BP Goes on Hydrogen Hiring Spree in Bid for 10% Market Share
BP Plc has kicked off a hiring campaign to fill jobs in its fledgling hydrogen business. The U.K. oil and gas major is initially looking to fill some 100 hydrogen Continue Reading
Hydrogen produces ‘substantial’ methane, may hinder COP26 pledges
Hydrogen has been billed as the clean energy of the future by governments worldwide, including in the United States, Europe, Australia and Japan. But a new study published in the journal Applied Energy Continue Reading
As autos go electric, Toyota chases hydrogen dream
As U.N. climate conference delegates considered how to save the planet over the weekend in Glasgow, Toyota Motor’s chief executive was in Japan racing an experimental hydrogen car – a Continue Reading
Daimler Truck and TotalEnergies partner to develop hydrogen ecosystem for transportation in Europe
Daimler Truck AG and TotalEnergies signed an agreement on their joint commitment to the de-carbonization of the road freight in the European Union. The partners will collaborate in the development Continue Reading
COP26: Hydrogen to meet 15% of Scottish energy needs by 2030
Builds on 2020 hydrogen policy statement GBP100 million fund to boost low-carbon hydrogen Scotland targets 5 GW of capacity by 2030 Scotland has launched a GBP100 million ($134 million) fund Continue Reading
California’s Foothill Transit adds 13 New Flyer hydrogen fuel-cell-electric buses; largest fuel cell fleet in North America
California’s Foothill Transit has ordered 13 New Flyer hydrogen fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. This order is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds. This addition to Continue Reading
Shell and Norsk Hydro team up for green hydrogen
Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) and Norsk Hydro (NHY.OL) are looking into jointly producing hydrogen from renewable electricity in a push to decarbonize their own operations as well as supply heavy Continue Reading
Why COP26 Should Be Focused On Hydrogen Demand
As COP26 draws to an end, observers should be watching closely for any policies or regulations designed to increase hydrogen demand The recent awarding of a Nobel Prize related to Continue Reading
MAN gas engines enable hydrogen use in power plants at up to 25% by volume
MAN Energy Solutions a{announced} that its gas-powered, four-stroke engines are “H2-ready” and operable in stationary mode with a hydrogen content of up to 25% by volume in a gas-fuel mix. Continue Reading
Exelon to Study Making and Storing Hydrogen Power in a Nuclear Plant
Exelon Corp. will begin evaluating hydrogen production next year at one of its nuclear plants in New York, part of a growing push to use the most abundant element in Continue Reading
UBC thermal methane cracking technology deployed to Alberta in $7M test
New hydrogen production technology developed at the University of British Columbia (UBC) will be tested in a $7-million project between UBC, the government of Alberta and Alberta utility company ATCO. Continue Reading
Germany’s Sunfire receives fresh investment for electrolyser production
Germany’s Sunfire, a Dresden-based clean technology company, on Monday said it has secured 109 million euros ($126 million) of funding to boost its role in fast-expanding markets for green hydrogen Continue Reading
Plug Power partners with Airbus on study to decarbonize air travel & airport operations with green hydrogen
Plug Power announced a strategic partnership with Airbus to study the feasibility of bringing green hydrogen to future aircraft and airports worldwide. As part of its goal of bringing zero-emission Continue Reading
Norway’s Top Oil Producer Has Multibillion-Dollar Hydrogen Plan
Equinor ASA , the flagship producer of oil and gas giant Norway, is investing billions of dollars in blue hydrogen on a bet that it can make the fuel more Continue Reading
DOE awards $20M to project to produce clean hydrogen from nuclear power
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $20 million in funding to a project to demonstrate technology that will produce clean hydrogen energy from nuclear power. This approach will Continue Reading
IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen
Governments need to move faster and more decisively on a wide range of policy measures to enable low-carbon hydrogen to fulfil its potential to help the world reach net zero Continue Reading
The Middle East Is Looking To Dominate The Hydrogen Race
Many hydrogen projects worldwide are now advancing toward initial financing, it is becoming apparent that the Gulf countries will need to move fast. The UAE could be among the lowest-cost Continue Reading
Hydrogen Fueled Cars Are Making A Comeback
The race is on for car manufacturers to bring out their own range on electric vehicles (EV). But what if the new kid on the block ends up taking over? Continue Reading
German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen cars
Battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don’t rule out the underdog hydrogen. That’s the view of some major automakers, including BMW Continue Reading
Hydrogen Could Be A Game-Changer For Midstream Oil & Gas
This is the final article in a series that examines Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) programs in the oil industry, with an emphasis on how some companies are using Continue Reading
Air New Zealand and Airbus to look into potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft in shorter domestic flights
Air New Zealand and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a joint research project to better understand the opportunities and challenges of flying zero-emission hydrogen Continue Reading
BP, Macquarie study green hydrogen hub concept in Western Australia
BP Plc (BP.L) said on Tuesday it was conducting a joint feasibility study with Australian lender Macquarie Group (MQG.AX) to produce green hydrogen at the oil giant’s former refinery site Continue Reading
Is Blue Hydrogen The Key To Reaching ESG Goals?
In the previous article , I discussed the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) for companies. Perhaps no industry has a higher visibility on ESG metrics than Continue Reading
Sinopec plans to spend $4.6 bln on hydrogen energy by 2025
China’s Sinopec Corp plans to spend 30 billion yuan ($4.6 billion) on hydrogen energy by 2025 as the state oil and gas major pivots to producing natural gas and hydrogen Continue Reading
Toyota to begin assembling fuel cell modules for heavy-duty trucks at Kentucky plant in 2023
Starting in 2023, a dedicated line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) will begin assembling integrated dual fuel cell (FC) modules destined for use in hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty commercial trucks. The Continue Reading
Siemens, Egypt agree to develop hydrogen projects, 200 MW electrolyzer facility
Egypt wants to have 43% of power from renewables by 2035 Siemens Energy and the state-owned Egyptian Electricity Holding Co. have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a hydrogen-based Continue Reading
Feature: Hydrogen targets in EU 2030 climate package will need huge renewable power
The European Commission’s 2030 renewable hydrogen targets will require huge amounts of renewable power generation, amounting to around half the EU’s total renewables generation in 2019, according to data from Continue Reading
Investors See Green Hydrogen Advancing as China Signals Support
Chinese investors see potential for further gains in companies making equipment needed to produce or use green hydrogen, a clean energy source most governments are betting will help them meet Continue Reading
Merits of blue hydrogen debated with modeling assumptions, applications
Highlights Differences in accounting for natural gas methane intensity Disagreement on SMR, CCUS efficiencies Hydrogen seen as better for industrial, transport than heating The technologies involved in blue hydrogen – Continue Reading
Energy researchers: clean US hydrogen economy is within reach, but needs a game plan
Addressing climate change requires not only a clean electrical grid, but also a clean fuel to reduce emissions from industrial heat, long-haul heavy transportation, and long-duration energy storage. Hydrogen and Continue Reading
U.K. Plans Subsidy-Driven Hydrogen Boost on Path to Net Zero
Hydrogen could be vital to U.K. efforts to eliminate greenhouse gases by changing the way vehicles are fueled, factories are powered and homes are heated, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said. Continue Reading
UK government launches first Hydrogen Strategy
The UK government has launched a Hydrogen Strategy intended to create a thriving low-carbon hydrogen sector—blue and green—in the UK over the next decade and beyond. The UK’s first Hydrogen Continue Reading
For Many, Hydrogen Is the Fuel of the Future. New Research Raises Doubts.
It is seen by many as the clean energy of the future. Billions of dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure bill have been teed up to fund it. But a new peer-reviewed study on the Continue Reading
First major US hydrogen-burning power plant nears completion in Ohio
Highlights 485-MW Long Ridge plant will run on gas-hydrogen mix Plant at former aluminum smelter site on Ohio River Touted as a first-of-its-kind power plant in the United States, the Continue Reading
Blue hydrogen 20% worse for GHG emissions than natural gas in heating: study
Highlights Higher methane emissions from blue H2 production CO2 emissions only 12% less than for grey H2 Casts doubt on climate viability of blue H2 Burning low-carbon hydrogen for heating Continue Reading
New study questions climate sense of blue hydrogen in UK strategy
Highlights Policy support for blue H2 a ‘mistake’: report author Blue hydrogen 20% worse for GHG emissions than gas UK hydrogen strategy to back both green and blue A scientific Continue Reading
BP sees potential for green hydrogen, ammonia plant in Australia
The production of green hydrogen and green ammonia is technically feasible at scale in Australia, but will require a major investment in port, electricity and water services, BP said on Continue Reading
ZeroAvia completes first high-power ground tests of new 600 kW hydrogen-fuel-cell powertrain for aviation – Green Car Congress
After launching the development of its 600 kW hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for use in 19-seat aircraft late last year (earlier post), ZeroAvia has achieved its first major milestone for the Continue Reading
The Real Reason Big Oil Is Betting On The Hydrogen Boom
Japan has been making headlines with its plans to significantly increase its reliance on hydrogen to satisfy its energy needs. Right now, it is demonstrating its transformation into a hydrogen Continue Reading
California Fuel Cell Partnership envisions 70,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks supported by 200 hydrogen stations in-state by 2035
The California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) released a new foundational document for heavy-duty class 8 fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs), “ Fuel Cell Electric Trucks: A Vision for Freight Movement Continue Reading
The Hydrogen Hype Is Real, But Is It Justified?
Amid all the hype hydrogen is getting lately as an energy source, the reality is that this fuel faces significant challenges in scaling up in the global energy system. That’s Continue Reading
Toyota Led on Clean Cars. Now Critics Say It Works to Delay Them.
The Toyota Prius hybrid was a milestone in the history of clean cars, attracting millions of buyers worldwide who could do their part for the environment while saving money on Continue Reading
Tokyo Olympic flame is the first powered by hydrogen
Inspired by the sun, the Tokyo Olympic cauldron is designed to be better for the planet. The flame at Tokyo’s National Stadium and another cauldron burning along the waterfront near Continue Reading
Deutsche Aircraft and Universal Hydrogen partner on hydrogen-fueled regional aviation
Deutsche Aircraft, the new purpose-driven German aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ( earlier post ), and Universal Hydrogen Co. ( earlier post ) announced a technical collaboration to complete a Continue Reading
Chevron and Cummins announce strategic collaboration on hydrogen
Chevron USA, through its Chevron Products Company division, and Cummins announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and Continue Reading
InterContinental Energy announces 50 GW Western Australia green hydrogen hub
Highlights Project to produce 3.5 million mt/year green hydrogen Partners in project are CWP, Mirning Green Energy InterContinental Energy plans to build a 50 GW Western Australia renewable energy hub Continue Reading
Siemens starts construction of 8.75 MW hydrogen plant in Bavaria
Wunsiedel electrolyzer set to start in summer 2023 1,350 mt/year output for regional consumption Siemens has started construction of an 8.75 MW electrolyzer plant in Germany to be operational in Continue Reading
Norway’s Equinor sees role for blue hydrogen beyond 2050 in net-zero CO2 world
Targets 10% of European low-CO2 hydrogen by 2035 Economical CCS needs around Eur100/mt CO2 price A third of Northern Lights CCS space contracted Norway’s state-controlled energy company Equinor is confident Continue Reading
The Mega-Challenge Of Creating A Global Hydrogen Market
Hydrogen has become a buzzword that has stirred the energy industry. Although some fossil fuel-dependent countries feel threatened, others see opportunities. And while skeptics first dismissed it as a ‘hype’, Continue Reading
DOE awarding $52.5M to 31 clean hydrogen projects
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $52.5 million to fund 31 projects to advance next-generation clean hydrogen technologies and support DOE’s recently announced Hydrogen Energy Earthshot initiative ( Continue Reading