Orders and backlog up by about a fifth at Aker Solutions in first quarter
Aker Solutions’ order intake and backlog both grew by about a fifth during the first quarter of 2021.
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Blue hydrogen will increase fuel poverty
Producing blue hydrogen carries a very poor round trip efficiency. Natural gas is reformed to hydrogen, the resultant CO2 emissions are captured and stored, the hydrogen is treated, compressed, stored and distributed to households where it is burned for domestic heating.
Don’t miss the launch of the global Hydrogen Online 2021 Conference from Reuters Events
Government and private sector announcements have made it clear; this time hydrogen is here to stay. With no shortage of end users, the Hydrogen Council sees a potential $2.5 trillion market for hydrogen and fuel cell equipment by 2050.
Industry experts call for hydrogen incentives during inaugural session in Energy Voice series
Industry leaders have urged governments to put incentives in place to speed up the deployment and uptake of hydrogen.
UK and Indonesia trade dialogue opens green energy opportunities
The UK and Indonesia have announced the creation of a new joint trade dialogue that will open green energy opportunities for UK companies in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
px Group will execute strategy ‘without missing a beat’ under new owners, CEO says
Strong boardroom and management continuity means px Group can carry on executing its strategy “without missing a beat” following a change of ownership, its boss said yesterday.
High risk, high reward amid energy transition
The energy transition will require an incredible amount of capital, creating high-risk, high-reward opportunities for those participating.
Chevron and Toyota set to collaborate on hydrogen
Chevron and Toyota’s North American division are exploring a strategic alliance to catalyze and lead the development of commercially viable, large-scale businesses in hydrogen, with the goal to advance a functional, thriving global hydrogen economy.
Shell to trial first hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore
Shell is carrying out a feasibility study with partners to trial the use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore, the first such move for the supermajor and the Southeast Asian city state.
Japan’s first commercial hydrogen power plant to open in 2022
Independent power supplier eRex will build Japan's first commercial hydrogen power plant in 2022 to initially supply zero-emission electricity to around 100 households.
Petrofac boss says confidence in North Sea market based on real activity, not hope
A boss at Petrofac said yesterday his confidence that the North Sea market is picking up in 2021 is based on real activity, rather than mere hope.
Former Wood duo join hydrogen tech firm Logan Energy
A pair of businessmen who held key roles at engineering and consultancy firm Wood have joined a Scottish hydrogen technology business.
Australia’s Origin signs pact for green hydrogen export project
Australia’s Origin Energy is progressing its export-scale liquid hydrogen project after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Port of Townsville to collaborate on the potential expansion of the port, as well as the development of a liquefaction facility, new berth and associated infrastructure.
Japan signs hydrogen cooperation deal with UAE
Japan and the UAE have signed a hydrogen cooperation deal aimed at accelerating bilateral support for an international hydrogen supply chain.
Why hydrogen energy has seduced a generation of politicians
Articles on hydrogen are commonplace in today’s scientific and general media. Hydrogen is touted as a net zero silver bullet with the following claims.
Equinor and SSE to build ‘first of a kind’ low-carbon power stations in UK
Equinor and SSE Thermal have announced plans to develop a pair of “first of a kind” low-carbon power stations in the UK.
Japan’s MOL eyes LNG, hydrogen and ammonia ships
Japanese company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) – one of the world’s largest shipping companies - is set to focus on developing ships that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), ammonia and hydrogen in order to hit its 2050 net-zero goal.
Energy Institute appoints BP veteran as new CEO
The Energy Institute has announced that a renewable energy boss at BP will become its new CEO.
Hydrogen, what a buzz
Hydrogen comes in a rainbow selection of colours, but will there also be a pot of gold waiting at the end?
GenComm publishes report setting out hydrogen opportunities in Northern Ireland
A new report analysing the opportunities presented by hydrogen in Northern Ireland’s energy transition has been published.
Brunel launches hydrogen course to retrain oil workers
Energy recruitment firm Brunel has launched a degree for oil and gas workers to retrain for work in hydrogen.
Unlocking hydrogen and LNG potential in Asia Pacific
Asia remains the world’s largest and fastest expanding energy demand centre. Significantly, regional investments in the transition towards a cleaner energy system have maintained pace during the coronavirus pandemic.
Great Wall bets on hydrogen, will use to power new SUV
Great Wall Motor, China’s biggest maker of sport-utility vehicles, plans to roll out its first hydrogen-powered SUV this year.
Transition deal boost for North Sea oil industry, but tougher scrutiny for explorers
A landmark £16 billion deal has given the North Sea oil industry a huge boost in its quest to transition to a low-carbon future.
Hydrogen in spotlight at 30th All-Energy/Dcarbonise webinar
Hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen... hardly a day passes without a story about hydrogen in the press and on social media.