Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have produced a structural battery that performs ten times better than all previous versions. It contains carbon fibre that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and load-bearing material. Their latest research breakthrough paves the way for essentially ’massless’ energy storage in vehicles and other technology.​ The batteries in today’s electric cars constitute a large part of the vehicles’ weight, without fulfilling any load-bearing function. A structural battery, on the other hand, is one that works as both a power source and as part of the structure – for example, in a car body. This…

Smart Communications will roll out fuel cell sites in challenged-grid areas nationwide starting Q2 2021 until the end of the year, in an effort to transition to more sustainable and environment-friendly solutions, while providing connectivity to more communities. As the wireless arm of the Philippines’ largest integrated telecommunications company, PLDT Smart’s shift to green energy follows the announcement of the Department of Energy in Q4 of 2020 that the Filipino government will no longer accept proposals to build new coal power plants, from the new Energy Conservation and Efficiency Act signed into law in 2019. Smart’s 2021 foray to green technology will…

Horisont Energi’s Project Barents Blue, the first world-scale blue ammonia plant, has been selected by Enova as one of five hydrogen projects in Norway to be considered for a matchmaking process with other Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The Barents Blue project is a world-scale clean ammonia project in Finnmark in Northern Norway, which includes planned CO2 storage offshore. The facility will convert clean hydrogen into ammonia, an easily transported hydrogen carrier, which can be converted back to hydrogen at the destination. If selected for the matchmaking process, Horisont Energi will be able to link Barents Blue with other…

Hexagon Purus has received multiple orders for its X-STORE 300 bar cylinder and for X-STORE 381 bar version. The X-STORE cylinders are destined for Germany, as well as two new markets for Hexagon Purus, Spain and Switzerland. They will be used for transportation of hydrogen for industry and mobility purposes. The total accumulated value of the orders is estimated at EUR 1.9 million. “Hexagon Purus’ lightweight type 4 composite cylinders allow for very high payloads when transporting gas, reducing total cost of ownership for our customers. We are proud to support our clients in the replacement of Type 1 steel…

BP has revealed plans for the UK’s largest blue hydrogen production facility, targeting 1GW of hydrogen production by 2030. The project would capture and send for storage up to two million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year, equivalent to capturing the emissions from the heating of one million UK households. The proposed development, H2Teesside, would be a significant step in developing ‎BP’s hydrogen business and make a major contribution to the UK Government’s target of developing 5GW of hydrogen production by 2030. With close proximity to North Sea storage sites, pipe corridors and existing operational hydrogen storage and distribution…

Eni collaborated on the HyNet North West integrated initiative, which aims to decarbonize the vital industrial district in the North-West of England. The project secured £33 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK Government’s agency that funds research and innovation in the region, through the Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC) fund. The financing covers nearly half of the expenditure needed to conclude current planning studies, with the goal of making the site operational by 2025. A group of regionally based manufacturing firms is leading the HyNet North West project alongside Eni. The site’s aim is to absorb,…

TechnipFMC and Magnora have agreed to explore floating offshore wind project growth opportunities together under the name Magnora Offshore Wind. Magnora is a major enabler in solar energy technology and has a leading presence in the clean energy industry as an owner in offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar development ventures. Magnora Offshore Wind will be able to realize substantial opportunities in the growing offshore floating wind sector thanks to TechnipFMC’s innovative technology, expertise delivering integrated EPCI (iEPCI) ventures, and revolutionary Deep Purple plan to incorporate wind and wave energy with offshore green hydrogen storage. Magnora Offshore Wind has already…

Enegix Energy and Black & Veatch are working together to complete the feasibility study for Enegix’s Base One green hydrogen plant in Ceará, Brazil. Enegix is developing Base One, a green hydrogen project in cooperation with the State Government of Ceará, an investment of $5.4 billion. Enegix will set up the world’s largest green hydrogen plant that will produce over 600 million kg of green hydrogen per year when fully operational in 2025. Black & Veatch will provide the feasibility study for the project. The scope of works includes technical design, supplier and technology selection, planning of execution, project time…

UK’s first-ever hydrogen transport hub is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the unveiling of an official ‘masterplan’ and £3 million in government funding. A first of its kind, the transport hub – being built in Tees Valley – will bring together leading figures from government, industry and academia to focus research, testing and trials across all transport modes. The hub could be fully operational by 2025 – helping to create up to 5,000 new jobs in the north-east over the long-term. By creating real-world hydrogen transport pilots, the establishment of the hub will also help to understand…

UK-based North Star Renewables has received contracts for delivery of three service operation vessels (SOVs) for the Dogger Bank A and B phases. The total value of the contracts including options is estimated at about GBP 270 million. The three SOVs will incorporate the latest technology, including a hybrid battery solution and power-to-shore to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Technicians servicing the turbines will spend two weeks on board the high-tech vessels, more than 130 km off the North East coast of England, ensuring the wind farm phases are safely and efficiently maintained to provide optimum wind turbine availability. SSE…