CO2 compressor technology for a decarbonized energy economy
Because of H2’s potential in the context of developing a decarbonized energy infrastructure, technologies for efficiently producing, transporting, storing and utilizing it have attracted significant investment.
Extending the European H2 Backbone: A European H2 infrastructure vision covering 21 countries
In 2020, eleven gas infrastructure companies published a vision of a European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB), a dedicated H2 pipeline transport network spanning 10 European countries. This article presents an updated and extended EHB vision, now involving 23 gas infrastructure companies from 21 countries.
Cracking the chicken-and-egg problem of large-scale H2 refueling networks
For the large-scale deployment of H2 fuel cell vehicles across the U.S. to be feasible, tens of thousands more H2 fueling stations are needed and geographic coverage must drastically expand.
Editorial Comment: Infrastructure development will play a crucial role in the global H2 economy
Many nations around the world have set ambitious net-zero emissions goals, as well as enacted new regulations and initiatives to meet those targets. Undoubtedly, H2 will play a major role in global decarbonization activities.
Regional Report India: India’s efforts towards global carbon neutrality
At COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi announced that India plans to achieve net-zero emissions targets by 2070. India’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) announced 2050 as a net-zero target; however, due to the size, population and social fabric of the country, an additional 20 yr is likely necessary to achieve net-zero emissions targets.
Blue H2 co-generation with synthetic fuels
Ultimately, the H2 economy is expected to rely on electrolytic green H2, which will provide complete decarbonization; however, green H2 cannot presently compete economically with H2 derived from fossil fuels.
Accelerating the H2 economy through digitalization
Digital technology will be an essential component in delivering the H2 economy, accelerating and de-risking innovation, de-risking adoption and enabling faster and better scaleup and optimization of the H2 value chain.
New technology for producing efficient, low-emissions H2 and syngas
Syngas has a diverse range of applications, including the synthesis of methanol, oxo alcohols and synthetic fuels; approximately half of all H2 produced worldwide is used to make ammonia, which is then turned into fertilizers or other chemicals.
Heavy oil hydroconversion using an upflow reactor variant
In heavy oil hydroconversion upflow reactors that use supported- or slurry-type catalysts, H2 or gas containing H2 is fed into the reactor’s bottom by means of bubbling.
H2Tech: Technology spotlight
Hysata’s team has published results of its H2 electrolyzer technology research, which confirms its “capillary-fed electrolysis cell” can produce green H2 from water at 98% cell energy efficiency.
Projects Update
Update on the latest projects in the global hydrogen sector.
Global projects data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking nearly 930 active H2 projects around the world.
Australia can meet EU hydrogen import target – taskforce
EU Commission launches consultation on hydrogen rules
Hydrogen sector seeks inclusion in EU aviation package
Volvo to sell hydrogen trucks
UK fleshes out hydrogen strategy
Rotterdam ammonia import terminal advances
Denmark’s Topsoe to build large-scale electrolyser plant
Investors flock to Oman’s hydrogen sector
Steelmaking with hydrogen faces supply problem – Ieefa
Blue hydrogen is ‘greenwashing’ – Forrest
CPH2 looks to license electrolyser technology as demand surges
Scottish Power and Storegga develop green hydrogen project
Santos to progress blue hydrogen project
War adds impetus to Europe’s gas decarbonisation
Uniper and Shell move forward with blue hydrogen project
Progress at Neom green hydrogen project
Masdar to develop 4GW Egyptian green hydrogen projects
Plug Power to build Antwerp facility
Aces project finalises investment
Shell expects FID on 300MW of electrolysers in 2022
Canada’s blue hydrogen export drive
HydrogenOne zones in on production projects
Siemens wins first hydrogen train fleet order
UK awards £45mn of hydrogen supply grants
Germany and India cooperate on hydrogen
EU ‘must not dilute’ low-carbon transport proposal
European backing spurs Egypt’s hydrogen ambitions
Cairo and Muscat win new green hydrogen projects
SSE joins Ireland’s first hydrogen valley project
UK gas firms study London hydrogen network
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Wintershall Dea develops blue hydrogen project in Germany
NortH2 hydrogen project lines up potential offtaker
EU hydrogen backbone commits to supply corridors
Higher diesel prices drive interest in fuel-cell generators – AFC
Equinor evaluates second Humber project
Sinopec drives down costs on flagship facility
Johnson Matthey aims to reduce PEM electrolyser costs
Johnson Matthey reorganises with greater hydrogen focus
ITM winning more contracts
Bankability of hydrogen projects improving
Green hydrogen to reshape global energy market
State help needed for unbankable hydrogen projects
CPH2 receives electrolyser order
Aviation requires suite of technologies to decarbonise
EU pledges support for electrolyser capacity ramp-up
Trafigura advances hydrogen projects as profits surge
TotalEnergies invests in Indian green hydrogen JV
Nel opens Heroya electrolyser plant
More support needed for hydrogen finance – EIB
Ukraine war to lift green hydrogen demand in Europe – DNV
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Hydrogen demand to grow sixfold by 2050 – McKinsey
Liquid hydrogen offers cheapest shipping costs – Wood Mackenzie
EU hydrogen growth stalls on state aid delays
Credit Agricole invests in hydrogen fund Hy24
Electrolyser manufacturing lags demand growth
HydrogenOne invests in electrolyser manufacturer Elcogen
MHI orders electrolyser for demonstration park
BP acquires controlling stake in Australian renewables project
Shell close to FID on several hydrogen projects
UK doubles hydrogen target
Lhyfe green hydrogen IPO raises €110mn
Momentum builds for Australian green hydrogen hubs
Finland and Sweden to create cross-border hydrogen market
RWE and Arcelormittal cooperate on green steel
Green Energy Oman advances
No quick path to FID for Europe’s green hydrogen projects
Chevron eyes energy transition
EU Council weakens hydrogen targets
China to favour hydrogen for trucking
Protium raises £40.5mn in funding round
Renewables to inflate green hydrogen costs – JP Morgan
Snam backs CCS and hydrogen developer Storegga
HH2E and MET plan €1bn German green hydrogen project
Namibia Hyphen green hydrogen project targets 2026 startup
Bosch to invest in electrolyser production
Siemens Energy and Air Liquide form European electrolyser JV
FFI looks to repurpose US coal plant for hydrogen
British Steel studies use of green hydrogen
Common infrastructure could double German and Dutch hydrogen demand
Hydrogen pipeline ‘must grow’ to achieve net zero
Blue hydrogen needs four key ingredients
Gen2 Energy commissions hydrogen carrier design
Buildings sector ‘not suited’ to hydrogen
Atome expects first revenues next year
Australia funds two hydrogen hubs
Equinor and SSE Thermal buy Triton
US gives hydrogen a policy push
Namibian hydrogen turns heads
Ukraine invasion puts pressure on gas-to-hydrogen switch – Air Liquide
Woodside and FFI compete for New Zealand project
All colours of hydrogen ‘needed to develop market’
Longi Hydrogen wins Sinopec electrolyser contract
Alberta doubles down on hydrogen
Adnoc takes 25pc stake in H2Teesside design
Ineos receives state finance for electrolyser study
EU firms ready to invest in Chinese transition
UK hydrogen fund to open for applications
EDF to develop 3GW green hydrogen this decade
EU’s war response can ‘supercharge’ hydrogen investment – IEA
Oil windfall fuels Saudi hydrogen plans
Scottish green hydrogen project commissions vessel design
Green hydrogen standard to launch in May
India could be major hydrogen exporter
Portuguese hydrogen strategy spearheaded by €1bn project
RenewableUK calls for green-specific hydrogen policies
Equinor targets 10pc of Europe clean hydrogen market
Low-carbon hydrogen requires $600bn investment by 2050 – Wood Mackenzie
Iberdrola to invest €3bn in green hydrogen
Nordic countries launch joint hydrogen research scheme
EU to introduce hydrogen CfDs
EEX to provide traded hydrogen prices
Green hydrogen reaching parity in EU – RMI
No big shift to hydrogen likely in UK heating – Octopus
Green hydrogen projects to grow rapidly
Air Products and Gunvor to develop Dutch ammonia import terminal
Ontario launches hydrogen strategy
IEA lays out industry decarbonisation roadmap
Quebec sets out green hydrogen and bioenergy strategy
Shell to use Ceres electrolyser for Indian pilot project
UK must support pink hydrogen – HFCA
EU ‘must increase’ renewables target to spur hydrogen
Price and carbon intensity more important than colour – J-Power
Investors still keen on clean hydrogen
BP and Linde plan Texas CCS project
Queensland signs export deal with Rotterdam
Oman green ammonia project takes shape
Airports must invest in hydrogen infrastructure – Jacobs
Everwind advances Novia Scotia hydrogen project
Hydrogen deployment must triple to reach net zero – DNV
Shell joins Brazil’s green hydrogen pilot project
Ukraine ‘can help meet’ EU hydrogen demand
Industry and transport to form 50pc of EU’s 2030 hydrogen demand
Norway funds maritime hydrogen network
Largest high-temperature electrolyser sets efficiency record
EU and Japan dominate hydrogen patents
Fed funding to kickstart green hydrogen in Texas
Saltend eyes hydrogen future
Thinking outside the box: Canadian energy regulators respond to innovation
Hydrogen needs $133bn/yr under 1.5°C scenario – Irena
India can replace grey hydrogen with green
Gail to build PEM electrolyser in India
BP eyes second 250MW electrolyser at Rotterdam
Hydrogen may need green products premium
Clear regulation vital for hydrogen – Gasunie
Finland mandates hydrogen network
Nel orders equipment for second facility
DOE moves forward with H2Hub funding
Airbus and Linde to work on airport hydrogen infrastructure
South Australia to develop hydrogen laws
EU caught between hydrogen targets and climate ambition
Stronger incentives needed to drive hydrogen demand – ExxonMobil
Johnson Matthey secures £400mn loan for hydrogen push
Atome signs hydro PPA for ammonia project