Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Enterprise working to connect start-ups with funding
An Aberdeen man is on the hunt for hydrogen start-ups needing funding as part of efforts to help the city deliver on its low carbon potential.
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BP bolsters UK blue hydrogen plans by reaching agreements with potential customers
BP has agreed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with a series of new potential customers for its proposed clean hydrogen production facility in Teesside in north-east England.
Reuters Events launches Hydrogen North America 2021
Reuters Events launch Hydrogen North America (November 30th - December 1st, Online). Through monthly content and 2-day summit hosting 1,500 digital attendees, Reuters Events will provide hydrogen professionals the information and connections they need for expansion in North America. Hydrogen Europe will precede this event in the same week on December 2-3, 2021.
Green heating and the homes of the future – join the 10 Point Pod for a fireside chat
Though the energy system of the future will be a far cry from the one in place today, the demands of it will be broadly the same.
It’s August – Conspiracy theory time
Usually at this time of year with Parliaments in recess the news is a little thin on the ground so journalists, broadcasters and columnists like me are required to exercise our imagination a little more. Some turn to creating conspiracy theories. I am going to provide you with some ammunition so you can create your own.
OPITO aiming to create ‘skills passport’ with launch of new Energy Transition team
Energy skills body OPITO has announced the creation of a new Energy Transition team, which could open the door for oil and gas workers looking to shift to renewables.
Hydrogen goes nuclear as UK reactor pivots toward renewables
The $28 billion Sizewell C nuclear station is touted as an anchor for Britain reaching net-zero emissions, yet its reactors will compete with wind farms over the North Sea horizon. On gusty days, where will the plant’s excess power go? Toward making hydrogen.
Highway to Hydrogen: AREG developing plans for hydrogen network linking Aberdeen to Highlands
Ambitious plans are in the offing that could pave the way for the creation of a hydrogen economy in the north and north-east of Scotland.
Save the date for Reuters Events: Hydrogen Europe 2021
Reuters Events: Hydrogen Europe (December 2-3) gathers the value chain to realise the hydrogen economy. Covering policy & regulation, scaling-up production, infrastructure, and end-use sectors, attendees will leave with the critical information and partnerships they need for expansion in Europe.
Growth of hydrogen economy hangs on solving ‘chicken and egg’ dilemma, says report
The development of a global hydrogen economy relies on industry and governments overcoming a “chicken and egg” dilemma, according to a new report.
Low-carbon energy to create 20,000 north-east jobs in next decade
Low-carbon energy projects in the north-east could create up to 20,600 jobs in the next ten years, a new report has predicted.
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.
SSE and Equinor designing ‘world-leading’ hydrogen storage facility
SSE and Equinor are developing plans for what would be one of the world’s largest hydrogen storage facilities.
Fresh perspectives and diverse skillsets will power the energy transition
At bp, we are all guided by our ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and there is a real buzz around the role that our hydrogen and CCUS business - which I began leading last year - can play. Whilst relatively nascent in their development, both technologies offer real promise for delivering clean energy provision and decarbonising heavy industry and mobility, among other sectors.
Report – Blue hydrogen deployment could hit 80GW by 2050 with right policy support
A new industry report has described blue hydrogen as an “essential” part of the UK’s net zero ambitions.
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.
Energy industry rising to the challenge of a hydrogen economy; infrastructure the greatest hurdle, DNV says
Energy professionals identify lack of investment in infrastructure as the joint-highest risk their organizations face in relation to hydrogen – and a significant majority (78%) say repurposing existing infrastructure will be crucial to developing a large-scale hydrogen economy.
Fossil fuels giant Reliance will invest $10bn in Indian renewable energy
India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, who has run one of the world’s largest petroleum businesses for over two decades, yesterday announced that his company Reliance Industries, will invest 750 billion rupees ($10 billion) towards clean energy solutions over the next three years.
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.
Sewage sludge to hydrogen fuel facility plans for Scotland
An Anglo-Californian partnership has announced plans to roll out as many as 40 waste-to-hydrogen refueling stations in the UK, starting in Scotland.
South Asia steps up efforts to follow global energy transition
South Asia, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, is slowly following the rest of the world in the transition towards cleaner energy systems. The subtle shift opens potentially large market opportunities for energy service suppliers.
Baker Hughes’ new North Sea OFS boss sets out decarbonisation objectives
Baker Hughes’ new North Sea vice president for oilfield services (OFS) has made decarbonising operations one of her key priorities.
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.
New hydrogen partnership to deliver up to 100 new jobs in Scotland
As many as 100 skilled jobs could be created in Scotland as a result of a new strategic hydrogen refuelling partnership.
Queensland set to make $1.54bn hydrogen and renewable energy commitment
A new A$2 billion ($1.54 billion) Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund will be established to expand on the previous A$500 million Renewable Energy Fund in the Australian state.