Lhyfe unveils plans for first UK green hydrogen plant
Green hydrogen firm Lhyfe (EURONEXT:LHYFE) has announced plans for its first UK production facility in the North East of England,
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Net Zero economy grew 9% in 2023 to be worth £74bn, report says
The “net zero economy” - from renewables and electric cars to green finance - grew 9% in 2023 to contribute £74 billion to the UK, a report has shown.
Singapore firm secures stake in Scottish hydrogen developer Logan Energy
Singapore-based Lanxing New Energy has secured a 36% stake in Scottish hydrogen firm Logan Energy.
SGN to open ‘UK-first’ hydrogen training facility in Fife
Scottish gas network manager SGN and Fife College are to open a “UK-first” hydrogen training facility for engineers in Fife.
‘Worry’ over BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub delay
The BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub was initially set to be sanctioned in "early 2023".
Equinor gets planning approval for H2H Saltend hydrogen project
H2H Saltend project aims to "kick-start" decarbonisation initiatives in the surrounding Humber region.
Kistos to buy two UK onshore gas storage sites from EDF Energy
Independent North Sea operator Kistos (AIM:KIST) has agreed to purchase two onshore gas storage sites from EDF Energy for £25 million.
EET targets September for hydrogen FID at HyNet
“What we’re finding now are new businesses and new opportunities are saying ‘if you can do these hydrogen plans, we will come and locate to the region’. That’s a new dynamic we didn’t have a year ago.”
Europe wary of clean-tech protectionism on green-transition cost
The European Union is shying away from further measures to protect its embattled clean-tech industry from cheap Chinese imports over concerns it could make it harder to source key components and raise the cost of the green transition.
EU risks escalating spat with farmers, business over climate
The European Union issued its most ambitious climate roadmap just as the bloc is facing severe headwinds from angry farmers and an ailing industrial base increasingly alarmed about the high costs of a rapid green transition.
UK Government urged to allow more scrutiny of climate plans
Members of Parliament want more say on government plans to achieve emissions cuts in the run-up to 2050, the nation’s legally binding net-zero target date.
Germany paves way for major expansion of gas power plants
The plan requires developers to upgrade stations to burn hydrogen sometime between 2035 and 2040
Bean hydrogen: Kraft Heinz signs clean fuel partnership with Carlton Power
Kraft Heinz has paired up with developer Carlton Power to explore the creation of a green hydrogen facility at its Kitt Green plant in Wigan.
ITM narrows losses as headcount slashed by a third
ITM Power has reduced its losses and reduced its headcount by a third as part of a 12-month strategy to improve the health of the company.
Japan may open $20bn hydrogen plan applications in summer
The programme would be partly funded using proceeds from a newly created sovereign transition bond, which will be issued from next month.
Bridges and Bottlenecks 04: Hydrogen and CCUS
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Labour would need £8 billion to deliver green plan within rules
The Labour Party needs to find at least £8 billion ($10 billion) to deliver its green-investment plan, a new analysis shows, underscoring why UK opposition leader Keir Starmer may be mulling changes to the initiative.
Aberdeen Uni study raises concerns over gas field hydrogen storage
The study raises questions on whether depleted onshore and offshore gas fields can be safely and effectively used for hydrogen storage
EU set to seek ambitious goal of 90% emissions cut by 2040
The European Union’s executive arm is set to recommend a 90% net reduction of greenhouse gases by 2040, a target backed by climate scientists and criticized by the industry in the face of high energy prices and growing international rivalry in clean technologies.
Japanese engineering companies team up for Australian hydrogen exports
Kawasaki will provide its expertise in liquid hydrogen storage, handling and transport. Toyo, JGC and Chiyoda will provide insights into overseas plant design and construction.
Plans for UK’s largest hydrogen production hub approved in Cheshire
Plans for a 1.35GW blue hydrogen production facility have been approved by a local council in Cheshire.
UK climate watchdog chief Chris Stark to resign with goals in doubt
The head of the UK’s Climate Change Committee Chris Stark will resign as the government struggles to put the country on a trajectory to reach a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
China’s solar boom fuels record growth in global renewables, wind power slows
Wind power, however, is growing at a slower rate after supply chain issues, inflation and higher borrowing costs put projects in Europe and the US in jeopardy, particularly for offshore farms.
Scottish wind farms set to propel green hydrogen powered aircraft in Aberdeen
ScottishPower and ZeroAvia partnership to explore green hydrogen solutions for airports in Aberdeen and Glasgow.
UK hydrogen sector set for “critical” year in 2024
Significant progress was made in establishing a competitive hydrogen sector in 2023, but industry leaders say "it all hinges" on decisions made in 2024.