Author: Anela Dokso

With a contract for land services for a world-leading low carbon and hydrogen energy project at the forefront of the UK’s drive to net zero, Fisher German is kicking off 2022 with a bang. The proposed Cadent HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline is circa 85km and forms part of the overall HyNet scheme, an innovative clean energy project. The goal of HyNet North West is to produce clean hydrogen to replace the fossil fuels currently used in industry, transportation, and residences, as well as to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions. There are several components to the project, including upgrades…

Certarus has received hydrogen virtual pipeline trailers from Quantum Fuel Systems. Quantum’s VPLite-H45/40′ trailers, with a gas mass of 803kg at 3,600 psi, were delivered to Certarus (248 bar). In both the United States and Canada, these trailers are legal to use. “Certarus is uniquely positioned to accelerate the energy transition by making hydrogen a convenient fuel solution for our customers. We chose to expand our partnership with Quantum because of their extensive experience working with hydrogen, and the proven quality of their virtual pipeline trailers that enable us to safely deliver zero emission energy anywhere our customers need it,”…

Liquid hydrogen (LH2) fuel cells have been shown in ICCT research to replace fossil fuels in transpacific container ships and rotor sails have been shown to save energy and reduce emissions. It is possible to create zero-emission vessels (ZEVs) by combining these two technologies, and bulk carriers are particularly well suited for this because they have enough space onboard for fuel cell and hydrogen fuel storage systems, as well as ample space on deck for rotor sail installations or retrofits. It examines whether LH2 fuel cells or compressed hydrogen (CH2) fuel cells can be used to replace fossil fuels in…

Aurizon, Australia’s largest rail freight operator, has teamed up with the University of Queensland on a research project that aims to reduce the carbon emissions of the company’s locomotives. The goal of this research is to determine whether or not the current diesel-powered rail engines can be replaced by green hydrogen fuel-cell technology and new generation batteries. University of Pittsburgh professor Paul Meehan says the research will help plan for the rollout of emerging technologies and assess their impact on the heavy transportation industry, which is a major focus of his work. “Together with Aurizon, this project will advance our…

Using hydrogen as a power source could help Canada meet its 2050 goal of zero emissions by using a cleaner burning fuel than coal or oil. The hydrogen industry is expected to grow at an astronomical rate as more and more people around the world look for alternatives to fossil fuels. Hydrogen’s global market is expected to grow to over $11 trillion in the next 30 years, according to some estimates. Natural gas reserves and a skilled workforce in the natural resource sector give Alberta a competitive advantage in the development of new hydrogen technologies that will benefit both the…

A merger between Carlton Power and Stag Energy will focus on energy storage, grid stabilization services, hydrogen production, and carbon markets. Carlton Power Group plans to operate the new entity. Both have a history of working on gas reciprocating engines, open cycle gas turbines, and combined cycle gas turbines. System inertia, reactive power, and short circuit capacity are all areas in which the company intends to specialize in grid stability services. It was also developing a portfolio of green hydrogen production projects across the UK. The Trafford Energy Park in Manchester is being developed by Carlton, a North Yorkshire-based company.…

During the CES summit, Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) joined Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) and GTI in announcing their partnership in launching DMI’s first hydrogen drone technology. DMI’s DS30 drone system, powered by SoCalGas and GTI, will fly for up to 120 minutes and carry up to 11 pounds of payload, making it the best fuel cell powerpack performer available. One flight of the DS30 can monitor a 1-mile pipeline powered by hydrogen. The DS30 drone will be used by SoCalGas to assist with pipeline inspections. Drones can help improve pipeline system maintenance by providing high-resolution imagery and aerial mapping services.…

Hydrogen’s potential for utility companies is clear: It produces only water or vapor when burned, with no emissions of any kind of greenhouse gas.

Everfuel, DRIVR, and Toyota have agreed to work together to expand the market for fuel-cell taxis. The parties have agreed to work together for five years to increase the number of fuel-cell taxis in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over 100 Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars are currently operating as taxis in Copenhagen for the Danish taxicab company DRIVR. The three companies have a shared goal of reaching 500 Mirais in Copenhagen by the end of 2025, and more than 200 by the end of 2022, contributing significantly to the city’s decarbonization. All three parties have a concept in place, and they are looking…

The UK government’s ambitions to champion hydrogen production in its low-carbon economy were expressed in the Net Zero Strategy and Hydrogen Strategy, both of which were published in 2021. The ambition was announced in these policy documents to build five gigawatts of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030, and that “Scotland has a key role to play in the development of a UK hydrogen economy,” leveraging its renewable energy strengths and carbon capture potential. The North Sea Transition Agreement also emphasized the importance of hydrogen, as well as the possibilities for green hydrogen production. The Committee will look into both…