Author: Anela Dokso

First self-driving hydrogen trucks will be launched by Gemini Motor Co. in 2025. Prototype testing of Gemini’s first prototype is scheduled for 2023. With a maximum range of 2250 kilometers, and recharging time of less than 20 minutes, this truck is called RoboTruck. It will be able to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week without a driver, resulting in a four-fold increase in operational efficiency over a truck driven by a human. RoboTruck’s artificial intelligence will be able to perform predictive maintenance and maximize the vehicle’s energy efficiency through software focused on Self-learning, all while adhering to…

Due to the suspension of cooperation with Europe, the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Energy decided to alter the direction of upcoming hydrogen deliveries. Earlier, the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Energy cut its projection for “blue” and “green” hydrogen exports. A preliminary stress scenario has been created by the Ministry for a plan to develop low-carbon hydrogen energy in Russia through the year 2030. The largest consumers of “blue” hydrogen, which is created by steam methane reforming with CO2 utilization, have cut off trade with Russia. Additionally, “green” hydrogen is created by electrolyzing water using renewable energy. The benchmark for the…

ExxonMobil has agreed to collaborate with Grieg Edge, North Ammonia, and GreenH to conduct research on the production and distribution of green hydrogen and ammonia for low-emission marine fuels at its Slagen terminal in Norway in an effort to decarbonize the marine industry. According to the study, the terminal could generate up to 100,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia and 20,000 metric tonnes of green hydrogen when powered by hydroelectricity. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that hydrogen will supply 10% of the world’s energy requirements by 2050 and is “critical” to achieving net-zero global emissions. The project is also…

The Wildegg-Brugg hydropower plant will house a hydrogen production facility planned by Axpo, and by the spring of 2024, it should be able to generate green hydrogen from domestic hydropower. A portion of this environmentally friendly hydrogen will be piped directly to the nearby Voegtlin-Meyer filling station, aiding in the decarbonization of the transportation industry. The project’s building permit application was delivered. Around 2000 tonnes of green hydrogen will be produced annually using electrolysis at Axpo’s proposed 15 MW hydrogen production facility in Wildegg-Brugg. The nearby Wildegg-Brugg run-of-river power plant will provide all of the electricity needed for production. Direct…

In order to quickly transition from fossil-free fuels, starting no later than 2030, Vattenfall and Preem will now enter a feasibility phase to evaluate the possibility of accelerating the development of a value chain connecting offshore wind and hydrogen with the refining industry on the Swedish west coast. By using fossil-free electricity and hydrogen, Vattenfall believes there is a significant opportunity to decarbonize industries like fertilizer production, petrochemicals, steel, and refining. Preem and Vattenfall think that new alliances between fossil-free energy providers and decarbonizing industries as well as creative collaborations are required to strengthen Sweden’s position as a leader in…

The rapid shift toward sustainable solutions has sparked new ideas for solving major environmental crises that are both efficient and rewarding. As a result, the automotive industry, including Hyundai, has shifted its focus to hybrid and electric vehicles to help usher in a more environmentally friendly vehicle lineup. However, in order to provide humanity with a more sustainable future, Hyundai is investing in one of the simplest yet most effective solutions: hydrogen, the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. Hyundai introduced the world’s first mass-produced FCEV, the fuel cell-powered Santa Fe, in 2013, ushering in a new era…

According to a government-appointed panel of experts, India has the potential to produce hydrogen from its own coal, and the country should move forward with this option aggressively. Using hydrogen as an alternative to liquid and fossil fuels is a viable option. More than 90% of all known matter contains this element, making it the most prevalent in the universe. Ideally, the coal gasification plants should be located near hydrogen production facilities or coal mines themselves. Because of the high cost of transporting hydrogen at this time, economics had to be considered before deciding where gasification plants should be built.…

Once hydrogen-powered aircraft start flying in 2035, airports will need to plan for the delivery and storage of hydrogen now. New research by Jacobs, “Airports as Catalysts for Decarbonization”, provides a roadmap for airports to implement hydrogen fueling technologies, building on the work for the Aeronautical Technology Institute FlyZero Report, “Airports, Airlines and Airspace – Operations and Hydrogen Infrastructure”. In order for airports to be prepared for the first commercially available hydrogen-powered aircraft expected in the early to mid-2030s, they must plan, design, consult, and implement new airport infrastructure in advance. Airports can use these scenarios on their own, and…

Green hydrogen could be used in Eurasian Resources Group’s calcination kilns as part of its plan to reduce carbon emissions. The company also plans to install an array of wind and solar power plants with up to 6 GW capacity. The group’s ESG strategy includes these efforts, which help Kazakhstan meet its own national decarbonization goals. Specific targets have been set for the reduction of particulate emissions, waste, and water use in the group’s ESG 2030 goals, with three priorities: reducing particulate emissions by two-fold, reducing water consumption by a third, and preventing the emission of more than 2 million…

The province of Tierra del Fuego is attempting to entice hydrogen and ammonium investments totaling US$6 billion. Preliminary feasibility studies for hydrogen projects have been completed by the provincial government, which is now working on environmental considerations and infrastructure in order to make the fuel more accessible to heavy industries like steel-making. Hydrogen fuel cells are also being considered as an alternative to batteries by some truck and ship manufacturers. TotalEnergies of France and MMEX Resources Corp. of the United States are both interested in developing hydrogen in Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego necessitates a new port in order…