‘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.
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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.
Dolphyn green hydrogen project off Aberdeen to skip prototype, moves FID to 2022
The Dolphyn project, due to become the world’s first floating green hydrogen development off Aberdeen, has moved its schedule to get to commercial deployment more quickly.
Green hydrogen firm Protium announces Scotland expansion
Renewable hydrogen firm Protium Green Solutions has announced plans to expand its footprint north of the border.
Aberdeen begins hunt for partner on £215million green hydrogen hub
Aberdeen City Council has launched the hunt for a partner to help it build a “first of its kind” £215million green hydrogen production hub.
Oil price rebound unlikely to derail hydrogen investments, say experts during Energy Voice event
A rebound in the oil price is unlikely to derail future hydrogen investments, industry experts have predicted.
Electrolyser manufacturer ITM Power order backlog hits £154m
A major UK manufacturer of electrolysers for use in the production of green hydrogen has amassed an order backlog of £154 million.
Protium Green Solutions aiming to solve hydrogen market failure
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New ‘first-of-its-kind’ interactive hydrogen map predicting global boom
The number of hydrogen projects in development globally is on course to exceed those currently in operation by the end of the year, according to new figures.
Shell picks Worley for green hydrogen project in Netherlands
Shell has picked Australian energy services firm Worley to support the development of a new 200MW electrolysis-based hydrogen plant in the Netherlands.
The great unfunded green hydrogen dream of Europe’s oil refiners
Europe’s oil refiners have big plans to boost the use of green hydrogen to help them make fuel, an important component of the petroleum industry’s plans to cut its operational carbon emissions.
Ardmore distillery hydrogen-from-wastewater project gunning for government funds
A pioneering project that would use wastewater from an Aberdeenshire distillery as a feedstock for producing clean-burning “green” hydrogen is in the running for a funding injection.
RenewableUK calls for clean energy tech targets and creation of Just Transition Strategy
A leading trade body is calling on governments across the UK to commit to specific renewables deployment targets ahead of a landmark climate conference later this year.
Equinor and Orsted among latest additions to North Sea green hydrogen project
Almost a dozen firms, including Equinor, Orsted and DNV, have become the latest members to join a leading European renewable energy project.
Blue hydrogen key to forming UK’s ‘hydrogen backbone’, says OGTC boss
Blue hydrogen will be fundamental in kick starting the establishment of a “hydrogen economy” in the UK, an industry expert has said.
Sasol launches major green hydrogen push
Sasol has launched plans to take a major step into the production of green hydrogen, both domestically in South Africa and in Germany.
Planning application submitted for UK’s largest electrolyser facility near Glasgow
Electrolyser manufacturer ITM Power has given an update on the Green Hydrogen for Glasgow project, alongside partners ScottishPower and BOC.
Cromarty Firth at heart of renewables ‘gold rush’, compared to Aberdeen pre-North Sea boom
The Highlands is poised to benefit from a “renewable energy gold rush” in the coming decades as the energy transition takes flight.
UAE’s Masdar hooks up with Malaysia’s Petronas for Asia renewables
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar and Malaysia’s Petronas will work together to pursue renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Asia and the Middle East.
Plans launched to place Cromarty Firth at heart of ‘green hydrogen revolution’
A plan to establish a “world-leading” green hydrogen hub on the Cromarty Firth has been launched today by a new partnership of companies, including utilities giant ScottishPower and three big names from the whisky industry.
Shipping costs could hamper global export of Scottish green hydrogen, warns industry boss
High shipping costs could prevent green hydrogen produced in Scotland from being exported globally.
Potential for use of green hydrogen at Port of Nigg to be explored
Offshore components for the energy sector could soon be built using green hydrogen after a study to asses the fuel’s potential for use at Port of Nigg was launched.
New report spotlights strong pipeline of European hydrogen projects
The number of European hydrogen projects in the pipeline is almost double that of current operational projects, according to new research.