Author: Anela Dokso

The global push towards carbon neutrality is spotlighting hydrogen as a vital energy carrier, and liquid hydrogen, with its high volumetric energy density, is emerging as a key player in this transition. Liquid hydrogen offers distinct advantages over its gaseous counterpart, primarily due to its increased density. At a cryogenic temperature of just 20.28 Kelvin, liquid hydrogen presents storage opportunities that enable higher energy densities compared to gaseous hydrogen compressed to even 500 bar. For instance, the Polar Tank Trailer can transport over 4000 kg of liquid hydrogen, dwarfing the approximately 686 kg capacity of certain high-pressure tube trailers, highlighting…

EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg AG) has taken a definitive step by investing €1.6 billion in converting its power plants from coal to hydrogen-ready facilities. This significant capital commitment underlines the energy company’s dedication to future-proofing its operations in Stuttgart-Münster and eventually in Altbach/Deizisau and Heilbronn, against the backdrop of Germany’s ambitious carbon emission reduction goals. Current operations at the Stuttgart-Münster site rely primarily on coal and waste-fired boilers, producing electricity and heating. EnBW, through careful planning over three years and anticipated construction over an additional two, is maneuvering towards a configuration utilizing hydrogen-ready turbines sourced from Siemens. This transition is critical…

This week, EnergyNews.biz is on the ground in Zagreb, attending the Spring Training on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, an intensive industry training designed to equip participants with the technical, financial, and regulatory insights necessary to navigate the fast-evolving hydrogen sector. The event has attracted a roster of respected industry voices and technology developers, reflecting the sector’s increasingly multidisciplinary demands. Among the speakers are Ad van Wijk, Professor of Future Energy Systems at Delft University of Technology; Jens Wulff and Frank Buschmann of NEUMAN & ESSER (NEA GROUP); Francisco de Magelhaes of Toyota Caetano Portugal; Rob Castien of Resato Hydrogen Technology;…

As the UK accelerates its hydrogen ambitions, a new private-sector initiative is positioning itself to play a pivotal role in bridging the country’s production gap.

Linde Material Handling GmbH has filed a patent for an innovative fuel cell system designed for mobile work machines, particularly industrial trucks.

The newly filed patent by HYAXIOM, titled “Apparatus and Method for Purifying Hydrogen Streams,” focuses on enhancing the purity of hydrogen obtained from electrolyzers.

In the context of global efforts to address climate change, the decarbonization of the industrial sector, which is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, has become a critical area of focus. A multitude of policy instruments have been developed to facilitate this transition, each offering unique mechanisms and incentives to target emissions reductions. This article explores key instruments outlined in the “Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonization” by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which provides a comprehensive framework for policymakers aiming to reduce industrial carbon footprints. Carbon Pricing Mechanisms A central tool in the decarbonization arsenal is carbon…

A critical reading of the latest coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD reveals a mixture of continuity and controversy in German energy policy. While renewable energy remains a central focus, nuclear power is, as expected, excluded from the agenda. Instead, the agreement emphasizes research into nuclear fusion. This decision carries far-reaching implications, particularly in light of the ongoing climate crisis and concerns over energy security. Key elements of the agreement center on transparency and predictability in the energy transition. Monitoring progress through 2025 is set to play a crucial role, particularly in assessing electricity demand, supply security, grid expansion,…

A mere month after the announcement, the EastGateH2V hydrogen valley initiative is now underway in Slovakia’s Košice region. Startling in concept, this EU-funded project, coordinated by the Košice Self-Governing Region (KSK), has amassed a consortium of 22 partners across seven European nations, expected to finalize grant agreements supported by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe program. A substantive €9 million grant, secured through the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, marks the project’s financial backbone. KSK Chairman Rastislav Trnka has underscored the project’s role in positioning the Košice region as a hydrogen technology leader within Central and Eastern Europe. Emphasizing the…

Despite setting an ambitious target of 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030, the UK had deployed only 2 MW of green hydrogen capacity as of 2023, according to the Climate Change Committee. Into this underperforming market steps Project HySpeed—a £6.5 billion private-sector initiative aiming to build 1 GW of green hydrogen capacity by the end of the decade. But how much can a single consortium shift the trajectory of a sector that has, so far, struggled to scale? Ambitious Claims, Modest Market Performance Led by Jo Bamford—known for championing hydrogen combustion engines through JCB—the HySpeed coalition includes major…