In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk said it will retrofit an existing ship to a dual-fuel methanol powered vessel and thereby able to sail on green methanol. “Retrofitting of engines to run on methanol is an important lever in our strategy. With this initiative, we wish to pave the way for future scalable retrofit programs […]
In the UK, H2 View reported that Canadian firm Hydrogen Optimized has established a new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to support the development of its patented RuggedCell electrolysers. Composed of scientists and academics, the SAB is hoped to accelerate the company’s efforts to advance its hydrogen production technology. Andrew Stuart, President and CEO of Hydrogen […]
In Illinois, Agrinews reported that the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) worked closely with Illinois lawmakers to approve language in this year’s legislative session to create and renew retail sales tax incentives for ethanol blends. The provision, supported by the ICGA, reduces the percentage of retail sales tax on E15 blends of gasoline by 10% […]
In Malaysia, Hydrexia announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with The Green Solutions Group (TGS), a renewable energy solution provider in Vietnam. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Hydrexia will supply units of its hydrogen refueling stations to TGS in a phased approach through 2023 and beyond. Hydrexia will be responsible for […]
In Japan, Denso Corporation announced it plans to launch a pilot program in July at its Hirose Plant that uses a Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC), a Denso-developed device that produces green hydrogen through electrolysis of high-temperature steam, to help power and increase the sustainability of its manufacturing operations. The trial will incorporate a verification […]
In the UK, Johnson Matthey (JM) and Diffusion Alloys have joined forces to scale-up production and enable the increasing demand for low carbon hydrogen used to reduce global carbon emissions. The two firms will share their areas of expertise and ensure a robust supply chain for the coated components deployed in JM’s low carbon hydrogen […]
In Korea, Business Korea reported that Hanwha has successfully conducted a demonstration test of what it claims to be the world’s first medium-to-large scale gas turbine capable of generating more than 50% of its power from hydrogen, developed in partnership with Korea Western Power. Hanwha Impact demonstrated a 59.5% hydrogen mixture in a medium-to-large (80MW) […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) announced that it has signed a framework agreement with Indian company ACME to start construction work on a planned green hydrogen project in Sokhna in early 2024. In August 2022, SCZONE had signed a memorandum of understanding with ACME Group […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) has signed a project development deal with international consortiums to develop two green hydrogen projects in Al Wusta governorate. The two agreements represent a total investment value of $10 billion, according to the report. The total estimated production of the two projects will […]
In Georgia, Agenda reported that the German Government will allocate $1.41 million through the German Development Bank to support the introduction of green hydrogen technology in Georgia. The Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation and the Bank signed the agreement as part of the intergovernmental negotiations on development between the two countries. “We are not only […]
