Author: Anela Dokso

Aramco Overseas Company B.V. has contracted with HyGear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xebec Adsorption, to conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for packaged hydrogen generators based on membrane reformer technology. It will be possible to use HyGear’s expertise in decentralized hydrogen production to design a system that can convert liquid feedstocks into low carbon hydrogen and high purity carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be captured and used as process gas. One of HyGear’s primary objectives in this project is to evaluate the potential for a larger-scale deployment of a demonstration unit for Aramco.

Stijn van Els has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HyCC by Nobian and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG), with effect from July 1, 2022. Van Els will assist in the organization’s continued growth and expansion of its leadership in green hydrogen for the decarbonization of large industries. Van Els has led Shell’s companies in Germany as CEO and country chair, as well as serving as CEO of a petrochemicals joint venture in Qatar. He has also worked in technical and commercial roles in the Netherlands, Japan, England, and Australia, as well as being the EVP for Contracting &…

Nel ASA has joined a network of Norwegian technology companies with international expansion plans. The Nordic Industry Center network’s goal is to provide a forum for knowledge sharing, project development, and acceleration for Norwegian companies looking to participate in Chinese megaprojects and expand their business in China. The Nordic Industry Center was founded by BI Norwegian Business School and Kongsberg Innovation and is based at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China’s top university. Nel signed a cooperation agreement with Nordic Industry Center in December of last year, and the agreement was officially signed on Thursday, at the Advisory Board’s first meeting,…

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Nuvera Fuel Cells and Hytech Engineering & Services for the delivery of zero emission machinery to Norway. A joint venture between Nuvera Fuel Cells and Hytech Engineering & Services will develop hydrogen auxiliary power units. Projects with Hytech Engineering & Services will bring cutting-edge technology and innovation to Nuvera customers. The collaboration will help Norway’s economy grow and speed up the hydrogen supply chain.

Salzgitter AG and Mendritzki Holding GmbH & Co. KG have signed a ground-breaking collaboration agreement in the field of low-CO2 steel products and downstream product processing. The Salzgitter Group’s partnering program allows companies to secure a specific amount of green steel in advance as part of an economic commitment. This green steel will be produced and delivered as part of the SALCOS – SAlzgitter Low CO2-Steelmaking project beginning in late 2025. Furthermore, both companies intend to collaborate in the advancement and refinement of steel grade development. The hydrogen-based direct reduction process produces little CO2. Salzgitter AG intends to gradually switch…

Doosan Fuel Cell is using PEM (proton exchange membrane) technology to expand its fuel cell offerings into new land-based mobility applications. Ballard Power Systems and Doosan’s fully owned North American subsidiary, HyAxiom, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. The initial focus will be on FCEBs for the South Korean market, with further collaboration on other mobility markets being considered. Ballard’s core PEM technology will be used in the powertrains of Doosan Fuel Cell and HyAxiom’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This agreement brings together world-class companies to work on a turn-key solution for…

The Hydepoint is a joint offshore substation and hydrogen factory being developed by Moreld, Arendals Fossekompani, and Kongsberg. Hydepoint will help address a number of issues related to offshore wind power development and upscaling. “Hydepoint is a complete solution for receiving, converting, and transmitting the full energy potential from offshore wind farms, with reduced dependence on the onshore power grid. Placed in the ocean, close to wind farms, Hydepoint can convert all or part of the energy into hydrogen,” explains Morten Henriksen, Executive Vice President at Arendals Fossekompani. There is a growing demand for hydrogen made from renewable energy sources.…

The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, announced that the Port of Newcastle Green Hydrogen Hub Project will receive $41 million in funding, giving it the vote of confidence. The project is a joint venture between Macquarie Capital and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, and an ARENA-funded feasibility study is currently underway. The project is being developed with a minimum 40MW electrolyser in phase one, with the potential to grow to a capacity of over 1 GW over time. The project has been working with a variety of project partners to develop a broad range of…

Aviation H2 has chosen the use of liquid ammonia in turbofan combustion as the best route to carbon-free flight after a three-month feasibility study, and will soon begin modifying turbofan engines to test and prove the concept. The company claims that the results of their studies were very positive after they launched a capital raise. According to their research, converting a Falcon 50 to Liquid Ammonia Turbofan Combustion is the most efficient and commercially viable option for creating a hydrogen-powered plane. The company’s team of world-renowned engineers claims they now have a clear path to flying Australia’s first hydrogen-fueled plane…

The University of Queensland (UQ) is working on the world’s first Future Lab for Green Hydrogen with a global consortium of sustainable energy experts. The Future Lab, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of UQ’s flagship institutional partners, aims to lay the groundwork for a future hydrogen-based circular economy. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research has provided a multi-million-euro grant to the Lab in order to attract world-class scientists, including Professor Peta Ashworth OAM, a globally recognized sustainable energy expert. Professor Ashworth, who also chairs Queensland’s new Hydrogen Taskforce, said the collaboration demonstrates a growing…