Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Netzgesellschaft Düsseldorf mbH has published a tender titled “Netzbauleistungen 2025 bis 2027 mit Option Verlängerung bis 2030 – Los 2 NINoBr,” on January 14, 2025.

Akciju sabiedrība “Latvenergo,” Latvia’s state-owned utility company, has issued a tender titled “Supply of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)” related to energy storage systems that are crucial for integrating hydrogen into the energy grid.

The global energy storage market is projected to grow exponentially, with lithium-ion technology at its helm—a dominance that poses challenges for alternatives like sodium-ion batteries. Yet, recent advancements by researchers at Argonne National Laboratory may offer a path forward in addressing key performance limitations of sodium-ion cells. These developments, while significant, underscore the broader struggles of diversifying energy storage technologies.

Natural hydrogen exploration is at a crossroads reminiscent of the early oil and gas wildcatting days. Despite advancements in geological sciences, hydrogen exploration remains fraught with uncertainties. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW Current practices often hinge on assumptions, leading to a hit-or-miss approach. The inherent characteristics of hydrogen, particularly its propensity to diffuse and react with various materials, further complicate efforts to locate and quantify reserves. Unlike oil, hydrogen exploration lacks established methodologies for reliably assessing resource size and flow potential, as in the fracking revolution, where geophysicists and modelers defined resource potential, so natural hydrogen must overcome similar barriers to…

The arid northern rangelands of Kenya have long been home to nomadic herders whose lives revolve around the delicate balance of land, livestock, and seasonal migration. However, these vast landscapes have become a flashpoint in the global carbon offset market, attracting investments from major tech companies such as Netflix and Meta. The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project, touted as the largest of its kind, promises to sequester vast amounts of CO2 by controlling grazing practices. While this approach is marketed as a win-win for climate mitigation and community development, reality reveals deep tensions and systemic issues. A Complex Web of…

The Département de la Loire has issued a tender titled “Etude d’opportunité de l’utilisation de l’hydrogène dans les bâtiments gérés par le Département de la Loire.”

The Indkøbsfællesskabet IFIRS, a Danish purchasing consortium, has issued a tender titled “Tekniske Luftarter” for the supply of industrial gases, including hydrogen.

The Operateur de Transport de Wallonie (OTW) has announced a new tender titled “Fourniture d’une solution de transport public de type autobus standards,” aiming to procure electric buses.

The Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg, a leading educational institution in Germany, has announced a tender titled “Druckzyklusprüfstand für Composite-Druckbehälter (Typ IV und Typ V)” aimed at procuring a facility for cyclic testing of composite hydrogen tanks.

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the underlying infrastructure driving these advancements—data centers—faces unprecedented energy demands. According to the International Energy Agency, electricity consumption by data centers could surge by 50-70% by 2030. While much of the focus has been on silicon innovation, recent market shifts suggest a pivot towards energy as the new locus of value creation. Companies in the nuclear energy sector are now emerging as Wall Street favorites, offering scalable, emission-free power solutions. This shift underscores a growing recognition of nuclear power’s role in addressing the dual challenges of climate change and the energy intensity of AI applications.…