total capital investment for this project is estimated to be approximately ¥35 billion, and Asahi Kasei expects to receive a subsidy of up to ¥11.4 billion through this initiative.
Including the current manufacturing capacity for Asahi Kasei’s ion-exchange membrane chlor-alkali electrolysis process, this expansion will raise the company’s total annual capacity for cell frames and membranes to more than 3 GW.
Asahi Kasei aims to create synergies between its two electrolysis businesses by establishing a system that can respond to both the uncertain expansion of the hydrogen market and the growing demand in the chlor-alkali electrolysis business, which has earned a high level of trust and market share from customers around the world.
Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/379j33xd
Norway subsidizes new 14 hydrogen, ammonia and battery ship constructions
The Norwegian government agency Enova SF will provide subsidies for the construction of seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered ships and five electric ships, plus one charging station.
This concerns appropriations related to the programs “Ammoniakk i fartøy”, “Hydrogen i fartøy” and “Batteri i nullutslippsskip”.
The ships must be built with zero emissions and be able to sail emission-free from day one.
– Hydrogen and ammonia will be important energy carriers in the era of the “green” shift, and investing in green shipping is right and necessary. It provides jobs all over the country and contributes to Norwegian business life competing at the top of the world, says Minister of Climate and Environment Tore Ø. Sandvik.
– Enova is an important instrument for achieving the government’s climate goals. That is why the government has almost tripled Enova’s funding from NOK 3.3 billion to NOK 9.2 billion since it took office, he says.
In total, more than NOK 940 million has been allocated for hydrogen and ammonia projects on board ships.
The aim is to demonstrate hydrogen and ammonia as zero-emission solutions in the maritime industry by establishing the first functioning hydrogen and ammonia value chains in Norway.
“With this, the Norwegian maritime industry is taking important new steps towards zero-emission shipping,” says Enova CEO Niels Christian Nakstad.
“To build this value chain, it is important to have both a sufficient number of ships and the production and bunkering of hydrogen and ammonia,” he says.
And he adds:
“This is an important step in implementing investments towards 2030, which will be a springboard for the transition to 2050,” he says.
The list of projects that received support and the grant amount is in the press release: https://tinyurl.com/39b9a4h3
100 new projects are included in an interactive map of Europe’s hydrogen industry
The map, available at H2InfraMap, (https://www.h2inframap.eu ) contains more than 600 long-launched and still developing projects divided into different areas of activity. Among them, there are about 180 projects dedicated to hydrogen transport, more than 60 to hydrogen distribution, more than 80 to H2 storage and more than 30 to terminals and ports. In addition, more than 200 projects are focused on hydrogen production and about 20 projects on green fuel demand.
CertifHy Achieves Official Recognition by the European Commission to Issue RFNBO Certification including hydrogen
CertifHy, a pioneer in hydrogen and e-fuels certification, announces its official recognition by the European Commission to issue Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification. This recognition marks a major milestone for CertifHy and a key advancement for the global clean hydrogen economy. CertifHy is now legally and operationally equipped to deliver RFNBO certification that adheres to EU regulations.
The EU aims to significantly increase the use of renewable hydrogen (RFNBO) in industry and transport, as a key part of its strategy to decarbonize its economy and achieve climate neutrality.
CertifHy’s collaborative platform played a proactive role in shaping the RFNBO certification framework. By actively involving its network of industry stakeholders in the interpretation and development of the EU regulations and by collaborating closely with the European Commission to refine legislation, CertifHy ensured that the CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme is practical, efficient, and aligned with the evolving needs of the market.
Through its stakeholder platform and working groups, CertifHy facilitated open dialogue and gathered valuable insights from industry experts. These insights were used to refine the scheme and address practical challenges faced by economic operators. Additionally, CertifHy also monitored numerous pre-certification audits, which helped identify potential issues and refine the certification process. This collaborative approach ensured that the CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme is not only compliant with EU
regulations but also effectively supports the needs of the industry.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2ydjz44y
Hydrogen project MAPEVA granted the full national and European approval and status of IPCE
MAPEVA project was granted the full national and European approval and status of an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) as part of the Н2 Mobility and Transport Wave (Hy2Move), the NEUMAN & ESSER (NEA GROUP) announced.
MAPEVA stands for “Modular Agile Production of Electrolyzer, Compressor and Storage Systems”. The project combines research, development and innovation as well as first industrial deployment. It aims at developing integrated solutions for on-site production of pressurized, fuel-cell-grade hydrogen at
hydrogen refueling stations, delivering 0.5 – 4 tons hydrogen per day. The funding will support the development of hydrogen technologies that will enhance hydrogen availability along major transport corridors. This will spur deployment of hydrogen projects, create jobs and drive growth across Europe and the hydrogen value chain.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/bdhf8urr
Ocean Infinity has taken delivery of the first 86-meter ammonia-ready robotic vessel
Ocean Infinity , headquartered in Huston, has taken delivery of the first 86-meter ammonia-ready Armada robotic vessel from Vietnam’s Vard Vung Tau shipyard, the company reported.
This high-specification Ocean Infinity vessel Armada 8601 is the first of an ambitious series of six 86-metre vessels which follow on from our 78-metre class. All our vessels have been designed to revolutionise offshore operations and raise the bar for sustainability, performance, and innovation across the oceans. This new series raises the bar again.
These larger vessels will be home to our advanced Ocean Drills and newly-designed electrical work class ROVs, allowing for bigger and more complex seabed projects.
Like all Ocean Infinity Armada vessels, the 86m fleet has been designed to enable remote operations from our onshore Operations Centres, and consequently provide efficient, safe and sustainable offshore data acquisition for any client on any mission.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/hn3chubc
Dutch company plans to invest more than USD 100M in green hydrogen in Paraguay
Rediex authorities received representatives from the company ADA Green Hydrogen Holdings BV, who presented a project for the production of green hydrogen and ammonia in the town of Villa Hayes, positioning Paraguay as a regional hub for the creation of renewable energy.
The green hydrogen and ammonia initiative in Paraguay will operate in the country under the name “Honest Ada Hydrogen Investment EAS”, and projects an investment of more than USD 100 million. The construction of the plant is scheduled for the second quarter of 2024, with operations beginning in the first quarter of 2028.
The company will be based in the city of Villa Hayes, due to the significant logistical advantages that the area offers and which allows for scalable production capacity.
Businessman Akin Gunduz said that this project will not only position the country as a regional leader in renewable energy, but also provides significant socio-economic benefits, including job creation, technological advancements and greater energy security.
“We are proud to highlight the transformative impact of our USD 100 million investment in Paraguay’s green hydrogen sector. For our company, it represents a strategic milestone in advancing sustainable energy solutions globally while fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship in a key market like Paraguay,” said the investor.
Located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Ada Green Hydrogen Investment BV is the merger of two companies, Erih Holdings BV and Pash Global, majority owned by Trafigura. It focuses on the development and investment in green hydrogen projects, with the aim of promoting the sustainable energy transition.
The green hydrogen and ammonia project within the national territory will also strengthen Paraguay’s energy security and open avenues for exporting green hydrogen, generating substantial economic revenues and fostering long-term growth.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yfc7jjd
Cummins and NPROXX Revealed New 700 Bar Composite Hydrogen Tanks
Cummins Inc. and its partner NPROXX have announced a pair of new 700 bar, carbon fiber reinforced, Type IV hydrogen tanks: the AH710-70 and AH620-70. The tanks are designed for hydrogen trucks that can travel up to 600 miles in average configuration with four tanks on board. The AH710-70 is 27.5 inches in diameter and 96.6 inches long, including valve, and holds up to 22.2 kg of hydrogen. The AH620-70 is 24 inches in diameter, 75.5 inches long, and holds 12.4 kg.
Both tanks feature a neck-mount design for easy integration into a variety of vehicle architectures, increasing their versatility.
Designed to provide up to 30 years of service.
The AH710-70 and AH620-70 are undergoing rigorous certification to R134 and HGV2.0 standards. The AH620-70 is currently undergoing certification, with the AH710-70 to follow in early 2025.
Source https://tinyurl.com/35hvdaf4
INPEX Commences Preparations for FEED Work on
Blue Hydrogen Project in Japan
INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) announced it has commenced front end engineering and design work preparations for a blue hydrogen production project(hereinafter “project”) with commercial prospects in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, that will leverage the company’s natural gas fields and existing natural gas infrastructure. INPEX has so far completed the concept development and feasibility studies for the project.
The project involves plans to newly construct a hydrogen production plant with an annual production capacity of approximately 100,000 tons in Niigata Prefecture that will source its raw materials from natural gas produced at the INPEX-operated Minami-Nagaoka Gas Field Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture) as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG) received at INPEX’s Naoetsu LNG Terminal (Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture) mainly from Ichthys LNG. The produced hydrogen is expected to be marketed to customers in Niigata Prefecture and neighboring regions as fuel and raw material for power generation and heating applications.
Furthermore, CO2 generated during the hydrogen production process will be captured and injected (as a carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative) into depleting gas fields in Niigata
Prefecture, enabling the hydrogen to be marketed and utilized as blue hydrogen.
As announced in INPEX Vision @2022 in February 2022, INPEX seeks to develop a hydrogen and CCS/CCUS business as one of its 5 net zero business initiatives. The company plans to
commercialize three or more projects in this field by around 2030 and aims to produce and supply 100 thousand tons or more of hydrogen/ammonia per year targeting an annual CO2
injection volume of 2.5 million tons or more in around 2030. This project is expected to play an important role in the achievement of these goals.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2h55smsh
Green Hydrogen Systems A/S announces the completion of the reduction in the company’s share capital and a loan agreement of DKK 80M
Green Hydrogen Systems A/S, a clean technology company and a leading provider of standardised, modular electrolysers for producing green hydrogen based on renewable energy, announces the completion of the reduction in the Company’s nominal share capital. Following the reduction of the Company’s share capital, including the reduction of the nominal value of each share, the Company’s nominal share capital now amounts to DKK 1,877,339.02 with a nominal value per share of DKK 0.01.
The reduction of the Company’s share capital was completed as part of the Company’s preparations for raising new capital to strengthen its capital base and to counter the breach of covenants with existing lenders, as announced on October 9, 2024. The company has, since the announcement, been in close dialogue with its largest shareholders, as well as its existing lenders, to find a solution to the funding requirements. These discussions continue to progress in a constructive manner but requires additional time to conclude.
To secure Green Hydrogen Systems’ funding to continue its operations to at least the end of March 2025, APMH Invest A/S (“A.P. Moller Holding”) and Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension (“ATP”), who are among the largest shareholders of the company as well as its two largest existing lenders, have agreed to provide a short-term subordinated fixed loan facility of DKK 80 million expiring on June 30, 2025. This will allow the company more time to realise its commercial prospects and secure the first order(s) for the HyProvide X-series.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5cb2bjck
TOMI Environmental Solutions Announces Additional CES Installation with Hydrogen Peroxide technology in the UK
TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc., a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination solutions, announced another installation of the Custom Engineered Solution (CES) at a renowned pharmaceutical facility in the United Kingdom.
This pharmaceutical facility is expanding its decontamination capabilities with a $500,000 investment in a new twelve-applicator CES system. By leveraging TOMI’s highly effective SteraMist iHP technology, the company ensures efficient and rapid decontamination without full facility shutdowns, eliminating interruptions and maintaining continuous operations. This milestone underscores TOMI’s strategy to expand its presence in critical markets through superior technology and innovative, customized equipment offerings worldwide.
TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc., is a global decontamination and infection prevention company, providing environmental solutions for disinfection through the manufacturing, sales and licensing of its premier Binary Ionization Technology® platform. Invented under a defense grant in association with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense, BIT™ solution utilizes a low percentage hydrogen peroxide as its only active ingredient and uses patented ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™) technology in all SteraMist systems to create superior disinfection.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/mrzysjfh
MIBGAS and DH2 Energy launch the first renewable hydrogen auction on the iberian market
MIBGAS Derivatives, the Iberian gas futures market operator, and DH2 Energy, a green hydrogen developer and producer, are launching the first auction for the purchase of renewable hydrogen on the Iberian market. The process is organized on the public MIBGAS website for those interested in participating in this open auction.
The auction is aimed at all companies interested in acquiring renewable hydrogen, both nationally and internationally, without restrictions on the type of application for the hydrogen. Different lots will be offered depending on the volume of supply and the duration of the contract, starting from a base price for each lot.
The first phase is the pre-qualification phase (starting tomorrow). The next phase will be the qualification stage, and subsequently, there will be another phase solely for the qualified companies to submit their bids. This final phase will be competitive. As a result, the companies that present the best offers and are selected, along with DH2 Energy, will negotiate the final agreements bilaterally, which may lead to the corresponding contracts.
Participants will be able to submit bids to purchase the renewable hydrogen generated by DH2’s Hysencia plant. The plant is in Aragón and construction is expected to begin in mid-2025, with operations anticipated to commence in the first half of 2027.
The Hysencia plant, with an electrolysis capacity of 35 MW, 49 MWp of photovoltaic power and 10 MW of grid connection is a pioneering initiative that was a winner in the first European auction, funded by the Innovation Fund under the umbrella of the EU Hydrogen Bank. Hysencia, which obtained integrated environmental approval this year, is one of the first commercial green hydrogen projects on the Iberian Peninsula. The renewable hydrogen produced by Hysencia will help decarbonise the industrial and mobility sectors.
Press release https://greenenergy.mibgas.es/en/news
BioH2Ref’s on-farm hydrogen production project declared successful completion
The “BioH2Ref” project, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, successfully completes on December 31, 2024, the BtX energy GmbH announced.
In this project, together with the sister company e-flox GmbH, the Department for Industrial Furnaces and Heat Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, support from the sister project of the Technical University of Munich and the Schleupen family from Lefkeshof in Krefeld, project has made a technology that is unique in the world socially acceptable: hydrogen directly from the farm, clean and environmentally friendly like organic milk from the farm shop. In April, the project received the first valid certificate for green hydrogen on the fuel market in all of Germany, and to round things off, there was a surprise from Santa Claus: hydrogen 5.0, which can be filled between the fermenter and the stable without contamination.
Three hard but successful years of the project are coming to an end, with an early Christmas present in the form of an A4 sheet of technical data. In the last year of the project, project achieved and exceeded all of its goals in week and night shifts. Like any research facility, the plant had the usual start-up difficulties. Parameter studies and different control scenarios on the test bench, with scientific support, led to an increase in the plant efficiency from 45 to 60% and the achievable nominal output from 70 to over 110%. The purity of the hydrogen according to DIN 17124 for fuel cell vehicles has already been confirmed several times, but one thing was still pending until the end: the technical purity of 99.999%, known in technical jargon as 5.0 – the measure of value on the technical gases market.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2x3utyjp
Hycamite, MOLEA and MOL partner to develop methane-splitting for power generation onboard vessels
Hycamite TCD Technologies Ltd, MOLEA Ltd. and MOL PLUS Co., Ltd. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in promoting the application of methane-splitting for power generation and propulsion onboard marine vessels. This partnership brings together three organizations to speed up efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector.
Hycamite will start operations in early 2025 at its recently completed first industrial-scale methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland. Under the MoU, Hycamite will collaborate with MOLEA and MOL PLUS to further develop its onboard methane-splitting technology.
“We are excited to partner with MOLEA and MOL PLUS to drive innovation in maritime decarbonization. Hycamite has been working on the marine application through the development program partly financed by Business Finland since 2022 and as we are starting the operations of our industrial-scale demonstration facility, we expect to gain a steep development in the understanding of the possibilities that our technology can bring. Our technology focuses on decarbonizing some of the most hard-to-abate sectors in the world and marine traffic is one of those,” says Laura Rahikka, CEO at Hycamite. “Through collaboration with MOLEA, MOL PLUS, and their global technical teams, we can accelerate the development and promotion of the onboard methane-splitting application.”.
The collaboration will focus on investigating the possibilities of developing and applying Hycamite’s technology in marine applications. With Hycamite’s technology, LNG-fueled ships can convert methane into hydrogen as they sail, and the solid carbon can be offloaded at the port of destination.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3393mrnj
Hydrogen pilot project SinneWetterstof in Friesland terminated
The SinneWetterstof pilot in Oosterwolde (Friesland), a collaboration between grid operator Alliander and renewable energy developer GroenLeven, is being terminated. During this pilot, both parties investigated whether the production of green hydrogen could be a solution to combat congestion on the electricity grid. Now that the first experiences have been gained, it is being investigated whether the hydrogen installation in Oosterwolde can be transferred to another owner.
In 2022, Alliander opened the very first domestic hydrogen factory in Oosterwolde next to a solar park developed by GroenLeven. With this, both parties wanted to investigate with a small-scale electrolyser how hydrogen can play a role in the congestion problem on the electricity grid. The research examined, among other things, whether traffic jams on the electricity grid can be reduced or prevented and whether hydrogen is a solution to prevent expansion of the grid.
At the start of the pilot, the intention was to produce 100,000 kilograms of hydrogen annually. Due to various challenges in the start-up of the installation, this objective has not yet been achieved. Nevertheless, green hydrogen has been produced on a limited scale in the past period with various system tests. However, this was insufficient to answer the original learning objectives. The tests carried out did provide several useful insights into the way in which an electrolyser can function alongside a solar park, for example. An important lesson is also that the suppliers of components for this type of installation were not yet optimally attuned to each other. In addition, much was still unclear in the permit procedure at the start of the pilot. For the permit issuer, this pilot has therefore provided frameworks for granting permits. All in all, the pilot has gained valuable insights into the production of green hydrogen for both Alliander and GroenLeven. This contributes to the joint mission to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable energy system.
The development of hydrogen production is not standing still. There are also now more options to prevent congestion on the electricity grid. For example, with flexible contracts. This allows entrepreneurs to make specific agreements with the grid operator to supply their generated electricity under certain conditions. Now that electrolysers are increasingly emerging as part of a new energy system, it is no longer necessary for Alliander to maintain its own electrolyser. It has therefore been decided to end the SinneWetterstof pilot earlier than the planned five years.
In the coming weeks, Alliander will complete the tests. In addition, a party is being sought that wants to take over the hydrogen installation. After a takeover, Alliander will no longer be involved and will therefore no longer carry out any tests. However, Alliander will continue to emphasise the importance of hydrogen. After all, hydrogen will play a major role in the energy transition. New initiatives are emerging in many places that are being followed with interest by the network company.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/42vywpkz
EU anti-dumping investigation against Chinese producers steel cylinders including for hydrogen
A coalition of major seamless steel cylinder manufacturers, who are members of the European Cylinders Manufacturers Association (ECMA), have filed a complaint against dumping and obtained an anti-dumping investigation from the European Commission into extremely cheap imports of high pressure steel cylinders from China. These cylinders are of Chinese origin and have been massively marketed in the European Union in recent years at prices often below the cost of production of European cylinders manufacturers.
A European coalition made up of Cylinders Holding a.s., Eurocylinder Systems AG, Faber Industrie S.p.A, Dalmine S.p.A and Worthington Cylinders GmbH points to manifestly unfair competition. “We welcome fair competition, but it is patently unfair to compete with a product whose selling price does not even cover the material and energy costs of a European cylinder manufacturer, let alone the production costs. Producers in the PRC are not bound by the social, economic and environmental regulations that govern producers in Europe. In addition, Chinese cylinder manufacturers benefit from significant cost distortions through subsidy mechanisms, which give them an unfair advantage when exporting to the EU. Together with our legal team, we believe we have a very strong case that we hope will lead to the introduction of tariffs to restore a level playing field across Europe,” said the coalition of five producers.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/cn43w64r
Invest-NL has invested €8.2 M in Battolyser Systems developing the world’s first fully alkaline electrolyser with integrated battery
Netherlands-based Invest-NL has invested €8.2 million in Battolyser Systems to further develop and scale its innovative Battolyser®, a technology that combines green hydrogen production and energy storage.
The Dutch company Battolyser Systems, a spin-off from Delft University of Technology, enables the production of 100% green hydrogen at low costs. The company holds a unique global position, having developed the world’s first fully alkaline electrolyser with integrated battery functionality, called the Battolyser®. This patented system can store electricity and produce hydrogen.
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North Ammonia and Fjord Base Holding join forces for the development of a green ammonia production facility
North Ammonia AS and Fjord Base Holding AS join forces for the develpoment of a green ammonia production facility with focus on development of required infrastructure, grid connection, permitting and early phase project development for a potential facility at Fjord Base, the North Ammonia AS announced.
«Fjord Base is a highly suitable location for production of green ammonia based on existing industrial areas, infrastructure and maritime activity. The market for green ammonia is continuously developing and with stricter regualtions related to emissions, particularly in the maritime sector, it is expected that the demand for zero-emission fuels will increase significantly from 2030», says CEO of North Ammonia, Mikkel Tørud.
«It is with great pleasure that we see the plans for the establishment of North Ammonia at Fjord Base taking shaping and steps towards realisation. Fjord Base has significant maritime activity, and access to locally produced green fuels for shipping wil strengthen our position as a maritime hub, while providing positive ripple effects locally in terms of job creation. Production of green ammonia will create a foundation for circular economy value chains and thereby strengthen Fjord Base as a leading industrial cluster in the green transition», says CEO of Fjord Base Gruppen, Ole Schanke Eikum.
North Ammonia AS and Fjord Base Holding AS entered into a Letter of Intent in 2022 to evaluate the opportunity of establishing a green ammonia production facility at Fjord Base. Earlier this year, the project was assessed as mature by Linja and Statnett and is now in que for a reservation of grid capacity.
«This region offers significant surplus of power, and it is therefore of high importance that the grid is systematically developed further to enable the establishment of new and sustainable industries», adds Mikkel Tørud.
Press release https://northammonia.com/news/fjordbase
Primary Hydrogen Announces Non-brokered Flow Through Private Placement
Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: HDRO) (the “Company” or “Primary”) announced that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) of up to 1,875,000 units of the Company (“FT Units”) at a price of $0.40 per FT Unit to raise gross proceeds of up to $750,000.
Each FT Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a “FT Share”) to be issued as a “flow-through share” within the meaning of within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one half of a common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”) each of which is exercisable to acquire one common share for 18 months following closing at an exercise price of $0.55.
Proceeds from the Private Placement be used to incur “Canadian exploration expenses” as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) on the Company’s properties.
About Primary Hydrogen Corp.
Primary Hydrogen Corp. is a natural hydrogen exploration company with an extensive portfolio of properties covering over 210 square kilometres across Canada including the Blakelock and Hopkins projects in Ontario, the Mary’s Harbour project in Labrador, the Point Rosie project in Newfoundland, and the Crooked Amphibolite, Coquihalla, and Cogburn projects in BC. The Company also holds the Arthur Lake copper project in British Columbia.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2uenjunr
Hyundai to launch hydrogen-powered SUV in 2025
«We are proud to show our concept car INITIUM, our pioneering hydrogen-powered SUV that showcases the future of sustainable mobility», the Hyundai Motor Nederland announced.
«After 27 years of pioneering hydrogen technology, the INITIUM gives us a taste of a future where hydrogen is the energy source for all. The new design, ‘Art of Steel’, combines power and elegance in an innovative way. With a driving range of 650 km per tank and the V2L function that powers your devices, the INITIUM is ready for any challenge. And then there’s the performance: With 150 kW of power, you can count on INITIUM both in the city and on the highway.
The production model will be launched in 2025».
Press release https://tinyurl.com/nwhrk3yc
Sinopec: Hydrogen Consumption is Expected to Surpass 340M Tonnes by 2060 Growing to 50% Share
Sinopec Unveils Groundbreaking Global and Chinese Energy Forecast, Focusing on 2060 Vision and Industry Development
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation unveiled major forecasts on a comprehensive view of global and Chinese energy landscapes over the next several decades, marking a significant milestone as Sinopec publishes its first-ever long-term global energy outlook of its kind.
Sinopec provides detailed predictions for the future of both fossil and renewable energy worldwide. Key insights include:
Global Primary Energy Consumption: Expected to peak at 26.71 billion tonnes of coal equivalent by 2045, with renewable energy accounting for 51.8% of total energy consumption by 2060.
Slowing Growth in Energy Consumption: Global energy consumption will gradually slow, reaching 25.25 billion tonnes of coal equivalent by 2060. By this time, oil and gas will together account for 35.7% of total energy consumption.
Peak Oil Demand: Oil consumption is projected to peak at 4.66 billion tonnes around 2030. While the focus of consumption shifts from transportation to industrial feedstocks, oil will remain the dominant transportation fuel, with a 40% share of total transport energy demand by 2060.
Rising Non-Fossil Energy: Significant growth in non-fossil energy sources such as hydrogen, CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage), and advanced energy storage technologies. Hydrogen consumption is expected to surpass 340 million tonnes by 2060, with its energy usage share growing from 2% in 2023 to nearly 50% by 2060. CCUS capacity is projected to reach 110 million tonnes of CO₂ captured by 2030, and 4.7 billion tonnes by 2060.
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HYKIT to assist hydrogen distribution including mobile compressors, storage solutions and refuelling systems
The UK’s hydrogen industry was given a transformative boost today following the unveiling of HYKIT, a joint venture between investment company HYCAP, green pioneer HydraB Group and JCB which will manufacture key products for the clean economy.
Starting in 2025 from a state-of-the-art unit in Oxfordshire, HYKIT will build a suite of products to assist hydrogen distribution, including mobile compressors, storage solutions and refuelling systems.
Developed in tandem with JCB’s hydrogen engineering division, the products will provide vital infrastructure for operators of hydrogen machinery and vehicles in the construction and transportation sectors.
Jo Bamford, Executive Chairman of the HydraB group which owns a suite of companies in the net zero space, including zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus, hydrogen distributor Ryze Power and H2 producer Hygen Energy, said the new company was a vital stepping stone to further hydrogen adoption.
“I first started talking about hydrogen in 2019 and ever since then we’ve been steadily building a network of companies who can get this industry on its feet,” Jo explained.
“Between us we’ve delivered hydrogen buses and hydrogen diggers; now we are focusing on the infrastructure to bring it all together.
“Our commitment to the industry is clear – we are putting the ecosystem in place to help businesses realise that hydrogen is a vital part of the UK’s energy mix.”
JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “JCB has proven that hydrogen can be a fuel of the future for construction and agricultural machinery, without any of the carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels.
“Machines powered by JCB’s pioneering hydrogen combustion engines are set to revolutionise how building sites and farms of the future operate. A key ingredient in this hydrogen revolution is getting the right infrastructure in place to support the deployment of this clean fuel.
“HYKIT’s launch shows that we are serious about the hydrogen economy and serious about getting UK-engineered equipment to get this industry moving.”
James Munce CEO of HYCAP, an investment fund dedicated to energy transition investments added: “Our view is that the integration of JCB’s industrial expertise into HYKIT will lead to new standards of reliability and affordability in equipment to distribute and dispense hydrogen.”
Press release https://tinyurl.com/mwyxha23
Center for Green Market Activation requests the deployment of 250 battery electric or hydrogen trucks
The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) in partnership with Smart Freight Centre announced the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for zero-emission trucking service attributes through its zero-emissions trucking program, GMA Trucking. The RFP targets the deployment of approximately 250 Class 8 battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell trucks representing up to 14 million miles traveled per year. For context, only 760 new Class 8 zero-emission trucks were put on US roads in 2023. This pilot initiative represents a first-of-its-kind procurement leveraging a book and claim system to scale adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and increase access to zero-emission trucking services for companies with ambitious climate targets. The RFP seeks to overcome utilization, infrastructure and market challenges associated with Class 8 zero-emission truck deployment by connecting US carriers with corporate customers ready to take meaningful action to address their road freight emissions.
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De Nora Italy Hydrogen Technologies secured €31M funding for the Gigafactory project, within the IPCEI scheme’ framework
Industrie De Nora S.p.a (“De Nora”) announces that the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy has notified De Nora Italy Hydrogen Technologies S.r.l. the granting of a public funding, in the form of reimbursement of expenses incurred, amounting to approximately Euro 31 million, in addition to the public funding already granted by the Decree of July 3, 2023, no. 2060, – as announced by De Nora with a press release on July 14, 2023 – up to the maximum value of the support due to DNIHT for the implementation of the activities of IPCEI Hydrogen 1.
The public funding granted by the Ministry is aimed at the implementation of the Italian Gigafactory project by DNHIT, a subsidiary of De Nora, in a joint venture with Snam S.p.A.
De Nora announces, moreover, that the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy has accepted the request for an extension of 12 months, from 31 December 2025 to 31 December 2026, of the term for the completion of the IPCEI Hydrogen 1 project.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/25z73vk3
