HyNet risks stall on wait for hydrogen business model
The project could face a two and a half year pause, “if we don’t get the business models right”, Manson-Whitton said.
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Hydrogen: Nine projects to watch out for in north-east Scotland
North and north-east Scotland aim to be at the centre of the emerging hydrogen economy – but where will all those low-carbon energy supplies come from?
Summit drives forward Bacton hydrogen project after North Sea upstream exit
Following the sale of the bulk of its North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy, Summit has embarked on a new hydrogen-focused joint venture with Progressive Energy.
Green jobs win as Humber earmarked for £180m hydrogen plant
As it stands, the site would be the UK’s largest green hydrogen production facility - with an initial capacity of 100 megawatts - and would create around 1,380 jobs.
Port of Aberdeen to investigate underwater hydrogen storage
Subsea 7 (OSLO: SUBC) has been awarded work to study whether hydrogen can be stored underwater at the Port of Aberdeen.
EnQuest to make Sullom Voe Terminal infrastructure ‘fit for purpose’
The operator of the Sullom Voe Terminal, EnQuest (LON: ENQ), is planning to rework its processing facilities to make the site smaller and reflect “substantially” reduced production rates.
Homemade hydrogen and oxygen may mean greener space flights from Shetland
Energy developer Nova Innovation is leading a consortium to look at the potential of producing green hydrogen and oxygen from its tidal projects in Shetland.
Tech developers open new green hydrogen centre at Heriot-Watt
Hydrogen technology developers Logan Energy and PlusZero have opened a green hydrogen centre at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University.
Kellas partners with RWE on Teesside green hydrogen
Kellas Midstream and generator RWE have announced a partnership that will see the pair evaluate the potential for large-scale green hydrogen production in Teesside.
Lhyfe and Centrica to develop renewable green hydrogen in Southern North Sea
Lhyfe and Centrica have agreed to jointly develop offshore renewable green hydrogen in the UK in what they’ve called a first for the country.
Equinor picks tech provider for H2H Saltend low-carbon hydrogen project
A decision has been made on the decarbonisation equipment that will form the backbone of a major low-carbon hydrogen project.
Risk of ‘wishful thinking’ on hydrogen as demand likely to outstrip supply
New analysis suggests the UK’s hydrogen targets may fall short of what is needed to decarbonise the power sector, while the supply gap could impact other industry plans to slash emissions.
Report: Vague government policy risks hampering UK’s hydrogen pipeline
A new report is warning that political instability and a lack of government clarity around support could stunt the rollout of hydrogen projects in the UK.
H2 Green appointment key for hydrogen projects in Inverness and beyond
H2 Green, the firm developing a green hydrogen network in Inverness to decarbonise transport systems, has a new chairman.
Essar puts UK low carbon opportunity at heart of $3.6bn investment
Essar said hydrogen and biofuels are becoming globally significant fuels. “The UK is positioned strongly to spearhead the rapid growth of the European low carbon fuels market,” it said. “The UK already benefits from an advanced regulatory and policy framework to support low carbon energy production”.
‘Massive disconnect’ between transition policy and fiscal system, says OEUK
The UK’s offshore trade body said that the government’s energy transition ambitions do not match up with the ‘unpredictable’ fiscal policies surrounding oil and gas.
Green hydrogen firm ITM Power to trim headcount after ‘unacceptable financial performance’
ITM Power (LON: ITM) is to reduce its headcount after an “unacceptable financial performance” by the green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturer in recent times.
Net Zero Nudge 03: building efficiency and decarbonisation
The UK must face up to the challenge of heating housing in low carbon ways, or will fail the legally binding 2050 net zero target. There are three main technologies for decarbonising domestic heating – heat pumps, hydrogen boilers and heat networks.
Investors could ‘withdraw’ from Acorn CCS project over delays – Matheson
Meanwhile the UK Government has pledged an update on Track 2 - part of its £1bn carbon capture fund - in spring.
‘Green hydrogen is not about residential homes’ – expert responds to new report
A green hydrogen expert has responded to a Westminster report on the use of the fuel in heat networks, arguing it misses the point.
WATCH: Getech takes first steps at Inverness hydrogen hub
Getech has completed the first phase of development at its Inverness green hydrogen hub, clearing the site ready for new infrastructure.
North Sea players plan ‘Hydrogen Highway’ from Scotland to Rotterdam
A consortium of North Sea companies have launched a new initiative to create a “Hydrogen Highway” from Scotland to Rotterdam.
How hydrogen can decarbonise the gas network
In the search for net zero, decarbonisation of the gas network will play a central role.
Public invited to have say on first phase of £215m BP Aberdeen hydrogen project
Members of the public have been invited to have their say on the first phase of plans for a £215m hydrogen scheme planned by BP and Aberdeen City Council.
Contracts, scale and pipelines – challenges for hydrogen ahead
A number of key uncertainties remain over the deployment of hydrogen, but one point of agreement from Adipec this week has been the need for long-term contracts.