Author: Anela Dokso

Another two H2 prototypes are being developed by the Hyvia joint venture between Renault and Plug Power, which will begin production in 2022. Prototypes of two hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles have been unveiled. Platform chassis and minibus (Master Platform Chassis H2-Tech) are added to the panel van (Master Van H2-Tech) to form Master Platform Chassis and Master City Bus H2-Tech, respectively. All three models use the same fuel cell technology, but the tank capacity varies. Panel vans have a 33 kWh battery and 30 kW fuel cell, as do the chassis and the minibus. With six kilograms of hydrogen stored…

Plans to help California meet its 2025 goals for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling have been approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC). California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035 is supported by the state’s plan to close the funding gap for the implementation of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. $1.1 billion from the state’s 2021–2022 fiscal year and $238 million in program funds are included in an increase of six times the Clean Transportation Program’s current funding level. “This plan charts the path for Governor Newsom’s historic budget investments…

At a time when global efforts to decarbonize are increasing, Poseidon H2 has been launched with the goal of becoming a major player in Australia’s hydrogen-fuelled maritime sector. We plan to use cutting-edge green hydrogen technology in various maritime applications, and we hope this will put the industry on a path towards zero carbon emissions. Hydrogen is a renewable source of energy that can be used by shipping companies around the world. Hydrogen-powered ships and related logistics technologies are in high demand around the world, so the company is taking advantage of this growing market. Hydrogen has been widely hailed…

RPMGlobal’s simulation platform has been enhanced to support hybrid vehicles powered by green hydrogen or hybrid diesel. The hybrid vehicle functionality, developed in collaboration with tier-one miners and mining OEMs, allows users to simulate and test a variety of scenarios, including vehicles that use hydrogen or hybrid diesel. This is especially useful for mining companies looking to decarbonize their operations and needing a way to quantify potential options. RPM’s simulation solutions make use of a Discrete Event Simulation (DES) engine that was custom-built for the mining industry. Organizations typically create a base case simulation to serve as a yardstick against…

As hydrogen assumes a greater role in the future energy mix, global professional services firm GHD is emphasizing its importance, as well as the GCC nations’ potential as leading exporters. GHD leverages knowledge and reputation gained over nearly 100 years of operation – most recently as hydrogen experts and leading advisors in the energy transition – with 200 offices around the world employing more than 10,000 skilled and diverse individuals. GHD is emphasizing its own commitment to the clean energy transition that it believes is necessary, as well as the importance of Middle East players in making goals a reality.…

Hazer Group has provided update on the progress, cost and schedule of the Hazer Commercial Demonstration Project (CDP) being constructed at Water Corporation’s Woodman Point Water Recovery Facility. The Hazer Commercial Demonstration Plant will demonstrate Hazer’s proprietary hydrogen production technology, which converts biogas from sewage treatment into hydrogen and graphite. Construction activities are now fully underway at the Hazer CDP. Structural, mechanical and piping (SMP) and Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) works are advancing with good progress made in the installation of piperacks and piping, cladding and insulation scopes, installation of various mechanical equipment packages (CO2 removal systems, siloxane removal system,…

Further progress has been made in the development of hydrogen-compatible pipe technology by SRJ Technologies Group To meet the needs of the emerging hydrogen industry, the company announced in September a partnership with Curtin University and precision machining firm SixDe to develop new weld-free coupling technology. There is a need for leak sealing and mechanical connectors as well as isolation, repair, and integrity solutions that can handle the challenges of dealing with hydrogen. An asset integrity solution for non-metallic pipelines will also be examined as part of the project’s focus on weld-free coupling proof of concept, manufacturing, and commercialization. Research…

Universal Hydrogen and ACIA Aero Leasing have signed a letter of intent for an additional 20 conversion kits of various turboprop types expected to be purchased with the option to place 10 firm orders for Universal Hydrogen’s ATR 72 conversion kits by the ACIA. The ATR72 and the De Havilland Canada Dash-8 will be the first regional aircraft to be converted to hydrogen power using a conversion kit being developed by Universal Hydrogen in an effort to speed up the market adoption of hydrogen in aviation. A fuel cell electric powertrain replaces the turboprop engines in the conversion. In addition,…

As part of an Indo-Pacific supply chain for renewable hydrogen, the Japanese government has agreed to fund a pilot project co-developed by Maurubeni Corp to export the zero-emission fuel from South Australia. Green hydrogen will be produced from South Australia’s abundance of large-scale wind and solar, which will be showcased at the COP26 in Glasgow in an event co-hosted by South Australian and Japanese government ministers. Project development and site selection are currently being carried out in collaboration between Marubeni and the South Australian government, according to reports. Renewable hydrogen production and export in South Australia could serve as a…

BeHydro has won the Blue Innovation Award in category corporate during the Blue Innovation Awards organized by the Blue Cluster. Tim Berckmoes CEO of ABC mentioned the importance of a switch to zero carbon emissions in marine, railway and power-industries. “Today, we want to show that our dual-fuel engine technology is successful and operational. We replace diesel by hydrogen with 85%. It means that we are ready to reduce CO2 emissions by 85% in comparison to yesterday. The hydrogen future is now!”