Author: Anela Dokso

Clean hydrogen production startup HiiROC has received investment from CEMEX and CEMEX Ventures. Biomethane, flare gas, or natural gas can be converted into hydrogen using HiiROC’s thermal plasma electrolysis technology at a lower cost than the competition and with no impact on climate change. CEMEX is working with HiiROC to increase its hydrogen injection capacity across its cement operations while reducing fossil fuel consumption. Founded in 2019, HiiROC has developed a novel process that produces high-purity hydrogen and clean carbon black at significantly higher temperatures and pressures. Cement kiln hydrogen injection capacity will be increased by CEMEX and HiiROC through…

Delta-EE, a research and consulting firm, believes that policy support for green hydrogen will become economically viable in 2022. There are 115 clean hydrogen projects in Delta-database EE’s with a combined electrolyser capacity of 2,138MW that are expected to be operational in 2022 and 2023, according to the organization’s report. However, in Europe and the UK, only about a third (794 MW) of these projects have been approved for final investment or have received public funding. As a result, the majority of people are reliant on clear legislative direction and financial incentives from their home countries. UK incentives like the…

H2 Clipper has been granted a US patent for a new technology that solves the “last mile” problem of hydrogen distribution while maintaining hydrogen purity. The patent for the company’s Pipe-Within-A-Pipe technology covers the system, method, and apparatus for transporting hydrogen up to 1,000 miles safely and efficiently inside virtually any existing oil and gas pipeline, water pipe, sewer line, storm drain, or other pipeline. This ground-breaking technology is the safest, most cost-effective, most easily deployable, and scalable way to deliver fuel cell grade hydrogen to end users. Underneath almost every major city on the planet, such lines can be…

Fortescue Future Industries has acquired a $1.8 million strategic stake in Sparc Hydrogen, a company based in Adelaide that has access to novel green hydrogen technology developed by the University of Adelaide and Flinders University. Sparc Hydrogen is working to commercialize thermo-photocatalysis (TP), a green hydrogen technology developed by a team led by University of Adelaide chemistry professor Greg Metha. Only water and sunlight are required for TP to produce hydrogen. The process has the potential to significantly reduce hydrogen production’s capital and operating costs by avoiding the high electricity demands of electrolysis, the most common hydrogen manufacturing method. Sparc…

In northwest China, the world’s largest green hydrogen project, with a 150-megawatt alkaline electrolyser and a 200-megawatt solar array, has been fully operational. The project was completed in the autonomous region of Ningxia in central China by the Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group. Since April of last year, when the first 30MW electrolyser was commissioned, the Baofeng project has held the world record for largest operational electrolyser. The Baofeng facility, despite claiming to be a solar-powered green hydrogen project, could also be powered by grid electricity when the sun isn’t shining. Baofeng also stated that it intends to build 150MW of…

Two 200 kilowatt (kW) FCwave modules have been delivered to Norled, one of Norway’s largest ferry and express boat operators. To power the MF Hydra, the world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry, later this year, we’ll use the fuel cell modules that we’ve developed. Hydrogen-powered ship MF Hydra has been approved by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB), and DNV. The ship can carry up to 300 passengers and 80 cars, and it will travel the Norwegian triangular route between Hjelmeland, Skipavik, and Nesvik. Erlend Hovland, Chief Technology Officer at Norled says: “This…

North Chungcheong Province announced that it would invest 557.8 billion won this year to improve air quality, including reducing fine dust. The supply plan will be greatly expanded to reduce fine dust in the transportation sector, including 1,309 hydrogen vehicles and 7,119 electric vehicles. For early retirement of old diesel vehicles, support is provided for early retirement of old diesel vehicles (13,540 units), smoke reduction devices (6,224 units), and the purchase of new LPG trucks (735 units). To reduce air pollution, high-intensity policies are promoted in the industrial sector, such as the implementation of the total air pollution control system…

The world’s hydrogen charging network is expanding, but at a snail’s pace. In 2021, 142 hydrogen charging stations were installed around the world, which is a record number. In Europe, 37 new stations opened, 89 in Asia, and 13 in North America. Hydrogen charging stations can currently be found in 33 countries around the world. There were 685 stations in total by the end of 2021. There are currently plans in place to construct another 252 stations. There were 228 hydrogen refueling stations in Europe at the end of last year, 101 of which were in Germany. France is still…

As the country begins to ramp up hydrogen adoption and accelerate its decarbonization efforts, India has begun blending hydrogen into a City Gas Distribution (CGD) network. The “first-of-its-kind” project in India, led by GAIL, could be a major breakthrough for India’s hydrogen industry, paving the way for more hydrogen blending projects across the country. The hydrogen blended natural gas for the project will be delivered to Avantika Gas, which is based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where the blending project will take place. GAIL began injecting grey hydrogen into Indore’s City Gate Station (CGS), with the intention of replacing it with…

Toyota’s European branch in Zaventem launched a pilot project for the construction of hydrogen fuel cell modules last month. This indicates that the group does not appear willing to accept the dominance of plug-in vehicles. The Mirai was the group’s first hydrogen-powered model, first shown as a concept car in 2014. It’s now neatly displayed in the showroom alongside the brand’s other (hybrid) models. Other (traditional) automakers are also considering the hydrogen option. However, according to financial economist Tom Simonts, there is still a long way to go. For those who are still skeptical, the electric car was designed specifically…