Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a unique catalyst that can produce hydrogen gas from wood alcohol, without any carbon dioxide emissions. The development is expected to pave the way for the growth of the hydrogen-methanol economy, enabling a sustainable and eco-friendly source of energy generation.
Amp Energy, one of the largest hydrogen developers in Australia, has partnered with Iron Road Ltd. to develop green hydrogen at scale on the Cape Hardy Port Precinct in South Australia. The agreement will leverage Amp’s expertise in developing electrolyzer capacity and Iron Road’s Central Eyre Iron Project (CEIP), which has the country’s largest magnetite ore reserve.
UK energy developer Carlton Power is partnering with mining companies Imerys and Sibelco to supply hydrogen from its Langage Green Hydrogen project.
Black Hills Energy (BHE), a utility company that serves over 1.2 million customers in eight states, has announced that it will be working with Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) on a feasibility study for a proposed project that aims to produce clean hydrogen from coal and capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at BHE’s Neil Simpson Power Plant in Gillette, Wyoming. The project will utilize B&W’s BrightLoop™ hydrogen generation technology, a chemical looping technology that can use a variety of fuels to produce clean energy with complete CO2 capture.
Loop Energy and MYNT First Element have announced a strategic partnership to manufacture hydrogen-electric power generators.
South Korean natural gas power unit, SK E&S Co., has announced a joint venture with U.S. hydrogen company, Plug Power, to build a hydrogen gigafactory and research centre in South Korea.
NTPC, India’s largest power producer, has recently announced its plan to build a green hydrogen hub in coastal Andhra Pradesh with a budget of more than ₹1 lakh crore.
A group of researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of carbon-based electrode technology which can increase the energy efficiency and price competitiveness of hydrogen production.
Hydrogen Europe, the European hydrogen association, has announced the appointment of Dr Sopna Sury as its new chair. Effective from 26th April 2023, Dr Sury has been elected to lead the association for the next two years until June 2025. She succeeds Jon André Løkke, the outgoing board member and former CEO of Nel Hydrogen.
Greek energy companies Motor Oil and PPC have announced a joint venture called Hellenic Hydrogen, which aims to develop alternative fuel technologies, specifically green hydrogen. The project is expected to receive up to €130 million in investment, with funding already requested from the Innovation Fund. The venture will produce “green” hydrogen and is also exploring other forms of funding for smaller projects in the hydrogen valleys sector.
