Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Beijing plans to have 10,000 fuel cell vehicles on the road and to build 74 hydrogen filling stations by 2025 as the Chinese capital formulates ambitious plans to develop low-carbon fuels.

Linde Engineering has been awarded the official bid to develop and construct an advanced hydrogen fueling station and electrolysis plant for AGR in Herten, Germany. The initiative, which includes hydrogen manufacturing and high-performance fueling technologies, will receive up to €6.2 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure as part of the National Innovation Program Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP). NOW coordinates the funding guidelines, which are carried out by the group Project Management Jülich (PtJ). Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, compressors, storage tanks, and high-performance fueling stations are all part of the project.…

. This reflects people’s growing enthusiasm for investing in hydrogen, which offers potential to address climate change.

Wood, a multinational consultancy and innovation firm, has signed a framework agreement with Nel ASA. The firms will work together to build and implement large-scale, dynamic green renewable hydrogen projects in various parts of the world. Wood is a world pioneer in consultancy and infrastructure for energy and the built environment, offering consulting, project, and operations solutions in over 60 countries and hiring over 40,000 people. “We are very excited to be entering into this agreement with Wood, who has extensive experience from large, complex projects worldwide. As green hydrogen projects are growing in size and complexity, it is crucial…

The regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Grand Est, and Occitanie sign the country’s first order for dual mode electric-hydrogen trains. This is a landmark step forward in the elimination of CO2 emissions from rail transportation for the good of customers and countries, as well as the growth of a hydrogen environment and a promising future market. SNCF Voyageurs, on behalf of the four regions, has placed an order with Alstom for the first 12 dual mode electric-hydrogen trains (plus two optional trainsets) in Alstom’s Coradia Polyvalent series for Régiolis. The deal is worth almost €190 million in total. Originally powered by…

Flagships, a European engineering group, will launch the world’s first commercial hydrogen cargo transport vessel on the Seine River in Paris. Commercial activities are scheduled to begin in 2021. The French inland shipowner Compagnie Fluvial de Transport (CFT), a subsidiary of the Sogestran Group, will own the hydrogen cargo transport vessel. In the Paris region, the organization is currently developing a new market for urban delivery using transport vessels. “The demand for more sustainable technologies in inland waterway transport is on the rise. As part of the Flagships project, we are happy to be leading the way on reducing emissions…

Nor-Shipping’s recently launched Ocean Now campaign seeks to set the tone for maritime’s energy transformation with the launch of a major global meeting, Nor-Shipping Hydrogen Blue Talks–Fueling the Future. On 2 June, the event will assemble global partners to address national and international hydrogen roadmaps, with an emphasis on driving acceptance and outlining economic opportunities for the ocean industries, both online and on-site at Nor-Shipping’s Nova Studios in Lillestrm, Norway. The program is being designed to provide unique contributors, expertise, and benefit to those looking to learn and capitalize on opportunities in this increasingly increasing energy market. Ocean Now by Nor-Shipping…

NanoSUN, a manufacturer of hydrogen delivery technologies headquartered in the United Kingdom, completed construction of the first pioneer hydrogen refueling station as it prepares to begin field trials around the country. The mobile Pioneer Hydrogen Refueling Station from NanoSUN is recognized as an important component in a centralized hydrogen supply and local delivery model for developing a hydrogen fuel system for transportation. The Pioneer’s transportability, intrinsic durability, and low-cost offering make it the perfect option for in-field and handheld refueling, providing a critical stepping stone to facilitating the economic accelerated rollout of the hydrogen ecosystem. Transport accounts for about one-third…

SunHydrogen has named Woosuk Kim as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Board Director, effective immediately. Woosuk Kim is an experienced senior operations executive with a proven track record in scaling businesses internationally. Mr. Kim is well-known for his leadership and strategic approach to operations management, and he has completed more than $4 billion in mergers, acquisitions, and joint partnerships. Mr. Kim’s position at SunHydrogen will be to accelerate the company’s technologies to commercialization while also leading the research team and strategic manufacturing partners. Mr. Kim will also be in charge of investment planning and assessment while the firm looks to…

Canadian Solar has commenced construction on four solar projects in Japan totaling 143 MWp. This portfolio includes Canadian Solar’s flagship mega-plant, the 100 MWp Azuma Kofuji project in Fukushima Prefecture, as well as 43 MWp projects in Ibaraki and Hiroshima Prefectures. The Azuma Kofuji project is Canadian Solar’s largest project in Japan to date, and it is projected to be one of the country’s largest. The plant, which will be powered by Canadian Solar’s high performance HiKu modules, is scheduled to go into commercial service in the first quarter of 2023. Tohoku Electric Power Company will buy the produced electricity at a…