Plan to repurpose oil platforms for hydrogen production
Plans to produce “green” hydrogen on North Sea oil and gas platforms have reached a “significant milestone”, researchers have said.
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EET Fuels to become first supplier of hydrogen-generated power to UK grid
In a milestone for the nascent UK hydrogen industry, EET Fuels (formerly Essar Oil UK) has confirmed that it will be the first commercial supplier of hydrogen-generated, low-carbon power to the UK grid from its Stanlow Manufacturing Complex at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Could green hydrogen be Scotland’s renewable energy niche?
Scotland has the potential to become a global leader in hydrogen powered by offshore wind, an energy specialist has predicted.
Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
Costain chosen to lead hydrogen refuelling station study
Construction and engineering firm Costain announced on June 12 that it had been selected by Wales & West Utilities (WWU) to lead a study exploring the integration of hydrogen refuelling stations into the UK’s existing natural gas network.
Tories criticised over ‘pragmatic’ net zero plans in manifesto
The Conservatives have been accused of failing to seize the “economic opportunity of the century” with a manifesto that pledges a pragmatic approach to net zero.
Glastonbury site hosts ‘world-first’ clean hydrogen production
In a small step toward realising the decarbonising potential of hydrogen, developer Hexla and British climate tech firm Levidian have announced a world-first example of carbon-negative hydrogen production at Worthy Farm in Somerset – home to the world-famous Glastonbury Festival.
Norwegian gas giant Equinor to invest in German hydrogen startup
Norway’s Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) is in advanced talks to become a key investor in German hydrogen startup HH2E AG in an effort to diversify its energy production, according to people familiar with the matter.
Green Lithium partners with EDF on Teesside hydrogen supply
Green Lithium Refining announced on June 4 that it was partnering with EDF on hydrogen supplies for use as a feedstock gas at its lithium refinery at PD Ports in Teesside, Northeast England.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
Can Scotland fill a 10GW green hydrogen pipeline?
Concern has been raised that there will not be enough green hydrogen to fill the Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) pipeline from Scotland to Europe.
Circular Refining unveils plans for nuclear-derived ‘ruby’ hydrogen
Manchester-based Circular Refining & Products has unveiled plans to develop a nuclear-derived 'ruby' hydrogen production facility at Deeside Industrial Park, on the border between North Wales and Northwest England.
Sumitomo backs UK Oil & Gas hydrogen storage plans
Fresh from putting shovels in the ground on a £350 million cable factory in Scotland, Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo has backed plans to develop hydrogen storage capacity with UK Oil & Gas in Dorset and Yorkshire.
Hydrogen industry groups outline steps to accelerate UK clean hydrogen growth
The Hydrogen Coordination Forum, which comprises national and regional industry groups in the low-carbon hydrogen space, has set out 10 steps its members see as “quick wins” that would accelerate the growth of the UK’s nascent hydrogen economy.
Humber Hydrogen Hub partners launch projects in UK Parliament
Equinor, Centrica and SSE Thermal have launched a collection of low-carbon hydrogen projects planned for the Yorkshire and Humber region in northeast England.
Supercritical Solutions and HAMR Energy forge e-methanol partnership
UK-based Supercritical Solutions and Australia’s HAMR Energy will partner in an e-methanol project that aims to reduce renewable methanol costs by 20%.
NZTC sets out plan to export hydrogen from Scotland to Germany
A new report from Aberdeen's Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has found Scottish hydrogen exports could meet up to 100% of German import demand by 2045.
px Group plans growth with green hydrogen pioneer in Norway
UK gas infrastructure manager px Group has boosted its hydrogen credentials by confirming a partnership with a pioneering production plant developer in Norway.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda after election called
Politicians are being warned not to turn the environment into a “culture war” after the General Election was called.
Europe’s giant bet on green hydrogen is full of holes
The tree-lined street in Leipzig may seem an incongruous beachhead for the future of German energy. But the government has billions riding on its success.
A Trump win puts $1 Trillion in US energy investments at risk
A victory by Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election threatens $1 trillion in energy investments and future support for low-carbon energy sources, according to a Wood Mackenzie report.
RWE plans green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth
German energy firm RWE has announced plans to build a green hydrogen production plant at Grangemouth.
Argyll green hydrogen production facility gets planning approval
A plan to produce green hydrogen on the west coast of Scotland has received planning approval from Argyll and Bute Council.
Further doubts on hydrogen home heating as town pilot delayed
The UK government has decided not to progress work on a hydrogen heating town pilot scheme until after 2026, after a village trial in Redcar was scrapped in December.
About Vattenfall cancelling the EOWDC hydrogen trial in Aberdeen
Vattenfall’s recent announcement that it was canning its hydrogen trial at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre offshore Aberdeen has rather riled me.