ENGIE, Equinor launch Belgian ‘H2BE’ hydrogen project
Equinor and Engie have announced the start of a joint project to develop low-carbon hydrogen production from natural gas in Belgium, dubbed H2BE.
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Equinor and Cadent plan UK ‘hydrogen town’
Norwegian energy giant Equinor and gas distribution network operator Cadent have announced plans for a “hydrogen town” in the UK.
$10.75bn Australian green hydrogen export project set to go ahead
The proposed $10.75 billion 10GW Desert Bloom hydrogen scheme in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT), backed by an as yet unidentified Japanese gas buyer, looks set to proceed next year after being granted major project status by the local government.
Gigawaters #2: Realising Scotland’s renewable hydrogen potential
The second of Energy Voice’s ScotWind podcast series explores how the offshore leasing round can spur further development of the hydrogen economy, what will be needed for Scotland to build a world-leading export market, and how this green fuel can help decarbonise other sectors.
Big choices for big oil as energy transition sets tone for 2022, says Woodmac
It’s set to be an action-packed year for majors, independents and national oil companies (NOCs) alike in 2022. Big choices will set strategic trajectories for the energy transition ahead and the M&A market is set to heat up with multi-billion dollar acquisitions on the horizon, reports energy research company Wood Mackenzie.
Woodside targeting $5bn investment in new energy
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Woodside (ASX:WPL) said today that it is targeting $5 billion worth of investment in new energy products and lower-carbon services by 2030.
Hydrogen in the UK: A blue route to the green light
As the frenetic activity of COP26 transforms into considered analysis, questions are being asked about whether the widespread adoption of hydrogen is any closer.
Scotland made little technical progress toward Net Zero in 2021
Let’s face it, 2021 was a terrible year.
Woodside eyes first mover advantage in North Asian hydrogen markets
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Woodside (ASX:WPL) is busy positioning itself for a future in which hydrogen may play a growing role in the energy mix. Significantly, it is working closely with customers in its traditional LNG export markets – particularly Japan and South Korea – to meet demand for cleaner forms of energy.
Woodside grabs foothold in US hydrogen market
Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Woodside (ASX:WPL) is expanding its portfolio of hydrogen production opportunities to the US as it eyes North America’s heavy transport sector.
UK debuts hydrogen-powered jet concept that produces no emissions
A UK-backed research group unveiled a design for a liquid hydrogen-powered airliner theoretically capable of matching the performance of current midsize aircraft without producing carbon emissions.
Storm Arwen dealt a hammer blow…to Aberdeenshire and the ‘electrify everything’ lobby
The “electrify everything” lobbying brigade has just been deal a damaging blow.
Hoegh wins deal to supply FSRU for Australian LNG import terminal, eyes green hydrogen
Norway’s Hoegh LNG will supply the first floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to operate at the Port Kembla Energy Terminal being developed by Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) in Australia under a long-term charter deal.
Logan Energy, Locogen awarded £3m for Arbikie distillery hydrogen plans
Plans to power the Arbikie gin and whisky distillery with onsite wind and hydrogen have been given backing by the government’s Green Distilleries fund.
Shell plans Singapore biofuels plant to meet 2030 emissions goal
Shell is planning to build a biofuels plant in Singapore to help the company meet its target of halving emissions by 2030.
BP goes on hydrogen hiring spree in bid for 10% market share
BP has kicked off a hiring campaign to fill jobs in its fledgling hydrogen business.
SGN shares plans to make Aberdeen world’s first 100% hydrogen powered city
Aberdeen could become the first city to be powered entirely by hydrogen as soon as the end of the decade under ambitious new plans.
CMS: Hydrogen emerging as key post-COP26 solution
There were some welcome developments during COP26, not least the deal announced between the US and China to work together to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C, in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Petronas hooks up with Baker Hughes for energy transition tech
State-backed Malaysian energy company Petronas has signed a pact with Baker Hughes to collaborate on technological developments supporting the energy transition.
BP teams up with Aberdeen harbour to help Granite City go green
Energy giant BP has reinforced its commitment to making Aberdeen a greener place by forming a new partnership with the city's harbour.
Scottish firm to create hydrogen hub at Shoreham Port
A Scottish clean infrastructure developer has landed a deal to decarbonise hundreds of vehicles through a new hydrogen hub at Shoreham Port.
South Africa’s hydrogen plans
South Africa is struggling with its domestic energy mix, not least its heavy reliance on coal, but sees hydrogen as an opportunity to pursue.
28 companies pledge to accelerate use of decarbonised hydrogen
Companies including BP, Equinor, TotalEnergies and Shell make commitment to advance decarbonisation of hydrogen supplies by 2030.
Net Zero Investing: The New Hydrogen Economy
Global energy companies are shifting to ESG investing; but what role can hydrogen play in the new energy economy? In this new series focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the energy industry, Mike Scott takes the temperature of the industry’s response to date, as well as the challenges ahead that this shift will present.
EnBW and partner BP make ScotWind cash injection in ‘Scotland’s largest renewables hub’
Together with partner BP, the German utility is confident that investment plans for the Port of Leith and Aberdeen make for a compelling bid in the battle for ScotWind acreage.