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Danish subsidy award unlocks major CCS project
Orsted places €200mn order with Aker Carbon Capture and seals large offtake deal with Microsoft as state aid opens way for CCS at bioenergy plants The Danish government has awarded renewable energy company Orsted long-term state aid for carbon capture projects at two of its biomass-fired combined-heat-and-power plants, paving the way for the development of the country’s first full-scale CCS value chain.
Summit Agricultural Group Announces the Creation of Summit Next Gen to Develop the World's Largest Ethanol to Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility
Today, Summit Agricultural Group announces the creation of Summit Next Gen, a sustainable aviation fuel production platform that will revolutionize the global aviation industry by providing a scalable supply of low-carbon jet fuel. Summit Next Gen will utilize Honeywell's (NASDAQ: HON) Ethanol to Jet processing technology to convert ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Through the project, Summit Next Gen creates an additional market for low-carbon ethanol producers and advances the sustainability goals of the difficult to decarbonize aviation industry.
Sweco selected as engineering partner for 70 km hydrogen pipeline in Belgium
The infrastructure company Fluxys Belgium is preparing its pipeline network for transporting hydrogen and CO2. Sweco has been awarded the assignment to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary research into several hydrogen routes in Ghent and Antwerp.
Wood and SGN accelerate UK hydrogen plans
Wood is working with gas distribution company, SGN, to accelerate plans for key hydrogen transmission infrastructure in Scotland and southern England that supports the UK’s commitment to Net Zero by 2050.
KBR’s ROSE® Low Carbon Technology Selected for Mumbai Refinery
KBR announced today it has been awarded a contract by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to implement its market-leading supercritical solvent deasphalting (SDA) technology, ROSE®, at HPCL’s Mumbai Refinery. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering, training, start-up support and proprietary equipment to HPCL. The new 850,000 tonnes per annum unit will be integrated with HPCL’s existing facility.
OffsH2ore: Kongstein develops a compressed gaseous hydrogen carrier vessel for the offshore wind industry.
KONGSTEIN has developed a compressed gaseous hydrogen carrier vessel for the transport and direct shuttling of hydrogen from an offshore wind farm to a dedicated offloading port. The work was carried out as part of the two-year “OffsH2ore” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
CEPSA and Getec reach agreement tp supply Green Hydrogen to industry clients in Europe
Cepsa and GETEC have reached an agreement at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam by which Cepsa will supply green hydrogen to GETEC for the supply of green energy to GETEC´s industry clients in Europe starting in 2026
HIF Global initiates engineering for US sustainable aviation fuel facility, selects Johnson Matthey and Honeywell technologies
HIF intends to produce ~11,000 barrels per day of eSAF by 2030, decarbonising ~12 billion air passenger miles per year in its second U.S. facility
Dangote Refinery in Nigeria Expected to be Commissioned in Two Weeks
According to statements from a spokesman for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the multi-billion dollar Dangote refinery is to be commissioned on May 22.
Nel plans gigafactory in Michigan
Nel announced its plans to build a new automated gigawatt electrolyser manufacturing facility in Michigan. When fully developed, the facility will employ more than 500 people and be among the largest electrolyser manufacturing plants in the world.
INEOS Inovyn and HyMove aim to boost hydrogen-powered transport in Eastern France
INEOS Inovyn plans to invest in the construction of new hydrogen purification and compression systems at its Tavaux facility (France), to supply road transport across Eastern France from 2026. In partnership, HyMove will set up and invest in hydrogen distribution network for heavy-duty transport in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
Petrofac secures new EPC contract as it continues to support Lithuanian refinery upgrade
Petrofac has secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) lump sum contract from ORLEN Lietuva, as it continues to support a comprehensive modernisation, environmental upgrade, and expansion Programme at the Mažeikiai Refinery in North-West Lithuania.
Par Pacific Announces Significant Investment in Hawaii Renewable Fuels Production
Par Pacific Holdings today announced it plans to invest approximately $90 million to develop the state’s largest liquid renewable fuels manufacturing facility at its Kapolei refinery. The project relies on the Kapolei refinery’s highly experienced operating team, existing tank storage and related logistics, as well as available hydrogen from current refining operations, a key requirement for low-carbon renewable fuels production. As a result, this project is expected to be completed for less than $1.50 per gallon of annual operating capacity and is expected to be commissioned in 2025. The unit can produce up to 60% sustainable aviation fuel in a first step toward decarbonizing Hawaii’s significant air travel market.
SPM and H2 Green Steel sign 5 year supply agreement for green steel
UK-based steel service center SPM (Steel Processing Midlands) has entered into a supply agreement with H2 Green Steel. The green steel will be delivered from H2 Green Steel’s flagship plant in northern Sweden and will amount to 25 percent of SPM’s annual volumes.
Keppel and ExxonMobil to explore low-carbon ammonia solutions for Singapore
Keppel Infrastructure and ExxonMobil Asia Pacific have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop access to low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia for scalable commercial and industrial applications in Singapore.
RWE and Kellas Midstream announce partnership to explore green hydrogen production on Teesside
RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and Kellas Midstream, a UK based independent energy infrastructure company have announced a partnership to explore the potential for large-scale green hydrogen production on Teesside, an area committed to playing a vital role in helping the UK achieve its 2050 net zero ambitions by becoming one of the world’s first decarbonised industrial clusters through the production, consumption, and export of low carbon hydrogen.
Chemours and TC Energy Collaborate on the Development of Two Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities in West Virginia
The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, and TC Energy, a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure, have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the potential development of two electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia. The MOU supports the companies’ participation in and goals of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) in West Virginia.
Pilot electrolysis plant in Herne: Green hydrogen for wind energy
Evonik and Siemens Energy cooperate on project Innovative hydrogen technology research and testing in an industrial environment Federal Ministry of Education and Research is providing funding for the project
Technip Energies Awarded a Contract for Juhua’s Greenfield Chemical Complex in China
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by Ningbo Juhua Chemical & Science Co., Ltd. (Juhua) for a 1,3-propanediol (PDO) plant with a capacity of 72 kta(1) and a 150 kta polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
CropEnergies to build renewable ethyl acetate plant near Zeitz
CropEnergies AG, Mannheim, Germany, will build a plant for the production of renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol. Foreseen location is the Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park, Elsteraue, Germany. The supervisory board of CropEnergies has given the green light to the investment into what will be the first production plant in the new biobased chemicals business. The total investment for the new production facility will be between EUR 120 and EUR 130 million, which will be paid from the existing cash position. CropEnergies is currently engaged in the detailed and construction engineering. Ground breaking is to take place early in 2024 and the commissioning is scheduled latest for summer 2025.
Aether Fuels Options 200-Acre Site in Mississippi for Advancing Future Sustainable Fuels
Aether Fuels (Aether), an advanced climate technology company focused on developing sustainable fuels for the aviation and shipping industries, today announced a real-estate agreement with the Smith County Economic Development District in Mississippi. The transaction gives Aether the option to purchase a 200-acre (+/-) site near Taylorsville, Mississippi as a potential location for a liquid fuel production facility.
A solar hydrogen system that co-generates heat and oxygen
EPFL researchers have built a pilot-scale solar reactor that produces usable heat and oxygen, in addition to generating hydrogen with unprecedented efficiency for its size.
Idemitsu launches feasibility study in Japan into clean hydrogen production from waste
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., one of Japan’s leading producers and suppliers of energy (headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director, President and CEO: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter “Idemitsu”), has launched a feasibility study of clean hydrogen production in Japan generated from waste, including municipal waste, in April. The goal is to launch a first hydrogen production facility around 2030 capable of processing 200-300 tons of waste per day.
O’Leary Ventures Chairman Wants to Build a $14 Billion Dollar Refinery in the United States
Kevin O’Leary, a Canadian businessman and also a judge on the “Shark Tank” television series, recently stated his intentions to build a $14 billion dollar refinery in the United States. There has not been a significantly sized greenfield refinery built in the United States for over 40 years.
Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio
Rotterdam, the Netherlands; 11 April 2023 Today Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio. This update is in line with Vopak's strategic priorities to improve its financial and sustainability performance, to grow its base in industrial and gas terminals, and to accelerate towards new energies and sustainable feedstocks.
UK Government Hydrogen Boost To Help Power Kimberly-Clark Towards 100% Green Energy Target
Three green hydrogen projects that Kimberly-Clark is developing with energy industry partners have won places on the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model Strategy (HBMS) shortlist.
Centrica Business Solutions begins work on 20MW hydrogen-ready peaker in Redditch
Centrica Business Solutions has started work on a 20MW hydrogen-ready gas-fired peaking plant in Worcestershire, as it continues to expand its portfolio of energy assets.
Pipeline installation nearing completion at Zeebrugge LNG Terminal
MT Group is making significant progress at the Zeebrugge Terminal for the Terminal’s Capacity Increase Project owned by Fluxys. Not only will this expansion increase the regasification capacity of one of Europe’s first LNG terminals, but it will also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Go green!
INPEX submits revised plan of development for Abadi LNG project, Masela Block, Indonesia
TOKYO, JAPAN - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) today announced that through its subsidiary INPEX Masela, Ltd., it has submitted a revised Plan of Development (POD) for Abadi LNG Project (hereinafter “Project”) incorporating a carbon capture and storage (CCS) component to Indonesian government authorities (hereinafter “authorities”) on behalf of the joint venture composed of INPEX and Shell.
Baker Hughes announces major LNG order from QatarEnergy for the North Field South (NFS) project
HOUSTON and LONDON, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Monday an order to be booked in the first quarter of 2023 with longtime partner QatarEnergy to supply two main refrigerant compressors (MRCs) for the North Field South (NFS) project, which will be executed by Qatargas. The MRCs are part of two LNG “mega trains” representing 16 million tons per annum (MTPA) of additional capacity that is estimated to further boost Qatar’s LNG production capacity to 126 MTPA, helping to propel Qatar as a leader in global LNG production by 2027.
