Author: Arnes Biogradlija

The industrial and medical gases company Carburos Metálicos, part of the Air Products group, has participated in a test carried out with the Zaragoza City Council in Spain, which studied the circulation and refueling of a hydrogen bus. Carburos Metálicos successfully contributed to the trial by supplying a portable hydrogenator to the Agreda Bus depot in the city, in addition to the supply of hydrogen used to fuel the Agreda Bus-owned vehicle. The renewable hydrogen was produced in a plant that uses a Guarantee of Origin (GoO) program to verify its renewable origin. During the ten-day test, the bus transported…

Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technology, and services for industry and health, and IVECO, CNH Industrial’s commercial vehicle brand, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on hydrogen mobility development in Europe. The partnership will help materialize clean mobility by leveraging the two companies’ complementary capabilities, particularly Air Liquide’s unmatched expertise across the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to storage and distribution, and IVECO’s legacy as a provider of advanced, clean, sustainable transportation solutions. Both partners will devote time and resources to studying the deployment of heavy-duty fuel-cell electric long-haul trucks in conjunction with the establishment…

New Zealand’s first green hydrogen plant has begun commercial operation. Halcyon Power created the 1.5 MW green hydrogen plant in Taupo, which is powered by electricity supplied by the adjacent Mokai geothermal power station. Halcyon Power is a 50/50 cooperation between Tuaropaki Trust and Obayashi Corporation of Japan. According to Aya Inagaki, project manager for Halcyon Power, the facility has officially been commissioned. Due diligence will be conducted following the commission’s conclusion and should be completed by the end of 2021. Since 2018, the green hydrogen plant has been under development, with construction set to begin in 2020. According to…

Faurecia, the French auto supplier, will determine next year whether to develop an industrial facility in the United States to manufacture hydrogen tanks for fuel cell electric vehicles. If verified, the location will initially house a testing facility and a pilot plant capable of generating limited quantities of hydrogen tanks. Faurecia is in discussions with three major automakers in the North American market – General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis – to promote its hydrogen-powered electric pickup truck option, a representative said. Hydrogen fuel cells generate power, emitting only water. Due to the high weight of the batteries in electric cars,…

Equinix, Inc. stated that the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will contribute EUR 2.5 million toward the development of low-carbon fuel cells for data center power. It is hoped that this would result in a 100 percent reduction in carbon emissions from operations. EcoEdge PrimePower (E2P2) is a revolutionary proof-of-concept venture aimed at developing and demonstrating low-emission fuel cells capable of providing cost-effective and robust prime power solutions for the data center environment. Equinix, InfraPrime, RISE, Snam, SOLIDpower, TEC4FUELS, and Vertiv will collaborate to investigate an innovative integration of solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFC) with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) technology and lithium-ion batteries…

The transfer and supply of five of the eleven renewable hydrogen storage tanks to Iberdrola’s largest plant in Europe for the manufacture of this gas by water electrolysis has commenced. Green hydrogen storage is critical to ensuring the supply stability demanded by industry and to maximizing the efficiency of renewable energy production. These tanks, produced in Asturias, are capable of storing 2,700 kg of green hydrogen at a pressure of 60 bars. Each tank contains 133 m3 of water and measures 23 metres in height and 2.8 metres in diameter. Each tank weighs 77 tonnes empty and will be assembled…

As it nears commercialization of its hydrogen-electric technology, ZeroAvia has acquired a new $35 million funding round to assist in the development of its 2-5MW zero-emission powertrain system for regional aviation. United Airlines has invested in ZeroAvia in this round, as disclosed today, and our agreement with United anticipates an order for 50 ZA2000-RJ engines, with an option for an additional 50. United joins existing investors Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity, and Shell Ventures in this round, plus previously announced new investment Alaska Air Group. This puts the total investment to date…

Hyzon Motors Inc and the MiTAC-Synnex Group announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles and distribution models tailored to the Taiwan market. According to the provisions of the non-binding agreement, Hyzon and HwaQi, a MiTAC-Synnex affiliate, will collaborate to develop a joint operating model focused on providing a product portfolio, service offerings, and logistics operations targeted to the Taiwan market’s demands. The companies expect to secure orders from municipalities and private businesses, with commercial shipments beginning in 2022. Hyzon is also scheduled to contribute to MiTAC-decarbonization Synnex’s initiatives, beginning…

NEXO has joined Queensland Police as part of the state’s deployment of five Hyundai hydrogen fuel cell electric cars. NEXO will be dressed in the Queensland Police Service’s eye-catching body wrap, lights, and sirens. The deployment will allow the Queensland Police Service to gain firsthand experience with the unique benefits of a zero-emissions FCEV while also demonstrating the technology to the general public. It establishes NEXO as Australia’s and the Southern Hemisphere’s first fuel-cell police vehicle, demonstrating Hyundai and the Queensland government’s commitment to hydrogen. The Queensland government’s Brisbane hydrogen station will offer the infrastructure necessary to refuel NEXO with…

The facility will be designed, procured, and built by thyssenkrupp using their large-scale 20 megawatt (MW) alkaline water electrolysis module. After commissioning, the project partners NEOM, ACWA Power, and Air Products (“NEOM Green Hydrogen Company”) will run the plant, which will produce hydrogen that will be synthesized into carbon-free ammonia for export to worldwide markets solely by Air Products.