Author: Anela Dokso

HySTRA, Japan’s hydrogen association, held a ceremony to commemorate the completion of the world’s first voyage of the Suiso Frontier, the world’s first liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier. In Kobe, Japan, HySTRA held a ceremony to mark the completion of the world’s first liquefied hydrogen maritime transport, which included loading and unloading. Suiso Frontier, the world’s first LH2 carrier, demonstrated the viability of a global LH2 supply chain. As a result, this voyage marked a significant step forward in the development of hydrogen as a new, environmentally friendly energy source. In December 2021, the Suiso Frontier departed Japan and arrived in…

A new project will include expertise from the University of Warwick to investigate how the UK could increase its use of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels in an effort to develop a low-carbon economy. Hydrogen and hydrogen-based, low-carbon liquid fuels like ammonia are critical for the UK to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To accommodate the UK’s newly announced energy strategy, hydrogen production will be doubled. Funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will be used to support research activities such as UK-wide stakeholder engagement workshops. The research team, led by the University of…

Greenko ZeroC (GZC) and John Cockerill have agreed to collaborate on the production of green hydrogen electrolyzers in the Indian subcontinent. The two companies will construct a hydrogen electrolyzer Gigafactory with a capacity of two gigatonnes, which will replace 8% of India’s LNG imports. GZC and John Cockerill will pool their resources to work together on all aspects of market development for green hydrogen electrolysers, which convert clean energy into carbon-free hydrogen. John Cockerill’s pressurized alkaline technology is well suited to “large scale” hydrogen applications and, when combined with Greenko’s low cost RE-RTC (round the clock) solutions, will enable the…

New report from the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), identifies and quantifies the various mechanisms for fugitive hydrogen emissions, which occur when hydrogen is released into the atmosphere due to unintentional leaks, as well as deliberate purging and venting. According to the report, there is mounting evidence that hydrogen is an indirect greenhouse gas that inhibits methane breakdown in the atmosphere. Understanding potential fugitive hydrogen emissions will aid in the development of BEIS policy in relation to future hydrogen energy systems. Frazer-Nash’s Stephen Livermore, who led the study, said: “As the report notes, hydrogen is likely to…

The European Commission is collaborating with the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center of EIT InnoEnergy to accelerate and de-risk green hydrogen projects. EIT InnoEnergy was founded in 2010 and is funded in part by the EU in order to accelerate Europe’s energy transition. Breakthrough Energy funded the establishment of the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center (EGHAC) in 2020. EGHAC fosters industrial players by assisting in the de-risking and acceleration of green hydrogen (and derivatives) projects. This is accomplished by EGHAC through early-stage investment and acceleration services provided in collaboration with its ecosystem. Furthermore, EGHAC assists green hydrogen projects by evaluating…

Torvex Energy collaborated closely with the Material Processing Institute to validate an innovative and “game-changing” method of producing environmentally friendly hydrogen from seawater that does not emit oxygen gas. The independent research and development company in Stockton-on-Tees has patents pending on its unique electrochemical process and has worked with the Institute to establish proof of concept. Torvex Energy, which is backed by an angel investor, has spent several years refining the process to ensure it generates green hydrogen of the highest purity and output. It is now looking for partners and meeting with interested parties in order to move from…

Safran Power Units has placed new orders for Advent’s proprietary Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs). Advent’s proprietary high temperature proton exchange membrane technology is used in the MEAs (HT-PEM). Advent’s MEAs were first delivered in the first quarter of 2022, and deliveries are expected to continue into the second quarter. The MEAs will aid Safran Power Units’ research and development efforts. MEAs are the heart of the fuel cell, and their performance determines the end electrochemistry products’ lifetime, efficiency, weight, and, to a large extent, cost. Advent’s MEAs can work with impure hydrogen, which can be reformed on-board from methanol, natural…

Next Hydrogen Solutions and Black & Veatch have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide industrial customers with a complete and integrated solution for producing large-scale green hydrogen. Next Hydrogen will combine its technology and electrolysis expertise with Black & Veatch’s market leadership in large-scale industrial engineering solutions to target a wide range of industrial and transportation applications around the world. “Next Hydrogen is excited to work with Black & Veatch to develop an integrated large-scale green hydrogen solution,” says Raveel Afzaal, President and CEO of Next Hydrogen. “We believe Black & Veatch’s vast industry network and proven engineering…

Saudi Arabia’s National Hydrogen Strategy, which is currently being finalized, aims to attract more than $36 billion in investment by 2030, according to a senior official from the country’s Energy Ministry. Clean hydrogen production, export and domestic use as well as industry infrastructure and transportation are all key components of this strategy, according to Energy Minister Ahmed Al-Dowsary. Speaking at an IRENA-hosted virtual event on Tuesday, he said the Kingdom would focus on five priority areas during the implementation stage. He stated that Saudi Arabia is willing to work with all IRENA member countries on hydrogen synergies, and that discussions…

The UK government has committed to creating a new public body to improve the energy system’s resilience. The Future System Operator (FSO), which will be established once legislation has been passed and timelines have been discussed with key stakeholders, will examine the entire British energy system, integrating existing networks with emerging technologies such as hydrogen. The FSO will be a new public body based on the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) and, where applicable, National Grid Gas’ existing capabilities (NGG). It will work with energy suppliers and networks to balance the UK’s electricity systems and ensure that households and businesses have…