Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Over the last year, the hydrogen and fuel cell industries have grown at a rate that far exceeds predictions. As a result of this extraordinary demand, the Western States Hydrogen Alliance (WSHA) has chosen to expand its support for hydrogen and fuel cell markets to all 50 states. We are pleased to announce our new name, the United States Hydrogen Alliance, to reflect this increased reach (USHA). USHA’s mission will remain to be the go-to organization for directly assisting policymakers in developing hydrogen and fuel cell policies, advocating for the hydrogen and fuel cell industries actively and effectively, and enabling…

Employees of Kuzbass State Technical University named after T.F. Gorbachev are creating a unique complex of “deep use” of waste, allowing to obtain electricity and thermal energy, as well as hydrogen and other valuable gases. RIA Novosti reports about it. As explained by the developers of the system, in the terminology adopted by energy specialists, “deep utilization” means an approach in which a conventional fuel cycle is modified to produce some or other valuable substances. These are polygeneration systems that can be used to simultaneously produce heat, electricity, combustible gases, and other substances. Such complexes are characterized by their omnivorousness…

EasyJet has approved plans to develop liquid hydrogen-powered mid-size aircraft in the future, enabling carbon-free flying. The Aerospace Technology Unit revealed a prototype plane capable of carrying 279 passengers halfway around the world without stopping on Monday as part of the government-funded FlyZero initiative. Since 2019, the UK’s budget airline has been collaborating with Airbus to accelerate the construction of a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035. It regards hydrogen-powered aircraft as critical to its decarbonisation strategy. The airline recently joined the United Nations-backed ‘Race to Zero,’ vowing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and setting a science-based interim objective…

MWM will introduce commercially available power production solutions ranging in size from 400 kW to 4.5 MW and capable of operating on natural gas combined with up to 25% hydrogen. MWM will begin a phased rollout of commercially accessible MWM generator sets optimized for continuous, prime, and load management operation on natural gas combined with up to 25% hydrogen. The deal is valid for the TCG 3016, TCG 3020, TCG 2032, and TCG 2032B series. Additionally, the business will sell conversion kits for select generator sets developed on these engine platforms that enable hydrogen mixing up to 25% hydrogen. In…

Green hydrogen will be generated in each wind turbine generator and brought to shore via undersea pipes, according to the partners’ plans.

In North America, Meritor’s ePowertrain will be employed in two hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle applications. A Class 8 drayage vehicle and a yard hauler are among the applications.

The two companies will first look at establishing a 10MW pilot-scale renewable hydrogen electrolyser to test the usage of green hydrogen in BlueScope’s Port Kembla blast furnace.

Plastic Omnium and AVL have entered into a joint venture to develop high- and medium-power hydrogen systems. Plastic Omnium’s new agreement will enable it to speed the commercial rollout of a range of hydrogen systems for usage in all car categories beginning in 2022. These integrated future systems will be powered by EKPO fuel cells, a joint venture between ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium. The agreement enables the partners to provide an integrated response to market demands, with entire systems ranging from 10 to 200 kW. The alliance paves the way for commercial collaboration to deliver end-to-end fuel cell solutions to…

In an Australian first, APA Group, a leading energy infrastructure company, announced a proposal to test Victoria’s high pressure gas transmission system for the purpose of safely blending hydrogen as part of its submission to the Australian Energy Regulator for a Victorian Transmission System access arrangement (AER). The purpose of APA’s proposal is to assess Victoria’s transmission system’s suitability for hydrogen blending, as well as any future work required to safely accommodate hydrogen. “This landmark hydrogen study proposes to assess the Victorian gas transmission network to safely transport hydrogen blends, which could put Victoria in the box seat to achieve…

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three Indigenous Nations in Canada, clearing the way for FFI to spearhead Canada’s green hydrogen and green energy revolutions. FFI has signed memorandums of understanding with members of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation in British Columbia; the Homeguard Cree First Nations in northern Manitoba; and the Innu Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador. The MoUs establish a collaborative framework for talks and negotiations that will aid FFI in determining the viability of green hydrogen projects across Canada that utilize hydro and wind energy. Julie Shuttleworth AM, Chief Executive Officer of…