In Norway, Nel ASA has signed an EPC collaboration agreement that allows SAMSUNG E&A to offer its customers complete hydrogen plants of its own design using Nel’s electrolysers. In a separate transaction, SAMSUNG E&A will purchase 10% of newly issued Nel ASA shares through a direct placement, implying a post transaction ownership of 9.1%. As […]
In South Korea, Business Korea reported that Hyundai Motor Co. will establish its first domestic hydrogen fuel cell plant at its Ulsan factory. The company agreed to utilize the idle site of the front-wheel 6-speed automatic transmission and dual-clutch transmission (DCT) factory at the Ulsan plant for the new hydrogen fuel cell assembly plant, according […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has achieved rated operation (435kW/1,500min-1) using 100% hydrogen fuel in a trial run of a 500kW-class hydrogen engine generator set at the company’s Sagamihara Plant. Following safety and reliability evaluations, development will now accelerate toward commercialization, the firm […]
In Texas, Utility announced the successful operation of the company’s H2Gen system at a major steel plant in North America. “Decarbonizing heavy industries like steel, mobility, chemicals, refining, and power has been one of the toughest challenges in the energy transition — until now. Our successful deployment of H2Gen at a major steel plant proves […]
In France, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with the German developer RWE to supply 30,000 tons a year of green hydrogen to the German Leuna refinery for fifteen years, beginning in 2030. The green hydrogen will be produced by a 300 MW electrolyzer, built and operated by RWE in Lingen. Green hydrogen storage will be […]
In the UK, Oils & Fats International reported that Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste has reported an increase in sustainable aviation fuel sales despite a challenging market for renewables. Announcing its fourth quarter financial results last month, Neste Corporation said that although its renewables segment had been impacted by both market and operational challenges during […]
In New Jersey, AIN reported that many of the helicopters that flew to the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas last weekend for display at Verticon did so on sustainable aviation fuel. The 30% SAF blend was provided by Avfuel and paid for by Airbus Helicopters, according to the report. “The future of vertical […]
In South Korea, Korea Herald reported that Korean oil refiner SK Energy announced that it recently signed a comprehensive partnership with Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways to promote the expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel exports. The partnership explores the potential supply of SAF for cargo planes in addition to its current use in […]
In Illinois, SEKO Logistics announced a partnership with United Airlines with the first purchase of SAF. As a key participant in United’s Eco-Skies Alliance, SEKO not only shares in the cost of acquiring lower emission fuels, but also plays a role in promoting the adoption and integration of SAF across the logistics industry. “United Cargo […]
In Germany, sustainable e-fuel production firm INERATEC formally agreed a $43.7 million venture debt loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and $32.7 million grant with Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. The combined $76.5million backing will finance construction of Europe`s largest sustainable e-Fuel production plant in Frankfurt and e-Fuel research and development of future, key steps in […]
