Hydrogen
Factbox: Carbon Capture, Hydrogen Are the Main Tools in Biden’s Power Plan
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled its plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. power sector, part of its broader effort to decarbonize the economy to fight climate change.
Saudi Arabia and Netherlands Agree to Collaborate on Green Energy
Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of green energy and hydrogen.
Academics Come Together to Pool Hydrogen Hub Ideas
(P&GJ) — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstration encouraged a Texas consortium spearheading the development of a regional clean hydrogen hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast to submit a full application in response to a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) designated in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Honeywell Announces Tech to Turn Hydrogen, CO2 into Lower-Carbon Aviation Fuel
Honeywell International Inc. announced on Wednesday a new technology to produce lower-carbon aviation fuel from green hydrogen and carbon dioxide captured from industry, which can help cut greenhouse gas emissions from aviation, one of the hardest sectors to electrify and decarbonize.
Cleveland-Cliffs Completes Successful Blast Furnace Hydrogen Injection Trial
(P&GJ) — Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has successfully completed a hydrogen (H2) injection trial at its Middletown Works blast furnace. This groundbreaking introduction of hydrogen gas as an iron-reducing agent in the blast furnace is the first-ever use of this carbon-friendly technology in the Americas region.
Italy, Germany, Austria Sign Letter to Support Hydrogen Pipeline
Energy ministries of Italy, Germany and Austria have signed a joint letter of support for the development of a hydrogen-ready pipeline between North Africa and Europe, Italian gas grid operator Snam said on Tuesday.
Germany, Austria, Italy Urge EU to Back Hydrogen Projects
Austria, Germany and Italy have pressed the European Union to support a cluster of infrastructure projects to transport green hydrogen imported from North Africa, as part of efforts to build a market in Europe for the low-carbon fuel.
Chemours, TC Energy Partner to Develop Clean Hydrogen Facilities in West Virginia
Chemical maker Chemours Co. said it has partnered with pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. to develop two clean hydrogen production facilities in West Virginia.
Xcel Energy Assessing Hydrogen Blending for Its US Gas Pipelines
(P&GJ) — Xcel Energy has contracted for a study of the feasibility of injecting and blending hydrogen into its 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of distribution and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) of transmission pipelines.
Woodside Energy Ties Up with Keppel Data Centers for Liquid Hydrogen Supply
Australia's Woodside Energy Ltd. signed an agreement with Keppel Corp. on Tuesday for the potential supply of liquid hydrogen to its data centers in Singapore, bolstering the city-state's renewable energy transition efforts.
Energy Firms in Germany Join Up for Sea-to-Inland Hydrogen Route
Germany wants to build 10 gigawatts of green hydrogen capacity, made from solar and wind power, by 2030 and import massive volumes from overseas to help industries such as steelmaking or cement replace millions of tonnes of heavily carbon polluting "grey" hydrogen made with gas.
Oman Hydrogen Options Include New Pipelines, Underground Storage
(P&GJ) — Oman is gearing up its efforts to attract international investment into developing hydrogen hubs in the country, including an extension of its bid submission deadline for its first site auction for green hydrogen projects.
Blue Hydrogen Emerges as Key to Transition Future
(P&GJ) — The energy sector is undergoing a transformation, with a growing focus on cleaner energy sources and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Canada Offers $26 Billion Green Tax Credits But Still Trails Behind US Incentives
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has been under pressure to level the playing field with its largest trading partner since Washington passed massive, uncapped incentives for clean energy investments in the Inflation Reduction Act last year.
Seven US States Submit Joint Proposal for New Clean Hydrogen Hub in Northeast Region
(P&GJ) — New York, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have submitted a group proposal for its Northeast Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub project to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Sinopec to Build China 259-Mile Hydrogen Transmission Pipeline, Xinhua Reports
The pipeline will stretch 400 km (roughly 259 miles) from Ulanqab in sparsely populated Inner Mongolia to the capital Beijing, and will have an initial capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year, said the report, citing Sinopec chairman Ma Yongsheng.
Hawaiʻi Gas Issues Request for Proposals for Renewable Natural Gas, Renewable Hydrogen
(P&GJ) — Hawaiʻi Gas is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 65,000 therms of RNG or up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen. This request is the equivalent of replacing nearly all of the utility’s synthetic natural gas with RNG.
Portugal to Launch Europe's First Auction for Piped Hydrogen
Portugal will launch a pioneering auction in the second half of this year for rights to sell hydrogen for injection into the national gas grid, which some see as a key step in kickstarting Europe’s fledgling hydrogen market.
Netherlands to Build Hydrogen Production Facility, Use Existing Gas Pipeline for Transport
The new hydrogen plant will be connected to an offshore wind farm off the coast of the northern province of Groningen, where the hydrogen could be transported to land by using an existing natural gas pipeline.
Study Finds Potential for Massive North Sea Hydrogen Pipeline Network
The study, commissioned by German gas pipeline operator Gascade, says that up to 300 terawatt hours a year of clean hydrogen made from North Sea offshore wind power could be transported by the grid.
Minister: Britain to Announce New CCS Support Within Days
The British government will outline within days incentives for companies to bury their greenhouse gases deep underground, using a promising technology for reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide, a minister said on Thursday.
Norway Does Not Fear EU Joint Gas-Buying Will Create Cartel
Europe's biggest natural gas supplier Norway is not worried the European Union scheme to buy gas jointly in global markets will create a buyers' cartel, its oil and energy minister said on Friday.
Oil, Gas Executives on Hydrogen: Forget the Rainbow, Just Make It Profitable
Hydrogen as a potential alternative to natural gas, coal or oil burned in heavy industry or shipping is seen as key to reducing emissions in sectors where electrification is impractical. Hydrogen is often described by color and many in the industry call it a "rainbow renewable," but the most important color is green — as in cash, executives at CERAWeek said.
Baker Hughes to Develop Carbon Capture Tech with HIF Global
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes Co. said on Tuesday it would develop technology for direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide with synthetic fuel maker HIF Global.
Europe Takes Steps Toward Developing Hydrogen Pipeline Network
German energy firm RWE and Norwegian oil and gas producer Equinor are planning the construction of new combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) in Germany, blue hydrogen production facilities in Norway, and the implementation of hydrogen pipelines between the two countries.
Say ‘Aloha’ to New Trend of Hydrogen Blending with Hawaii Gas
(P&GJ) — While most of the naphtha is converted to methane, some hydrogen is produced in the steam reformer process, resulting in hydrogen concentrations of up to 10% to 15%. As natural gas utilities around the world look to hydrogen as a potential solution to decarbonization, the decades of experience Hawaii Gas already has with a hydrogen blend provide an insightful study into the performance of equipment using hydrogen blends.
DNV Kicks Off Phase Two of Offshore Hydrogen Pipeline Project H2Pipe
(P&GJ) — Phase 2 of H2Pipe will include a feasibility-level design of offshore hydrogen pipelines and a risk assessment study to examine the safety aspects of offshore hydrogen pipelines. The project's primary outcome is expected to be a detailed guideline offering specific guidance for use in the design and re-purposing of offshore pipelines for hydrogen transport. Phase 2 of H2Pipe is planned to start in Q1 2023 and last 2 years.
Naturgy and Enagas Plan $521 Million Green Hydrogen Project in Spain
The project, scheduled to start production in 2026, will have a capacity of around 280 megawatts and will be located in La Robla, on the site of a Naturgy's thermal power plant, which closed in 2020, the two companies said in a joint statement.
France’s Dispute with Germany and Spain Over Hydrogen Could Block Billion-Dollar Pipeline Project
A new row has erupted between France, Germany and Spain over nuclear energy, with Paris furious about a lack of support from Berlin and Madrid for its efforts to have nuclear-derived hydrogen labeled as 'green' in EU legislation, sources said.
Exxon Mobil Sets Large-Scale Hydrogen Plant Start-Up for 2027
Exxon Mobil Corp. disclosed on Monday its plan to start operations at its large-scale hydrogen plant in Texas in 2027 or 2028, Exxon's Low Carbon business president Dan Ammann told Reuters.
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