Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Indonesia is accelerating its energy transformation by cooperating with private sector companies to create the green hydrogen and green ammonia value chains, as well as carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) technologies. These measures are targeted at lowering coal use in power plants and preventing coal-fired power facilities from being shut down prematurely, First Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Pahala Nugraha Mansury said in a statement. Indonesia is adamant about reducing carbon emissions by 29% by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2060. However, the government cannot achieve the goal alone. Strong collaboration and synergy with the private sector are…

With its Innovation Workshops, Deloitte launches the GreenHydrogenTech Accelerator, which as the name suggests is an accelerator of startups that have proposals and solutions along the value chain in the green hydrogen economy: from production to transport, from storage to use created through renewable energy. The Program sees the participation of Acea Group as Main Partner, Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) as Scientific Partner and Ecosystem Partner SMAU. The GreenHydrogenTech Accelerator will have its center in Italy and will focus on the development of concrete industrial projects through the international scouting of the most promising startups, scaleups and research projects…

Hydrogen City, Texas will be an integrated green hydrogen production, storage, and transportation hub with a capacity of 60 GW and an annual production capacity of over 2.5 billion kg of green hydrogen. The project is centered on a hydrogen storage facility in Duval County’s Piedras Pintas Salt Dome. Green hydrogen will be piped to Corpus Christi and Brownsville, where it will be converted into green ammonia, sustainable aviation fuel, and other goods, or it will be sent directly to hydrogen power plants and other consumers throughout the state by pipeline. The project will be fueled by 60GW of behind-the-meter…

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) expects to commence commercial operations of its hydrogen-powered fuel cell train in late March. The Hybari test train, which was revealed on Feb. 18 at Kawasaki’s rail yard, runs on hydrogen-powered energy. Braking provides more power, allowing the train to operate without generating carbon dioxide. JR East intends to phase out diesel locomotives in favor of the Hybari as part of its efforts to decarbonize railways. The Hybari can go 140 kilometers on 40 kilograms of hydrogen, according to JR East officials. JR East, Toyota Motor Corp., which manufactures the Mirai fuel cell vehicle,…

Alkaline Fuel Cell Power Corp., a developer and manufacturer of alkaline fuel cell heat and power systems for residential, industrial, and commercial markets worldwide, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100 percent of the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation business of AI Renewable 2018-I Limited Partnership, AI Renewable 2020-I Limited Partnership, and 2191 Yonge Ltd. (collectively, “AI”). AI creates both electricity and heat using a clean and renewable single fuel source energy technology. Energy production that is consistent and efficient leads in cost savings for the client and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The Company anticipates concluding…

India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) has proposed to NITI Aayog and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) the establishment of an H2Bharat Public-Private Task force to develop a GW-scale national hydrogen hub development plan, with the goal of identifying at least five large GW-scale Green hydrogen hubs for development in India within the next 18 months. The suggestion was a consequence of NITI Aayog and IH2A’s second workshop on developing India’s hydrogen economy, and was one of seven themes discussed during the workshop. Representatives from the European Investment Bank (EIB), the World Bank, the OECD, GIZ, CDC, and FMO,…

Bundeswehr researchers advocate a military hydrogen strategy as a contribution to a more independent energy supply for Germany. This would initially lend itself to offshore shipping and air traffic, where synthetically produced fuels could also be used, the scientists write in a study published by the Bundeswehr think tank GIDS. Vehicle operations and the large number of buildings are also cited. The GIDS (German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies) is a cooperation between the German Armed Forces Command and Staff College and Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Bundeswehr in Hamburg. The institute advises the political and military leadership. Systems…

American component manufacturer BorgWarner has launched the first mass-production hydrogen injection system capable of bringing the benefits of zero CO2 emissions, high efficiency, capacity maintenance (unaffected by batteries), and rapid refueling to the vehicles to which it will be applied – at the moment, construction vehicles. “This company milestone reinforces our long-standing relationship with our customer,” said Davide Girelli, vice president and general manager of BorgWarner Fuel Injection Systems. “We are pleased to provide them with a complete hydrogen injection system, which includes fuel injectors, rails, an electronic control unit, and system integration.” BorgWarner, as a hydrogen technology solution provider,…

IEA provides 10-Point Plan to European Union for reducing reliance on Russian supplies by over a third while supporting European Green Deal, with emergency options to go further.

Sakhumnotho Power has teamed with Keren Energy Investments to conduct a Proof-of-Concept (POC) project to demonstrate the production of green hydrogen at a Namaqua Engineering-supplied site in Vredendal, Western Cape. While the global hydrogen economy, which aims to produce hydrogen as a future fuel source, is still in its infancy, it is advancing rapidly. As South Africa’s electricity crisis highlights the critical need for reliable, sustainable, and renewable alternatives to the country’s heavy reliance on coal-generated electricity, green hydrogen usage suggests a feasible clean energy option. In South Africa, where the war for energy generation and availability is still ongoing,…