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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Brazil aims to make a global impact on clean energy innovation
Brazil accounts for almost 7% of the planet’s renewable energy production – outpacing its 3% share of the global population and 2% share of global GDP – and has long been a leader in biofuels and hydropower technologies. The country is now seeking to expand its energy innovation into new technological areas: its recent National … Continue reading Brazil aims to make a global impact on clean energy innovation
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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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Ingeteam unveils a new rectifier solution for electrolysers
Nordex: Early initiatives in the green hydrogen market to complement its core business
To complement its core business, supported by its extensive experience in the renewables sector, the Nordex Group has begun early initiatives in the green hydrogen market. The Group has recently entered into two strategic joint ventures: one for the manufacturing of electrolyzers, a key component in the production of green hydrogen, and the second for … Continue reading Nordex: Early initiatives in the green hydrogen market to complement its core business
Continue readingAcciona 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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Fortescue Future Industries and Statkraft secure power for proposed Holmaneset green hydrogen and green ammonia project
The conditional agreement signed in Oslo today, will see Statkraft supply renewable power to support FFI’s operational plans for a 300 megawatt green hydrogen and green ammonia facility. FFI CEO Mark Hutchinson said, “There is an urgency to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia and support global decarbonisation as quickly as possible.” “FFI has chosen to … Continue reading Fortescue Future Industries and Statkraft secure power for proposed Holmaneset green hydrogen and green ammonia project
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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 and PETROJET sign MoU to support green hydrogen projects in Egypt
DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PETROJET, a leading regional Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) contractor, to strengthen their collaboration for the energy transition in Egypt through the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives (including ammonia). The MoU aims to scope areas in which DNV can … Continue reading DNV and PETROJET sign MoU to support green hydrogen projects in Egypt
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OX2 to develop an offshore wind energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden
OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore wind energy hub Neptunus in southern Baltic Sea. The wind energy hub is estimated to have a total installed capacity of 1.9 GW and will produce both electricity and hydrogen. The project will be included in OX2’s project development portfolio for the first quarter, 2023. The energy … Continue reading OX2 to develop an offshore wind energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden
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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
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 50 MW of wind power in Germany for the production of green hydrogen
Vestas has received a 50 MW order from Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt GmbH to power the Bad Lauchstädt TerraWatt project in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of eight V162-6.2 MW turbines at a hub height of 169m, as well as a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement designed to … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 50 MW of wind power in Germany for the production of green hydrogen
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DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
An industrial scale concept for a floating production unit to produce green ammonia has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, affirming the technical feasibility of the design. The project is now ready to start the Basic Design phase. The so-called NH3 FPSO concept is being developed by Netherland-based SwitchH2 BV and Norway-based BW Offshore … Continue reading DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
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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
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Abeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
A total of 169 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind farm projects are already under review.The president of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), Elbia Gannoum, assesses that in November Brazil will already have the regulation of Decree 10,946, published in January of this year and which deals with the transfer of physical spaces and the … Continue reading Abeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
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RWE and VTG develop logistics concept for ammonia: from import terminal to customer by rail
News on RWE’s planned green import terminal for ammonia in Brunsbüttel: RWE plans to use rail transport for the onward journey of this fuel. To this end, the company is working with the global logistics company VTG to deliver the ammonia by tank wagon to customers in Germany and neighbouring countries. The two companies today … Continue reading RWE and VTG develop logistics concept for ammonia: from import terminal to customer by rail
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The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, meets with Frans Timmermans to boost EU leadership in green hydrogen
Simplicity, scale and speed. These were the key messages at the meeting held by the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, chaired by Ignacio Galán since its creation, with the Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, to analyse how to make the European Union a more attractive area for investment … Continue reading The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, meets with Frans Timmermans to boost EU leadership in green hydrogen
Continue readingGreen hydrogen promises to boost Brazil-Germany relationship
At the forefront of the green hydrogen economy, Germany sees Brazil as a strategic fuel supplier, a big bet to replace oil, gas and coal and meet climate targets.As Brazil seeks to regain its environmental leadership, Germany is racing against time to overcome the current energy crisis and meet its climate ambitions. Given this, President … Continue reading Green hydrogen promises to boost Brazil-Germany relationship
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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