Hydrogen
Fatal Gas Leak at Pemex’s Texas Refinery Kills 2, Sparks Investigations
A deadly gas leak at Pemex's Texas refinery in Deer Park claimed two lives and injured 35 workers, prompting investigations into the cause. The accident, which released toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, has sparked concerns about safety protocols at the Mexican state-owned refinery.
Vale, GEP Partner to Explore Green Hydrogen Opportunities in Brazil
Vale has partnered with Green Energy Park to explore green hydrogen production opportunities in Brazil. As part of its decarbonization efforts, Vale aims to develop "mega hubs" for steel production using renewable hydrogen, supporting Brazil's green energy transition.
French Pipeline Sector Moving Toward Hydrogen
France is actively developing its pipeline network, as part of ambitious state plans to turn the country into one of the largest natural gas and hydrogen hubs in Europe in years to come.
Woodland Biofuels to Invest $1.35 Billion in Louisiana for RNG, Hydrogen Plant
Canadian renewable fuel company Woodland Biofuels announced on Tuesday an investment of $1.35 billion at the Port of South Louisiana to establish a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant and ultra-green hydrogen facility.
BP, Iberdrola Team Up on 25-MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Spain
Spanish renewable power company Iberdrola and Britain's BP said on Thursday they had agreed to build a 25-megawatt green hydrogen plant in Castellon, on Spain's eastern coast.
UTulsa Facility Advances Hydrogen Blending Research for Natural Gas Pipelines
U.S. Sen. James Lankford recently toured the University of Tulsa's hydrogen blending research facility, where ongoing studies explore integrating hydrogen into natural gas pipelines to reduce carbon emissions.
ADNOC Acquires 35% Stake in Exxon’s Texas Hydrogen Plant
Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC will acquire a 35% stake in a planned Exxon Mobil large-scale hydrogen plant in Texas, the companies said on Wednesday.
EU to Tighten Hydrogen Funding Rules Amid Cheap Chinese Imports
The European Commission is working on tighter rules to ensure EU funding for hydrogen projects benefits European companies, after local industries raised concerns over cheap Chinese imports, the EU's head of climate change policy said on Monday.
China's Hygreen Energy to Invest $2.2 Billion in Spanish Green Hydrogen Plant
The investment is part of a broader set of agreements, which include a deal with Spanish firm Coxabengoa to manufacture and develop green hydrogen technology in the Spanish region.
Linde to Invest $2 Billion in Canada's Largest Hydrogen Facility for Dow's Alberta Plant
Industrial gases firm Linde said it would invest more than $2 billion to build a clean hydrogen facility for supplying to Dow's Path2Zero production complex in Alberta, Canada.
EnBW to Invest $1.1 Billion in Expanding Germany’s Hydrogen Network, Including Conversion of 155-Mile SEL Gas Pipeline
(P&GJ) — EnBW is set to invest $1.1 billion in Germany’s hydrogen infrastructure, focusing on integrating and converting the 155-mile SEL gas pipeline into a key component of the country’s expanding hydrogen network.
Ukraine Approves $20 Billion Plan to Boost Renewable Energy to 27% by 2030
Ukraine will need $20 billion in investments to develop its renewable power sector under a plan which seeks to boost its share in the country's energy mix to 27% by 2030, the government said on Tuesday.
U.S. Gulf Coast to Host Major Clean Ammonia Production Project with New Investment
The $2.5 million investment aims to establish an industrial-scale hybrid blue and green ammonia facility in Texas. The plant is expected to produce 1.4 million metric tonnes of ultra-low carbon ammonia annually.
BP to Construct Up to 10 Green Hydrogen Projects This Decade
BP aims to construct five to 10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade in order to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions, CEO Murray Auchincloss said on Tuesday.
Enagas Gets Initial Approval for Spanish Section of H2MED Hydrogen Pipeline
The Spanish government gave a first go-ahead to gas grid operator Enagas to start developing the Spanish section of a planned trans-European hydrogen pipeline and related hydrogen infrastructure projects.
Italy to Unveil Hydrogen Corridor Plan This Autumn, May Include Switzerland
The so-called SouthH2 Corridor would connect North Africa, Italy, Austria and Germany, allowing renewable hydrogen produced in the Southern Mediterranean to reach European industries.
Siemens Energy, EWE to Build 280 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
Turbine and engine maker Siemens Energy will build a 280-megawatt (MW) green hydrogen electrolysis system for Northern German utility EWE, which is expected to begin operating in 2027, the two companies said on Thursday.
Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Wins DOE Phase 1 Award
The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association announced it has received Phase 1 award status from the U.S. Department of Energy, making it one of the first U.S. Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to achieve this milestone.
California Secures $12.6 Billion for Hydrogen Hub Development
ARCHES and the U.S. DOE signed a $12.6 billion agreement to develop clean hydrogen projects across California. Key projects include hydrogen-powered equipment at major ports and building over 60 hydrogen fueling stations.
Spain to Launch $2.5 Billion Plan to Boost Green Hydrogen Production
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new plan worth $2.5 billion to boost the country's transition to clean energy, including subsidies for green energy industries and hydrogen made from renewable power.
Hydrogen-Blend Pipelines: Integrity Readiness and the Role of ILI Inspection
In this Pipeline & Gas Journal exclusive, delve into the evolution and current state of in-line inspection (ILI) technologies for hydrogen-blend pipelines, focusing on the advancements in crack detection, material flaw identification, and corrosion monitoring.
Aramco Finalizes Deal to Acquire 50% of Air Products Qudra's Blue Hydrogen Business
Saudi oil giant Aramco has signed final agreements to buy 50% of the blue hydrogen industrial gases business of Air Products Qudra, it said on Tuesday, continuing the kingdom's drive to become a major hydrogen producer.
Hydrogen Energy Firm Huture Announces $1 Billion SPAC Merger
Hydrogen energy firm Huture has agreed to go public in the U.S. through a merger with a blank-check firm Aquaron Acquisition Corp. in a deal that would value the combined company at $1 billion.
Enagas Sells Tallgrass Energy Stake for $1.1 Billion to Support Hydrogen Projects
Enagas has agreed to sell its 30.2% stake in U.S. energy infrastructure company Tallgrass Energy to finance green hydrogen projects, the Spanish gas grid operator said on Wednesday.
Spain Approves $865 Million for Green Hydrogen Projects
The Spanish government has approved subsidies worth $865.52 million for major green hydrogen projects, Energy Minister Teresa Ribera said on Tuesday.
Germany Plans Bids for Hydrogen-Ready Power Plants by Early 2025
Germany said on Friday it will launch the first tender for the construction and modernization of 12.5 gigawatts of gas power plants that can switch to hydrogen by the end of 2024 or early next year, following industry pressure.
Portugal, Spain Address Hurdles for Hydrogen Pipeline Project
Portugal and Spain are working to remove the obstacles to constructing an underwater green hydrogen pipeline by 2030 as part of their vision to become renewables superpowers, their energy ministers said on Wednesday.
Hydrogen Sector Urges EU to Support Local Firms Against Cheaper Chinese Competitors
European manufacturers of hydrogen equipment have urged the European Union to step in to help the industry compete with cheaper Chinese producers, in a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.
Germany, Morocco Form Alliance to Boost Green Hydrogen Production, Exports
Germany has agreed to form a climate and energy alliance with Morocco to support renewable energy expansion and hydrogen production in the north African country, the development ministry said on Friday.
Egyptian Fertilizer Company Turns to Hydrogen Amid Gas Shortage
One of Egypt's largest fertilizer companies said on Thursday it would partially switch to hydrogen supplies as the country struggles with a shortage of natural gas that has led to widespread blackouts.
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