In Morocco, Reuters reported that the Moroccan government said it will allocate 1 million hectares to green hydrogen projects, starting with 300,000 hectares in a first phase. The move is part of an offer to attract investors, according to the report. The initiative would help Morocco “play a major role in the field of energy […]
In Germany, thyssenkrupp nucera said it is strengthening its technology portfolio with the innovative high-temperature electrolysis (SOEC) of the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS. thyssenkrupp nucera and the Fraunhofer IKTS are entering into a strategic partnership for this purpose. The research institute has been carrying out extensive research and development work in […]
In the UK, Centrica said that construction is complete on its new 20MW hydrogen-blend-ready gas-fired peaking plant in Worcestershire. The company said that the plant is designed to support times of high or peak demand for electricity. Peaking plants only operate when production from renewables can’t meet demand, supporting the energy transition by maintaining a […]
In the UK, Uniper has outlined its plans for the Humber H2ub project, which aims to produce electrolytic hydrogen at its Killingholme site, in the Humber region. The Humber H2ub project includes plans for an initial electrolytic hydrogen production capacity of up to 120 MW, with the potential for future expansion, the company said. Uniper […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that energy group Chariot has completed the feasibility study for Project Nour, a proposed 10 GW hydrogen project in Mauritania. The report noted that the hydrogen project is being developed through a partnership between Cahriot’s fully-owned subsidiary Chariot Green Hydrogen and TE H2, a company co-owned by TotalEnergies and […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) said it has concluded a license agreement with Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) to provide CO2 capture technology for a low carbon hydrogen production plant being established in Cheshire in northwest England. The project, dubbed Hydrogen Production Plant 2 (HPP2), will be constructed at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex. […]
In California, Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced it is developing a 5-megawatt hydrogen production project in California’s Central Valley. The project aims to create lower carbon energy by utilizing solar power, land, and non-potable produced water from Chevron’s existing assets at the Lost Hills Oil Field in Kern County. This […]
In Uzbekistan, the US Embassy in Uzbekistan reported that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) introduced a new initiative to support the development of a Green Hydrogen Hub in the country. Uzbekistan set a 25% target for renewable energy generation by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. To support the government’s efforts to […]
In India, ETN reported that British technology firm Levidian is demonstrating its advanced hydrogen project that can generate sustainable hydrogen energy from bio-waste in the United Kingdom. The innovative project has been conceived for the country’s largest listed water company United Utilities, according to the report. Levidian and United Utilities are working to decarbonize wastewater […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that the Government of Canada has agreed to support the development of Project Nujio’qonik, the country’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen/ammonia facility on the west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. World Energy GH2, the developer of Project Nujio’qonik, and Export Development Canada (EDC), on behalf of the Government of Canada, […]
