Spain’s ambitious hydrogen plans are being called into question as the country grapples with high temperatures and water scarcity. The viability of producing enough water for hydrogen production is now under scrutiny, posing potential hurdles for the government’s “Hydrogen Roadmap” set in motion in October 2020.
As Australia strives to meet its emissions-reduction targets, transitioning away from natural gas becomes imperative. While this shift presents policy and financial challenges, it holds the potential to save money for households and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has released the US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, outlining a comprehensive plan to promote the widespread adoption of clean hydrogen power in various industries.
The Materials Processing Institute has announced a three-year partnership with Trent Refractories and Kanthal to investigate the effects of hydrogen on refractories and electrical elements.
The ambitious HyNet project, aimed at establishing a hydrogen economy in the UK, is at risk of stalling due to government uncertainty, according to Chris Manson-Whitton, CEO of Progressive Engineering and co-ordinating partner of the HyNet plan.
A recent report by the Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress (DCSP) highlights the immense potential of green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy sources, in meeting the energy demands of heavy industries.
Plans for a net zero levy on household bills, aimed at funding the development of low-carbon hydrogen, may be abandoned after the Energy Secretary expressed doubts about hydrogen replacing gas boilers for home heating.
According to Deloitte’s 2023 global green hydrogen outlook, the clean hydrogen market is poised to surpass the value of the liquid natural gas trade by 2030.
Hydrogen has been hailed as a renewable energy source with immense potential to replace fossil fuels, and Tasmania, Australia’s island state, is considered an ideal location for developing this industry.
Rolls-Royce is exploring the possibility of adopting hydrogen fuel cell powertrains for its electric vehicles once the technology reaches commercial viability.
