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Scientists develop value-add hydrogen method without CO2 | Hydrogen

Scientists from Peking University in China and Cardiff University in the UK have developed a new hydrogen production method that eliminates direct carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while producing acetic acid, a high-value industrial chemical. The process uses a bimetallic catalyst to react bioethanol, sourced from agricultural waste, with water at 270C. This is significantly lower than the 400C to 600C typically required in conventional hydrogen production using steam methane reforming, which is energy-intensive and puts out large amounts of CO2. Instead of emitting CO2, the process also makes acetic acid, a widely used industrial chemical with an annual global consumption exceeding 15 million tonnes. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link

Energy partners pledge hydrogen-and-ammonia Asia–Europe trade route | Hydrogen

German energy company Uniper and Kyuden International, a subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore hydrogen and ammonia trading, renewable energy, and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS). The partnership is a two-way expansion strategy: Kyuden aims to enter the European market using Uniper’s energy infrastructure, while Uniper sees Asia as a key growth region for hydrogen and ammonia supply chains. “Through our collaboration with Uniper, we aim to expand business opportunities in Europe and other regions by leveraging Uniper’s extensive expertise,” said Takashi Mitsuyoshi, President of Kyuden International. “Meanwhile, Uniper seeks to promote business development in Asia, where our company has abundant knowledge.” For Uniper, the deal strengthens its position in Asia’s emerging hydrogen economy, where Japan is heavily investing in ammonia as a co-firing fuel… Read More »Energy partners pledge hydrogen-and-ammonia Asia–Europe trade route | Hydrogen

UK is way behind on hydrogen and CCS targets | Hydrogen

The UK is set to fall drastically short of its hydrogen and carbon capture targets for 2030, according to global engineering consultancy DNV’s latest UK Energy Transition Outlook 2025. The government has set ambitious goals of reaching 10 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity and capturing 20 million to 30 million tonnes of CO2 per year (MtCO2) by the end of the decade. However, DNV forecasts that the UK will achieve just 4 GW of hydrogen capacity and only five MtCO2 per year in carbon capture and storage (CCS), highlighting a major gap in delivery. “Without significant additional government support and incentives, it is unlikely that low carbon hydrogen production rates will meet our 2030 targets,” the report states. DNV forecasts hydrogen production to reach only 0.9 MtH2 per year in 2030, of which… Read More »UK is way behind on hydrogen and CCS targets | Hydrogen

University of Nottingham cleared to build hydrogen-propulsion research lab | Hydrogen

The University of Nottingham in the UK is moving ahead with plans to build a hydrogen propulsion research lab, aimed at advancing zero-carbon transport technologies. Planning permission has now been granted for the facility, which will be located on the university’s Jubilee Campus and is set to open by mid-2026. Designed to support the development of hydrogen and ammonia-based propulsion systems, the lab will focus on applications across multiple sectors, including aerospace, automotive, marine, and power generation. It will house cryogenic test capabilities, environmental chambers for altitude simulation, and high-power system testing, allowing researchers to push the limits of hydrogen propulsion technology. Professor Chris Gerada, who leads strategic research and innovation at the University of Nottingham, said the facility would help position the region as a leader in zero-carbon innovation. “A new hydrogen lab for… Read More »University of Nottingham cleared to build hydrogen-propulsion research lab | Hydrogen

US tariffs on steel would be ‘devastating blow’ for UK | United Kingdom

President Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US on top of existing duties would be a ‘devastating blow’ to the UK industry, according to the UK Steel Director General. Gareth Stace said the US is the UK’s second largest export market after the EU and at a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism will stifle exports and damage over £400m-worth of the steel sector’s contribution to the UK’s balance of trade. “It is deeply disappointing if President Trump sees the need to target UK steel, given our relatively small production volumes compared to major steel nations,” he said. The UK supplies the US with products for defence, aerospace, stainless, and other critical sectors, exporting around 200,000 tonnes annually. It is currently partially shielded from the effects of… Read More »US tariffs on steel would be ‘devastating blow’ for UK | United Kingdom

Immingham Green Energy Terminal gets planning go ahead | Hydrogen

© Associated British Ports © Associated British Ports The Immingham Green Energy Terminal – a multi-user ammonia and green hydrogen project in the eastern England port – has received development consent from the UK Department of Transport. The decision is a boost for Associated Business Ports (ABP), Air Products and Saudi Arabia, where the ammonia will be exported, most likely from the NEOM project, and cracked into green hydrogen. The site is forecasted to produce up to 300 MW of green hydrogen. Source: Air Products In addition to handling green ammonia, the 1.1km jetty is being designed to accommodate other cargoes including the import of liquified carbon dioxide (CO2) from carbon capture and storage projects for sequestration in the North Sea, and features pipelines connecting east and west sites, where hydrogen production units and liquefiers… Read More »Immingham Green Energy Terminal gets planning go ahead | Hydrogen

UK carbon capture risks and affordability called into question | CCS

Committee says UK ‘gambling’ on CCS but CCSA says technology is proven Committee says UK ‘gambling’ on CCS but CCSA says technology is proven The UK government’s backing of unproven, first-of-a-kind carbon capture technology to reach Net Zero is high risk and more work on the programme’s affordability for taxpayers and consumers is needed, according to a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report. With no examples of CCUS technology operating at scale in the UK, the PAC’s inquiry heard it may not capture as much carbon as expected, with international examples showing expectations for its performance are far from guaranteed. Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Chair of the Committee, said, “Government is gambling on carbon capture technology becoming foundational to achieving Net Zero. In this context, it is welcome to see government learning lessons from past failures… Read More »UK carbon capture risks and affordability called into question | CCS

Linde reports 7% rise in annual operating profit | Year-end financials

Linde overcame a challenging trading environment and pointed to the ‘resilency of its model’ after posting a full-year operating profit of $9.7bn in 2024, up 7% on 2023. It rounded off the year strongly with Q4 operating profit of $2.5bn, up 9% annually, boosted by high prices and productivity initiatives across all segments. Operating cashflow for the year totalled $9.4bn although full year sales were flat however, at $33bn. Sanjiv Lamba, CEO, said it made “significant progress” in its clean energy strategy – sourcing more than 40% of global electricity from low-carbon sources – and signed its largest ever product agreement, supporting the $10bn project backlog which will contribute to earnings “for years to come”. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link

Video: The potential of medical oxygen from hydrogen | Video

Leith Greenslade, Coordinator at the Every Breath Counts Coalition, discusses the potential of medical oxygen through hydrogen electrolysis, on gasworld’s Medical Gases: Oxygen and Beyond webinar. 2025 webinar programme gasworld.TV is our exclusive platform for webinars and digital events, our webinars showcase the industries hot topics and key trends in the industrial gas sector, bringing discussion, insights, and debate directly to your workspace across the world. The 2025 webinar programme is now up, so get in touch and get involved today. To view the whole programme, visit https://gasworld.tv/2025-webinar-programme/. If you’re interested in speaking on one of our upcoming webinars contact [email protected] . Source link

Analysis: Air Products and its clean hydrogen pipeline | overarching clean hydrogen production project investment lies

The fall-out from the ousting of Seifi Ghasemi as CEO of Air Products throws up many questions about the future priorities of the refreshed leadership team. One key one lies with clean hydrogen. Today Air Products has a clean hydrogen production target more than double that of its closest competitors by 2033. So any strategic shift under Air Products’ new CEO, Eduardo Menezes, could reshape the company’s role in the hydrogen market. Data from GWGI indicate that if Menezes opts for a strategic shift, moving away from the company’s clean hydrogen pipeline will be a significant challenge. After being appointed on Tuesday (4 February), Menezes will take over with a remit to address investor concerns on CAPEX and on Air Products’ $15bn clean project pipeline – including its blue and green hydrogen developments. … to… Read More »Analysis: Air Products and its clean hydrogen pipeline | overarching clean hydrogen production project investment lies