Author: Anela Dokso

Hypersonix Launch Systems has completed all of the activities outlined in the Department of Industry, Science, Energy, and Resources’ Accelerating Commercialization initiative (ACA). The grant called for the creation of the SPARTAN scramjet engine prototype and its hydrogen fuel system. At Bulwer Island, the company tested high-pressure hydrogen gas flow through its additive-manufactured scramjet combustor. The Accelerating Commercialization grant awarded to Hypersonix in 2020 required the HIL (hardware in the loop) bench top tests as the final step. The successful tests have demonstrated that the scramjet engine fuel system functions as intended, and will inform future fuel system builds. The…

A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) examines the environmental effects of zero-emission trucks (ZET). This study, which was a top priority for ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee in 2021, used data from the federal government and industry to identify and compare full life-cycle CO2 emissions for a variety of truck types, including a baseline diesel truck, battery electric trucks, and hydrogen fuel cell trucks. While electric trucks have no direct tailpipe emissions, the study found that CO2 emissions associated with vehicle, battery, and electricity production would only reduce CO2 emissions by 30% when compared to a standard…

CS Energy and Senex Energy have agreed to produce green hydrogen to power the latest stop on the east coast Hydrogen Superhighway, resulting in the creation of even more skilled jobs in regional Queensland. Energy, Renewable Energy, and Hydrogen Minister Mick de Brenni announced that CS Energy and Senex, a natural gas producer, have formed a joint venture (JV) to develop the Kogan Renewable Hydrogen Demonstration Plant near Chinchilla. According to the joint venture agreement, CS Energy will operate the plant and own 75% of the stock, while Senex Energy will own 25% of the stock. The Kogan Renewable Hydrogen…

ATOME Energy has signed its first major 60MW Power Purchase Agreement in Paraguay, paving the way for large-scale hydrogen and ammonia production in the near future. ATOME is pleased to announce the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with ANDE, Paraguay’s state electricity and power distribution company, for the supply of 60MW of green power generated from the country’s existing hydroelectric power resources. This is the largest PPA between ANDE and an industrial user that has ever been signed. The power will be priced at the lowest available industrial standard user tariff, allowing ATOME to compete effectively on…

Panasonic Corporation plans to start using hydrogen fuel cell generators at its new H2 Kibou field facility. This facility was built as a demonstration of Panasonic’s RE100 (Renewable Energy 100%) renewable energy solution, in which 100% of the power used for site operations is generated from renewable resources; it is part of a self-sustaining power system that combines pure hydrogen and solar generation. This is the world’s first demonstration of full-scale hydrogen fuel cell use in a 100 percent renewable energy manufacturing facility. Panasonic has constructed a large demonstration facility in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, with a power generation system that…

Sunshine Hydro has begun construction on the $2 billion ‘Flavian’ pumped hydro and green hydrogen project in Central Queensland’s Renewable Energy Zone. From 2028, Flavian pumped hydropower will provide reliable energy to the grid, as well as green hydrogen production. To help decarbonize Queensland’s economy, this project will use renewable energy to power local industry and green hydrogen to power heavy trucks. Sunshine Hydro’s hydropower method entails constructing and connecting an upper and lower water storage system. Water is pumped to the higher storage using renewable energy and then released to flow under gravity through turbines to generate electricity. This…

Investors can now invest in Poseidon Marine H2 through the online trading platform VCEX. Its team of engineers is looking to raise A$410,000 to fund a feasibility study for the project’s development of a hydrogen-powered boat, which they hope to have on the water by the third quarter of 2023. The team wants to make the most of existing technologies, which is why they’re considering using a current hull design with a unique upper deck and internal layout. According to the company, they will be focusing on the new motor yacht market, which is expected to be worth US$11.05 billion,…

Aramco Overseas Company B.V. has contracted with HyGear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xebec Adsorption, to conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for packaged hydrogen generators based on membrane reformer technology. It will be possible to use HyGear’s expertise in decentralized hydrogen production to design a system that can convert liquid feedstocks into low carbon hydrogen and high purity carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be captured and used as process gas. One of HyGear’s primary objectives in this project is to evaluate the potential for a larger-scale deployment of a demonstration unit for Aramco.

Stijn van Els has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HyCC by Nobian and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG), with effect from July 1, 2022. Van Els will assist in the organization’s continued growth and expansion of its leadership in green hydrogen for the decarbonization of large industries. Van Els has led Shell’s companies in Germany as CEO and country chair, as well as serving as CEO of a petrochemicals joint venture in Qatar. He has also worked in technical and commercial roles in the Netherlands, Japan, England, and Australia, as well as being the EVP for Contracting &…

Nel ASA has joined a network of Norwegian technology companies with international expansion plans. The Nordic Industry Center network’s goal is to provide a forum for knowledge sharing, project development, and acceleration for Norwegian companies looking to participate in Chinese megaprojects and expand their business in China. The Nordic Industry Center was founded by BI Norwegian Business School and Kongsberg Innovation and is based at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China’s top university. Nel signed a cooperation agreement with Nordic Industry Center in December of last year, and the agreement was officially signed on Thursday, at the Advisory Board’s first meeting,…