hydrogen
The story behind engineering the world’s largest post-combustion carbon capture plant
VPI—a power generator and owner of a 1,260-MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant based in Immingham, UK, adjacent to the Humber Oil refinery—is set to play a pivotal role in decarbonizing the region, as it plans to transform its existing facility into the largest post-combustion carbon capture plant of its type in the world.
Saudi Arabia's PIF signs MoU with France's Engie for green hydrogen projects
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with French energy company Engie for green hydrogen projects, the PIF said in a tweet.
India in talks to supply green hydrogen to EU and Singapore
India has discussed a possible deal to supply more than 11 million mtpa of green hydrogen to the European Union and Singapore, who in turn would invest in these Indian clean energy projects, three government officials and one industry source said.
India mulls bilateral deals for green hydrogen-linked carbon credits
India is considering bilateral agreements with countries such as Japan to allow them to use carbon credits linked to green hydrogen production in India in exchange for investment and purchase deals, two government sources and one industry source said.
Spain raises bet on green hydrogen, biogas in draft plan
Spain will double its 2030 biogas production target and almost triple its green hydrogen goal as part of a broad upgrade of its energy and climate ambitions, a draft of the government's strategy showed.
Germany, South Africa agree to cooperate on green hydrogen projects
Germany and South Africa y agreed to cooperate on green hydrogen projects in the latest bid by Europe to tap into Africa's huge renewable resource potential to meet 2050 net zero targets.
Wood and Centrica Storage explore low-carbon hydrogen production hub
Wood is working with Centrica Storage to evaluate the feasibility of transforming its Easington gas processing terminal to a low-carbon production hub.
Netherlands increases subsidies for green hydrogen production
The Dutch government said it will increase subsidies for the production of hydrogen from renewable sources of energy, known as 'green hydrogen', by €1 B next year and another €3.9 B in the years after.
Portugal's grid ready to transport 10% hydrogen this year
Portugal's REN has started adapting its high-pressure natural gas grid to allow it to carry an up to 10% share of green hydrogen as early this year, the company said.
South Africa partners with Dutch, Danish governments on green hydrogen fund
South Africa and the governments of the Netherlands and Denmark launched a $1-B green hydrogen fund to help kick-start an industry seen as critical to the country's decarbonization efforts.
thyssenkrupp pulls trigger on long-awaited IPO of hydrogen division Nucera
thyssenkrupp launched the long-awaited listing of its hydrogen division Nucera, suggesting its new chief executive intends to waste no time in reviving the fortunes of the embattled conglomerate.
U.S. grapples with how clean is green hydrogen
Signed into law last year, the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act will plough almost $400 B into clean energy projects and a large part of that will finance a tiered subsidy for emission-free hydrogen production.
Edison opens 'strategic' hydrogen-ready power plant near Venice
Italian energy group Edison inaugurated a new lower-emissions gas power station near Venice which in the future should also run on a hydrogen-gas mix that should be even less pollutant.
Spain's energy firms look to central Europe markets for green hydrogen deals
Spanish oil company Cepsa signed on Wednesday two agreements aimed at shipping green hydrogen between Spain and the Netherlands, a day after renewable energy giant Iberdrola took a similar step.
Hydrogen hype meets hard realities for Tasmania's global ambitions
Hydrogen has been hyped as offering perhaps the greatest hope of a renewable energy to replace fossil fuels, and Australia's island state of Tasmania is lauded as one of the best places to develop the new industry.
Fuel gas blending: Follow the H2 signal
In some cases, it may be practical to blend hydrogen (H2) into the local natural gas distribution network via an agreement with local utilities, but regardless of the strategy, blending must be carefully controlled. This article examines these challenges.
Japan to invest $107 B in hydrogen supply over 15 years
Japan plans to invest $107.5 B over the next 15 years to supply the country with hydrogen, the government said, as it accelerates efforts to use the gas to shift to a low carbon economy.
Germany welcomes construction of hydrogen-ready pipeline with Italy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he is pleased that Italy and Germany have agreed to push ahead with work on the construction of a new pipeline to transport gas and hydrogen between the countries.
IMI Critical Engineering completes first pilot test for green hydrogen generation
IMI Critical Engineering has successfully completed its first field test for the generation of green hydrogen using its new IMI VIVO polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyzer.
Galp eyes final decision on green hydrogen plant this year
Portugal's oil company Galp hopes to take the final investment decision on its first 100-megawatt green hydrogen unit by year-end, but still needs to clarify some regulatory and tax issues, a company official said.
Germany, EU to combine funding schemes to boost green hydrogen
Germany wants to combine its H2Global funding scheme to support green hydrogen with the new European Hydrogen Bank, the economy ministry said in a statement.
TotalEnergies and TES join forces to develop a large-scale e-NG production unit
Tree Energy Solutions is joining forces with TotalEnergies to study and develop a large-scale production unit in the United States for e-natural gas (e-NG), a synthetic gas produced from renewable hydrogen and CO2.
Plug Power plans $6-B hydrogen projects in Finland
Plug Power Inc, a U.S. maker of hydrogen fuel systems, said it aims to build three plants in Finland costing some $6 B to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for the European market.
Air Products signs $1-B deal for processing facility in Uzbekistan
Industrial gases maker Air Products and Chemicals said it had signed a $1-B deal with the Republic of Uzbekistan government and Uzbekneftegaz JSC to acquire, own and operate a natural gas processing facility in the country.
Finland's Gasgrid, Sweden's Nordion plan 1,000 km hydrogen network
Finland’s Gasgrid aims to establish a hydrogen pipeline network around the Bothnian Bay measuring 1,000 km by 2030.
German cabinet approves legal framework for hydrogen core network
The German cabinet on Wednesday passed a draft law to create a framework for a hydrogen core network scheduled to go into operation by 2032, as Berlin aims to move away from fossil fuels and become climate-neutral by 2045.
Johnson Matthey ties up with Hystar to boost green hydrogen output
Johnson Matthey said it has signed a three-year supply agreement with Norwegian firm Hystar AS to ramp up green hydrogen production as the British company shifts focus to a sector that is drawing big investments.
Global Syngas Technologies Council convened to address global syngas market
Situated in the beautiful natural surroundings of Colorado Springs with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the Global Syngas Technologies Council (GSTC) convened for their Spring board meeting at the Broadmoor Resort and Hotel.
Helleniq Energy says close to final decision on green hydrogen investment
Helleniq Energy, Greece's biggest oil refiner, said it is close to a final decision on a pilot green hydrogen investment at its Elefsina refinery.
Chevron, Exxon seek state backing for Australia carbon capture, hydrogen projects
Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil Corp, the two largest U.S. fossil fuel companies, are seeking Australia's backing for carbon capture and storage and hydrogen projects as they look to increase investment in a bid to slash intensity of carbon emissions.
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