Nine months after the ground was broken for RWE’s pilot hydrogen plant, the first electrolyser modules for generating hydrogen have arrived at the construction site at the Emsland gas-fired power station. During a four-day period, eight pressurised alkaline electrolyser modules manufactured by Sunfire, with a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), arrived at the site on articulated … Continue reading Pilot hydrogen plant takes shape: Modules for 10 MW alkaline electrolyser arrive in Lingen
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Turning wind power into plannable power – with hydrogen
New technologies are set to make wind power a more predictable source of energy. Several players are currently developing production and storage of hydrogen from wind power – so that excess energy can be made available when it is not windy. Wind power is one of the most efficient sources of fossil-free energy to limit … Continue reading Turning wind power into plannable power – with hydrogen
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DNV and PETROJET sign MoU to support green hydrogen projects in Egypt
DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PETROJET, a leading regional Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) contractor, to strengthen their collaboration for the energy transition in Egypt through the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives (including ammonia). The MoU aims to scope areas in which DNV can … Continue reading DNV and PETROJET sign MoU to support green hydrogen projects in Egypt
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OX2 to develop an offshore wind energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden
OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore wind energy hub Neptunus in southern Baltic Sea. The wind energy hub is estimated to have a total installed capacity of 1.9 GW and will produce both electricity and hydrogen. The project will be included in OX2’s project development portfolio for the first quarter, 2023. The energy … Continue reading OX2 to develop an offshore wind energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden
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DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
Offshore hydrogen production is paramount to meet the substantial increase expected in European hydrogen demand, as hydrogen is due to play a significant role as a low-carbon energy carrier – not only to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, but also to boost security of energy supply in Europe. The “Specification of a European Offshore Hydrogen Backbone” study, … Continue reading DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
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Vestas wins an order for 50 MW of wind power in Germany for the production of green hydrogen
Vestas has received a 50 MW order from Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt GmbH to power the Bad Lauchstädt TerraWatt project in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of eight V162-6.2 MW turbines at a hub height of 169m, as well as a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement designed to … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 50 MW of wind power in Germany for the production of green hydrogen
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DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
An industrial scale concept for a floating production unit to produce green ammonia has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, affirming the technical feasibility of the design. The project is now ready to start the Basic Design phase. The so-called NH3 FPSO concept is being developed by Netherland-based SwitchH2 BV and Norway-based BW Offshore … Continue reading DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
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RWE submits planning approval documents for hydrogen storage facility in Epe, Gronau
This week, RWE Gas Storage West submitted planning approval documents to Arnsberg District Government for the construction of a hydrogen storage facility in Epe, Gronau by way of an amendment to the existing general operating plan. Once it has received and reviewed the approval documentation, Arnsberg District Government will promptly publish the application documents. RWE announced … Continue reading RWE submits planning approval documents for hydrogen storage facility in Epe, Gronau
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Abeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
A total of 169 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind farm projects are already under review.The president of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), Elbia Gannoum, assesses that in November Brazil will already have the regulation of Decree 10,946, published in January of this year and which deals with the transfer of physical spaces and the … Continue reading Abeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
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RWE and VTG develop logistics concept for ammonia: from import terminal to customer by rail
News on RWE’s planned green import terminal for ammonia in Brunsbüttel: RWE plans to use rail transport for the onward journey of this fuel. To this end, the company is working with the global logistics company VTG to deliver the ammonia by tank wagon to customers in Germany and neighbouring countries. The two companies today … Continue reading RWE and VTG develop logistics concept for ammonia: from import terminal to customer by rail
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The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, meets with Frans Timmermans to boost EU leadership in green hydrogen
Simplicity, scale and speed. These were the key messages at the meeting held by the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, chaired by Ignacio Galán since its creation, with the Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, to analyse how to make the European Union a more attractive area for investment … Continue reading The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, meets with Frans Timmermans to boost EU leadership in green hydrogen
Continue readingGreen hydrogen promises to boost Brazil-Germany relationship
At the forefront of the green hydrogen economy, Germany sees Brazil as a strategic fuel supplier, a big bet to replace oil, gas and coal and meet climate targets.As Brazil seeks to regain its environmental leadership, Germany is racing against time to overcome the current energy crisis and meet its climate ambitions. Given this, President … Continue reading Green hydrogen promises to boost Brazil-Germany relationship
Continue readingStatkraft and Inovyn sign new long-term green power agreements ensuring operations and enabling new investments
Europe’s largest generator of renewable power, Statkraft, and chemical company INEOS Inovyn at Rafnes in Bamble, Norway have signed two new long-term power agreements. The agreements will secure the majority of the power needed for the existing manufacturing activities and also the additional power required for planned investments into electrification and hydrogen production as part … Continue reading Statkraft and Inovyn sign new long-term green power agreements ensuring operations and enabling new investments
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H2BE hydrogen project in Belgium
The feasibility study of the 1 GW H2BE hydrogen project, which assessed the technical and economic suitability of a potential location at Engie’s site at Rodenhuize in Ghent (Belgium), has been completed. ENGIE and Equinor have decided to sign a joint development agreement (JDA), progress H2BE to the next development phase and further mature towards … Continue reading H2BE hydrogen project in Belgium
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RWE orders two 100-megawatt electrolysis plants for GET H2 in Lingen
With almost two years left until the target date, GET H2, one of the most advanced hydrogen projects in Germany, is picking up the pace. RWE has ordered two 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers from Linde Engineering, the world’s leading industrial gas plant engineering company. RWE plans to commission the first of the two plants in 2024 … Continue reading RWE orders two 100-megawatt electrolysis plants for GET H2 in Lingen
Continue readingEDP and Cepsa sign an alliance to promote the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley
Cepsa and EDP have signed an agreement to work together in the production of green hydrogen on a large scale in the Algeciras Bay, in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Through this alliance, EDP – leader in renewable energies through its subsidiary EDP Renewables, the world’s fourth largest producer in this area – joins as … Continue reading EDP and Cepsa sign an alliance to promote the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley
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Ballard announces order from CrossWind to supply fuel cell for offshore wind
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced an order for a fuel cell system to CrossWind, a joint-venture between Shell and Eneco. The Ballard fuel cell system will be integrated in the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind project. The Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind project, located off the coast of the Netherlands, will … Continue reading Ballard announces order from CrossWind to supply fuel cell for offshore wind
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Iberdrola launches ‘Electric, together’
Europe`s largest electricity company, Iberdrola, has today (16h January) launched a new report titled ‘Electric, Together’. The five-point manifesto is a call to action for global policymakers, companies in the energy and industrial sectors and other stakeholders on the steps that need to be taken in 2023 to break the cycle of crises driven by … Continue reading Iberdrola launches ‘Electric, together’
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IRENA Helps Maritime Sector Ramp-up Decarbonisation Efforts
The maritime shipping industry contributes 3 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Accounting for over 90 per cent of global trade volume, the maritime sector is regarded as the world economy’s backbone. As business expands, emissions are anticipated to rise even further. If the shipping industry … Continue reading IRENA Helps Maritime Sector Ramp-up Decarbonisation Efforts
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Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, was engaged by Ocyan as independent third party in the qualification process of a system injecting hydrogen as an additive in the internal combustion engines of drilling rigs, in order to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from drilling. DNV’s technology qualification process … Continue reading Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
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