Author: Anela Dokso

A new research project will develop cutting-edge technologies that will advance efforts towards capturing the huge renewable power of the oceans. Led by Professor George Aggidis, and involving researchers from Lancaster University’s Department of Engineering and the Energy and Environment Institute, University of Hull, the £1 million NHP-WEC (Novel High Performance Wave Energy Converters) project is being funded with £798,000 from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), as well as partner university contributions. The research team will advance ‘wave energy conversion’ (WEC) technologies by developing the critical control and monitoring systems that will make wave energy machines more…

ENEOS Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) to investigate potential opportunities for establishing a blue hydrogen and blue ammonia supply chains. ENEOS and Aramco intend to engage in collaborative feasibility studies to evaluate the production of blue hydrogen and blue ammonia in Saudi Arabia from hydrocarbons, such as NG and LPG as well as the capture of associated carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, ENEOS and Aramco intend to assess various hydrogen chemical carriers, including ammonia and MCH for the purpose of transporting hydrogen from Saudi Arabia to Japan and other markets. Japan…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to cut the cost of solar energy by 60% within the next ten years, in addition to nearly $128 million in funding to lower costs, improve performance, and speed the deployment of solar energy technologies. These investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s climate goals and will pave the way for affordable decarbonization of the energy system and a robust clean energy economy. “In many parts of the country, solar is already cheaper than coal and other fossil fuels, and with more innovation we can cut the cost again by more than half within the…

Egil Ulvan Rederi has been hired by HeidelbergCement Norway and Felleskjøpet AGRI to build and operate the world’s first zero emission cargo ship. The ship concept has been developed in close cooperation with Norwegian Ship Design – TNSDC. The two cargo owners, HeidelbergCement and Felleskjøpet, aim to establish a sustainable transport system without emissions of greenhouse gases. The transport system will combine the cargoes of the two companies, carrying aggregates from western to eastern Norway and grain in the opposite direction. “As a company we have worked hard to be innovative and leaders in developing bespoke and energy efficient ship…

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has assessed renewables readiness in Albania. A new report published IRENA shows that Albania could significantly improve its energy security and reduce energy system vulnerability to climate impacts by deploying its vast solar and wind resources. Full exploration of national renewable energy potential will also offer important socio-economic benefits, including job creation, new income streams, local industrial development, and reduced air pollution. Albania has some of Europe’s highest sunshine hours per year that can be used to generate electricity from solar PV, and heat water by continued installation of solar thermal panels. In addition, cost-effective…

Direxion has launched the Direxion Hydrogen ETF (HJEN). HJEN invests in 30 companies in the hydrogen industry leading the way towards net-zero emissions by providing more accessible, efficient and sustainable solutions. “Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, and it may be the key to fulfilling the world’s growing energy needs, while fighting climate change. With the launch of the Direxion Hydrogen ETF, investors now potentially have diversified exposure to the companies powering today’s dynamic hydrogen economy.”David Mazza, managing director at Direxion. HJEN seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, which track the Indxx Hydrogen Economy…

Aker Solutions and Doosan Babcock have teamed up deliver projects for low-carbon solutions and renewable energy in the UK. The partners will particularly focus on pursuing and winning contracts for new hydrogen production plants, and facilities for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Opportunities for other projects within the process and energy industries will also be explored. The duo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and established a team with key people from both organizations. The combination of Aker Solutions and Doosan Babcock provides a full engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) solution for the UK’s progressive energy transition…

The South Australian Government and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of exporting green hydrogen made in South Australia to Rotterdam. The partnership of South Australia and the Port of Rotterdam will build upon a $1.25 million hydrogen export modelling tool and prospectus, released in October 2020, looking at establishing green hydrogen supply chains from South Australia. South Australia is the first sub-national jurisdiction to enter into such an agreement with the Port of Rotterdam. The Port is doing similar feasibility studies regarding the production and shipping of hydrogen with…

ENEA is creating the first Italian Hydrogen Valley to develop a national supply chain for production, transport, storage and use of hydrogen, focusing on research, technologies, infrastructures and innovative services. The project, conceived by ENEA, kicks off with a 14 million euro investment to set up the first Italian technological incubator for the development of an hydrogen supply chain. “In this multifunctional, comprehensive hub all the potentials of hydrogen to accelerate research and innovation and make hi-tech infrastructures available to bridge the gap between the lab and industry will be explored.”Giorgio Graditi, head of the ENEA Department of Energy Technologies…

H24US has proved its advanced polymer membrane technology performance in selecting hydrogen from other gases with very high throughput. The H24US process, called H2PrimeEnergy, uses certain specialized materials and proprietary processing steps. Blending hydrogen into the existing natural gas infrastructure has national and regional benefits for energy storage, resiliency, and emissions reductions. Hydrogen produced from renewable, nuclear, or other resources can be injected into natural gas pipelines with the blend used by conventional natural gas customers to generate power and heat. H24US produces a low cost, high performance membrane for separating hydrogen from multicomponent gas streams. These inexpensive membranes can…