Author: Arnes Biogradlija

China’s foray into green hydrogen production heralded as the world’s largest of its kind, has encountered significant challenges in its initial year. The project delivered only approximately 35% of its anticipated output, highlighting the complexities and hurdles in scaling up such groundbreaking technology. The ambitious endeavor was expected to position China worldwide at the forefront of green hydrogen technology. The project aimed to harness renewable energy sources, predominantly wind and solar, to generate hydrogen via electrolysis, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. The resulting hydrogen is a key component in reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to a sustainable energy…

Nu:ionic and RW Energy have announced an ambitious partnership to modernize US energy parks. This collaboration aims to incorporate advanced hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies, marking a pivotal development in the industry’s shift towards greener energy solutions. Focus on Hydrogen Production Nu:ionic, renowned for its innovation in clean hydrogen production, is set to play a key role in this initiative. The company’s proprietary steam methane reforming technology enables efficient hydrogen generation with a lower environmental footprint than traditional methods. This technology is crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a hydrogen-powered future. Carbon Capture Techniques On the…

Researchers at the University of Toronto (UOT) have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover a new, highly efficient catalyst for electrolyzers, which are crucial for hydrogen production. Electrolysers play a pivotal role in the electrochemical splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen, a process accelerated by catalysts typically made from metal alloys and oxides. Traditional methods of discovering these catalysts, often through laborious trial and error, have proven inefficient. Jehad Abed, a researcher at UOT, highlighted the challenge: “We’re dealing with hundreds of millions or billions of possible alloy combinations. The traditional approach is like finding a needle in a…

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently announced a 2.5-megawatt (MW) alkaline electrolyzer project tender. This project involves the electrolyzer’s design, supply, installation, and commissioning on a turnkey basis. An electrolyzer uses electricity to split water molecules, producing hydrogen. According to a DEWA notice, the final date for submitting completed tender applications is set for 11:00 am (Dubai Time) on 18 September 2024. This initiative builds on DEWA’s ongoing efforts in hydrogen production. DEWA operates a 1.25 MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer powered by solar energy to produce 20 kg/hour of green hydrogen. This pilot project, initiated in May…

UAE-based Masdar is investigating hydrogen as a promising alternative fuel. With the growing need to reduce carbon emissions from air travel, experts at Masdar are developing new methods and technologies to harness hydrogen’s potential. Their exploration into hydrogen energy could revolutionize the industry, offering a viable solution for reducing the environmental impact of flying. Transitioning to hydrogen-based air travel presents significant challenges. Current aircraft and infrastructure must undergo extensive modifications to accommodate hydrogen storage and usage. However, Masdar is confident in overcoming these obstacles through innovative engineering solutions and continued research and development. Their commitment to sustainability drives their efforts…

Samskip, a global logistics and shipping company, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to retrofit one of its vessels with hydrogen fuel cells. This move marks a significant step towards sustainable maritime transport and reducing the carbon footprint of global shipping operations. Hydrogen: The Eco-Friendly Fuel Alternative Hydrogen fuel cells represent an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional marine fuels. Unlike conventional fossil fuels, hydrogen emits only water vapor when used, eliminating harmful greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants. This advancement aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and adhere to stricter emissions regulations imposed by international maritime organizations. Collaboration with Industry…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a substantial allocation of $40 million to advance hydrogen refueling infrastructure nationwide. The move is a significant step toward supporting the burgeoning hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market, which promises to deliver zero-emission transportation solutions. Support for Hydrogen Vehicles This initiative is part of the DOE’s ongoing effort to foster innovation in the clean energy sector. By investing in hydrogen refueling projects, the department aims to alleviate one of the primary barriers to adopting hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—the lack of refueling infrastructure. This funding is expected to support the construction of new refueling…

The European Commission is drafting stricter rules to ensure that EU funding for hydrogen projects advantages European firms, prompted by concerns over low-cost Chinese imports. This announcement came from the EU’s climate change policy head on Monday. This month, the EU is set to initiate its latest funding round for green hydrogen projects as Brussels seeks to foster a local industry for producing the fuel. The move comes amidst the EU hardening its stance on other green technologies from China, such as imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles perceived to benefit from excessive subsidies. European manufacturers of electrolyzers, devices that…

Woodside Energy, a major oil and gas sector player, has decided to shelve two green hydrogen projects in Australia and New Zealand, totaling around 2.3 GW in capacity. The company cited insufficient renewable energy generation capacity, increased environmental demands, and challenging economic conditions. The first halted project is the H2Tas green hydrogen and renewable ammonia facility in Tasmania, which was designed to support up to 1.7 GW of electrolyzer capacity. The facility intended to produce green hydrogen and ammonia and export about 600 tonnes of ammonia. Similarly, Woodside has ended its partnership with New Zealand government-owned utility Meridian Energy for…

An insightful study titled “Data-Driven Robust Optimisation of Hydrogen Infrastructure Planning Under Demand Uncertainty Using a Hybrid Decomposition Method” by Xu Zhou, Margarita E. Efthymiadou, Lazaros G. Papageorgiou, and Vassilis M. Charitopoulos, was published. This research brings new methodologies for optimizing hydrogen infrastructure in the face of fluctuating demand, paving the way for more reliable hydrogen supply chains. As the global community accelerates its efforts towards achieving “Net-zero” emissions, hydrogen is increasingly seen as a pivotal alternative to traditional carbon-based fuels. Amidst the growing emphasis on heat decarbonization, the study provides critical insights into the planning and expansion of hydrogen…