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Europe to invest €12bn in central Asia for clean energy projects

The first EU-central Asia Summit is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan The first EU-central Asia Summit is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a €12bn clean energy package from the EU and urged central Asia to capitalise on its clean energy and raw materials potential. Speaking at the plenary session of the first EU-Central Asia Summit, she said, “This region aims to be a clean energy hub: wind in Kazakhstan, solar in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, hydro in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. And geothermal across the region. You could produce enough clean energy for your economy and for export. You could turn part of this energy into clean hydrogen.” The announced €12bn Global Gateway Investment Package will kickstart a new pipeline of projects for Central Asia, while a new… Read More »Europe to invest €12bn in central Asia for clean energy projects

Green steel may be only 2.5% of market by 2035 | Hydrogen

Hydrogen-based green steel output could reach 46 million tonnes by 2035, according to a new report from technology research firm IDTechEx. The report highlights how regulation, corporate climate targets, and pressure from sectors like automotive and construction are driving investment in low-carbon steelmaking. However, high hydrogen costs, infrastructure gaps and policy uncertainty risk slowing progress – and 46 million tonnes is only about 2.5% of annual steel production. Steel accounts for around 7% to 9% of global CO2 emissions and it is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise, with high temperatures involved. In Europe, policies such as the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), along with over €2bn ($2.2bn) in public funding, are accelerating green steel initiatives. Other countries are taking a mix of approaches. The US offers… Read More »Green steel may be only 2.5% of market by 2035 | Hydrogen

BCGA names new chairs to hydrogen and cryogenics committees | New Appointments

Richard Griffiths of UK-based industrial gas company BOC and Caitlin Sargeant of UK-headquartered hydrogen solutions developer Hykit have been appointed chairs of two technical subcommittees (TSCs) at the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), a trade association for industrial, medical and food gases. Griffiths will lead TSC1 – Cryogenics & Pressure Systems, which covers the design, operation and testing of pressure systems. He succeeds Jon White. “Our focus is to provide clear, competence-based guidance for those working with pressure systems,” said Griffiths. “This shift away from prescriptive language reflects the need for flexibility based on technical understanding.” Sargeant will Chair TSC9 – Hydrogen & Other Gaseous Fuels, which is responsible for hydrogen and other alternative fuel matters. She takes over from David Hurren. “I aim to support working groups in identifying gaps in current best practice… Read More »BCGA names new chairs to hydrogen and cryogenics committees | New Appointments

Highest US tariffs in a century send global shockwaves | United States

After a series of unilateral tariff measures, the US is set to introduce a reciprocal global system which President Donald Trump believes will boost American wealth but has left economists fearing will usher in a global recession – that could come back to US shores. Holding a chart on the Oval Office lawn, the President went through each country, explaining why they had received higher tariffs or the baseline 10%, which will swing into effect on Saturday (5 April). Trump said they were “kind reciprocal tariffs”, with charges based on half of those imposed on the US, according to the country’s calculations. Vietnam (46%) and China (34%) receive the highest rates but Thailand (36%), Taiwan and Indonesia (both 32%), India (26%), Japan (24%) and the EU (20%) will all see their trade heavily impacted. The… Read More »Highest US tariffs in a century send global shockwaves | United States

Air Liquide and Shenergy launch China’s first 300-bar hydrogen filling centre | Hydrogen

Industrial gas major Air Liquide and state-owned energy company Shenergy have opened a joint hydrogen supply centre in Shanghai, which includes China’s first 300-bar Type II hydrogen filling facility. The Shanghai Hydrogen Energy Supply Basin represents a RMB 180m ($13.8m) investment and aims to support hydrogen mobility and industrial decarbonisation across Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta. With an initial filling capacity of 12 tonnes per day, the facility can supply up to 12 hydrogen refuelling stations, enabling over 1,000 daily medium- to heavy-duty truck refuellings. The facility will also serve industrial users. Hydrogen production will make use of CO2 recycling from Air Liquide’s nearby Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Industrial Gases plant, with biomethane sourced from Shenergy contributing to the mix. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or… Read More »Air Liquide and Shenergy launch China’s first 300-bar hydrogen filling centre | Hydrogen

Charbone Hydrogen diversifies portfolio through US gas supply deals | Gases

Canadian energy company Charbone Hydrogen Corporation (Charbone) is expanding its core hydrogen portfolio by offering other industrial gases, such as helium. The news is part of two newly signed supply deals with a US industrial gas business, which Charbone has described as a tier one player. The first agreement will allow Charbone to access certain volumes of hydrogen ahead of its own production, while the second agreement will enable the company to expand its logistics and transportation operations to support a broader range of customers. Both deals were signed with the same unnamed industrial gas player. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link

Less than a fifth of EU hydrogen pipeline ready by 2030, consultancy warns | Hydrogen

Less than a fifth of the EU’s planned hydrogen production capacity is likely to come online by 2030, unless urgent action is taken to address gaps in policy, funding, and demand, according to new analysis from research-led consultancy Westwood Global Energy Group. The research finds that only 17% of the EU’s current hydrogen project pipeline is likely to go ahead without further market support. While the bloc has made substantial funding commitments and set ambitious production targets, the report highlights regulatory delays, high costs, and weak demand as key barriers to progress. By the end of 2024, 23 hydrogen projects across Europe totalling 29.2 GW had already been stalled or cancelled. The UK market faces similar difficulties, with Westwood estimating that between 1% and 24% of its hydrogen pipeline could be delivered by 2030 under… Read More »Less than a fifth of EU hydrogen pipeline ready by 2030, consultancy warns | Hydrogen

Carbon capture, transport, and storage in Europe – four key questions answered | commercial challenges facing ccs transportation

Europe has a big task on its hands to deliver carbon capture and storage, with transport a key challenge. Here’s a look at the state of play. What is the status of CO2 capture, transportation and storage (CCTS)in Europe today?Transportation is the missing link at present. Geological storage schemes are coming onstream. But the importance of infrastructure development in pipelines, port terminals, shipping and rail to move the CO2 from emitters to sequestration sites is still severely underappreciated. What will the mix of infrastructure components required for transporting and storing CO2 look like in Europe? A supercritical CO2 pipeline network will be best – and cheapest for overland. However, there are no common standards for required CO2 purity or pipeline pressure. So that means the convergence of various pipelines and pipeline networks in the future… Read More »Carbon capture, transport, and storage in Europe – four key questions answered | commercial challenges facing ccs transportation

French companies cleared to explore for natural hydrogen | Hydrogen

French companies 45-8 Energy and Storengy have been granted exploration licences to search for natural hydrogen deposits in south-western France. The Grand Rieu and Marensin licences between them encompass over 950 sq km spread across the Landes and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The granting of the permits leans on some 2021–22 publicly funded research into the potential of the location for natural hydrogen. The project was co-financed by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. The exploration from here will involve reprocessing existing geological and geophysical data, alongside the acquisition of new gravimetric, passive seismic, and hydrogen concentration measurements. According to the companies, these studies will be non-intrusive and environmentally considerate. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link

Malaysian state with renewables awards contract for hydrogen plant | Hydrogen

© Marcon LC, ChloroPlant Co. © Marcon LC, ChloroPlant Co. Sarawak, a state in Malaysia, aims to accelerate its green hydrogen leadership position after awarding a $17m engineering, procurement and construction contract to plant specialist Cholroplant. The deal for the 10MW plant was signed with H1Hydro Group, a Singapore-based clean energy investment firm. The plant will be constructed using European electrolysis technology, with phase one scheduled to commence operations in Q1 2026. Hydrogen storage and transportation technologies to be used are currently under discussion with companies from South Korea and Malaysia. The production cost of hydrogen from this plant is expected to be “competitive” with other facilities in the Asia-Pacific region. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link