Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Enterprize Energy has entered into a deal with the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte to identify and build offshore wind, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects off the northern coast of the country. The connection will see the company identify and develop viable multi-gigawatt offshore wind projects, as well as conduct environmental and socioeconomic impact and benefit studies. This will occur concurrently with the commercial viability of co-developed desalination and green hydrogen production centers for both domestic and international distribution.Enterprize Energy will interact with and involve local businesses, academic institutions, and local and federal governments to identify supply…

The United States Department of Energy has given Nikola Corporation a nearly $2 million grant to advance its research into autonomous refueling technology for future hydrogen fueling stations. Autonomous fueling is a component of the industry’s endeavor to ensure that a big onboard storage system can be fueled in less than 20 minutes for heavy-duty vehicles. This project is planned to accomplish this aim by developing an autonomous fueling system capable of rapidly refueling heavy-duty fuel-cell electric trucks while minimizing labor and issues associated with ergonomics and equipment maintenance, in comparison to a manual fueling procedure. “This funding is essential…

Fire services across the United Kingdom may experience a technological transformation in the coming years as a result of the initiation of a new research project. The initiative will see the introduction of hydrogen-powered fire engines into operation. ULEMCo, a hydrogen fuel engineering company, will collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service on the project. The project has received funding from Innovate UK through the Transition to Zero Emissions project. Councillor Pete Sudbury, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change Delivery & Environment, said: “Hydrogen could play an important role in our efforts to decarbonise, especially where battery…

Wood received over 30 unique hydrogen awards in the first half of 2021 and predicts ongoing growth in this field in the longer term, with around $600 million in prospective hydrogen projects coming to market. The contract awards cover green, blue, and bio-hydrogen projects, reiterating Wood’s position as a critical delivery partner for the hydrogen economy’s expansion and assisting clients in their transition to a low-carbon future. Wood is collaborating with ADNOC on a world-scale blue ammonia manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi to accelerate the Middle East’s hydrogen development. Similarly, Wood’s hydrogen technology is being employed in South America’s first…

Air Products has opened its first hydrogen fueling station in Shandong Province, China. The station will be used to refuel buses and vehicles in support of China’s “Hydrogen into Ten Thousand Homes” demonstration project for green transportation. Throughout support of this national initiative, the business has advanced many hydrogen production and application projects in the province. The “Hydrogen into Ten Thousand Homes” demonstration project was launched by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Shandong provincial government to promote the widespread use of hydrogen energy and demonstrate hydrogen applications in industrial parks, community buildings, and transportation in…

MAN Energy Solutions has inked an agreement with TAQA Power, a subsidiary of TAQA Arabia based in Cairo, Egypt, to develop a pilot project for the local production of green hydrogen to fuel domestic tourist buses. The MoU establishes the framework for MAN Energy Solutions to give technical information to TAQA Power about the use of electrolysis in a hydrogen-plant solution that will operate until autumn 2022. The signing of the MoU follows Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-call Sisi’s for the formation of an integrated plan for the production of green hydrogen in the north African country, citing increased international interest…

McDermott International stated that its CB&I Storage Solutions division has completed design work on a 40,000 cubic meter liquid hydrogen sphere as part of a study commissioned earlier this year by a major natural gas producer. “Viable storage solutions play a critical role in supporting a large-scale hydrogen economy,” said Cesar Canals, Senior Vice President, CB&I Storage Solutions. “This study confirms the feasibility of scaling up liquid hydrogen solutions beyond what was previously thought possible and positions us to better serve our customers in this growing industry.” The conceptual design for a double-wall liquid hydrogen sphere with a storage capacity…

Oman has established a national hydrogen alliance to develop an industry for the production, transportation, and use of hydrogen, a fuel that Gulf states have been eyeing as an economic opportunity to fulfill global demand for clean fuels. Oman’s partnership includes 13 public and private sector organizations, including government agencies, oil and gas operators, educational and research institutes, and ports. The project is part of Oman’s efforts to diversify its energy sources as part of its economic reform plan, Oman Vision 2040. Oman announced in May that a consortium led by state-owned oil company OQ would create a solar and…

Following the conclusion of the evaluation round for bidders, the Aberdeen Hydrogen hub is one step closer to appointing a new joint venture partner to fulfill its hydrogen energy needs. The project is moving forward fast, with an appointment expected later this year. The Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, a hydrogen infrastructure development initiative spanning housing, heating, and transportation, stated in June that it is seeking a partner to provide its fleet of public sector cars. The new alliance will use the city’s existing hydrogen infrastructure and transportation initiatives, which include a fleet of hydrogen-powered buses, public sector vehicles, and waste trucks.…

Daroga Power has raised funds to deploy 32.85 MW of Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). Approximately 6 MW of fuel cells are presently active in the portfolio. The extra fuel cells will be implemented through 2022 and are committed to 17 market-leading and Fortune 500 commercial and industrial offtakers through long-term energy services agreements. Once completed, the fuel cells will provide customers in California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland with reliable, greener baseload energy. “We believe in the power of distributed generation to mitigate the risks that companies face from extreme weather, brownouts and blackouts,…