Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Emerging Energy Corp (EEC), a German energy investment organization, has stated it is looking for a partner to conduct a green hydrogen feasibility study in Niger. The announcement follows the signing of an agreement between the government of Niger and the EEC for a green hydrogen commercial plan in February 2022 – with initial discussions commencing at the African Energy Week (AEW) in 2021 – and is regarded as the next step in developing a competitive hydrogen market in Niger. According to EEC, the firm seeks a skilled partner with experience in planning and technical and economic feasibility studies, who…

Indian power giant NTPC has solicited expressions of interest (EoI) from Indian and international enterprises for the establishment of a pilot project for electrolyzer-based hydrogen production. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is August 10, 2022. “NTPC is Inviting Expression of Interest from Indian/Global Company/their Consortium/Affiliates/Representatives for setting up a pilot project for production of part quantity of hydrogen using electrolyser technology, required for demonstrating hydrogen co-firing in one of existing gas plants of NTPC along with requisite storage, fuel cell for standalone microgrid and equipment for blending with cooking natural gas,“ said the notice inviting EoIs. It was…

The Southeast Alberta Hydrogen Task Force (Task Force) announced the publication of its foundational report, Towards Hydrogen: A Hydrogen HUB Feasibility Study for Southeast Alberta (Towards Hydrogen), which outlines the region’s strong potential for significant supply and demand, as well as a road map for implementing hydrogen as a major fuel economy in Southeast Alberta. The Task Force is an independent public-private working body made up of municipalities, economic development agencies, and private businesses. City of Medicine Hat, Brooks Newell Region, APEX Regional Innovation Network (Alberta Innovates, Community Futures – Entre Corp, and the Medicine Hat College), Palliser Economic Partnership,…

Versogen will return to its Newark roots as part of a $4.8 million expansion that will create hundreds of new employment. The company will relocate from its existing facilities at The Innovation Space at DuPont’s Experimental Station near Wilmington to a larger location at FMC Stine Research Center in Newark. Council on Development Finance, the state’s investment body, unanimously authorized a $450,380 lab space grant and a $151,343 job performance grant to generate 49 new engineering, manufacturing, and executive positions over the next three years. Versogen currently has sixteen employees. “Versogen has been strongly supported by the State of Delaware…

The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy reported on July 6 that the 17 member businesses of the Korea H2 Business Summit plan to invest over 50 trillion won in the hydrogen industry by 2030, an increase of over 7 trillion won. According to the ministry, this is due to the fact that the updated Economic Promotion and Safety Control of Hydrogen Act is slated to go into effect within this year, thereby substantially reducing uncertainty. The member companies promised to invest a total of 43 trillion won by 2030 in their respective hydrogen initiatives. They upped their projected…

Spain is leading the way in the development of green hydrogen because of the country’s expanding wind and solar power industries as well as its ample area for the massive plants required to produce green hydrogen.

Ports of Stockholm and CMB.TECH are collaborating on an innovative hydrogen project at the Stockholm Norvik Port. The investment in hydrogen will span port operations and enhance service offerings to shipping businesses, haulage companies, and other clients and partners. The goal is for Stockholm Norvik Port to be the most environmentally conscious and sustainable port in Sweden. Ports of Stockholm and CMB.TECH have formed a partnership for a groundbreaking hydrogen project at the Stockholm Norvik Port. By constructing a hydrogen fueling station near to the port, the investment signifies the beginning of being able to provide consumers and collaborative partners…

The plant is anticipated to be able to produce enough hydrogen annually to power trucks for 11.1 million kilometers.

Gov. David Ige has signed into law a package of measures that includes SB2570 (Act 241) – Relating to Zero Emission Vehicle Fueling Rebates, which intends to establish a state rebate program for renewable hydrogen refueling systems. According to the bill, developers of new hydrogen refueling infrastructure are entitled for reimbursements of up to $200,000 if the equipment stores and dispenses hydrogen that is considered “renewable.” This is defined by the bill as fuel “generated exclusively from renewable sources with life cycle emissions of no more than 50 grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour.” Existing hydrogen refueling stations are eligible…

By 2030, the European Commission intends to construct 40 GW of renewable hydrogen electrolyzer capacity throughout the EU.