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Chariot sketches out green hydrogen plan in Mauritania
Chariot has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a major green hydrogen project with the government of Mauritania.
Petrofac signs strategic partnership with leading UK green hydrogen firm
Global energy services firm Petrofac has penned a strategic partnership with a leading UK green hydrogen company.
Consortium shares offshore green hydrogen jack-up rig production concept
A consortium of energy firms has announced plans to develop an innovative concept for North Sea green hydrogen production.
UK Gov gives backing to Shetland maritime decarbonisation project
A half a million pound project to support Shetland’s maritime industry to transition to zero-carbon fuels has received government support.
Protium announces new board appointments after completing funding round
Green hydrogen firm Protium has announced a handful of new board appointments to support its accelerating strategic plans.
Aberdeen pupils heading to COP26 after winning hydrogen challenge
Two Aberdeen pupils are to represent the city in the grand final of a Scotland-wide competition designed to teach youngsters about green hydrogen.
Aberdeen Uni, RGU, ETZ and others launch new Hydrogen Skills Partnership
A new cross-sector alliance has been launched to show the benefits a thriving green hydrogen sector would bring to Scotland and across the UK.
Grimsby picked as base for innovative green hydrogen project
Grimsby has been chosen as the location for an innovative “marinised” electrolyser project for renewable hydrogen production.
Aberdeen pupils among thousands competing to build best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle
School pupils in Aberdeen are to compete against thousands from across Scotland to build the best green hydrogen powered Lego vehicle.
Hydrogen is no silver bullet, Earthjustice warns
Blue hydrogen should have no role in the energy transition, a new report from Earthjustice has declared, while green hydrogen has a narrow set of opportunities.
Blue and green hydrogen produce “comparable” levels of emissions, says research body
A leading European research body has hit back at claims blue hydrogen is “difficult to justify” due to its carbon emissions.
Siemens Energy plans pilot hydrogen project in Egypt
Siemens Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on developing a green hydrogen industry in Egypt.
Chairman of leading UK hydrogen group quits over blue hydrogen differences
The chairman of a leading hydrogen lobby group stepped down earlier this week over its support for blue hydrogen.
‘Eagerly awaited’ Hydrogen Strategy draws mixed reactions from energy chiefs
Bosses from all corners of the energy sector have shared their thoughts on the UK Government’s flagship Hydrogen Policy.
‘Today marks the start of the UK’s hydrogen revolution’ – Westminster publishes Hydrogen Strategy
The UK Government has pledged to support the advancement of both green and blue hydrogen as part of plans to create a “thriving” low carbon sector.
SSE Renewables and Siemens Gamesa to produce green hydrogen in Scotland and Ireland
Green energy giants SSE Renewables and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy have announced plans to bring green hydrogen to the UK and Ireland.
Port of Cromarty Firth ‘ideal home’ for huge green hydrogen electrolyser, study finds
Port of Cromarty Firth has been pinpointed as the “ideal home” for the UK’s largest green hydrogen electrolyser, a feasibility study has found.
Dutch Govt gets behind North Sea green hydrogen pilot
A North Sea green hydrogen project, which could set the region on its way to being a “new energy hub, has received backing from the Dutch Government.
Saipem unveils tech that combines green hydrogen and offshore oil and gas facilities
A new technological solution that combines offshore green hydrogen production and oil and gas facilities has been developed.
Green hydrogen firm Protium continues UK expansion with launch of Welsh office
Green hydrogen company Protium Green Solutions has continued its expansion across the UK with the opening of a new Wales office.
‘Organisational changes’ for Repsol Sinopec at Orkney Flotta terminal
Repsol Sinopec has said “organisational changes” are to be made at the Flotta oil terminal in Orkney as the firm explores energy transition opportunities.
The potential of hydrogen in the Gulf States
Although key barriers remain, the worldwide potential of hydrogen is vast. Some estimate an investment pipeline of $300 billion, with hydrogen possibly supplying 18% of global energy by 2050. The Gulf States are particularly well placed to capitalise as producers and exporters of clean hydrogen.
Shell switches on Europe’s largest PEM green hydrogen electrolyser
British-Dutch giant Shell has activated Europe’s largest PEM green hydrogen electrolyser at its Energy and Chemicals Park near Cologne, Germany.
ScottishPower appoints industry chief to hydrogen division
ScottishPower has strengthened its hydrogen division with the appointment of an industry expert, who had a hand in developing Aberdeen’s hydrogen bus network.