In recent years, interest in natural hydrogen has surged globally—particularly in the United States and Japan—where exploration projects and technological innovations underscore its baselayer importance in the energy mix.
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An Australian study has highlighted the country’s potential in meeting energy storage needs through a combination of pumped hydro and batteries.
BP’s ambitious plans to develop hydrogen and clean fuel projects worth $1 billion at Kwinana in Western Australia are facing hurdles.
A significant solar-plus-storage project is making progress in New South Wales, Australia. This project, which combines solar power generation and energy storage, will have a capacity of 320 megawatts (MW).
Hydrogen energy has long been heralded as a potential cornerstone of sustainable energy systems. However, the feasibility of integrating hydrogen into the energy landscape depends heavily on efficient supply chain management, particularly in countries with significant energy demands like China.
ENEOS is investing A$200 million (US$ 125 million) to build a green hydrogen demonstration plant in Brisbane, Queensland.
Yanmar Power Technology, a prominent engineering firm, has gained the Japanese government’s approval to develop hydrogen-fueled ships.
China is taking steps to enhance its hydrogen technology sector. The government plans to help companies improve the performance of various types of electrolyser stacks, including PEM, alkaline, AEM, and solid-oxide.
Tesla’s new energy storage gigafactory in Shanghai has started trial production.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has secured approval in principle (AIP) from ABS, recognizing their innovative tank design dedicated to the efficient transport and storage of hydrogen.
