Siemens Energy plans pilot hydrogen project in Egypt
Siemens Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on developing a green hydrogen industry in Egypt.
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Chairman of leading UK hydrogen group quits over blue hydrogen differences
The chairman of a leading hydrogen lobby group stepped down earlier this week over its support for blue hydrogen.
UK Gov favours variable premium price model to support blue and green hydrogen
On 17 August 2021, the United Kingdom Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launched its hydrogen strategy – a plan for a world-leading hydrogen economy set to support over 9,000 UK jobs and unlock £4 billion investment by 2030.
‘Eagerly awaited’ Hydrogen Strategy draws mixed reactions from energy chiefs
Bosses from all corners of the energy sector have shared their thoughts on the UK Government’s flagship Hydrogen Policy.
Blue hydrogen – what is it, and should it replace natural gas?
Blue hydrogen is often touted as a low-carbon fuel for generating electricity and storing energy, powering cars, trucks and trains and heating buildings. But according to a new report by Cornell and Stanford University researchers in the US, it may be no better for the climate – and potentially a fair bit worse – than continuing to use fossil natural gas, which currently keeps 85% of UK homes warm. In the US, about half of all homes use natural gas for space and water heating.
‘Today marks the start of the UK’s hydrogen revolution’ – Westminster publishes Hydrogen Strategy
The UK Government has pledged to support the advancement of both green and blue hydrogen as part of plans to create a “thriving” low carbon sector.
Green hydrogen – premium product or commodity fuel?
In this article, we ask whether green hydrogen production has the potential to be scaled to make a significant contribution to achieving net-zero UK by 2050 or whether it will remain a relatively niche application. Gavin Bollan, Technical Director at ITPEnergised steps through constraints and opportunities throughout the green hydrogen supply chain – from storage and transportation to the point of use and the potential for future consumption. He discusses the UK’s potential as a green hydrogen producer, and some of the technical and policy hurdles which must be overcome to achieve a step-change in consumer uptake. Will the scale of domestic natural gas production and an existing distribution network mean blue, fossil-derived hydrogen outmuscles its smaller, greener brother, or is this just a temporary step in a gradual weaning from fossil energy?
Wood forecasting future hydrogen growth after securing over 30 contracts in 2021
Engineering and consultancy services firm Wood landed more than 30 separate hydrogen awards in the first half of the year.
BP says Western Australia is ‘ideal place’ for hydrogen and ammonia investments
BP said today that Western Australia is an “ideal place” to develop export-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Enterprise working to connect start-ups with funding
An Aberdeen man is on the hunt for hydrogen start-ups needing funding as part of efforts to help the city deliver on its low carbon potential.
BP bolsters UK blue hydrogen plans by reaching agreements with potential customers
BP has agreed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with a series of new potential customers for its proposed clean hydrogen production facility in Teesside in north-east England.
Floating wind Salamander aims to provide stepping stone for green hydrogen Dolphyn off north-east coast
Energy firms behind ambitious plans to develop floating wind and green hydrogen projects off the north-east coast will work together to see if their schemes are an ideal match.
Hydrogen goes nuclear as UK reactor pivots toward renewables
The $28 billion Sizewell C nuclear station is touted as an anchor for Britain reaching net-zero emissions, yet its reactors will compete with wind farms over the North Sea horizon. On gusty days, where will the plant’s excess power go? Toward making hydrogen.
Highway to Hydrogen: AREG developing plans for hydrogen network linking Aberdeen to Highlands
Ambitious plans are in the offing that could pave the way for the creation of a hydrogen economy in the north and north-east of Scotland.
Hydrogen fuel specialist hoping to open £2 million refuelling station in Aberdeen
Hydrogen fuel specialist, Element 2, has chosen Aberdeen as its first Scottish location to open a £2 million refuelling station.
Growth of hydrogen economy hangs on solving ‘chicken and egg’ dilemma, says report
The development of a global hydrogen economy relies on industry and governments overcoming a “chicken and egg” dilemma, according to a new report.
SSE Renewables and Siemens Gamesa to produce green hydrogen in Scotland and Ireland
Green energy giants SSE Renewables and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy have announced plans to bring green hydrogen to the UK and Ireland.
Shell, Equinor, RWE and Gasunie to push ahead with plans for offshore hydrogen park
Shell, Equinor, RWE and Gasunie are to push ahead with plans for a large-scale offshore hydrogen park off the coast of Germany.
Port of Cromarty Firth ‘ideal home’ for huge green hydrogen electrolyser, study finds
Port of Cromarty Firth has been pinpointed as the “ideal home” for the UK’s largest green hydrogen electrolyser, a feasibility study has found.
Dutch Govt gets behind North Sea green hydrogen pilot
A North Sea green hydrogen project, which could set the region on its way to being a “new energy hub, has received backing from the Dutch Government.
Saipem unveils tech that combines green hydrogen and offshore oil and gas facilities
A new technological solution that combines offshore green hydrogen production and oil and gas facilities has been developed.
px Group and Cerulean eye green hydrogen partnership
Industrial facilities operator px Group has agreed to join forces with Cerulean Winds for the development of three onshore green hydrogen production sites in the UK.
SSE and Equinor designing ‘world-leading’ hydrogen storage facility
SSE and Equinor are developing plans for what would be one of the world’s largest hydrogen storage facilities.
Wood becomes Hydrogen Council steering member
Engineering and consultancy services giant Wood has become a steering member of the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative encouraging uptake of the low carbon fuel.
Green hydrogen firm Protium continues UK expansion with launch of Welsh office
Green hydrogen company Protium Green Solutions has continued its expansion across the UK with the opening of a new Wales office.