The Dominican Republic (DR) is delving into the potential of green hydrogen, an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fuels. Italian company EN.IT stands at the forefront, expressing a keen interest in contributing to the DR’s burgeoning green hydrogen industry.
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, is contemplating a significant transformation in its refining processes. The company is actively exploring alternatives to replace fossil-derived hydrogen with renewable hydrogen, aligning with global efforts to embrace cleaner energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. William Franca, Petrobras’ Industrial Processes Executive Officer, sheds light on this strategic shift.
Kohler Engines, a key player in the engine development realm, has launched the Direct Injection Hydrogen (KDH) engine, a groundbreaking internal combustion engine fueled by hydrogen. This move aligns with Kohler’s commitment to advancing technologies with a reduced environmental footprint and promoting sustainability.
In an unexpected twist in the narrative of the energy transition, major players in the energy industry are making strategic moves that challenge conventional expectations. While the shift towards green technologies has been widely championed, recent developments highlight the enduring significance of fossil fuels and the hurdles faced by renewable energy initiatives.
In a bid to transition to cleaner energy sources, the exploration of hydrogen blending in existing natural gas pipelines has gained momentum. However, recent research from the Argonne National Laboratory reveals a critical hurdle — the increased risk of pipeline leakage associated with hydrogen blending, potentially limiting its viability in current infrastructure.
Glosten, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has chosen Ballard Power Systems and Chart Industries as primary equipment vendors for the world’s first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel. The vessel, currently in the design phase and named the CCRV, will be owned and operated by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Scripps).
In the fervent global competition for clean-burning hydrogen fuel supremacy, China has unexpectedly emerged as a frontrunner, surpassing the United States, according to a recent report from the International Energy Agency.
Appalachian Hydrogen Hub secured a whopping $925 million in federal funding, marking the inception of a transformative journey. As the prime sponsor, Battelle’s division manager for energy and resilience, Shawn Bennett, envisions this hub as a catalyst for job creation and economic development across the Appalachian states, including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Andrew Forrest, the head of Fortescue, one of the world’s largest mining companies, unveiled plans for a substantial $5 billion investment in a green hydrogen project located in the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex in Ceará, northeastern Brazil.
In a groundbreaking collaboration to address the pressing global challenge of climate change and propel the shift towards a cleaner, sustainable economy, more than 10 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have initiated a regional certification system for clean, low-emission hydrogen and its derivatives. Named “CertHILAC,” this certification system marks a significant step towards fostering regional integration and establishing a benchmark for sustainable hydrogen production.
