In a pioneering move to boost its burgeoning hydrogen industry, South Australia has unveiled a comprehensive hydrogen business directory featuring over 260 firms actively involved or interested in the hydrogen supply chain.
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A landmark step towards a sustainable energy landscape has been taken as SK E&S Co., the natural gas power unit of the esteemed SK Group in South Korea, announced a groundbreaking preliminary agreement with local utility giant Korea Southern Power Co. (KOSPO).
The allure of green hydrogen as a key player in the energy transition has encountered a reality check in Western Australia (WA). ATCO Australia’s cancellation of its ambitious 10-megawatt green hydrogen electrolyser project at the Warradarge Wind Farm, despite receiving substantial public funding, unveils the intricate challenges that still overshadow the widespread adoption of this promising technology.
In the ever-evolving landscape of green technology, few projects stand as a testament to human ingenuity and determination like the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain Project, known simply as HESC. This visionary endeavor came to life at the cusp of 2020, introducing the world to the Suiso Frontier – a vessel purpose-built to navigate the oceans with a groundbreaking cargo: liquid hydrogen.
While Korea is determined to play a significant role in the global hydrogen economy, recent reports indicate that the nation’s liquefaction technologies require significant investment and government support to catch up with global leaders.
Australia is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable energy as the federal government allocates a significant A$23 million investment towards renewable hydrogen initiatives. One of the prime recipients of this funding is Wollongong-based startup Hysata, which is set to revolutionize the hydrogen electrolysis landscape.
In a remarkable convergence of technological prowess and global collaboration, Japan and Middle Eastern nations have embarked on a series of strategic agreements aimed at advancing the frontiers of hydrogen and other energy transition technologies.
China has marked a groundbreaking achievement with the launch of its maiden photovoltaic green hydrogen plant in Keche. Spearheaded by Sinopec, a prominent player in China’s energy landscape, this innovative project harnesses solar energy resources from Xinjiang to generate electricity, subsequently producing green hydrogen directly from this renewable source.
Hysata, a pioneering hydrogen technology company hailing from New South Wales, is set to deploy a groundbreaking 5 MW electrolyser adjacent to the Stanwell Power Station in Queensland. This bold move comes as part of a groundbreaking commercial-scale demonstration of the company’s next-generation capillary-fed electrolyser cell technology.
Researchers at UNSW Sydney are breaking new ground, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of hydrogen fuel cells for a greener tomorrow.
