In Germany, Space Daily reported that researchers at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research have evaluated Xiriton, a construction material incorporating local grasses and seawater, for its suitability in coastal and tidal habitat restoration. Xiriton consists of chopped dried grass, volcanic pozzolan, slaked lime, shells, sand, and seawater. The team tested the material in […]
In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in partnership with a Filipino-Indian consortium, is moving forward with the establishment of the country’s first large-scale waste-to-energy plant. The facility will power thousands of households while generating employment opportunities for communities across Central Luzon. BCDA and the consortium of […]
In Germany, Bell Textron announced that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel. In March 2022, Bell announced its collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines to explore technical performance and economic impacts of sustainable aviation fuel on the Bell 505 powered by the Arrius 2R engine. Nearly one […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that HyTerra Limited signed binding agreement with GeoKiln Energy Innovation. GeoKiln has developed MSSH, Manufactured Subsurface Hydrogen which is a thermally engineered geologic hydrogen process designed to accelerate naturally occurring reactions and generate hydrogen predictably within the subsurface. According to the report, the parties have agreed to collaborate […]
In New York, Chemical Engineering reported that Air Liquide Singapore and Aster Chemicals and Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly collaborate on the development of an innovative Auto Thermal Reformer (ATR) unit for the production of hydrogen with integrated carbon capture capabilities in Singapore. This strategic partnership marks a major milestone […]
In Canada, Primary Hydrogen Corp. announced the completion of its Phase 1 field program at the Point Rosie and Mary’s Harbour properties in Newfoundland and Labrador. The soil gas sampling program returned anomalous hydrogen values over targeted fault structures, with peak readings of 531 ppm H2 at Point Rosie and 665 ppm H2 at Mary’s […]
In South Korea, The Korea Herald reported that South Korean construction giant GS Engineering & Construction has signed a contract with US-based electrolyzer stack maker Evoloh to develop an anion‐exchange-membrane, or AEM, electrolysis plant package, with full-scale development scheduled to begin at the end of November. The report noted that the deal follows an April […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating South Korea’s shift toward a hydrogen-powered economy with a 1-gigawatt green hydrogen production complex and related technology manufacturing, planned over the five years to 2030. At the center of the initiative is a hydrogen production hub in South Jeolla Province, beginning with a 500-megawatt […]
In Japan, Marubeni Corporation said it has completed a demonstration project in South Australia involving the production of low-cost green hydrogen, the transportation of hydrogen to Indonesia using metal hydride tanks, and the utilization of hydrogen through fuel cells. The project was selected for the Ministry of Environment, Japan (MOEJ)’s “Pilot Project for Comprehensive Support […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that German company Hy2gen has secured a strategic site in Vihreäsaari, at the Port of Oulu in northern Finland, for the development of a new facility to produce renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels. The report noted that the fuels will be used for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, such as […]
