Author: Anela Dokso

In order to quickly transition from fossil-free fuels, starting no later than 2030, Vattenfall and Preem will now enter a feasibility phase to evaluate the possibility of accelerating the development of a value chain connecting offshore wind and hydrogen with the refining industry on the Swedish west coast. By using fossil-free electricity and hydrogen, Vattenfall believes there is a significant opportunity to decarbonize industries like fertilizer production, petrochemicals, steel, and refining. Preem and Vattenfall think that new alliances between fossil-free energy providers and decarbonizing industries as well as creative collaborations are required to strengthen Sweden’s position as a leader in…

The rapid shift toward sustainable solutions has sparked new ideas for solving major environmental crises that are both efficient and rewarding. As a result, the automotive industry, including Hyundai, has shifted its focus to hybrid and electric vehicles to help usher in a more environmentally friendly vehicle lineup. However, in order to provide humanity with a more sustainable future, Hyundai is investing in one of the simplest yet most effective solutions: hydrogen, the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. Hyundai introduced the world’s first mass-produced FCEV, the fuel cell-powered Santa Fe, in 2013, ushering in a new era…

According to a government-appointed panel of experts, India has the potential to produce hydrogen from its own coal, and the country should move forward with this option aggressively. Using hydrogen as an alternative to liquid and fossil fuels is a viable option. More than 90% of all known matter contains this element, making it the most prevalent in the universe. Ideally, the coal gasification plants should be located near hydrogen production facilities or coal mines themselves. Because of the high cost of transporting hydrogen at this time, economics had to be considered before deciding where gasification plants should be built.…

Once hydrogen-powered aircraft start flying in 2035, airports will need to plan for the delivery and storage of hydrogen now. New research by Jacobs, “Airports as Catalysts for Decarbonization”, provides a roadmap for airports to implement hydrogen fueling technologies, building on the work for the Aeronautical Technology Institute FlyZero Report, “Airports, Airlines and Airspace – Operations and Hydrogen Infrastructure”. In order for airports to be prepared for the first commercially available hydrogen-powered aircraft expected in the early to mid-2030s, they must plan, design, consult, and implement new airport infrastructure in advance. Airports can use these scenarios on their own, and…

Green hydrogen could be used in Eurasian Resources Group’s calcination kilns as part of its plan to reduce carbon emissions. The company also plans to install an array of wind and solar power plants with up to 6 GW capacity. The group’s ESG strategy includes these efforts, which help Kazakhstan meet its own national decarbonization goals. Specific targets have been set for the reduction of particulate emissions, waste, and water use in the group’s ESG 2030 goals, with three priorities: reducing particulate emissions by two-fold, reducing water consumption by a third, and preventing the emission of more than 2 million…

The province of Tierra del Fuego is attempting to entice hydrogen and ammonium investments totaling US$6 billion. Preliminary feasibility studies for hydrogen projects have been completed by the provincial government, which is now working on environmental considerations and infrastructure in order to make the fuel more accessible to heavy industries like steel-making. Hydrogen fuel cells are also being considered as an alternative to batteries by some truck and ship manufacturers. TotalEnergies of France and MMEX Resources Corp. of the United States are both interested in developing hydrogen in Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego necessitates a new port in order…

Alfa Laval has joined the Hydrogen Council, a global CEO-led initiative of companies working to accelerate the clean energy transition for a better, more sustainable future. Alfa Laval is now one of about 140 companies representing the entire hydrogen value chain from around the world. Members of the Hydrogen Council are working on hydrogen solutions to help accelerate decarbonization. Hydrogen will play an important role in the future energy landscape. Its unique properties make it a powerful enabler for the energy transition, with advantages for the energy system as well as end-use applications such as transportation and heating. Alfa Laval…

Toho Gas and Toyota Tsusho have teamed up with TotalEnergies of France to investigate the development of a value chain for hydrogen and synthetic methane, with the goal of lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The businesses had agreed to collaborate on a feasibility study. The joint research will look at the value chain of TotalEnergies’ hydrogen and synthetic methane supplies to Japan, as well as the fuels’ distribution and consumption in the domestic market. During the study, the companies will look at overseas production sites and import areas, possibly in central Japan’s Chubu region, where Toho Gas and Toyota Tsusho…

Haulotte and Bouygues Energies & Services have announced a partnership to focus on using hydrogen energy to power its lifting equipment. Bouygues, an engineering and services company, will test a Haulotte MEWP equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell system in real-world conditions on several of its construction sites over the course of a year as part of the partnership. Bouygues will also research the hydrogen supply ecosystem for the MEWP’s entire construction sites. Bouygues Energies & Services, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, is a major player in the energy and digital transition in a variety of industries and structures. Haulotte…

TECO 2030, in collaboration with partners Ektank AB, Shell Shipping and Maritime, and DNV, introduces the Hy-Ekotank hydrogen-powered tanker concept. The hydrogen-powered tanker will have zero emissions at berth and will reduce GHG emissions by up to 100 percent during the voyage. This innovative concept has the potential to be a first mover in the maritime shipping segment, contributing to the advancement of the European Union’s ambitious climate targets. As part of the European Green Deal, the EU committed to reducing GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, with the goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. The EU is currently…