Topsoe becomes board member of Hydrogen Council
Topsoe was named as the newest board member by the Hydrogen Council today, January 16, along with the announcement that Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), has extended his term as Co-Chair.
ENGIE, Forvia, Hyundai Motor Group, Johnson Matthey, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Linde, Sasol, Sinopec, Topsoe, Toyota, Air Liquide, Anglo American, Cummins, and Ecopetrol were on the board of the CEO-led company as of January 1, 2024.
Matteco partners with Hydrogen Europe
The Spanish materials technology company Matteco has partnered with Hydrogen Europe, an industry association. With this partnership, Hydrogen Europe’s goals and Matteco’s dedication to sustainable innovation and decarbonization are aligned.
Matteco’s area of expertise is the creation of sophisticated electrolysis catalysts and electrodes, with the goal of lowering the cost of green hydrogen production. Making a major contribution to the decarbonization process is the goal.
Volvo to offer PhD scholarships focused on hydrogen combustion engines
The Volvo Group has announced that it will begin offering PhD scholarships focused on the technology of hydrogen combustion engines.
Two PhD students will be selected to work for the Volvo Group while conducting research at Chalmers University of Technology and Lund University in Sweden, in order to further the company’s hydrogen research.
Volvo is investigating a variety of cutting-edge propulsion technologies, such as hydrogen for fuel cells and combustion engines, in an effort to achieve Net Zero by 2040.
Nedstack and Groeneveldt ink deal for delivery of workboat portable fuel cell system
A deal was reached between Nedstack, a producer of PEM-fuel cell stacks and systems, and Groeneveldt, a workboat expert, for the delivery of a portable fuel cell system that will power an environmentally friendly workboat for the Province of Overijssel. This project is an example of the highest level of maritime sustainability.
The MPU 20-400-AC, a flexible mobile PEM fuel cell system suitable for both maritime and mobile applications, will be showcased in this cooperative project. On longer working days, the system will recharge the onboard battery as an emission-free range extender on the workboat when shore power is unavailable. Furthermore, the PEM fuel cell system is easily detachable from the ship for a variety of mobile on-shore applications.
Hydrogen UK’s 2024 Awards reveal shortlist
The shortlist for Hydrogen UK’s 2024 Awards, which honor the top businesses in the country’s hydrogen economy, has been revealed.
The annual conference is scheduled for March 11, 2024, and it will feature categories like Green Project, Hydrogen for Transport, Industrial Application, Infrastructure Project, Future Leader, and Innovation Project.
Over 500 people, more than 55 exhibitors, and 35 presenters attended the conference in 2023. The 2024 event, which will be held at the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham, is expected to be even larger with over 650 delegates.
First Hydrogen sees significant market for hydrogen-powered FCEVs
Leading leader in the hydrogen fuel industry First Hydrogen Corp. released the findings of a thorough market survey conducted throughout North America by Sacre-Davey Engineering Inc. According to the study, there is a significant market for hydrogen-powered fuel-cell light commercial vehicles (FCEVs), with an estimated 6 million cars now in use. It is predicted that by 2035, this number would rise to more than 8 million due to strict regulations requiring zero emissions.
The results give First Hydrogen Corp.’s strategic plan to open FCEV assembly facilities and green hydrogen production facilities in Shawinigan, Québec, significant support.
High-box technology to promote green hydrogen
In order to heed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for the promotion of “green hydrogen” as a means of revolutionizing the energy sector, serial entrepreneur Gaurav Tiwari Tony has invented the high-box technology.
He disclosed that the novel Hi-Box technology is purely thermal in nature, utilizing 200 degree hard rock to produce steam in a closed loop that powers turbines to produce green energy. The method creates “green hydrogen” with the help of electrolyzers.
