Author: Anela Dokso

A consortium comprising prominent Japanese companies, including Mitsui & Co, Mitsui Chemicals, IHI Corp, and Kansai Electric Power Co, has revealed plans for a collaborative study to establish an innovative hydrogen and ammonia supply chain within the Osaka coastal industrial zone.

The UK government has unveiled a significant amendment to its upcoming Energy Bill, signaling a departure from its original plan to introduce a hydrogen levy on domestic energy bills. Instead, the proposed reform aims to impose a fresh levy on the gas shipping industry.

Ovako, Europe’s largest steel maker and one of the largest steel recyclers in the Nordic countries, is launching the hydrogen plant at its Hofors mill.

Hyzon Motors Inc. (Hyzon) has achieved a remarkable feat with its liquid hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (LH2 FCEV). Collaborating with Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) and Chart Industries, Inc. (Chart), Hyzon completed its maiden commercial run with this groundbreaking vehicle, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of long-distance, zero-emission trucking.

Natural hydrogen, often referred to as “gold” or “white” hydrogen, was once considered an untapped resource residing deep within Earth’s geologic formations. However, recent breakthroughs and discoveries have shifted the narrative, showcasing the potential for natural hydrogen to emerge as a game-changer in the clean energy landscape.

A renowned maritime classification body, DNV, has given CB&I, McDermott’s storage division, Approval in Principle (AiP) for its design of a liquid hydrogen (LH2) cargo containment system.

JCB has undertaken a groundbreaking retrofit project which involves the conversion of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, traditionally powered by a diesel engine, into a hydrogen-powered vehicle.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has initiated the process to establish its inaugural green hydrogen generation plant in Panipat, with a remarkable capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum (KTA). This pioneering project is set to materialize within the next 30 months, heralding a significant advancement in India’s pursuit of a net-zero emissions trajectory.

Octopus eyes solar, battery and green hydrogen plans After a revenue-sharing pact with First Nations communities, Octopus Australia is eyeing huge solar and battery storage projects and the green hydrogen supply industry in the Northern Territory. The arrangement with the Larrakia Nation and Jawoyn Association created Desert Springs Octopus, a majority Indigenous-owned firm funded by Octopus Australia with a $1 billion pipeline of projects. These include 100 MW to 150MW of large-scale solar and 30MWh to 50MWh of battery storage near Darwin, hinting that it will bid in Jacana’s new solar and battery auction. Desert Spring Octopus is also considering…

The shift from fossil fuels to hydrogen as the driving force behind our energy ecosystem necessitates innovative solutions that can surmount both economic and technical challenges. In this pursuit, the National Composites Centre (NCC) has emerged as a beacon of progress, harnessing the power of composite pipes to revolutionize the transportation of hydrogen, igniting a new era in energy distribution.