Hydrogen
German Hydrogen Council: Pipelines Most Economical Way to Move Hydrogen
Germany’s National Hydrogen Council determined pipeline transport to be the most economical option to move hydrogen for distances up to about 6,210 miles (10,000 km), even if it would require building new pipelines.
Making Hydrogen Work for UK’s Commercial Buildings
While domestic heat makes up more than half of the U.K. heat demand, commercial and industrial properties’ space heating, hot water and heat for cooking account for more than a quarter. Therefore, any conversion from natural gas to hydrogen in the national and local pipeline grids must cater to larger-scale commercial and industrial heating.
RWE to Pick Electrolysis Provider for Lingen Hydrogen Project in 2021
RWE aims to pick a supplier of electrolysis capacity this year for a north-west German showcase project to develop clean hydrogen for delivery in 2024, a board member at its generation division said.
Bakken Energy, Mitsubishi to Repurpose North Dakota Gas Plant for Hydrogen Production
Bakken Energy and Mitsubishi Power Americas are establishing their positions in North America’s cleaner-energy future with a partnership agreement to create a clean hydrogen hub in North Dakota.
UK Government Sets Out Strategy for a Hydrogen Economy
The British government launched a strategy to meet its goal of 5 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030 to replace natural gas in powering around three million homes, as well as industry and transport.
PRCI Established Emerging Fuels Institute for Next-Generation Pipelines
EFI will provide PRCI members the opportunity to execute the research needed to ensure the safe transportation and storage of the next generation of energy, such as hydrogen, renewable natural gas and other potential gas and liquid fuel sources, that will help meet the world’s energy needs while reducing the impact to the environment.
RWE CEO: Don't Expect Renewable Megadeals in Next Few Years
RWE, Europe's third-largest renewables player, does not expect large deals in the sector in the next few years, its chief executive told journalists after presenting first-half results.
Entergy Seeks to Build NatGas/Hydrogen Power Plant in Texas
U.S. electric company Entergy Corp wants to build a power plant in Texas capable of burning a combination of natural gas and hydrogen as more consumers seek to transition from dirty fossil fuels to carbon-free sources of energy.
Perspective: Why Green Hydrogen — Not Grey — Could Help Solve Climate Change
Green hydrogen is more expensive to produce, but it can be manufactured with zero emissions using renewable electricity to split water into oxygen and hydrogen. Globally, less than 2% of hydrogen is produced this way.
German Hydrogen Council: Pipelines Most Economical Way to Move Hydrogen
Germany’s National Hydrogen Council determined pipeline transport is the most economical option to move hydrogen for distances up to about 10,000 km (6,213 mi), even if it would require building new pipelines.
Dutch Government Grants Subsidy to PosHYdon, Offshore Green Hydrogen Production Project
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency has awarded a subsidy of 3.6 million euro to the PosHYdon project, which is the world's first offshore green hydrogen pilot on a working platform.
INNIO Jenbacher Launches Hydrogen-Ready Gas Engines
Most of the currently installed INNIO Jenbacher natural gas fueled fleet can be upgraded to operate with up to 25% volume of hydrogen in pipeline gas or converted from natural gas to 100% hydrogen operation.
Cost of Hydrogen Gas Leaks Worth Taking into Consideration
Despite hydrogen’s widespread appeal and many benefits, it is imperative to remember that it is still a potentially dangerous gas. It is colorless and odorless, making it naturally imperceptible to humans.
National Grid Studies UK Hydrogen Pipeline Network Potential
National Grid is exploring the potential of a 1,243-mile (2,000-km) hydrogen pipeline network across the U.K. Reaching a goal of delivering hydrogen power to consumers by 2030 will take an abundance of planning and work.
Shell Opens 10 MW German Hydrogen Electrolyzer to Boost Green Fuel Output
Royal Dutch Shell launched Europe's biggest hydrogen electrolysis plant at the Wesseling site of its Rheinland refinery after two years of construction, as it expands further into alternative energies.
U.S. Natural Gas Companies Put Hydrogen to the Test
At least two dozen U.S. energy firms, including Dominion Energy Inc and Sempra Energy, have started producing hydrogen or testing its viability in natural gas pipes to take advantage of existing infrastructure as the world prioritizes lower-carbon fuels.
Pipeline Research Council Establishes Emerging Fuels Institute
The institute will provide PRCI members the opportunity to execute the research needed to ensure the safe transportation and storage of the next generation of energy, such as hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and other potential gas and liquid fuel sources.
Australia Rejects $36 Billion Wind, Solar, Hydrogen Project
The Australian government has rejected plans for a $36 billion wind, solar and hydrogen project in a remote area of Western Australia, leaving what would have been one of the world's largest green energy projects in limbo for now.
Global Energy Infrastructure Collects Data on 1,600+ Hydrogen Projects
There are more than 1,600 hydrogen projects happening globally, including some in research and concept phases and large-scale hydrogen production units, according to data tracked by Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI).
Gas Industry Responds to Climate Change, Readies Transition
In the midst of winter this year, a panel of academics and energy industry experts gathered online with Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy to map out pathways for making and using hydrogen.
West Coast Greets ‘Cleaner’ Pipe Conversion
Between the California towns of Paramount and Carson, about 40 miles south of Los Angeles, a pipeline that once shipped crude oil from the former to the latter is another step closer to transporting hydrogen gas instead.
11 EU Countries Oppose Plan to Prolong Gas Project Funding
Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and eight other countries will reject a plan to prolong European Union support for cross-border natural gas projects, and instead push for rules to exclude fossil fuels.
H2Tech Solutions Virtual Conference Attracts Thousands
More than 2,000 people worldwide registered to hear more than 40 experts on fuel, chemical, and industrial applications for hydrogen speak at the first H2Tech Solutions, a virtual conference held by Gulf Energy Information’s H2Tech.
National Grid Studying UK Hydrogen Pipeline Network Potential
National Grid is exploring the potential of a 2,000-km (1,243-mi) hydrogen pipeline network across the UK. Reaching a goal of getting hydrogen power to consumers by 2030 will take “huge amounts of planning and work.”
Italy's Snam in World First with Test of 30% Gas-Hydrogen Blend in Steel Forging
Gas transport group Snam said on Wednesday a 30% blend of natural gas and hydrogen had been used for the first time to power furnaces at a steelmaker in northern Italy.
Bloom Energy, Idaho National Laboratory to Use Nuclear Energy to Generate Hydrogen
Bloom Energy’s electrolyzer converts water (or steam) into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can then be injected into the natural gas pipeline, stored and used for power generation with a fuel cell at a later time, dispensed to fuel cell vehicles, or used by industrial processes that consume large amounts of hydrogen.
Suncor to Develop Hydrogen Project in Alberta Amid Renewables Push
Suncor Energy will develop a clean hydrogen project near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, in one of the most significant steps taken by an oil sands producer to cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change.
Oil and Gas Investor EnCap Raises $1.2 Billion Energy Transition Fund
EnCap Investments said on Tuesday it has closed a $1.2 billion fund dedicated to investments in the burgeoning energy transition space, the first time the private-equity firm has raised money specifically for clean energy.
Energinet and Gasunie Studying Feasibility of Hydrogen Pipeline Infrastructure
Energinet and Gasunie published a technical pre-feasibility study for transporting hydrogen via a 350-450 km (217-279 mi) pipeline from Esbjerg or Holstebro in Denmark to Hamburg in Germany.
Australia Backs Three 'Green' Hydrogen Projects with More Than A$100 Million
Australia said it had awarded A$103 million ($80 million) to back three 'green' hydrogen projects, hiking its planned funding by almost 50% as the government seeks to speed up commercial production of the gas using renewable resources.

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