Tallgrass and Equinor to develop US hydrogen and ammonia
United States – Large-scale low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects in North America are being developed by Tallgrass and Norwegian energy giant Equinor.
ONE-Dyas makes final investment decision for North Sea gas field
The Netherlands – ONE-Dyas has taken a final investment decision for the development of the N05-A gas field in the North Sea with partners EBN and Hansa Hydrocarbons.
Feasibility studies awarded for H2opZee hydrogen project
The Netherlands – Siemens Gamesa, H2SEA, and Enersea have been contracted by the H2opZee green hydrogen consortium led by RWE and Neptune Energy to conduct technical feasibility studies for the project.
H2 Green Steel and GreenIron H2 to recycle iron waste and residuals
Sweden – GreenIron H2 and H2 Green Steel have committed to work together to reduce emissions and promote circularity at the H2 Green Steel plant in Boden, Sweden.
TotalEnergies and SARIA to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels at Grandpuits
France – TotalEnergies and SARIA have signed a deal to advance the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the Grandpuits (Seine-et-Marne) zero-crude platform.
Shell selects automation contractor for Holland Hydrogen I plant
The Netherlands – Shell has hired Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a Japanese electrical engineering and software firm, to automate the majority of the procedures involved in the construction of its Holland Hydrogen I plant in Rotterdam.
First LNG delivery to Brunsbüttel terminal from RWE and ADNOC
Germany/UAE – RWE has signed deals with both ADNOC for LNG deliveries and Masdar for offshore wind.
Hydrogen Council: Industrial hydrogen projects need greater funding
Belgium – According to a new analysis by the Hydrogen Council, there has never been a more pressing need to increase funding for large-scale hydrogen energy projects in industry.
Interzero supplies waste for Eastman’s French recycling plant
France – Eastman’s molecular recycling facility in Normandy, France, will receive up to 20,000 metric tons per year of PET household packaging waste from Interzero.
Chinese inexpensive hydrogen tech to take over global market
China – China is purchasing every vote to capture the top spot in the production of hydrogen globally, a crucial fuel for decarbonizing industry and transportation.
Boston Metal’s molten oxide electrolysis may decarbonize global steel
United States – Boston Metal’s patented molten oxide electrolysis (MOE) process takes advantage of clean electricity to transform low-grade iron ore into high-purity molten iron.
US launches historic $7B hydrogen funding opportunity
United States – The U.S. Department of Energy is now accepting proposals for its $7 billion regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) program.
Lhyfe inaugurates world’s first offshore hydrogen production facility
Today hydrogen producer Lhyfe has inaugurated its offshore renewable green hydrogen production demonstrator in Saint-Nazaire. The project marks the first time that hydrogen will be produced at sea.
EU authorizes $5.2B public funding for hydrogen projects
Belgium – The European Commission has authorized up to 5.2 billion euros (roughly $5.2 billion) in public funding for hydrogen projects.
HYBRIT pilot facility for hydrogen storage starts operating in Sweden
Sweden – The HYBRIT pilot facility, which stores fossil-free hydrogen, has begun operations in Lulea, Sweden.
Air Products plans second liquid hydrogen plant in Rotterdam
The Netherlands – Air Products plans to start building a second hydrogen liquefaction plant in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Dragons’ Den: chemical building blocks from CO2
Oxylum, a spin-off from University of Antwerp, already produces formic acid from CO2 with a relatively small electrolyzer. And it can also produce other chemical building blocks. During the Dragons’ Den of Transition on November 30th at Chemelot, the company is looking for chain partners to scale up.
Eni UK aims to store carbon at Hewett depleted gas field
United Kingdom – The Hewett depleted gas field in the North Sea is the target of a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project proposed by Eni UK, which aims to decarbonize the Bacton and Thames Estuary region.
Norwegian chemical giant Yara builds hydrogen plant in Australia
Australia – For its ammonia facilities near Karratha, Western Australia, Norwegian chemical giant Yara has partnered with French energy firm ENGIE to create a renewable hydrogen plant.
Port of Rotterdam expands hydrogen and CO2 transportation capacity
The Netherlands – The Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded Swietelsky Rail Benelux B.V. the contract to construct a new pipeline strip along the Moezelweg.
TECO 2030 launches new containerized fuel cells concept
Norway – Taking the concept of containerized fuel cells to a new level, TECO 2030 has introduced the TECO 2030 Power Barge.
French TotalEnergies launches Fenix offshore gas project in Argentina
Argentina – Fenix Gas Development, located 60 km off the coast of Tierra del Fuego in southern Argentina, has received the final investment decision from TotalEnergies, a French multinational integrated energy and petroleum corporation.
Europe’s largest green electrofuel facility gets environmental permit
Sweden – The environmental permission for the first large-scale green electrofuel facility for the marine industry has been granted to the Swedish green fuels project FlagshipONE, owned jointly by Liquid Wind and Ørsted.
Neste’s Porvoo refinery to become renewable and circular site
Finland – Neste, a Finnish oil refining firm, has begun a strategic study to convert its Porvoo, Finland refinery to a facility for renewable and circular solutions rather than the refining of crude oil.
New way to transform carbon dioxide into ethylene
United States – A team of University of Illinois Chicago researchers has identified a method to transform 100% of carbon dioxide extracted from industrial exhaust into ethylene, a critical building element for plastic manufacturing.
Topsoe and First Ammonia in 5GW green ammonia deal
Denmark – Topsoe and First Ammonia have signed a capacity reserve agreement in order to jumpstart the worldwide market for green ammonia.
HyCC and VNG to develop green hydrogen projects
The two businesses penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at an existing electrolysis plant in Bitterfeld.
Hydrogen will not dominate energy market in the future
Hydrogen won’t be the main energy source in the future, it will still be crucial to global climate policy.
Siemens and Shell sign MoU on green hydrogen solutions
Shell Global Solutions International and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on creating green hydrogen-focused low-carbon energy solutions.
Shell CEO steps down
At the end of 2022, Ben van Beurden will leave his position as Shell’s CEO, and Wael Sawan will take over.
HYTE Blog#2 The situation matters everywhere
Europe – Location matters. So does the type of business. Political conditions certainly. The Hydrogen Trail Europe offers several lessons. Especially about the different choices different companies make in different locations with different circumstances.
Europe’s largest advanced recycling facility to be located in Germany
Mura wants to build a new – Europe’s largest – advanced recycling plant at Dow’s Böhlen location in Germany.
European Commission announced €3bn Europe Hydrogen Bank
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced the establishment of a European Hydrogen Bank to leverage the quickly growing hydrogen economy.
Zero Waste Europe supports transition to circular economy
Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) is in favor of the choices made to hasten the move toward a circular economy in Europe.
Evonik and LIKAT discover new type of hydroformylation
Another development in the field of hydroformylation has been produced by a research team that includes Evonik and the LIKAT
Dutch and Irish partnering on green hydrogen
The MoU highlights both the European ambition to come together as the first net zero continent and the “high degree of engagement” between Ireland and the Netherlands.
Chemical sector may need 50% of the world’s green hydrogen by 2050
The industry may play a “pivotal” role in accelerating the scale-up of electrolyzer production as a result of the rise in hydrogen consumption.
The German recycling industry needs energy subsidies from govt
The German recycling industry faces challenges as a result of the energy crisis brought on by the recent political developments.
Uniper and Vesta to develop green ammonia terminal
The Netherlands – Uniper and Vesta Terminals signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the viability of renovating and extending an existing storage facility.
€4.7B recovery plan gets EU approval, clean energy in focus
The Netherlands’ recovery and resilience plan, worth EUR 4.7 billion, has been evaluated and approved by the European Commission.
Alupro brings up efforts to increase recycling rates
Alupro has started an effort to raise recycling rates in the UK.
Hydrogen will be transported in tank wagons through Germany
Deutsche Bahn is being discussed as a supplier of large quantities of hydrogen for the industry.
New design for ammonia export terminal in UAE
The largest Oil, Gas & Chemicals firm in the UAE has awarded Proton Ventures a FEED+ engineering package for a new ammonia export terminal.
Gasunie already looks beyond floating gas storage facility
The Netherlands – Last week the first cargo of liquefied natural gas arrived at the new floating storage facility at Eemshaven. In the record time of six months, Gasunie and construction partners managed to expand the storage of liquid natural gas by two-thirds. And Gasunie is now looking further afield.
OCI to develop blue ammonia plant in Texas
OCI N.V. will begin work on a KBR-based, 1.1 million ton per year blue ammonia facility in Beaumont, Texas.
Thyssenkrupp accelerates green transformation
Thyssenkrupp has established the framework for more than two billion euros in investments to enter the green revolution.
European carriers join fold for air carbon capture
Airbus and a consortium of airlines and airline groups are working together on a new carbon capture initiative, with the objective of delivering secure, verifiable carbon removal credits as part of aviation’s obligation to offset some of its future emissions.
First LNG cargo arrives at Gasunie’s Eemshaven terminal
The Netherlands – The first cargo of liquefied natural gas has arrived at Gasunie’s new LNG import terminal in the Dutch port of Eemshaven.
Lhyfe orders electrolyzers from Plug Power; Launches in UK
United Kingdom/France – Plug Power has received an order from Lhyfe for ten 5 MW European-made PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolyzer units to be used in the manufacturing of green hydrogen at several European facilities.
CropEnergies invests in Dutch biobased chemicals start-up
The Netherlands – CropEnergies of Germany has invested EUR 1.8m to purchase a 50% share in Syclus of the Netherlands, a startup developing biobased chemicals.
Greenergy expands production biodiesel in Amsterdam
The Netherlands – Greenergy is increasing the production at its biodiesel plant in Amsterdam by over 25 percent. The pretreatment unit is also being upgraded so that it can process a wider range of waste oils into feedstock for the biodiesel plant. By 2023, Greenergy plans to put the additional capacity into use.
Brewery Swinkels builds a megawatt size iron powder power plant
The Netherlands – The new consortium Iron+ and brewery Swinkels are building a commercial power plant on iron powder. According to the initiators, the plant will have a “megawatt size” and will provide Swinkels with sustainable process heat for the next twenty years.
Woodside will supply LNG to Uniper for European market
Germany – In order to ensure a steady supply of LNG from Woodside’s global portfolio into Europe, particularly Germany, the company has signed a long-term sale and purchase deal with Uniper.
German state supports Optima’s novel fuel cell production
Germany – The state of Baden-Wuerttemberg has provided financing to Optima Life Science for the test converter, which will be used to develop and evaluate novel fuel cell production techniques.
H2Carrier, Statkraft to pair ammonia production vessel with offshore wind
Norway – H2Carrier and Statkraft will investigate the feasibility of deploying H2Carrier’s P2XFloater, a novel green ammonia floating production vessel, at certain offshore wind sites.
Arcus supplies BASF pyrolysis oil from plastic waste
Germany – BASF SE has reached an agreement with German company ARCUS Greencycling Technologies to purchase pyrolysis oil made from mixed plastic waste.
Jera and Uniper partner on ammonia and LNG in US
United States/Germany – JERA of Japan and Uniper of Germany are funding an ammonia project on the US Gulf Coast with an eye toward exports to Germany.
Tata embarks on new course with green steel plant design
The Netherlands – Last week Tata Steel announced that the company invests 65 million euros into the design of a new steel plant in which hydrogen replaces coal as a fuel. A first major step in the transformation of the production site in IJmuiden, in which green hydrogen will play an important role. In doing so, the company put its money where its mouth is.
Hydrogen project hyBit launches in Bremen
Germany – The University of Bremen’s large-scale hyBit hydrogen research project has secured over 30 million euros in financing.
Scientists create sustainable batteries from crab shells
United States – Researchers at the University of Maryland found that a component found in crustaceans called chitin can be used to create environmentally friendly batteries.
200 households get heat from Power-to-X plant in Esbjerg
Denmark – The Power-to-X facility of European Energy will supply green hydrogen to the Port of Esbjerg in the first half of 2023.
First low-carbon ammonia shipment goes from UAE to Germany
Germany – The first shipment of low-carbon ammonia from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has departed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Hamburg, Germany.
German floating storage regasification unit managing agreed
Germany – The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) has chosen Tree Energy Solutions (TES), E.ON, and ENGIE to build and implement Germany’s fifth Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU).
Start construction pilot electrical cracking in Ludwigshafen
Germany – The first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracker furnaces is now under construction by BASF, SABIC, and Linde.
Topsoe building largest SOEC electrolyzer plant in Denmark
Denmark – Topsoe has made the final investment decision to start building the largest SOEC electrolyzer production factory in Herning, Denmark.
Germany and Denmark developing hydrogen infrastructure
Germany/Denmark – Energinet and Gasunie signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to hasten the development of a cross-border hydrogen infrastructure between Germany and Denmark.
Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund launched
Belgium – Capricorn Partners has launched the Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund to finance early-stage businesses that are developing innovative biotechnology-based products and services in response to the rising demand for sustainable products.
Materials testing starts for CO2 storage project in North Sea
Denmark – Welltec has undertaken rigorous testing to determine the best materials for Project Greensand, an initiative to store CO2 deep beneath the North Sea.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges to build green ammonia import terminal
Belgium – The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is considering constructing an open-access green ammonia import terminal.
HYTE Vlog#11 From grey to blue to green at Air Liquide
Belgium – In Antwerp HYdrogen Trail Europe visited the new generation SMR-X of Air Liquide plant, on Covestro’s site.
German states team up on developing hydrogen technology
Germany – The German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria have teamed up to advance environmentally friendly hydrogen technology
Nine billion dollar for German-Danish energy island
Germany/Denmark – Germany and Denmark have agreed to a $9 billion contract to develop an energy island in the Baltic Sea.
Construction of 900 km pipeline to store German CO2 in Norway
Norway/Germany – Equinor and Wintershall Dea have agreed to create a CCS value chain connecting European CO2 emitters to Norwegian offshore storage installations.
Amazon to decarbonize its operations with green hydrogen
United States – Amazon, an e-commerce-focused American multinational technology firm, decided to employ liquid green hydrogen provided by Plug Power to decarbonize its operations.
Yara is going to store CO2 in Norway
The Netherlands/Norway – The first commercial deal on cross-border CO2 transportation and storage in the world has been signed by Yara and Northern Lights, a JV owned by Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies.
Wanted: Innovators and Dragons for Dragons’ Den of Transition
We are looking for dragons and innovators for the 2nd Dragons’ Den of Transition (DDoT). During the closing of the European Industry and Energy Summit 2022 on November 30th, they can make deals to support interesting energy innovations.
Green Hydrogen Inherent Safety Practices launched
The Netherlands – Green Hydrogen Inherent Safety Practices on a Large Industrial Scale was launched by the Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) and consortium partners HyCC, Ørsted, Shell, Yara, DNV, Royal HaskoningDHV, and TNO.
Danish Holstebro will get hydrogen hub
Denmark – Everfuel plans to build a hydrogen hub in Holstebro, Denmark.
Loan for construction Moroccan green ammonia plant
Morocco/The Netherlands – After the announcement of the project last month, Proton Ventures receives financing for the construction of a new green ammonia pilot plant in Morocco.
Feasibility studies start for The Netherlands – Portugal hydrogen project
The Netherlands – Feasibility studies for the H2Sines project, which aims to manufacture green hydrogen in Portugal and ship it by sea to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, has begun.
HYTE Vlog#10: New kid on the block Lhyfe
France – New kid on the block Lhyfe produces green hydrogen from sea water in Bouin at the west coast of France. And Luc Graré of the hydrogen starter gave the travellers of Hydrogen Trail Europe a cliffhanger. At the end of september the first floating hydrogen installation is going offshore. More to come!
Turning wind turbine blades into gummy bears
United States – New composite material for wind turbine blades has been created by Michigan State University researchers. This material can be recycled and used to make gummy bears among other things.
EU, Switzerland work on aluminum renewable energy storage
Switzerland – Researchers from the EU and Switzerland are collaborating to develop new methods for storing energy from non-fossil sources that are based on aluminum.
Germany and Canada partner on hydrogen development
Germany/Canada – An agreement to create the Hydrogen Alliance has been signed by representatives from Canada and Germany.
HYTE Vlog#9: Europe’s largest in Puertollano
Spain – Puertollano in southern Spain is currently home to Europe’s largest electrolyzer for hydrogen production, run by Iberdrola, with a capacity of 20 megawatts. It runs entirely on solar energy. With this green hydrogen, producer Fertiberia first makes ammonia and then fertilizer. A very elegant and hopeful development.
Danes and Dutch join forces in CCUS
Denmark and the Netherlands want to cooperate in the field of CCUS, the capture, use and storage of CO2 (CCUS). The Danish government announced this recently.
HYTE Vlog#8 Hydrogen truck in Barcelona
Spain – July 4th the members of the Hydrogen Trail Europe met the Hyzon Motors hydrogen truck in Barcelona. Actually built in the Netherlands by Holthausen Clean Technology.
Danish trio calls for market consultation on hydrogen infrastructure
Denmark – Calls have been made by the Danish Energy Agency, Evida, and Energinet to stakeholders in the hydrogen and power-to-X (PtX) industries to start a market conversation about their interest in and need for hydrogen infrastructure in Denmark.
Germany’s new bio-LNG plant to produce carbon-neutral fuel
Germany – REEFUELERY GmbH is constructing a bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) facility in Germany to produce the low-emission and climate-friendly REEFUEL – a carbon-neutral transportation fuel.
HYTE Vlog#7 The Swiss way of Hydrospider
In Switzerland, there are entirely different opportunities and challenges. In Niedergösgen, we visited an Alpiq hydroelectric plant that is more than 100 years old. Industrial heritage! From part of the hydroelectric power, the joint venture Hydrospider makes hydrogen with a 2 megawatt electrolyze
North Sea Port to become CO2 storage and liquefaction hub
Belgium – Fluxys, ArcelorMittal Belgium, and North Sea Port have started a feasibility study for the Ghent Carbon Hub project, an open-access CO2 storage and liquefaction hub in the North Sea Port.
Who will join us on Electro Trail Europe?
Europe – In 2023 we are going on the road again. Industrielinqs and Voltachem will visit several industrial electrification projects in Europe. And they are looking for company. For that, teams with young professionals or students can participate in a scenario competition. The finals will be on November 29, 2022 during EIES2022. And the winners will join the Electro Trail Europe!
H2 Green Steel and BMW work on CO2-reduced steel delivery
Sweden – A formal agreement regarding the delivery of CO2-reduced steel has been signed by BMW Group and H2 Green Steel.
Creating green hydrogen in North Sea
The Netherlands – The first location in the world where a pilot project to develop an offshore hydrogen plant is envisaged is the North Sea.
Soilless technology could transform UK biomass industry
United Kingdom – Researchers at the University of Surrey believe that a novel, space-saving technology to create quickly expanding plants without soil could completely transform the UK’s bioenergy industry.
Gotlandsbolaget invests in Plagazi to develop hydrogen ships
Sweden – Gotland Tech Development, a subsidiary of Rederi AB Gotland (Gotlandsbolaget), has agreed to invest in Plagazi through a directed share issuance.
Port of Belledune to get new green hydrogen facility
Canada – The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) and Cross River Infrastructure Partners have reached an agreement in principle to build a green hydrogen production facility at the port in northern New Brunswick.
Sasol to use more green steam from a biomass at German plant
Germany – Sasol Chemicals intends to increase its usage of green steam generated by a first-of-its-kind biomass cogeneration facility close to its Brunsbüttel, Germany facility.
New partnership to develop renewable products from biobased materials
Germany – South Korean Dongsung Chemical and the German UPM Biochemicals have decided to join forces to produce renewable products utilizing bio-based raw materials, starting with materials for shoes.
Raven SR and Howden streamline waste-to-hydrogen process
United States – Raven SR and Howden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to give greater confidence in buying critical components for hydrogen fuel generation plants, including sophisticated compressors.
Port of Aberdeen and Stillstrom partner on offshore charging
United Kingdom – In a ground-breaking proposal to drastically cut emissions from ships waiting outside the port, the Port of Aberdeen will work with Stillstrom by Maersk, a recently established offshore charging venture firm.
Boskalis in first Dutch manned platform electrification project
The Netherlands – Boskalis has conducted the first manned platform electrification project in the Netherlands for NAM BV Assen.
Bilfinger supports Gasunie’s Dutch hydrogen storage project
The Netherlands – Bilfinger is assisting Gasunie, a Dutch and German energy infrastructure corporation, with the engineering of the HyStock project, an underground hydrogen storage facility near Zuidwending in the Netherlands.
Eurocell to place EU gigafactory in The Netherlands
The Netherlands – In order to serve the region’s energy storage and e-mobility markets, battery manufacturer Eurocell is well along in the process of planning to construct its first European gigafactory in the Netherlands.
High energy prizes urge Nyrstar to close production Dutch Zinc Smelter
The Netherlands – Nyrstar’s zinc smelter in Budel will be put in mothballs from 1 September until further notice. Or in professional terms: in care and maintenance. Nyrstar’s zinc production has been under pressure for some time now due to the much higher electricity prices. The company cannot pass these costs on to the customer because the prices are determined on the world market. As a result, margins are evaporating.
Germany and New Zealand partner on green hydrogen research
Germany – A green hydrogen research programme established with Germany will aid Aotearoa New Zealand’s transition to a more sustainable, low-emissions economy, according to Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall.
Introducing new offshore wind turbines concept
United States – In place of a tall, cumbersome tower with blades at the top, Brandon Ennis, the offshore wind technical lead at Sandia National Laboratories, envisioned a towerless turbine with blades drawn taut like a bow.
BEIS provides funding for production of hydrogen from biomass
United Kingdom – The government has announced funding for researchers at Cranfield University to investigate fresh approaches for producing hydrogen energy from biomass.
VTT launches Olefy to transform circular plastic recycling
Finland – VTT is spinning out Olefy technology in October after four decades of thermal conversion technology development – a process that can affordably convert most of the world’s waste plastics back to usable virgin grade materials an infinite number of times. VTT has also announced the filing of eight patent applications for the process.
Hy2gen and Technip Energies start Hynovera feasibility studies
France – Hy2gen and its partner Technip Energies have begun the feasibility study phase of the Hynovera project in Meyreuil, Bouches-du-Rhône, with the goal of developing renewable fuels for aviation and maritime transport.
Furetank and Algoma form sustainable product tankers joint venture
Sweden – A joint venture between Furetank and Algoma will build four environmentally friendly dual-fuel product tankers for trade in Northern Europe.
Asia-Pacific branch of Dutch GoodFuels delivers biofuel to NYK
The Netherlands/Singapore – GoodFuels, a Dutch-based biofuels pioneer for the global transport industry, has successfully supplied sustainable marine biofuel to NYK’s bulk carrier MV Frontier Explorer, the company’s first such delivery to a major maritime client since opening its Singapore office.
Faraday Institution and NREL support joint UK-US battery research
United Kingdom – A memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a cooperative relationship in support of projects to develop and improve high-capacity batteries as well as new techniques for recycling battery materials for use in future electric vehicles for a more sustainable world has been signed by leaders in energy storage research from the USA and the UK.
Sweden taking significant steps for offshore wind development
Sweden – The Swedish government has made significant announcements regarding offshore wind over the past few months. The extensive coastlines of Sweden do not yet allow for the full utilization of offshore wind resources. However, they aim to recoup the lost ground.
Making existing factories more sustainable
Of course, the transition calls for completely new production methods, but the zero-emission factories will not be there overnight. Solutions are therefore also needed to give existing plants in the chemical, steel and fertilizer sectors a smaller footprint. One example is SEWGS, a technique developed by TNO to separate residual gases and capture CO2. A potential linchpin in the transition of the industry.
Levidian and United Utilities get BEIS funding for biogas-to-hydrogen project
United Kingdom – The government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio awards funding to Levidian and United Utilities for the initial stage of a biogas to hydrogen project.
Hanson UK a step closer to CCS at Padeswood
United Kingdom – As part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Phase 2 Carbon Capture and Storage Cluster Sequencing process, Hanson Padeswood Cement Works in Flintshire has been shortlisted for funding.
France to increase renewables production
France – Around 20% of France’s electricity comes from renewable sources, with 8% coming from wind energy, but more is needed if the country is to both meet its climate goals and strengthen its energy security.
HydrogenOne invests in Dutch hydrogen pipeline business Strohm
The Netherlands – The first clean hydrogen investment fund to be listed on the LSE, HydrogenOne Capital Growth, has signed agreements in writing to invest £8.4 million (EUR 10 million) in Strohm.
Equinor’s H2H Saltend passes Phase 2 of BEIS cluster sequencing process
United Kingdom – The Hydrogen to Humber Saltend (H2H Saltend) production facility owned by Equinor has advanced through Phase 2 of the government’s cluster sequencing process, according to a statement from the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
UK government launches consultation on biomass promotion
United Kingdom – The government has launched a consultation on how to support the development of biomass energy generation with associated carbon capture in the UK over the next decade.
British Wood provides EPCM for US e-waste metals recovery facility
United States – Wood, a British multinational engineering and consulting business, has secured a new contract to provide engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for Igneo Technologies’ new e-waste metals recovery facility in Savannah, Georgia.
UECC adds Svitzer’s EcoTow to replace fossil with biofuel in Scandinavia
Denmark – Svitzer’s EcoTow product, through which fossil fuels are replaced with biofuels on Svitzer’s tugs, has received a three-year contract from UECC, a major provider of short sea transportation services for automobiles and other rolling cargo in Europe.
University of Aberdeen gets funding to turn waste into hydrogen
United Kingdom – The UK government has granted £220,000 to the University of Aberdeen’s School of Engineering to support a project that aims to develop a new method of producing hydrogen from organic waste as part of the energy transition.
Researchers scaling up technology for recycling rare earth elements
United States – In order to recycle valuable materials in the millions of tons of electronic waste produced annually in the United States, researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Momentum Technologies have piloted an industrial-scale process.
Offshore wind vessel gets first hydrogen bunker permit in Port of IJmuiden
The Netherlands – Windcat Workboats has received the first hydrogen bunker permit in the port of IJmuiden, allowing them to bunker the Hydrocat 48 with hydrogen for the first time.
INL and Bloom Energy produce hydrogen with record-breaking efficiency
United States – The nation’s top facility for nuclear energy research and development, Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and Bloom Energy Corporation jointly announced the preliminary findings of their ongoing demonstration.
MPA Singapore and Port of Rotterdam partner on sustainable shipping
The Netherlands – The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam have agreed to establish the world’s longest Green and Digital Corridor to enable low and zero carbon shipping.
Cross-border pipeline projects made possible by trilateral cooperation
The Netherlands – Several tasks and joint positions have been completed by the “Trilateral Chemical Region Initiative.” Creating the foundation for pipeline projects involving concrete was one of these tasks.
Kuehne+Nagel secures waste-based biofuel for 40,000 TEUs
Switzerland – To prevent 40,000 TEUs of CO2e emissions, Kuehne+Nagel has secured the equivalent volumes of a waste-based next generation biofuel.
EIB and UniCredit Bank support renewable energy in Austria
Austria – Investments in small and medium-sized renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Austria will be supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and UniCredit Bank Austria.
Econic Technologies gets funding for carbon dioxide-to-polymer tech
United Kingdom – The UK-based carbon-to-value pioneer Econic Technologies has raised funds to support the commercialization of its catalyst and process technology, which enables the use of CO2 in the synthesis of polymers.
Advent and DEPA Commercial collaborate on Greek hydrogen projects
Greece – Advent Technologies Holdings and DEPA Commercial have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on hydrogen projects of mutual interest in Greece.
MyRechemical in engineering deal for Italian waste to methanol and hydrogen plant
Italy – The basic engineering contract for a waste to methanol and hydrogen plant to be located in Empoli, Italy, has been awarded by Alia Servizi Ambientalia to Maire Tecnimont’s MyRechemical.
MAHLE and Siemens work on wireless charging for electric vehicles
Germany – MAHLE and Siemens have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on wireless charging systems for electric vehicles.
Shell buys renewables platform Sprng Energy
The Netherlands/India – Shell Overseas Investment B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has completed its 100% acquisition of Solenergi Power Private Limited and with it, the Sprng Energy group of companies from Actis.
ScottishPower to establish hydrogen facility at Port of Felixstowe
United Kingdom – A multi-hundred megawatt (MW) green hydrogen production facility is being developed, built, and operated by ScottishPower and Hutchison Ports at the Port of Felixstowe.
Mura Technology and Dow to boost plastics recycling in Europe and US
United Kingdom – Mura Technology and Dow are taking the next step in their collaboration to help solve the global plastic waste problem by constructing multiple world-scale 120 kilotons (KT) advanced recycling facilities in the United States and Europe.
Infracaital invests in GRIDSERVE’s Sun-to-Wheel technology
United Kingdom – Infracapital has agreed to invest an initial £200 million in GRIDSERVE to support the company’s efforts to decarbonize transportation through the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure and its goal to provide sustainable energy on the scale required to combat climate change.
Carlyle and GIC invest in UK green ammonia business Eneus
United Kingdom – To support the construction of a 14GW+ pipeline, the global investment firms Carlyle and GIC are making investments in Eneus Energy, a company that develops green ammonia projects.
UAntwerpen spin-off prepares pilot plant with CO2 as a feedstock
Antwerp – Oxylum, a spin-off of the University of Antwerp, wants to build a pilot plant with CO2 as a feedstock for chemicals. The proof of concept on lab scale is in place and is now being scaled up and researched.
Plug Power and New Fortress Energy partner on Texas hydrogen project
United States – An agreement between Plug Power and New Fortress Energy is in place for the construction of a 120 megawatt commercial-scale green hydrogen plant close to Beaumont, Texas.
Shell, Lufthansa Group work on sustainable aviation fuel supply
Germany – In a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Shell International Petroleum and Deutsche Lufthansa agreed to explore the possibility of Shell providing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Lufthansa for seven years at airports around the world beginning in 2024.
BEIS supports CSS’ carbon capture technology
United Kingdom – Grant expert Catax reports that a pioneer in the development of hydrogen fuel has received £247K in funding to perfect carbon capture technology that will help reduce the environmental impact of its waste-to-hydrogen plants.
Shell’s Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil for Deutsche Bahn’s rail applications
Germany – Shell provides Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company, for non-electrified rail applications.
Uniper orders Sunfire electrolyzer for Bad Lauchstädt hydrogen project
Germany – Uniper is implementing green hydrogen technologies on an industrial scale within the Central German Chemical Triangle. A 30 MW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer from Sunfire will be the centerpiece of a demonstration project in Bad Lauchstädt.
Battolyser gets Smart Energy Systems grant from Municipality of Rotterdam
The Netherlands – The municipality of Rotterdam has given Battolyser Systems a grant to help pay for a feasibility study for a Battolyser manufacturing facility in the region.
Wintershall Dea, NWO work on hydrogen development in Wilhelmshaven
Germany – Wintershall Dea and Nord-West Oelleitung (NWO) will work together on the BlueHyNow project.
Increasing hydrogen investment in South Wales and South West England
United Kingdom – The development of low carbon energy will be led by South West England and South Wales, which will help the UK achieve net zero goals.
Dutch giant Gasunie joins H2Global foundation
The Netherlands – In order to accelerate the market ramp-up of green hydrogen, the German H2Global Foundation has welcomed the Dutch gas infrastructure company Gasunie.
UK boosts biomass projects with £37 million funding
United Kingdom – The government is moving forward with its plan to scale up domestic renewable energy, including from biomass, and has awarded £37 million in funding to innovative biomass projects across the UK.
Last Energy to supply SMRs for Polish LSEZ
Poland – The Legnica Special Economic Zone (LSEZ) in Poland and DB Energy have signed a Letter of Intent with US small modular reactor (SMR) developer Last Energy to build a 200 MWe power plant using ten SMRs.
Floating wind to power UK’s Avalon oil development
United Kingdom – Dagang NeXchange Berhad, through its subsidiary Ping Petroleum UK, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cerulean Winds to begin a collaborative effort to deliver a dedicated offshore floating wind turbine for the Avalon Development in the Central North Sea, UK.
Gore Street UK battery storage sites get turnkey systems from Nidec
United Kingdom – Gore Street’s Ferrymuir and Stony battery storage sites in the UK will receive turnkey systems and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) services from Nidec Group.
New research into into large-scale subsea hydrogen storage
United Kingdom – New research into large-scale subsea hydrogen storage will aid in the provision of green energy for offshore platforms, the automotive and aerospace industries, and residential heating.
Cummins invests in energy storage technology company VoltStorage
Germany – VoltStorage, a well-known technology company that creates energy storage systems based on environmentally friendly redox flow technology, will receive a $24 million investment from Cummins.
Alfa Laval buys Belgian biofuel processing specialist Desmet
Belgium – Alfa Laval has completed its acquisition of Desmet, a subsidiary of the Desmet Ballestra Group, a global leader in the design and supply of processing plants and technologies for the edible oil and biofuel industries.
Hollandse Kust Zuid feeds first power to Dutch grid
The Netherlands – The Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm successfully delivered first power to the Dutch grid.
New approach for storing CO2 underground
United States – Researchers at Stanford University have come up with a fresh approach to the problem of ensuring that carbon dioxide (CO2) injected underground stays where it is supposed to.
Joint project for hydrogen-powered flight with SaxonHy starts
Germany – Another joint endeavor in the area of hydrogen-powered flight has begun with the SAB project “System-integrated H2 pressure tank assemblies for general aviation and feeder aircraft” (SaxonHy).
Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland gets bio-LNG tanks
Germany – Three tanks, each measuring 50 meters long and 6 meters high, have been delivered to Shell for a new bio-LNG plant in Rhineland.
First marine geophysical surveys for disposal facility in Cumbria begins
United Kingdom – Off the coast of Copeland, Cumbria, the first marine geophysical survey will start in order to collect information about the rock structure and aid in the search for a suitable location for a geological disposal facility (GDF).
bp invests in new UK battery research and development centre
United Kingdom – bp plans to invest up to £50 million (roughly $60 million) in a new analytical laboratory and testing facility for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the UK.
NextChem in FEED for advanced mechanical recycling plant in Europe
Italy – A market leader in plastics and chemicals has given Maire Tecnimont’s subsidiary NextChem a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for an advanced mechanical recycling facility of municipal plastic waste in Europe.
Vattenfall plans feasibility study for SMRs in Sweden
Sweden – In order to determine the feasibility of constructing at least two small modular reactors (SMRs) close to the Ringhals nuclear power plant, Vattenfall is currently starting a feasibility study.
First Kaskasi wind turbine provides power to German grid
Germany – The first turbine of RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm was just put into service and is now transmitting clean electricity to the grid 35 kilometers north of the island of Heligoland.
Microsoft powers datacenters with hydrogen fuel cells
United States – In a world first that could kickstart a long-anticipated clean energy economy based on the most abundant element in the universe, Microsoft announced that hydrogen fuel cells powered a row of datacenter servers for 48 consecutive hours.
Port of Amsterdam to get flagship hydrogen vessel
The Netherlands – The hydrogen ship for the Port of Amsterdam is being constructed by Next Generation Shipyards in Lauwersoog.
Spar Lynx completes biofuel-powered trial voyage
The Netherlands – On the bulk carrier Spar Lynx owned by Spar Shipping, Fleet Management Limited, and GoodFuels, a 10-day trial of 100% sustainable marine biofuel was completed.
Unigel uses thyssenkrupp nucera tech on world’s largest green hydrogen site in Brazil
Brazil/Germany – Using thyssenkrupp nucera’s cutting-edge technology, Unigel is investing a total of US$ 120 million in the construction of Brazil’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen plant.
DNV approves GTT’s liquid hydrogen systems
France – The leading classification society DNV has given GTT two Approvals in Principle (AIP) for its liquid hydrogen systems.
New rare earth-free generator solution for offshore wind
United Kingdom – GreenSpur Wind and Niron Magnetics have collaborated to create a new, lighter, and more efficient rare earth-free permanent magnet generator solution for the offshore wind market.
Iberdrola and bp partner on green hydrogen and EV charging
Spain/United Kingdom – Iberdrola and BP intend to form a strategic alliance to help accelerate the energy transition.
Wood Mackenzie: Global energy storage growth continues
United Kingdom – According to Wood Mackenzie, the global energy storage market will reach the 500GW milestone by 2031, with the US and China accounting for 75% of global demand in a highly consolidated market.
AMTE Power selects Dundee for battery cell factory
United Kingdom – The UK’s plans to produce domestic battery cells for a net zero society have received a boost with AMTE Power’s choice of Dundee as the preferred location for its first MegaFactory.
Boeing and Alder Fuels partnership to scale SAF globally
United States – In order to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) globally, Boeing and Alder Fuels agreed a new partnership.
Neste enhances renewable raw materials sourcing
Finland – Walco Foods, an Irish trader of animal fats, will be fully acquired by Neste, a leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel made from waste and leftover raw materials.
John Cockerill selected for IPCEI for hydrogen development in Europe
Europe – John Cockerill is one of 35 European businesses chosen to take part in the creation of a hydrogen technology value chain in Europe as part of the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) “Hy2Tech.”
INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe joins plastic waste recycling initiative
Germany – The Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 has been joined by INEOS Olefins and Polymers Europe to greatly enhance the sorting and recycling of waste plastic packaging.
ABB and Captimise team up to reduce CCS cost
United Kingdom – In order to assist industrial CO2 emitters find the most effective and affordable way to incorporate CCS into their operations and stop the release of CO2, ABB and the CCS expert Captimise have teamed up.
CCS could be worth £100B to UK manufacturers, report finds
United Kingdom – A new report reveals that if governments and business take swift action, supply chain companies in the UK’s offshore oil and gas sector will be in a strong position to secure work in carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Foundations installation starts on world’s largest offshore wind farm
United Kingdom – SSE Renewables and Equinor have started laying the foundations for the Dogger Bank offshore wind project off the north-east coast of the United Kingdom.
Tonnerre battery energy storage commissioned in France
France – The Tonnerre battery energy storage system in France, which has a capacity of 9 MW/9 MWh, has been fully commissioned, according to Innergex Renewable Energy.
Stora Enso and Northvolt to develop wood-based sustainable batteries
Finland – Stora Enso and Northvolt will develop sustainable batteries that use lignin-based hard carbon made from regenerative wood from Nordic forests.
European Innovation Fund supports Dutch ELYgator hydrogen project
The Netherlands – The European Innovation Fund has made a decision to award a grant to Air Liquide’s massive renewable hydrogen project ELYgator in the Netherlands.
German Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm gets final XXL monopile
Germany – DEME Offshore completed the final XXL monopile installation at Parkwind’s Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Rügen.
France to get largest hybrid recycling facility
France – The largest single hybrid recycling facility in France, to be owned and operated by Valoregen, will be built with help from Dow, according to a recently announced agreement between the two parties.
Dutch Proton Ventures and UM6P to build green ammonia pilot in Morocco
Morocco – An agreement for the construction of the Green Ammonia Pilot at the OCP Group chemical complex in Jorf Lasfar, Morocco, was signed by the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the Dutch company Proton Ventures.
New crane for offshore wind turbine components introduced
The Netherlands – Huisman has developed a 700mt Travelling Quayside Crane for offshore wind turbine component loading.
Enzyme could provide hydrogen and carbon storage
Germany – Researchers from Marburg and Basel, along with microbiologists at Goethe University Frankfurt, have clarified the structure of an enzyme that generates formic acid from molecules of hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
Itero gets €6m boost to scale plastic-to-product recycling in The Netherlands
The Netherlands – The Circular Plastics Fund (CPF) of Infinity Recycling has invested €5 million in Itero Technologies, a provider of chemical recycling technology, to support the design and construction of Itero’s first at-scale demonstration plant at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, The Netherlands.
Ørsted acquires Ostwind onshore wind portfolio in Germany and France
Germany – Ostwind AG, a German holding company, has entered into an agreement with Ørsted to sell a 100 percent equity interest in the following companies: Ostwind Erneuerbare Energien GmbH, Ostwind park Rotmainquelle GmbH & Co. KG, Ostwind International S.A.S., and Ostwind Engineering S.A.S.
Subsea 7 installs first cables for Norwegian Hywind Tampen
Norway – The first cables for the Hywind Tampen project, which will supply renewable energy to the Snorre and Gullfaks North Sea fields, have been laid underwater by Subsea 7.
Rezolv Energy creates new era of sustainable energy in Europe
Czech Republic – A new era of sustainable energy for the region is being created with the official launch of Rezolv Energy, a private power producer in Central and South-Eastern Europe.
Amprion hires Siemens Energy for DolWin4 and BorWin4 work
Germany – Siemens Energy has now been contracted by Amprion Offshore GmbH to provide the converter platforms for the offshore grid connection systems DolWin4 and BorWin4.
LIFTE H2 and Burckhardt Compression team up on hydrogen projects
Germany – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by Burckhardt Compression, a manufacturer of compressors, and LIFTE H2, a company that develops hydrogen infrastructure, to create a joint offering of hydrogen solutions to the market.
Powerhouse Energy joins HUI on Irish waste plastic to hydrogen project
Ireland – For the joint development of a site at Lanespark in Ireland, which it anticipates will lead to HUI’s first operational full-scale waste plastic to hydrogen facility in Europe, Hydrogen Utopia International and Powerhouse Energy Group have reached heads of terms (HoTs) agreements.
First ever energy link between Germany and UK gets €400M boost
Germany/United Kingdom – The financing plan for the first-ever energy link connecting Germany and the United Kingdom has been approved by the European Investment Bank (EIB).
BASF’s PuriCycle to purify waste plastics pyrolysis feeds
Germany – PuriCycle, a new line of cutting-edge, high-performance products from BASF, is introduced for the purification of the most intricate waste plastics pyrolysis feeds.
Hitachi Energy and H2 Green Steel partner to decarbonize steel industry
Sweden – In order to support the decarbonization of the steel industry, Hitachi Energy and H2 Green Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make use of electrification, digitization, and hydrogen.