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Hydrogen’s reality check: Challenges, withdrawals, and opportunities

Hydrogen’s role is being questioned right now. In the past year, multiple projects have been cancelled, a Hydrogen Council report has highlighted a significant $335bn investment gap that is jeopardising 2030 targets, and some policies lack clarity.  But has the hydrogen bubble really burst, or is it that, since the height of its hype in 2019, people are now starting to look at the energy carrier in a much more realistic light, with 2024 marking the year of hydrogen reality?  These were just some of the questions laid on the table when gasworld sat down with Charlie Currie, Editor, and Edward Laity, News Journalist, of its hydrogen-focused sister publication H2 View.  “In 2024, the hydrogen hype bubble has finally burst, and I think that became extremely apparent in the second half of the year,” Currie… Read More »Hydrogen’s reality check: Challenges, withdrawals, and opportunities

Worley wins EPC contract for ExxonMobil’s Baytown facility in Texas

ExxonMobil’s Baytown facility is believed to be the largest of its type. Once in operation, it will produce up to one billion cubic feet of low-carbon hydrogen a day and more than one million tonnes of low-carbon ammonia per annum. Read more: ExxonMobil makes major blue hydrogen and carbon capture commitments in the US The project is also expected to capture and store seven million tonnes of CO2 per year. Chris Ashton, CEO of Worley, said, “We are delighted to continue our strategic, global relationship with ExxonMobil in its execution of projects, particularly in delivering this EPC project on the US Gulf Coast, which contributes significantly to strengthening Worley’s backlog.” Earlier this year, ADNOC and Mitsubishi both acquired stakes in the Baytown project. In September, the two companies signed separate contracts: ADNOC to acquire a… Read More »Worley wins EPC contract for ExxonMobil’s Baytown facility in Texas

UK and Norway launch green industrial partnership | Decarbonisation

The partnership will enhance cooperation and explore areas such as the cross border transport of CO2 The partnership will enhance cooperation and explore areas such as the cross border transport of CO2 The UK and Norway are set to launch a new green industrial partnership today (16thDecember) to combine their capabilities on clean energy, drive economic growth and bolster energy security. With Norway being the single biggest supplier of gas after the UK Continental Shelf, the new agreement – which the two countries have a joint ambition to sign in spring 2025 – will support its aim to secure home-grown energy. In the UK’s case, it will be an important element in becoming a clean energy superpower by 2030. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit a cross-border carbon transport and storage facility in Norway to… Read More »UK and Norway launch green industrial partnership | Decarbonisation

Digitisation webinar: harnessing e-commerce and AI potential | Digitisation

AI can predict issues which may arise and provide solutions to those that have arisen AI can predict issues which may arise and provide solutions to those that have arisen A dedicated gasworld digitisation webinar heard how industrial gas companies can enhance their business by embracing digitisation and AI to drive efficiencies and boost their sustainability credentials. CJ Cartwright, Sales Manager at ECI Software Solutions, David Schaer, President at Computers Unlimited, and Roy Calder, Industry Principal – New Energies at AVEVA, outlined strategies that can help serve existing customers and attract new ones. Cartwright set the scene by saying those embarking on e-commerce can choose from two routes – either an open source model, that’s customisable but with “a lot of moving pieces”, or the ECI route, which offers a turnkey solution and will handle… Read More »Digitisation webinar: harnessing e-commerce and AI potential | Digitisation

Prepare for FuelEU Maritime changes in January | Hydrogen

From 1st January 2025, shipowners and operators need to start collecting data on energy usage onboard each ship in line with FuelEU Maritime regulations. FuelEU shouldn’t be overlooked as another Brussels regulation; it marks a major market intervention and provides a whole new industrial framework for vessels operating in European waters. Ships of at least 5,000 gross tonnes must reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of their fuels by 80% against a 2020 benchmark to 2050, or face penalties. This change will be stepped with initial targets small, increasing as we approach 2050, as does the level of intervention needed to comply. Data collection should be aligned with processes and procedures in the FuelEU Monitoring Plan. Data should be collected over a calendar year on a per voyage basis, compiling and submitting the total year’s data to… Read More »Prepare for FuelEU Maritime changes in January | Hydrogen

Podcast: Safety and sampling in hydrogen systems | Podcast

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, we dive into the critical role of gas quality and sampling systems in the hydrogen and clean energy sectors. Our guest, Matt Dixon, Application Commercialisation Manager at Swagelok, unpacks the technical intricacies of sampling systems, highlights essential safety considerations, and addresses the unique challenges of hydrogen sampling. From proper material selection to robust safety protocols and the importance of venting, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the hydrogen industry’s complexities. Tune in for an informative discussion that bridges innovation and safety in clean energy. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link

Norwegian firm’s new design could transform hydrogen shipping

A Norwegian company has taken a step closer to making liquid hydrogen (LH2) shipping a reality, with its innovative insulation system earning approval from a leading maritime organisation.  CryoVac, based near Oslo, has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV for its vacuum insulation technology. The system addresses some of the biggest challenges of storing and transporting liquid hydrogen, which must be kept at an extremely cold temperature of −253°C.   “This is an important milestone for CryoVac,” said the company’s CEO, Aage Bjørn Andersen. “It allows us to bring our vacuum insulation system to market and start working with shipowners and designers who want to lead the way in liquid hydrogen shipping.”   … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source… Read More »Norwegian firm’s new design could transform hydrogen shipping

Does Panasonic’s integrated in-house model hold the key to industrial transition? | Hydrogen

© Panasonic / The Cardiff plant demonstrates the potential of integrating different renewable energy sources © Panasonic / The Cardiff plant demonstrates the potential of integrating different renewable energy sources There hasn’t been a great deal of Christmas cheer surrounding hydrogen, nor for that matter, most of 2024. Regulatory, cost and offtake pressures have combined to give the impression that it’s been a lost year. While these broader issues remain stubbornly difficult to overcome, the perception is inaccurate as there has been tangible progress – a fact that was underlined only last week by Panasonic opening its HX Renewble Energy Demonstration facility in Cardiff, south Wales. Panasonic was faced with issues common to many manufacturers, principally how best to turn a 50-year-old legacy plant into a modern, renewables-focused operation. It considered the different technologies and… Read More »Does Panasonic’s integrated in-house model hold the key to industrial transition? | Hydrogen

Hot topic: Green steel | Special features

Can recent momentum be maintained to make a meaningful dent in emissions? It is clear that companies investing in low-carbon production technologies and mastering new processes now will be better positioned to meet future demand for decarbonised steel products. This explains why activity is now ramping up globally. Masdar and EMSTEEL recently announced the production of the first green steel in the Middle East, in a pilot project in Abu Dhabi using green hydrogen, while thyssenkrupp Steel and Volkswagen Group signed an MoU for the supply of carbon dioxide (CO2) reduced steel from a direct reduction plant that is scheduled to open in 2027 and will be powered by hydrogen and green electricity. The plant will initially be ramped up using natural gas as a reducing agent and will gradually be converted to hydrogen. H2 Green… Read More »Hot topic: Green steel | Special features

Combine energy sources and locations to yield green hydrogen savings | Hydrogen

Combining diverse renewable energy sources and locations may hold the key to unlocking green hydrogen’s potential, according to new research. In a co-authored paper, EWI researcher Jun.-Prof. Dr. Oliver Runhau analysed how green hydrogen produced through electrolysis powered by renewable electricity can benefit from a ‘diverse portfolio’ of renewable energy generators. Such a portfolio, combining renewable generators of multiple locations and technologies, allows for a smoother electricity generation profile, which could help achieve compliance with strict emerging regulatory standards at lower costs, the research found. Combining two locations within Germany, for example, can already yield cost savings in the range of 3-8%, and that may increase up to 21% for a nationwide portfolio. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link