Big oil steps up investments in Indian gas and renewables
Majors, such as BP, Total and Shell, as well as Asian national oil companies (NOCs), are stepping up their investments in India’s rapidly expanding gas and renewables markets.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is ‘jump ball’ in global clean-energy race, Kerry says
The U.S. oil and gas industry should embrace “huge opportunities” in producing and transporting hydrogen, with the potential for that cutting-edge energy source to fuel long-haul trucks and supply power globally, presidential climate envoy John Kerry said Tuesday.
Aberdeen: Next generation hydrogen
Wall Street analysts are calling the prospects for hydrogen, and particularly “green” hydrogen, a once-in-a-generation opportunity – and Scotland is in a strong position to take advantage of this resource.
Centrica in talks with UK to develop hydrogen storage at Rough
Centrica is in talks with the UK government about plans to convert its disused Rough natural gas storage site off the coast of northeast England to store hydrogen.
Exclusive: Mozambique, TCRK Energy launch hydrogen work
Mozambique state-owned Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) has formed a joint task force with TCRK Energy, backed by serial Mozambique entrepreneur Tom Bruton, to investigate blue hydrogen opportunities.
Sasol approves Mozambique scheme, cuts debt
South Africa’s Sasol has made progress in righting its progress, putting it on the right direction for a greener, cleaner future.
Petronas and JERA team up for low-carbon solutions
Malaysian national oil company (NOC) Petronas and JERA - a joint fuel-procurement venture between Japan's Tokyo Electric Power and Chubu Electric Power – have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the pair collaborate on a wide range of low-carbon energy initiatives, covering liquefied natural gas (LNG), ammonia and hydrogen.
One more dance for oil, before EVs boom
Oil demand could grow at its fastest rate since the 1970s for the next three years, BofA Global Research has said in a note.
Potential for use of green hydrogen at Port of Nigg to be explored
Offshore components for the energy sector could soon be built using green hydrogen after a study to asses the fuel’s potential for use at Port of Nigg was launched.
OGTC to work with Scottish Government on marine hydrogen transportation study
OGTC has teamed up with government and other industry partners to examine the potential of marine vessel hydrogen transportation and storage in Scotland.
New report spotlights strong pipeline of European hydrogen projects
The number of European hydrogen projects in the pipeline is almost double that of current operational projects, according to new research.
2020 a most productive and unusual year for electrolyser maker ITM
Concerns about the UK’s ability to make the most of the energy transition’s enormous economic opportunities are well founded.
‘Serious intent’ to get major west of Shetland oil projects to net zero – Orion
West of Shetland operators are working with “serious intent” to get huge new oil projects “to a net zero outcome”, according to the head of a major clean energy scheme on the islands.
Protium announces dual board appointments following lucrative funding round
Renewable hydrogen services firm Protium Green Solutions has made two new appointments to its board following a lucrative funding round.
Gas grids plot course for U.K.’s first hydrogen town by 2030
Britain’s natural gas network operators set out a strategy for delivering the U.K.’s first hydrogen-heated town by 2030.
UK sets out renewable Africa hopes at summit
The UK has grand hopes to extend its links with Africa, particularly in the renewable space where there is clear scope for facilitating investments and supporting increased generation.
UAE eager to build bridges to Biden admin
The day before US President Joe Biden was inaugurated in Washington DC, Adnoc’s CEO was speaking in support of the ties that bind the two.
Ørsted takes FID on its first renewable hydrogen project
Ørsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on its first renewable hydrogen project, with plans to launch the facility later this year.
Abu Dhabi launches hydrogen plans, Siemens signs up
Adnoc, Mubadala Investment and ADQ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on launching the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance.
Emec and Orkney distilleries spell out plans for hydrogen
Two Orkney distilleries are to take part in a £58,781 research project to investigate the use of “green” hydrogen heating as part of a government initiative to find ways of decarbonising the distilling sector.
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy join forces to create ‘game changing’ green hydrogen solution
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy have promised to unlock a new era of offshore green hydrogen production with the creation of a “game changing” solution.
ITM Power to sell 24MW electrolyser for use in world’s largest hydrogen distribution system
ITM Power has announced the sale of a 24 megawatt electrolyser for use at Linde’s Leuna Chemical Complex in Germany.
Total and Engie to build France’s biggest green hydrogen site
Energy firms Total and Engie have agreed to build and operate France's largest renewable hydrogen production site.
Hebridean distillery, endorsed by Hollywood star, to explore using hydrogen in production of whisky
A UK-based renewables services firm has received more than £70,000 in funding to assess the possibility of using hydrogen in the production of whisky.
Oyster offshore green hydrogen project nets 5m euros
The consortium behind the Oyster “green” hydrogen project has secured 5 million euros of EU funding to demonstrate their combined offshore wind turbine and electrolyser system.