UK industry minister says hydrogen “must be at the heart” of growth plans
UK minister of state for industry, Sarah Jones, has said she is convinced hydrogen should “be at the heart” of plans to grow the economy and reach net zero by 2050.
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Women ‘under-represented’ in hydrogen industry
Women are under-represented in the emerging hydrogen sector, according to a report by Hydrogen South West.
Houston to host key hydrogen summit as industry faces new political landscape
The hydrogen industry in North America is entering a phase of unprecedented uncertainty.
‘World first’ domestic hydrogen pipeline network completed in Scotland
UK gas distribution company SGN has completed a "world first" domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth as part of its H100 Fife project.
Scotland well-placed to secure huge hydrogen opportunity
In the last few years, there has been global momentum around the development of international hydrogen markets, with countries across Europe – including Scotland - increasing both the scale and pace of the development of hydrogen production.
Hydrogen one of Scotland’s ‘greatest industrial opportunities’ since oil and gas, minister says
The emerging European hydrogen sector is one of Scotland's "greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas", according to the Scottish energy minister.
Suntory unveils hydrogen-powered whisky first in Aberdeenshire
Global drinks giant Suntory (TOKYO:STBYF) has claimed a world first using hydrogen to make low carbon whisky.
Exolum claims ‘world first’ green hydrogen scheme at Immingham
Spanish firm Exolum has claimed a "world first" green hydrogen project at the Port of Immingham in Lincolnshire.
Energy transition akin to Industrial Revolution – Centrica speaks out on scale of challenge
The energy transition requires the sector to grapple with the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
HSE deals blow to HyBont hydrogen project
A green hydrogen project in Wales has been dealt a blow by the UK's health and safety watchdog which has refused to grant consent for hazardous substances over concern for the risk presented to the local population.
Cool approach to cracking hydrogen from ammonia challenge
Ammonia (NH3) can be decomposed to produce hydrogen gas without releasing CO2. The ease of transport and high hydrogen density makes it valuable for the green energy industry.
Equinor, RWE won’t move forward with hydrogen pipeline to Europe
Equinor ASA said that it won’t be moving ahead with plans to build a pipeline to carry hydrogen from Norway to Germany with partner RWE AG.
Hydrogen demand: solving the industry’s chicken and egg problem
What came first: hydrogen supply or demand? This is a question that has had hydrogen industry scratching its head for quite some time.
Costain to investigate hydrogen blending for hard-to-decarbonise gas customers
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) has commissioned infrastructure firm Costain to investigate the feasibility of blending hydrogen into the gas supply for industrial and commercial gas customers.
Green strategy ‘outdated’ and will not create enough jobs, say unions
The Government’s green industrial strategy is “outdated” and does not do enough to create jobs in Scotland, unions have said.
SSE and EET Hydrogen partner on Gowy Green project
SSE and EET Hydrogen are set to jointly develop a 40 MW green hydrogen production facility at the Stanlow refinery in the north west of England.
Clarity on blue hydrogen is crucial for the UK’s energy future
With the Labour Party Conference fast approaching, it seems that the sector, and particularly the North Sea, has not been far from the headlines in recent weeks. But when Ed Miliband takes to the Liverpool stage to deliver his speech, a much broader audience will keenly anticipate clear and decisive direction that will shape the UK’s future energy mix and make us a ‘clean energy superpower’.
Dorset hydrogen storage project wins support from Solent Cluster
A proposal to build a hydrogen storage facility in a salt cavern in Dorset has received backing from The Solent Cluster industrial decarbonisation group.
Hydrogen hopes still high despite hurdles and funding delays
Nine months after the UK government allocated £2 billion to green hydrogen projects, industry has raised concerns about delays and regulatory hurdles putting the bids that succeeded in winning funding projects at risk.
The crucial role of hydrogen storage and networks: a call for decisive government action to secure our clean energy future
The UK sits on a potential energy goldmine. The British Geological Survey estimates the nation could store up to 3,000 TWh of hydrogen – a staggering figure dwarfing the 60-100 TWh that the Royal Society said would be needed by 2050.
D2Zero acquires Hull engineering firm, announces new ETZ headquarters
North East energy transition group D2Zero has added another acquisition to its growing portfolio as it announces the location of its new headquarters in Aberdeen.
After 50 years of collaboration, IOGP sets its sights on energy transition
In August, the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) celebrated its 50th anniversary since its founding in London.
BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub contract set to create 40 green jobs for Hydrasun
Scottish firm Hydrasun will create 40 green engineering and construction jobs after securing work on the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub (AHH).
Supercharging hydrogen production in the UK: Priorities for the new Labour government
The Labour Government has now been in power for eight weeks. With this has come a renewed sense of hope for net-zero, energised by the Government’s desire to hit the ground running and launch in quick succession, amongst others, the removal of the de facto ban on onshore wind, the National Wealth Fund, Great British Energy, and the ‘superhighway’ Eastern Green Link 2 project.
Scotland’s hydrogen supply chain ‘will struggle to meet demand’ without additional action, BP JV says
BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited also awarded the first tranche of supply chain contracts for its Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project to five local firms.