H2B2 sells Redexis its first hydrogen plant’s electrolyser
The H2B2 company has been given the contract to build the Garray green hydrogen production plant in the province of Soria, and Redexis has formalized the purchase of the electrolyser that will be installed there, according to the company’s report.
This manufacturing facility, the first of its kind in Redexis, will have a 2.5 MW capacity and be able to create 300 tons of hydrogen annually, using it for both industrial and transportation purposes as well as being able to be evacuated through a hydroduct.
The H2B2 machinery will specifically be an EL600N electrolyser with a total capacity of 3 MW, which will be produced quickly and totally in Spain, more specifically in Andalusia. It will be delivered in December, according to the timeline.
Redexis (80%) and Somacyl (20%), a public business of the Junta that specializes in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives in Castilla y León, will work together to operate the facility.
Maritime decarbonization efforts by RINA and Eni focus on hydrogen and ammonia
In order to help their respective operations, particularly maritime transportation, shift to a cleaner energy source and reduce their carbon footprint, RINA and Eni will work together to create projects.
The agreement focuses on the use of Eni’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) biofuel in the naval industry, as well as other energy carriers like blue or green hydrogen and ammonia from biogenic, renewable or waste raw materials that don’t compete with the food chain.
The relationship also includes the adoption of approved methods for the ‘taxonometric’ computation of the emissions benefits that new energy carriers will produce, as well as the development of initiatives for the logistics and value chain of those energy sources.
KAI joins hydrogen-powered aircraft project
A future passenger jet with a hybrid-distributed electric propulsion system employing hydrogen fuel cells is being developed by industry, academia, and research institutions, according to Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), a South Korean aerospace and military business.
19 people can travel on board the aircraft when flying between cities over small distances.
At Gyeongsang National University in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, pilot operations for a regional innovation megaproject for advanced mobility were started on Tuesday by eleven institutions, including KAI. The test run is being managed by the Ministry of Science and ICT, and Korea Innovation Foundation is funding it.
Hyundai Rotem to test drive hydrogen-powered electric tram
With a test drive scheduled for the upcoming months, Hyundai Rotem, a railway, military, and plant systems provider within the Hyundai Motor Group, is hastening the commercial introduction of the country’s first hydrogen-powered electric tram.
The company’s upcoming tram, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, is anticipated to travel 25,000 kilometers on two railway test tracks in Osong, North Chungcheong Province, and the industrial city of Ulsan, respectively, between June and December, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy on Wednesday.
The company intends to enter international markets after making its debut domestically, the ministry stated. The tram has already become well-known throughout the world after taking home the top honor at the International Forum Design Award on May 16 in Germany.
The tram has a hybrid energy system that combines battery and hydrogen fuel cell power, and it can go around 150 kilometers on a single charge.
New poll reveals most Brits would refuse hydrogen heating experiments
According to a recent YouGov study commissioned by the Warm this Winter campaign, only 15% of polled Brits would opt to participate in hydrogen heating experiments, with nearly three in five completely rejecting the concept.
Parliamentarians are still debating whether to enact the government-backed Energy Bill, which would legalize the development of test “hydrogen villages” in a number of planned cities in northern England, including Whitby and Redcar. Despite warnings of long-term additional costs and increased explosion risk, residents in both towns have expressed worries about being coerced into participating.
These fears concerning hydrogen heating also came in first place on a list of respondents’ concerns. Four times as explosive as gas, hydrogen is a cause for concern for just under half of respondents, and 46% expressed concern that the cost of heating with hydrogen could rise by an additional 70% on average.
In spite of corporate efforts to portray hydrogen heating as a climate solution, a recent briefing by Global Witness noted that in addition to concerns about expense and risk, hydrogen heating won’t do much to address the current climate crisis. In that situation, only 3% of poll participants would like to see hydrogen heating expenses covered by energy bills, while 67% would prefer to see energy providers pay for all associated expenses. This is true even though the government is attempting to reintroduce a tax on consumer bills in the present draft of the Energy Bill to fund hydrogen projects.
GenComm project harnesses green hydrogen to decarbonize Northwest Europe
West Belfast is the result of the GenComm project, a Europe-wide hydrogen energy research effort. The Belfast Met-led project uses green hydrogen to decarbonize the region and make northwest Europe a global participant.
Since 2017, GenComm has advanced hydrogen technologies with Interreg North West Europe funding. Three European GenComm Hydrogen Hub pilot plants manufacture hydrogen using solar, wind, and biomass. It developed Ireland’s first hydrogen supply chain, enabling Belfast’s hydrogen bus fleet.
GenComm coordinator Paul McCormack believes Northern Ireland has a strategic advantage to capitalize on green hydrogen prospects. Its devotion to green energy and suitable geographical conditions make it ideal for developing and using this sustainable energy source.
GenComm’s ambitions match Europe’s low-carbon economy transition. The project uses green hydrogen to help northwest Europe decarbonize and become a global economic power.
Newtrace secures $5.65M to redefine green hydrogen production
Newtrace, a climate technology pioneer, received $5.65 million in startup funding. Sequoia Capital India and Aavishkaar Capital led the investment round, with Speciale Invest and Micelio Fund continuing to invest. Ashish Goel, Urban Ladder’s Founder-CEO, and IKP Knowledge Park were investors.
Green hydrogen production is popular due to the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Green hydrogen uses solar and wind power instead of fossil fuels. Electrolyzers divide water into hydrogen and oxygen to collect and use hydrogen gas in industrial applications.
Newtrace wants to make green hydrogen generation cheaper, scalable, and efficient. The company’s electrolyzer produces ultrapure hydrogen at 60% lower production costs. Innovative fluid engineering and a rare earth metal-free electrocatalyst enable this breakthrough. Newtrace’s electrolyzers enable rapid deployment and integration across industries using sophisticated manufacturing and a real-time analytics platform.
LINE Hydrogen merges with Net Zero Infrastructure, announces UK listing
Leading Australian hydrogen producer LINE Hydrogen has signed a heads of terms agreement for a reverse takeover with Net Zero Infrastructure PLC (NZI), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
In September 2023, the planned acquisition is anticipated to close, pending prerequisites and regulatory approvals.
The strategic acquisition combines the knowledge and insight of LINE Hydrogen with the advantages of being listed on the London Stock Exchange in the quickly expanding hydrogen energy sector. The combined company will be in a good position to benefit from the rising demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable energy sources worldwide.
This acquisition marks a key turning point for both businesses and is anticipated to give LINE Hydrogen access to the funding and assistance it needs to expand its operations, accelerate its growth goals, and spend more in R&D and look into new market prospects. LINE Hydrogen should be well-positioned to advance innovation and support the worldwide transition to a more sustainable and carbon-free future by utilizing NZI’s network and market access.
