Author: Anela Dokso

The international gas transmission system operator NET4GAS, based in the Czech Republic, has asked DNV to assess the hydrogen suitability of an existing DN 1400 pressure natural gas transmission pipeline and related stations. NET4GAS is an important player in the European gas market as a Central European gas transmission system operator. It is also one of the sponsors of the “European Hydrogen Backbone” initiative, which believes that a European hydrogen infrastructure is required for Europe to meet its climate and energy goals and achieve greater energy independence. The initiative aims to create a hydrogen infrastructure based on repurposing existing gas…

Ivette Vera-Perez has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA). Vera-Perez has worked in the cleantech and environmental technologies industries for over 15 years. Her background includes everything from business development to site engineering, operations, and finance. She has an MBA from McGill University and a Master of Applied Science from the University of British Columbia. Vera-Perez was the National Team Lead for Mitacs’ Account Management group before joining the CHFCA, where she oversaw a multidisciplinary group of account managers across Canada with the mission of assisting industry…

Hydrogen Mem-Tech’s technology separates hydrogen from bio and natural gas, and the capital will accelerate commercialization and growth in the years to come. “We are both proud and incredibly humbled to have secured what will be one of the largest capital investments in an early-stage Norwegian tech company in recent years”, says Thomas Reinertsen, CEO of Hydrogen Mem-Tech. The company has developed a technology where clean hydrogen is produced from bio and natural gas, while CO2 and other residual gases are captured and can then be utilized or sequestered. Palladium is a hydrogen selective metal, and the HMT membrane technology…

Generac and RedHawk have teamed up to supply the United States with GenCell’s ultrareliable, resilient and long-lasting fuel cell backup power systems that are zero-emission and have a long shelf life. At the RSSI C&S Exhibition in 2022, RedHawk will showcase GenCell’s backup power solutions. Clean energy resources are being encouraged by the US administration, and climate concerns are challenging critical industries and services to increase the resilience of their power facilities in the event of more frequent and severe weather events that increase the risk of power outages. In order to avoid financial losses and customer churn, railroads and…

Levidian Nanosystems and Zero Carbon Ventures announced a new £700 million UK clean-tech export deal, which will see the deployment of 500+ LOOP systems in the UAE and the production of clean hydrogen. In addition to reducing carbon emissions, the LOOP50 can be used to produce clean hydrogen from waste gas. Levidian LOOP10 will be installed at an IDC-owned facility in Abu Dhabi as part of the partnership. For the distribution of high-quality graphene and hydrogen in the UAE, the LOOP systems will form a critical supply chain.

An international team of scientists from SINTEF and NTNU is developing new technologies and concepts to reduce offshore production’s carbon footprint. The LowEmission research center is where this work is being done. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry by 40% in 2030, the goal is to contribute. Many gas turbines are used to power the platforms, which scientists are interested in investigating. “At present, natural gas is burnt in gas turbines to generate electricity for platform operation. This is a well-established technology with many advantages, including low investment costs. However, offshore gas turbines…

Vattenfall is launching Sweden’s first hydrogen gas-fueled fuel cell plant for backup power for broadband networks, in collaboration with Ballard Power Systems and IT Norrbotten. In the event of prolonged power outages in cold climates, the plant in Verkalix will ensure uninterrupted broadband and digital communications. “The new fuel cell plant is a further step forward in our ambition to work with partners to create fossil-free solutions that can simultaneously deliver back-up power for a significantly longer time than previous solutions. This means that telecoms operations can be maintained both sustainably and for a long time, even in areas that…

The Fertiberia Group and Iberdrola have inaugurated Europe’s largest green hydrogen and green ammonia plant for industrial use. “The milestone we achieved today at our Puertollano plant makes us the first company in the world to manufacture green ammonia and CO2-free crop nutrition solutions on an industrial scale” noted Marc van Doorn from Fertiberia Group. With an investment of €1.8 billion and the installation of 800 MW of electrolysis by 2027, the Puertollano green hydrogen project is the first in a partnership between the two companies to put Spain at the forefront of green hydrogen in Europe. Iberdrola plans to…

As it expands its downstream presence in Asia, Aramco is looking into further collaboration with Thailand’s national oil company, PTT. The companies want to improve their collaboration in sourcing crude oil and marketing refining and petrochemical products, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG). Blue and green hydrogen, as well as various clean energy initiatives, are other potential areas of activity. Ibrahim Al-Buainain, Aramco Vice President Sales, Trading and Supply Planning, said: “Today represents an important step forward as we deepen and broaden this relationship to achieve greater cooperation across a wide range of activities, from sourcing crude oil and…

The Chemours Company participates in a fundraising campaign for Versogen, a leader in the development of anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology for use in hydrogen production based in Wilmington, Delaware. Versogen’s AEM technology, developed by University of Delaware professor Yushan Yan, provides a reliable and cost-effective way to produce green hydrogen at scale. Green hydrogen is the most promising alternative fuel for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation and other fossil-fuel-dependent industries. Large amounts of green hydrogen can be produced with zero emissions when produced using water electrolysis and renewable energy. This procedure is necessary for the clean energy transition…