Author: Anela Dokso

The second phase of H2Pipe, a joint industry project (JIP) to create a new code for the design, re-qualification, construction, and operation of offshore pipelines to transport hydrogen — either pure or blended with natural gas — is now being launched by DNV, the world’s leading independent energy expert and assurance provider.

A grant of €11.8 million has been given to hydrogen producer HYGRO and TNO (from DEI+ of RVO) to help launch the chain of sustainable hydrogen generation up to and including sales in road transportation.

Cepsa and ACE Terminal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the Spanish energy provider will deliver green ammonia to the planned import terminal in Rotterdam, for end-use applications in industry after conversion of the ammonia back into hydrogen, or for direct end use in shipping and other industries in Northwest Europe.

Krensen, Trident Marine Electrical, and ACUA Ocean, three British maritime businesses, have teamed up to create a liquid hydrogen marine powertrain system that emits no emissions.

Harmony Gold to reduce dependence on Eskom with use of green hydrogen In the wake of extensive nationwide scheduled blackouts, the South African gold mining company Harmony Gold will investigate the use of green hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to relieve pressure on the national grid and decrease its dependency on Eskom for power generation. Harmony Gold, South Africa’s largest gold miner by bulk, is mostly dependent on Eskom for its electricity requirements. However, Eskom’s coal-fired power facilities frequently experience problems, which puts pressure on the nation’s miners to find alternate means of generating energy. To lower operational expenses…

In spite of the challenging environment, POSCO E&C achieved its export and sales goals last year. This year, however, the company intends to concentrate on securing stable liquidity and bolstering new growth businesses due to growing concerns that the construction industry will experience a crisis of a “perfect storm.”

Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have revealed a novel technique for utilizing heat treatment to create evenly sized cobalt-platinum (Co-Pt) alloy nanoparticles.

BP wants Castellón, Spain, to be one of its reference sites for the production and export of hydrogen and biofuels.

Innovative UK has given a £4.6 million grant to a clean energy project run by UK battery expert AceOn.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA) and its Singaporean counterpart, the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore (HFCAS), will see the organizations collaborate to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technology as well as industry exchange and development.