RWE and the Westfalen Group will work together in future to supply green hydrogen for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Through a joint venture, RWE and Westfalen aim to develop a hydrogen fuel station infrastructure in Germany for heavy commercial vehicles in particular. Up to 70 hydrogen fuel stations will be in place by 2030, depending on how … Continue reading Green hydrogen for commercial vehicles – RWE and Westfalen Group set up hydrogen fuel station in Lingen – go-ahead for national fuel station network
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Low carbon hydrogen to play defining role in energy transition
The hydrogen market has progressed rapidly in recent years due to its growing application in industries like the transport, industrial, energy, aerospace, defence, and construction sectors. Against this backdrop, low carbon hydrogen is gaining traction as a critical component to achieve energy transition and long-term decarbonization goals, says GlobalData a leading data and analytics company. … Continue reading Low carbon hydrogen to play defining role in energy transition
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Germany picks up speed in hydrogen ramp-up
Germany is making progress in ramping up the hydrogen economy. This is shown by the second H2-Bilanz published today by E.ON based on data from the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI). It is noticeable that a number of new projects are now being planned which would increase domestic electrolysis capacity. … Continue reading Germany picks up speed in hydrogen ramp-up
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Investing in home grown research for hydrogen and steel
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $50 million for two funding rounds targeting research and development (R&D) for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel. Funding for successful research and development projects will be provided over two phases, with an initial laboratory-based research phase followed … Continue reading Investing in home grown research for hydrogen and steel
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Green hydrogen, promises and challenges
Green Hydrogen to replace non-renewable energy sources in the short, medium and long term still has great challenges to overcome.Despite the potential of H2 Verde to replace non-renewable energy sources in the short, medium and long term, there are problems that still need to be overcome for the application of H2 Verde technology.Price The cheaper … Continue reading Green hydrogen, promises and challenges
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Acciona and Nordex join forces to develop green hydrogen projects in areas with high wind energy resources
ACCIONA and Nordex announced today the creation of a joint venture to develop competitively priced green hydrogen projects in areas with abundant wind resources, not connected to conventional power grids. The new company has already secured eight such sites located in the United States, Latin America and Africa, and is evaluating new opportunities elsewhere in … Continue reading Acciona and Nordex join forces to develop green hydrogen projects in areas with high wind energy resources
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Pilot hydrogen plant takes shape: Modules for 10 MW alkaline electrolyser arrive in Lingen
Nine months after the ground was broken for RWE’s pilot hydrogen plant, the first electrolyser modules for generating hydrogen have arrived at the construction site at the Emsland gas-fired power station. During a four-day period, eight pressurised alkaline electrolyser modules manufactured by Sunfire, with a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), arrived at the site on articulated … Continue reading Pilot hydrogen plant takes shape: Modules for 10 MW alkaline electrolyser arrive in Lingen
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Turning wind power into plannable power – with hydrogen
New technologies are set to make wind power a more predictable source of energy. Several players are currently developing production and storage of hydrogen from wind power – so that excess energy can be made available when it is not windy. Wind power is one of the most efficient sources of fossil-free energy to limit … Continue reading Turning wind power into plannable power – with hydrogen
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DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
Offshore hydrogen production is paramount to meet the substantial increase expected in European hydrogen demand, as hydrogen is due to play a significant role as a low-carbon energy carrier – not only to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, but also to boost security of energy supply in Europe. The “Specification of a European Offshore Hydrogen Backbone” study, … Continue reading DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
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RWE submits planning approval documents for hydrogen storage facility in Epe, Gronau
This week, RWE Gas Storage West submitted planning approval documents to Arnsberg District Government for the construction of a hydrogen storage facility in Epe, Gronau by way of an amendment to the existing general operating plan. Once it has received and reviewed the approval documentation, Arnsberg District Government will promptly publish the application documents. RWE announced … Continue reading RWE submits planning approval documents for hydrogen storage facility in Epe, Gronau
Continue readingStatkraft and Inovyn sign new long-term green power agreements ensuring operations and enabling new investments
Europe’s largest generator of renewable power, Statkraft, and chemical company INEOS Inovyn at Rafnes in Bamble, Norway have signed two new long-term power agreements. The agreements will secure the majority of the power needed for the existing manufacturing activities and also the additional power required for planned investments into electrification and hydrogen production as part … Continue reading Statkraft and Inovyn sign new long-term green power agreements ensuring operations and enabling new investments
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H2BE hydrogen project in Belgium
The feasibility study of the 1 GW H2BE hydrogen project, which assessed the technical and economic suitability of a potential location at Engie’s site at Rodenhuize in Ghent (Belgium), has been completed. ENGIE and Equinor have decided to sign a joint development agreement (JDA), progress H2BE to the next development phase and further mature towards … Continue reading H2BE hydrogen project in Belgium
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RWE orders two 100-megawatt electrolysis plants for GET H2 in Lingen
With almost two years left until the target date, GET H2, one of the most advanced hydrogen projects in Germany, is picking up the pace. RWE has ordered two 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers from Linde Engineering, the world’s leading industrial gas plant engineering company. RWE plans to commission the first of the two plants in 2024 … Continue reading RWE orders two 100-megawatt electrolysis plants for GET H2 in Lingen
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Ballard announces order from CrossWind to supply fuel cell for offshore wind
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced an order for a fuel cell system to CrossWind, a joint-venture between Shell and Eneco. The Ballard fuel cell system will be integrated in the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind project. The Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind project, located off the coast of the Netherlands, will … Continue reading Ballard announces order from CrossWind to supply fuel cell for offshore wind
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Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, was engaged by Ocyan as independent third party in the qualification process of a system injecting hydrogen as an additive in the internal combustion engines of drilling rigs, in order to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from drilling. DNV’s technology qualification process … Continue reading Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
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RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
Anders Opedal (Equinor) and Dr Markus Krebber (RWE) agreed today on a strategic energy partnership between their companies. The agreement includes large scale projects that will contribute to the European energy supply as well as to the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany and the EU. In addition, the partnership will strengthen the long-term … Continue reading RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
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Green Fuels for Denmark receives Danish IPCEI funding
The Danish Business Authority has awarded the Danish Power-to-X flagship project ‘Green Fuels for Denmark’ DKK 600 million as part of Denmark’s participation in the European IPCEI programme. The funding will go towards realising Green Fuels for Denmark’s first phases of 10 MW, 100 MW and 300 MW, respectively. The Green Fuels for Denmark consortium … Continue reading Green Fuels for Denmark receives Danish IPCEI funding
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RWE and Hyphen explore offtake of green ammonia from Namibia
RWE and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) have signed a memorandum of understanding that could see RWE offtake up to 300,000 tons of green ammonia* per year from Namibia. Hyphen was appointed preferred bidder by the Namibian government to develop the first green hydrogen project in Namibia for export. By 2027 the project aims to annually … Continue reading RWE and Hyphen explore offtake of green ammonia from Namibia
Continue readingNet Zero Pledges in G7 to Drive Up Global Hydrogen Demand by Up to 7 Times
G7 members can be the front runners in low carbon and green hydrogen deployment, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) concludes. Overall, the consumption of hydrogen by G7 countries could grow between four and seven times by 2050. Published today at the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Accelerating … Continue reading Net Zero Pledges in G7 to Drive Up Global Hydrogen Demand by Up to 7 Times
Continue readingAccelerated approvals needed for renewables and green hydrogen to achieve climate goals and energy security
A new global commission focused on speeding up planning and approvals for the massive deployment of renewables and green hydrogen needed to address climate change and energy security was launched today at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. 10,800 gigawatts (GW) of installed renewables capacity will be needed by 2030 to keep 1.5°C … Continue reading Accelerated approvals needed for renewables and green hydrogen to achieve climate goals and energy security
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