Secretariat of the Environment and Water Resources (Semarh) of the Government of Piauí has granted a preliminary environmental license for the establishment of a Green Hydrogen Production Park in the Export Processing Zone (ZPE) of Parnaíba.
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The initiative, titled “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office FOA to Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy,” aligns with the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap.
British Columbia is set to invest $16.5 million in a pioneering pilot program led by Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC). The initiative aims to explore the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for commercial trucking, ushering in a new era of clean and efficient freight transport.
Monarch Energy and LS Power have forged a partnership, establishing the Clean Hydrogen Fuels, LLC platform. LS Power’s commitment to invest up to $400 million in Monarch’s green hydrogen projects underscores the ambition to revolutionize diverse industries, including refining, chemicals, fertilizer, and long-haul transport.
DeltaHawk Engines, renowned for their innovative FAA-certified jet-fueled piston engines, has successfully completed advanced simulation analysis for a hydrogen-fueled variant of its engine family.
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.
