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Japan's JERA to invest $32 B in LNG, renewables, new fuels over next decade
Japan's top power utility JERA said on Thursday it plans to invest 5 T yen ($32.4 B) over the coming decade into renewable energy and new fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Italy's Snam eyes green opportunities
Italian gas grid distributor Snam is looking at green fuel opportunities. The €15-B group—which has Europe's largest gas transmission network and manages both storage assets and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Italy—is leading a European project to build a pipeline for green hydrogen (H2).
Nextchem completes acquisition of GasConTec, adding new low-carbon hydrogen/methanol to portfolio
Nextchem completed the acquisition of GasConTec, which will add new low-carbon hydrogen/methanol technologies to the company's portfolio.
Bulgaria starts operations on country's first hydrogen charging station
Funded through the Operational Program "Science and Education for Smart Growth" and the European Fund for Regional Development, the station is a testament to Bulgaria's inception of hydrogen electric mobility in the country.
Asahi Kasei opens new hydrogen pilot plant in Japan
Asahi Kasei celebrated the official opening of a new hydrogen pilot plant in Kawasaki, Japan.
HyGen project launched with €7.5 MM to develop carbon-free mobility using liquid hydrogen
The HyGen project is led by three major experts: Fives, a global industrial engineering group, leader of the consortium, and two main research players, the CEA and the École des Mines de Saint-Etienne.
Fortescue’s dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel, The Green Pioneer, named a winner at World Hydrogen 2024 Awards in Rotterdam
The Green Pioneer, Fortescue’s world-leading, dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel has been awarded the Hydrogen Transport award at the World Hydrogen 2024 Awards.
Air Products to build network of H2 refueling stations in Alberta, Canada
Air Products announced in late April that it intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Plug expands cryogenic sales with multiple customer agreements
Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen (H2) solutions for the green H2 economy, has been awarded contracts to supply cryogenic equipment to a multinational industrial gas company and a statewide electric utility company.
Thiozen pilot successfully produces zero-emissions H2 from sour gas waste streams
Thiozen announced the success of an in-field pilot unit in the Permian Basin, the first-ever demonstration of a process to simultaneously de-sour natural gas and produce clean H2 for use by the energy industry.
Japan aims for zero-carbon electricity generation
Over the last several years, the Japanese government has announced energy policies aimed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by lowering emissions in the electric power, industrial, and transportation sectors.
AVEVA and Newpoint Trillium Management announce partnership for clean hydrogen project
AVEVA announced a strategic partnership with Newpoint Trillium Management, LLC creating a digital twin for their clean hydrogen and manufacturing projects to reindustrialize the former Department of Energy sites in Ohio and Kentucky as well as projects throughout Central Appalachia.
OCP and Fortescue to partner to develop green energy, hydrogen and ammonia in Morocco
OCP Group and Fortescue Energy announced a landmark JV in Morocco which aims to supply green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizers to Morocco, Europe, and international markets.
Investments exceeding $1 T needed for hydrogen infrastructure
Emmanouil Kakaras, Executive Vice President at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, emphasized the necessity for substantial investments in infrastructure to facilitate the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel in Europe and the United States.
U.S. refiners and chemical manufacturers lead hydrogen production and consumption
U.S. manufacturers specializing in chemicals and petroleum refining have traditionally accounted for the largest shares of both hydrogen consumption and production, and they pay the least for it.
German coalition agrees financing details of hydrogen network
Germany's ruling coalition agreed a financing mechanism for the country's future hydrogen network, extending a deadline for it to be built by five years to 2037 and offering protection for investors in case of bankruptcy.
ACME Group and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies to jointly explore hydrogen value chains from Oman to Europe
ACME Group and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a feasibility study to explore the joint development of large-scale hydrogen supply chains from ACME’s projects in Oman to supply hubs in Europe using the innovative LOHC technology.
NextChem and Vallourec to merge green ammonia tech with hydrogen storage for "Power-To-X" projects
Maire announces that NextChem, through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, and Vallourec, agreed to cooperate on the integration of NextChem’s proprietary green ammonia technology with Vallourec’s Delphy hydrogen storage technology and its subsequent commercialization.
India's Hydrogen Ambitions: Powering the Future with Green Fuel
India has launched the ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023, aiming to become a global leader in the production, utilization, and export of this clean fuel.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners announces investments and agreements with LOTTE Chemical Corporation
The memorandum of understanding between CIP and LOTTE is intended to support collaboration on clean ammonia projects.
NextChem expands its low carbon portfolio with the acquisition of Gascontec, gaining innovative patents in hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol
MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of GasConTec Gmbh, an innovative company specialized in technology development and process engineering founded in 2017 and based in Bad Homburg, Germany.
CycleØ acquires Biogasclean to increase fully circular green gas production
CycleØ Group Limited announced its acquisition of Biogasclean, a Danish supplier of biological methanation and desulphurization systems.
KT awarded Eni contract for hydrogen production in Livorno plant biorefinery conversion
MAIRE announced that its subsidiary KT - Kinetics Technology (Integrated E&C Solutions) has been awarded an EPC contract by Italian Energy company Eni to build a hydrogen production plant at Eni’s Livorno refinery.
LNG export review should weigh impact on green hydrogen market
A review of U.S. LNG that the Energy Department will conduct during a pause on new permits should weigh the impact of gas exports on the development of the emerging green hydrogen market.
Germany outlines $17-B plan to subsidize gas-to-hydrogen shift
Germany's government has agreed plans to subsidize gas power plants that can switch to hydrogen with a price tag of $17 B in subsidies as part of efforts to supplement intermittent renewable energy and speed up the transition to low carbon generation.
Baker Hughes achieves new hydrogen milestones to accelerate transition to hydrogen economy
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced several milestones to support the growth of the hydrogen economy, as part of the company’s broader strategy in new energy.
German gas storage operators warn of overblown plans for hydrogen grids
Germany's future hydrogen demand could fall well short of the baseline the country is assuming in its plans to extend its gas network to carry the fuel.
U.S. Henry Hub natural gas prices in 2023 were the lowest since mid-2020
The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas price averaged $2.57 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2023, about a 62% drop from the 2022 average annual price, according to data from Refinitiv Eikon.
Air Liquide presses Mexico for answers after the government confiscated hydrogen plant
French industrial gas manufacturer Air Liquide is seeking answers from the Mexican government after it took control of a hydrogen processing plant in Hidalgo state.
US unveils clean hydrogen plan, nuclear power role uncertain
The U.S. proposed rules for how energy companies can access billions of dollars in tax credits for producing low-carbon hydrogen using new clean energy sources but left thorny issues, such as how nuclear power could benefit, uncertain.