Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Equinor, a diversified energy business from Norway, and VNG AG, a German gas firm, have decided to expand their existing cooperation in natural gas into the new fields of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia, as well as carbon collection, use, and offshore storage of CO2 (CCU and CCS). The partners have also agreed to launch a cooperative initiative to assess the feasibility of creating low-carbon hydrogen on the Baltic Sea coast, notably in Rostock, utilizing technologies to gather, consume, transport, and safely store CO2 offshore on an industrial scale. This extended relationship between Equinor and VNG should also be considered in…

A new DKK 45 million fund to support the green transformation of the freight transport sector will open soon. The Danish Energy Agency is now inviting applications for grants to purchase new hydrogen and electric trucks. On 25 June 2021, the government reached an agreement on the implementation of a pool for green transport with a number of parties, including the Left Party, the Danish People’s Party, the Socialist People’s Party, the Radical Left Party, the Unity Party, the Conservative People’s Party, the Liberal Alliance and the Alternative Party. The agreement will support the conversion of heavy goods transport by…

Grid operators and energy suppliers may soon start experimenting with hydrogen for heating houses. The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (ACM) will allow hydrogen pilot projects in the built environment if companies “properly guarantee the safety of projects” and comply with consumer protection rules. The ACM is drawing up rules to make the trials possible, in anticipation of new legislation on the subject. “It is important for the energy transition that companies and consumers gain experience with the use of hydrogen. The starting point is that there is no difference for consumers between heating with hydrogen or natural gas,”…

H2i Technology has successfully completed a commercial test run of their breakthrough hydrogen enhancement kits at its Lilydale, Victoria facility, following a capital raise on the internet platform VCEX. According to the company’s team of world-renowned engineers, testing on a diesel generator with a capacity of 250 kilowatts and 130 kilowatts revealed significant reductions in emissions and fuel savings. In the next weeks, the firm will launch its Series B Capital Raise in response to these results in order to support the delivery of a commercial prototype that will be market-ready in the fourth quarter of 2022. The company has…

A 1.5 GW electrolyzer, a 5 GW solar power plant, and 1.1 million tonnes of ammonia production capacity are all included in the proposed project.

A proprietary marine technology being developed by Poseidon Marine H2 will enable boats to run on both hydrogen and diesel fuel.

At its 2022 GAC Tech Day, GAC displayed a hydrogen-powered people mover concept in China. This GAC concept car, dubbed the Space, features a futuristic design, a lounge-like interior, and autonomous driving capabilities. GAC separately unveiled a 1.5-liter hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine at the ceremony, which is said to consume 0.84kg of hydrogen every 100 kilometers. Toyota and Lexus also debuted hydrogen-fueled combustion engine concepts: a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine in a Toyota GR Yaris concept, and a Yamaha-developed 5.0-liter hydrogen-fueled V8 in the Lexus RC F. Great Wall Motor is said to be launching a new brand of hydrogen…

A new pilot project in Port Moody will produce zero-carbon hydrogen, furthering the trend toward the production of lower-carbon gases in British Columbia. A partnership between FortisBC Energy, Suncor Energy, and Hazer Group will introduce a revolutionary new technology to the province that will manufacture hydrogen from natural gas that burns cleanly. The project, located near Suncor’s Burrard Terminal, would produce hydrogen while storing the carbon waste as solid synthetic graphite that may be sold on the open market for manufacturing or industrial usage. If the pilot continues as a full commercial build out, it is anticipated that the project…

The Hydrogen Knowledge Centre, a component of CSIRO’s Hydrogen Industry Mission, is intended to facilitate collaboration between the expanding Australian hydrogen industry, government, and research and development (R&D) ecosystems by providing regularly updated information on policies, projects, research, and resources. Dr. Larry Marshall, chief executive officer of the CSIRO, stated that Australia is well-positioned to utilize hydrogen to create billions of dollars in GDP growth through the creation of permanent jobs, exports, and domestic consumption, while also reducing emissions. “CSIRO began research into hydrogen fuel to help catalyse a new industry in Australia that would fill the economic gap being…

Institutional and commercial structures suffer a variety of challenges to their continuous operations and resilience, including wildfires, rising sea levels, tornadoes, and earthquakes. A power outage caused by an unreliable electrical infrastructure is an example of a problem that receives fewer headlines but nonetheless poses a considerable threat to facilities. As these disruptions rise owing to power surges and harsh weather, energy storage will play a crucial role in guaranteeing a reliable power supply to essential infrastructure, such as hospitals, data centers, and telecommunications networks. Hydrogen offers promise as a solution for energy storage, and scientists are creating materials that…