Hydrogen
Baker Hughes signs agreement to acquire Compact Carbon Capture technology
Baker Hughes has announced it is acquiring Compact Carbon Capture (3C), a pioneering technology development company specializing in carbon capture solutions. The acquisition underpins Baker Hughes’ strategic commitment to lead in the energy transition by providing decarbonization solutions for carbon-intensive industries, including oil and gas and broader industrial operations.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies launches the Shell Blue Hydrogen Process
Shell Catalysts & Technologies is launching the Shell Blue Hydrogen Process, which integrates proven technologies to increase significantly the affordability of greenfield projects for “blue” hydrogen production from natural gas along with carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Affordable blue hydrogen enables the decarbonization of hard-to-abate heavy industries while creating value for refiners and resource holders.
The Netherlands: Hydrogen Land
Groningen, 30 October 2020 – Today, businesses and government bodies in the Northern Netherlands will present their investment plan for hydrogen in their region to various Dutch MPs. The plan includes investments totalling up to 9 billion euros and could secure some 66,000 existing jobs in areas like gas infrastructure and mobility and help create between 25,000 (in 2030) and 41,000 (in 2050) new jobs in areas like maintenance and operations.
Hydrogen prospectus reveals future of South Australia renewables
The South Australia state government will today launch its hydrogen prospectus, detailing three hydrogen hubs to position the region at the forefront of global clean hydrogen production and exportation.
Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage: The technology helping us to bridge energy use from hydrocarbons to renewables
Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is a technology designed to capture almost 90% of CO2 left by the generation of electricity or the separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons. While this technology is nothing new, the interest surrounding CCUS has gained momentum in recent months as hydrogen production has become a hot button topic around the globe. Why is CCUS of interest in the hydrogen community?
Italian rail operator and Snam to study hydrogen for trains
Italian rail operator Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) has signed an agreement with Europe’s biggest gas transport group Snam to study using hydrogen for its transport network.
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland to Expand Hydrogen Footprint
The Government of Alberta released its long-term Natural Gas Vision and Strategy in October, detailing key initiatives to strengthen the provinces’ hydrogen sector.
Rising demand for hydrogen attracts interest of U.S. Gulf Coast petrochemical companies
U.S. petrochemical companies that already produce hydrogen as a by-product in processes like ethane cracking or while making chlorine are exploring new revenue possibilities.
TechnipFMC invests in McPhy and signed a MoU to accelerate green hydrogen
TechnipFMC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with McPhy, a leading manufacturer and supplier of carbon-free hydrogen production and distribution equipment, pursuant to which the two companies will jointly work on technology development and project implementation. TechnipFMC is also making an equity investment in McPhy.
Baker Botts adds CCUS to its Global Hydrogen Practice Group
With an increasing shift towards electrification and a lower carbon global economy, Baker Botts adds Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage to its Hydrogen Practice.
DNV GL Leads Hydrogen Readiness Study for Italian Gas Network
Oil and gas research firm DNV GL has been hired by Italian utility company SGI to assess the feasibility of switching the company's gas distribution network to hydrogen.
Hydrogen in Asia-Pacific: Creating the model of green hydrogen import/export for the next decade
Australia, Japan, and South Korea are leading the way when it comes to hydrogen delivery. Both Japan and South Korea have long term plans for hydrogen utilization and the importation and exportation of green hydrogen plays a critical role in the roadmap for these nations. Australia’s heavy investment along their western shoreline of green hydrogen facilities makes them an excellent partner in fulfilling the future hydrogen needs of Japan.
Hydrogen’s growing influence in the US: How can the US take part in the global hydrogen industry
October 5, 2020 saw a major development in how the United States views hydrogen and its usefulness in clean energy and fuel cell transportation. With support from major global corporations including Air Liquide, Chevron, Cummins, Daimler AG, Microsoft, Nikola Motors, Plug Power, Shell, Toyota and many others, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) released their “Roadmap To A US Hydrogen Economy”.
Siemens to build large CO2-free hydrogen production plant in southern Germany
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and WUN H2 GmbH signed a contract to build one of the largest hydrogen production plants in Germany. It will be built in Wunsiedel in the north of Bavaria. With a power intake of six megawatts in the initial development phase, the plant will run solely on renewable energy and will be CO2-free.
ENEL and AME are planning the first green hydrogen plant in Chile
Enel Green Power Chile (EGP Chile), a subsidiary of Enel Chile, is planning to participate with Chilean power company AME and prospective partners ENAP[1], Siemens Energy and Porsche, in the installation of a pilot plant for green hydrogen production through an electrolyzer fueled by wind energy in Cabo Negro.
Global Project Data update for October 2020
Although the gas processing and LNG industries took a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, new project announcements within the sector have increased for two straight months
PosHYdon: The key to unlocking offshore hydrogen’s future energy potential
The PosHYdon pilot project will create the world’s first offshore green hydrogen production plant in the Dutch North Sea. The project will gain experience in integrating working energy systems at sea and producing hydrogen in an offshore environment.
Hyundai delivers first fuel cell trucks to Switzerland
South Korean car maker Hyundai has presented the first seven hydrogen-powered trucks to customers in Switzerland, out of 50 such vehicles scheduled this year to bring zero-emission commercial vehicles to European roads.
US Hydrogen Roadmap Report
October 5, 2020 saw a major development in how the United States views hydrogen and its usefulness in clean energy and fuel cell transportation.
Haldor Topsoe joins ambitious sustainable fuel project in Denmark
The project aims to develop a ground-breaking hydrogen and sustainable fuel facility based on electrolysis in the Greater Copenhagen Area. The project is expected to be executed by 2030 in three stages, achieving the capacity of 10 megawatts (MW) in 2023, 250 MW in 2027, and 1,3 GW in 2030 respectively.
ZeroAvia completes world's first hydrogen-electric passenger plane flight
ZeroAvia, a leading innovator in decarbonizing commercial aviation, has completed the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft. The flight took place at the company's R&D facility in Cranfield, England, with the Piper M-class six-seat plane completing taxi, takeoff, a full pattern circuit, and landing.
Evonik and Siemens Energy commission pilot plant for sustainable chemicals
Evonik and Siemens Energy today commissioned a pilot plant sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that uses carbon dioxide and water to produce chemicals. The necessary energy is supplied by electricity from renewable sources. The pilot plant is located in Marl, in the northern Ruhr area, and its innovative technology of artificial photosynthesis should contribute to the success of the energy revolution. It is an essential part of the Rheticus I and II research projects, which are sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with a total of 6.3 million euros.
Pandemic's reset pushes energy firms toward renewables, hydrogen
The economic trauma caused by the coronavirus pandemic has pushed energy companies to step-up investment in renewables, hydrogen and other low carbon alternatives, but fossil fuels will be their dominant business for the foreseeable future, industry executives said.
More hydrogen, less meat: EU’s new climate plan targets every aspect of modern life
The European Union’s executive will unveil an ambitious emissions-cut plan this week that’ll leave no sector of the economy untouched, forcing wholesale lifestyle changes and stricter standards for industries.
MAN Energy Solutions and Wasco to drive Power-to-Gas technology in South-East Asia
MAN Energy Solutions and Wasco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and commercialize Power-to-X (PtX) projects in South-East Asia.
Xodus selected for landmark Australian green hydrogen project
Xodus selected for landmark Australian green hydrogen project
Italy Can be Hydrogen Hub with Pipeline Imports from Africa - Snam
Italy could become a clean energy hub for Europe by piping hydrogen produced in North Africa from solar power at 10-15% less than it costs to produce locally, according to a new study.
Canada has big plans to use hydrogen to cut emissions - and produce more oil
Canada's main crude-producing province Alberta looks to use hydrogen to fuel expansion of its oil sands without increasing emissions, even as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promises strong action against climate change.
China's national oil companies outline early green energy plans
China’s top state oil and gas producers - PetroChina, Sinopec Corp and CNOOC Ltd, are working on the following green initiatives.
