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.
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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.
Equinor, Centrica team up on plans for Easington hydrogen hub
Centrica (LON:CNA) and Equinor have signed a co-operation agreement to explore the development of a hydrogen production hub at Easington in East Yorkshire.
Scotland’s lack of renewables workers? Blame baby boomers
Ahead of a skills summit in Aberdeen this week, employment experts have assessed why Scotland and the wider UK has woes around attracting enough workers in renewable energy.
Principle Power bags FEED for Dolphyn hydrogen project off Aberdeen
Principle Power has secured front end engineering and design (FEED) work for a floating wind-to-hydrogen scheme set to be built off Aberdeen.
Statkraft plans first UK green hydrogen project in Wales
A former Royal Navy arms depot is set to house Statkraft’s first green hydrogen project in the UK, with the clean fuel used to power a local transport hub.
Trade body Hydrogen UK sets out key asks of government
Hydrogen UK has laid out its key asks of government as it tries to ensure Britain “secures a slice” of the $2.5 trillion hydrogen pie.
‘Shortsighted’ and ‘idealism at its worst’: Birkbeck University sparks widespread condemnation from energy sector
Birkbeck, University of London has been widely slammed by the energy industry for its decision to ban fossil fuels recruiters from its careers fairs.
Atkins to design ‘world-scale’ Grangemouth hydrogen plant
INEOS has awarded engineering group Atkins the contract to design its “world scale” low-carbon hydrogen plant at Grangemouth, as it moves to meet net zero targets.
Exclusive: Hydrasun acquires hydrogen specialist Fuel Cell Systems
Aberdeen energy services company Hydrasun has expanded its drive into the hydrogen market with the purchase of specialist supplier Fuel Cell Systems (FCS).
Hydrogen will not play major role in heating UK homes – review
Hydrogen will not have a major role in the future of heating homes across the UK, according to a new review of more than two dozen independent studies.