Author: Anela Dokso

Upstart Power, a leading developer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power systems for long-duration backup and distributed generation, has made two key executive hires to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate the commercialization of its UpgenTM product portfolio. Linda DeJulio-Gribben and Darren Hickey, Vice Presidents of Quality and Fuel Cell Technology, respectively, have recently joined Upstart Power’s executive leadership team. Ms. DeJulio-Gribben is in charge of the company’s Quality and Regulatory teams, which are responsible for delivering exceptional product quality and customer experiences across the company’s product lifecycles. Darren Hickey will be in charge of the company’s…

A global shift toward low-carbon pathways strongly promotes the idea of switching to green hydrogen in order to meet climate goals. However, the predominance of grey hydrogen derived from fossil fuels must be acknowledged and addressed. However, it is expected that the use of grey hydrogen will continue to be critical until the green hydrogen value chain is mature enough to be commercialized. Coal gasification and steam methane reforming (SMR) are the two primary processes currently contributing to the majority of the hydrogen produced globally. Figure 1 can be used to get an idea of how much hydrogen is being…

Greg Hands, the UK’s energy minister, and Tinne Van der Straeten, Belgium’s energy minister, signed an agreement on energy cooperation. This memorandum of understanding strengthens the bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Belgium and allows for closer collaboration on key energy issues such as: electricity interconnection with multiple uses,the wind from the sea,hydrogen with low carbon content,Capture, use, and storage of carbon (CCUS). UK Minister for Energy, Greg Hands said: “I’m pleased to be able to agree today even greater cooperation with our neighbours in Belgium on electricity interconnection. We already have a longstanding energy relationship and this agreement…

Ohmium International and India’s CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR- CECRI) and Karaikudi, have formed a partnership in which Ohmium will fund CSIR- CECRI research into new materials to support next-generation electrolyzer technology. The three-year collaboration began on February 4, 2022, and will end on February 4, 2023. Dr. Chockkalingam Karuppiah, Chief Technology Officer, Ohmium, said: “CECRI is recognized as a world leader in electrochemical research. This sponsorship enables Ohmium to leverage CECRI’s deep expertise and resources, which will benefit both our current and the next generation technology.” Dr. Kalaiselvi, Director, CSIR-CECRI, added: “We’re delighted to work with a technology leader…

Airbus has been a leader in hydrogen aircraft for a long time, and it is working on three new hydrogen-powered planes that will be ready in the next two to three years. It has recently teamed up with CFM International to use a converted A380 with a hydrogen combustible engine. This is a big step in the development of these planes. GlobalData, the world’s top data and analytics company, says this program will work on hydrogen combustion technology instead of using hydrogen to power fuel cells. This is a different path than other companies are taking, which GlobalData says is…

Fusion Fuel Portugal’s industrial production facility in Benavente has been deemed a project of merit by AICEP, Portugal’s Trade & Investment Agency, due to its special and strategic interest for the Portuguese economy, and therefore secured funding support for its development. Fusion Fuel is building an automated industrial plant where it will make its HEVO technology and HEVO-Solar generators. The plant is expected to be up and running by the middle of 2022. When fully operational, it will be able to produce about 500 MW of electrolysis each year. As part of the deal with AICEP, Fusion Fuel has secured…

A subsidiary of Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has agreed to get money from North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, Brookfield Infrastructure Group, and the international trading company ITOCHU Corporation to do more detailed feasibility studies for the Dalrymple Bay Hydrogen Project. At Hay Point, the Dalrymple Bay Terminal is well-known for its role in supporting the global steel supply chain by exporting steel to 25 countries. Due to its deep-water port, access to the established Mackay industrial zone, availability of land and water, and location within one of Queensland’s Renewable Energy Zones, DBT is an ideal location for a potential green hydrogen…

Hexagon Purus has received an order from a Polish bus manufacturer for high-pressure hydrogen systems that will be used to make buses with fuel cells. Type 4 cylinder-based fuel systems made by Hexagon Purus will help this new customer speed up the introduction of fuel-cell buses in Europe. The hydrogen fuel systems will come from the Hexagon Purus plant in Kassel, Germany. The order is worth about EUR 930,000. (NOK 9.3 million). “The order is testament to our technology and confirms our strong position with European bus OEMs as supplier of high-pressure hydrogen fuel systems,” says Michael Kleschinski, Executive Vice…

With the help of CMB.TECH and the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, Namibia’s first green hydrogen production plant was launched. It will be built in the Erongo region, a demonstration center for hydrogen applications. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2022 and be completed by the end of 2023. A larger production facility, possibly fueled by ammonia, may be built in a second phase based on the results of the demonstration plant. Together with CMB.TECH, the O&L Group is launching Cleanergy Namibia as a joint venture to build a green hydrogen production plant and demonstration hub in Namibia. This is…

Elix Aviation Management provided Universal Hydrogen with a Dash 8-300 as its first test aircraft. Additionally, Elix has signed a letter of intent with Universal Hydrogen to acquire ten conversion kits for the current and future Elix leased fleet as the lessor introduces new decarbonization technology. Elix has signed a letter of intent to purchase ten conversion kits from Universal Hydrogen for use in its current and future turboprop aircraft fleet. This ten-unit order from Universal Hydrogen allows Elix to choose any combination of Dash 8-300 or ATR 72-500/600 conversion kits. “Collaborating with Universal Hydrogen is a continuation of our…