Emerson to digitize Australian hydrogen technology startup operations
Emerson stated on Tuesday, July 4, that it will collaborate with Australian startup Cavendish Renewables Technology (CRT) to hasten the adoption of its unique solutions for hydrogen production.
Emerson has agreed to use its automation expertise and product line, which includes software, control systems, instrumentation, valves, and safety solutions, to assist CRT in commercializing their hydrogen electrolyzer and ammonia processing machinery.
It is envisaged that the collaboration will assist CRT in digitalizing its operations to provide better safety and reliability while quickening product delivery.
Hexagon Purus signs five-year hydrogen distribution system deal
A “global energy company” has signed a five-year framework agreement with Norwegian-based Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen to a network of European refuelling stations.
The arrangement would see Hexagon Purus deliver its hydrogen distribution systems, including Type 4 cylinders, to the energy player to transport hydrogen from production to refuelling facilities under development. The potential sales value is €27m ($29m).
The ruling comes months after the European Council and Parliament approved on the alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR), mandating hydrogen refuelling infrastructure every 200km along the TEN-T core network and in metropolitan hubs.
Hydrogen Utopia’s subsidiary Alister Future Technologies receives EU grant
Alister Future Technologies (AFT) Limited (AFT), an Irish subsidiary of Hydrogen Utopia International PLC, has received notification that its application for an EU grant as a member of a transnational European consortium formed to support the fight against ocean-borne plastic pollution in the Atlantic regions of Europe has been approved. The award is projected to cover 75% of the costs up to EUR 450,000 that AFT will invest in Ireland to find a way to turn this plastic waste into syngas and hydrogen, which would add value. The consortium, of which AFT is a member, brings together businesses from all around the European Atlantic region. It has seven partners from four different countries, including AFT: three universities, one governmental regional body, one not-for-profit private organization, and two specialist SMEs.
ACHEMA World Forum for Process Industries puts hydrogen at center stage
On July 10–14, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany, the ACHEMA World Forum for the Process Industries will put hydrogen center stage.
Global manufacturers and service providers will assemble in Frankfurt am Main to exhibit the newest products and manufacturing technology for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries.
The process industries sector is changing to cleaner, greener technology like everyone else, and hydrogen appears to be a game-changer.
Auto Stocks Steady Amid Govt’s Hydrogen Vehicles Push
The government is urging automobile companies to develop hydrogen-powered internal combustion (IC) engines for passenger (M category) and goods (N category) trains. Companies have been given a 30-day period to provide feedback on this proposal. Amidst this development, shares of major auto manufacturers Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Ashok Leyland remained largely unchanged.
WEC Fan Poll Reveals Support for Hydrogen and Hypercars
An ongoing survey by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), Le Mans Endurance Management, and Motorsport Network reveals that fans of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) are strongly in favor of using hydrogen as an alternative fuel source over electric, with a 45% gap. They also support the inclusion of hydrogen cars in future 24 Hours of Le Mans races. Moreover, the survey showed strong backing for the Hypercar class as a key element of WEC’s future success, and approval for the shift to GT3 cars in the GT class next season.
China Ramps Up Green Energy Investments Along BRI
China’s investment in renewable energy in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries now surpasses its funding for traditional fossil fuels. China is focusing on the potential of green hydrogen, an energy source crucial for achieving net-zero emissions, especially in heavy industries like transport, power generation, and steelmaking. These investments aim to promote green hydrogen production for industrial use and the creation of low-carbon fuels and chemicals. As part of this green energy shift, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship BRI project, is considering introducing green energy projects and technologies.
Maharashtra Unveils Groundbreaking Green Hydrogen Policy
The Maharashtra state cabinet, led by CM Eknath Shinde, has approved a pioneering Green Hydrogen policy, the first of its kind in India. The policy, budgeted at ₹8,562 crore, aligns with PM Modi’s National Green Hydrogen Mission aiming for 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen production annually by 2030. Offering substantial concessions for renewable energy generation and significant financial incentives for the development of green hydrogen projects, the policy seeks to meet an anticipated state demand of 1.5 MMT of green hydrogen by 2030.
IAEA Approves Japan’s Controversial Plan to Release Treated Fukushima Waste Water
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sanctioned Japan’s contentious plan to discharge over a million tons of treated nuclear wastewater from the ruined Fukushima power plant into the ocean. Despite the global outcry, the IAEA insists that the discharge, set to span decades, meets international safety standards and will have a minimal environmental impact. However, critics, including scientists and neighboring nations, argue that there’s insufficient evidence to support the claim of safety and express concern about the potential environmental and health risks.
Paper Mill gets £2.2M to try hydrogen in toilet rolls and kitchen towels
The government will give a tissue maker millions of pounds to test using hydrogen instead of natural gas in its production process. The Swedish company Essity’s Tawd Paper Mill in Skelmersdale will produce toilet paper and kitchen towels using hydrogen for the first time in the UK.
Giant rolls of paper are produced there and delivered to the other UK locations where they are transformed into final goods like Cushelle toilet paper and Plenty kitchen towels. Essity will get funding as part of the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio through the government’s £55 million Industrial Fuel Switching Competition.
It is giving the study up to £2.2 million to assist evaluate whether hydrogen is a viable alternative fuel source.
