Hydrogen
Natural Gas Companies Look to Hydrogen to Extend Life of US Pipelines
Natural gas companies plan to use hydrogen and renewable natural gas made from landfills or agricultural waste to extend the life of existing pipelines in a future carbon-free world, energy executives said at the Reuters Global Energy Transition conference on Tuesday.
DOE Launches $8 Billion Program for Clean Hydrogen Hubs across US
The U.S. Department of Energy filed a notice of intent to fund the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $8 billion program to develop regional clean hydrogen hubs – H2Hubs – across America, the DOE said in a press release on Monday.
Hydrogen Blending Well into Climate Change Discussion
The venerable international energy conference, CERAWeek, returned as a live, week-long venue in Houston the second week of March, touting its usual lineup of speakers from around the globe and its topics from A to Z in the energy space.
Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
With the U.S. Department of Energy set to announce plans for $8 billion in funding for clean hydrogen hubs across the country, a new report finds that Houston, long considered the “Energy Capital of the World,” is well positioned to leverage Texas’ vast energy resources to become a global clean hydrogen hub.
Germany, Qatar Sign Energy Partnership Agreement Focused on Gas
Germany and Qatar have signed a declaration to deepen their energy partnership, with a focus on trade in hydrogen and LNG, as Europe's biggest economy looks for alternative supplies amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Germany, Netherlands Up Ambition for North Sea Hydrogen Hubs
There is no shortage of ideas when it comes to exploiting the strong winds offshore Germany and the Netherlands to produce green hydrogen.
Preparing America’s Pipeline Infrastructure for the Hydrogen Economy
Hydrogen is poised to play an essential role in the global energy transition, and it holds enormous potential in helping sectors—from mobility to power generation—achieve deep decarbonization.
Enbridge, Humble Midstream to Develop Low-carbon Hydrogen, Ammonia Export Facilities
Enbridge Inc. and Humble Midstream LLC have announced the joint development and marketing of a low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility which will be located at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center, near Corpus Christi, Texas.
Enbridge Invests $6.6 Million in Smartpipe’s Innovative Pipeline Technology
Smartpipe Technologies has received a $6.6 million investment from Enbridge Inc. for its innovative pipeline technology, designed to improve pipeline safety and allow for the transportation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
GHD and PG&E Partner on Hydrogen, Natural Gas Blending Project in California
GHD has entered a partnership with PG&E to conduct a complete study of different levels of hydrogen blends in natural gas pipeline systems.
TES Commences LNG Open Season at Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub
Tree Energy Solutions has commenced an open season to fast-track LNG imports into Europe through its Wilhelmshaven regasification terminal. It will offer direct access to an extensive gas pipeline network at Etzel with proximity to the Groningen gas grid infrastructure.
TC Energy Eyes Alberta Site for Hydrogen Production Hub
TC Energy Corp. has begun evaluating plans for a hydrogen production hub on 140 acres in Crossfield, Alberta. The proposed hub would produce an estimated 60 tonnes of hydrogen per day, with the capacity to increase to 150 tonnes per day.
Portuguese-Danish-Dutch Consortium Plans $1.1 Billion Hydrogen Plant in Sines
Portuguese project developer Madoqua Renewables, Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Dutch firm Power2X plan to invest 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) in a green hydrogen plant in Portugal.
Japan's Osaka Gas Backs $11 Billion Green Hydrogen Project in Australia
Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. said on Tuesday it will provide technical support for a $10.75 billion green hydrogen project in the Australian outback and will consider potential investment in future.
Shell, Uniper Partner on UK Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility
The project will include a blue hydrogen production facility with a capacity of up to 720 megawatts using gas reformation technology with carbon capture and storage.
ClassNK Approves J-DeEP’s Design for Floating Hydrogen Production Plant Offshore Scotland
ClassNK, a Tokyo-based ship classification society, issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a floating offshore hydrogen production plant developed by Japan Offshore Design & Engineering Platform Technology & Engineering Research Association (J-DeEP).
Baker Hughes to Provide Hydrogen-Ready Compressor Upgrade for Greece Pipeline
Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract to supply gas turbines and compressors that can run on a blend of natural gas and hydrogen for a new compression station of the Greek Natural Gas Transmission System.
US, German Officials to Meet This Week on LNG, Hydrogen Supplies
U.S. and German government officials will meet with energy executives in Berlin to discuss ways to boost Germany's energy supplies, as Russia's war in Ukraine ratchets up pressure on Europe to find alternate sources of energy.
Russia-Ukraine War to Accelerate European Hydrogen Transportation Development, Strategist Says
Europe and the world in general are still in the introductory phases of a true paradigm shift with respect to the energy transition, said Jacob Shapiro, founder and chief strategist of Perch Perspectives.
Norway and Germany to Study Possibility of Hydrogen Pipeline Link
Norway and Germany agreed to study the transport of hydrogen via a pipeline between the countries to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Technip Energies, Greenko Partner to Accelerate Green Hydrogen Development in India
Technip Energies and Greenko ZeroC Private Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore green hydrogen project development opportunities in India.
Infrastructure Rollout Will Enable Africa to Expand LNG Exports, Meet Global Demand
An increase in investment towards infrastructure development and gas E&P activities will enable Africa to position itself as a leading LNG exporter.
Hydrogen Briefs
Consortium to Develop Green H2, Ammonia Project in Malaysia, Green Hydrogen Systems Signs Supply Agreement and Linde Wins Long-Term Contract with BASF.
Europipe’ s Epoxy-Coated Pipelines Ready for H2 Transport
As part of Europipe’s hydrogen research program, the company recently tested different flow coatings in pure hydrogen to evaluate their suitability for use in hydrogen transport.
DNV Evaluating Hydrogen Readiness of Hungarian Gas Pipeline
GSZ Ltd., the owner and operator of the Hungarian high-pressure transmission natural gas pipeline system, commissioned DNV to assess the suitability for partial to full hydrogen transport of one of FGSZ’s pipelines.
Essar to Build UK’s First Refinery-Based Hydrogen Furnace
Essar Oil UK, the leading UK-focused downstream energy company, announces plans to install a new $60.8 million (£45 million) furnace at Stanlow that’s capable of using hydrogen as its fuel source, which is a first for the United Kingdom.
Linde Debuts Plant for Extracting Hydrogen from Natural Gas Pipelines
Linde Engineering started a full-scale pilot plant in Germany to showcase how its HISELECT powered by Evonik membrane technology can extract hydrogen from natural gas pipelines, contributing to a decarbonized industry.
US Ethanol Industry Banks on Carbon Capture to Solve Emissions Problem
The nascent CCS industry has been plagued by high costs and underperformance, crucial federal incentives for carbon capture are stalled in Congress, and public opposition to the pipeline infrastructure needed to transport captured gas is mounting.
Neptune Energy Aims to Store More Carbon than it Emits by 2030
Neptune Energy announced its aim to go beyond net zero and store more carbon than is emitted from its operations and the use of its sold products by 2030.
Talos Energy to Seek Approvals for Several Carbon-Capture Projects
Talos is developing plans to build carbon capture projects along the Texas and Louisiana coasts as energy businesses seek to lower emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
