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Special Focus: Pathways for Sustainable Hydrogen

Ready-now blue H2 leads the way to decarbonization

The urgency to limit global warming to 1.5°C is intensifying. Global leaders are developing decarbonization strategies to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accord.

Technical and economic pathways for sustainable H2 production

In the past few years, increased focus has been devoted to sustainable energy sources and green fuel alternatives due to a series of social, environmental and health-related concerns.

Transforming Texas into a global hydrogen hub

The global shift to decarbonization, earlier catalyzed by the Paris Accord and the related realization of the imperative to limit future global warming, has accelerated.

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Executive Viewpoint: Accelerating the future of green H2

The push for clean energy continues to drive interest in hydrogen-powered vehicles and power systems. The demand for green H2 is greater than ever before, and many consider it to be one of the most viable near-future sources of energy.

Blue Hydrogen Production

Emissions-free production of blue H2 for efficient transportation and decarbonization

Hydrogen production from gas, oil and coal has a reputation for being dirty and inefficient. At present, the majority of the world’s H2 is produced and used in oil refineries and chemical plants.

Increasing blue hydrogen production affordability

Large-scale, affordable, “blue” hydrogen production from natural gas, along with carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), is necessary to bridge the gap until large-scale H2 production using renewable energy becomes economic.

Chemical and Fertilizer Production

Metallurgical damage mechanisms affecting equipment in the ammonia industry

Considerable investment has been allotted to the research and development of renewable and alternative forms of energy in the private sector, in academia and by governments around the world.

Hydrogen Economist

Cop26—The last chance saloon

The UN climate change conference in November must establish a central role for hydrogen, for applications from heavy mobility to heating

How energy traders can benefit from Europe’s emerging hydrogen market

Development of liquid markets will require sufficient marketable hydrogen volumes as well as free access to pipelines, terminals and storages

Green hydrogen imports to compete with EU production

Costs of transport could be outweighed by very low costs of renewable generation in South America, the Middle East and North Africa

Canada’s ATCO has big plans for clean hydrogen

Iconic Western Canadian company advances hydrogen strategy on several fronts on the back of bullish long-term outlook for industry

Green hydrogen could already be competitive in some regions – Irena

Potential levelised cost of green hydrogen could be cheaper than blue based on recent renewables auction prices

US DOE lays out price targets in fresh hydrogen push

The department targets $2/kg for production and $2/kg for delivery and distribution for transport applications

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments

Hydrogen export costs could drive users to supply regions

High transportation costs could mean consumer industries sprout around sources of supply

BP, Iberdrola and Enagas eye Spanish green hydrogen project

Project would have a 20MW electrolyser powered by a number of renewable sources including a 40MW solar PV plant

Proton’s potential ultra-low cost hydrogen solution

The Canadian firm's process extracts hydrogen from old oil and gas wells

EU must offer more support for green hydrogen – industry

Without necessary measures, technical expertise and manufacturing could be lost to competing regions, firms say

PE Live: Hydrogen closes gap on diesel parity

Scaling up production and infrastructure will lead to more competitive hydrogen pricing over next few years

US oil and gas sector weighs transition options

Carbon capture and hydrogen high on agenda, but good returns from hydrocarbons still a priority

Everfuel to launch hydrogen vehicle fuelling network in Denmark

New network supports EU initiative to create hydrogen corridor from Hamburg to Oslo

Carbon border tariffs—the shape of things to come

The EU is very likely to push ahead with creating a carbon border adjustment mechanism, as soon as compliance with WTO rules can be assured

Bayotech and Carbon Clean to develop modular blue hydrogen

Technology avoids the challenges of hydrogen storage and transport, which is difficult and expensive

Three strategies for executing lean, green capital projects

Greater digital maturity is needed across the oil and gas sector to ensure efficiency gains meet sustainability imperatives

Trucks offer a market for hydrogen

US firm is partner in the Saudi Arabian project, which will produce 650t/d of green hydrogen from 2025

Germany must accelerate hydrogen strategy – BDI

Industry federation calls for further incentives to drive demand and forging of international ties to secure imports

Hyxchange looks to replicate European natural gas hubs

Dutch hydrogen exchange project takes shape with plans for spot market simulation

The Japan-South Korea hydrogen sweepstakes

Both energy-poor countries are expected to be importing blue and green hydrogen in volume by 2028-30

Canada launches first hydrogen hub

Edmonton offers blueprint for future projects as Canada eyes export revenue

Hydrogen projects update - edition 7

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments

Protecting your hydrogen investment: Intellectual property issues

As interest and investment in the hydrogen market grows, companies will look to protect their investments

Natixis looks to hydrogen

French investment bank has developed a hydrogen strategy based on equity and debt investment opportunities

European grids double down on hydrogen network plan

Mass repurposing of natural gas grids could create competitive hydrogen transmission system

PE Live: Haulage best suited to hydrogen fuel cells

Heavy-duty road transport is likely to be dominated by hydrogen technologies rather than battery electric vehicles, says panel

UK firms line up nationwide hydrogen refuelling network

Nationwide roll-out targets deployment of 800 hydrogen refuelling pumps by 2027

Oman chosen for vast green hydrogen project

A government-backed international investment consortium aims to make the sultanate a global giant in zero-carbon fuel

Gain granular control with engineering data in the cloud

Embracing technological agility is crucial for organisations to move at scale, work remotely and make better-informed operational decisions

Data clarity key to successful business strategy

Digitalisation gives oil and gas operators unmatched access to actionable data insights, eliminating previous operational ‘unknowns’

ScottishPower to develop green hydrogen plant

Proposed facility will be sited next to the UK’s largest onshore windfarm

Shell and Daimler agree to push uptake of hydrogen trucks

The major is to roll out refuelling network across three green hydrogen hubs

Norway's BKK eyes green hydrogen as new market for its power

Utility makes move after early uptake of hydrogen by industry and maritime transport in Norway

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments (1)

Twenty-two new projects were added to our database in the last two weeks and updates provided for eight existing developments, primarily across blue and green hydrogen.

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments (2)

Nineteen new projects were added to our database in the past two weeks and updates provided for nine existing developments, primarily across blue and green hydrogen.

Rotterdam port looks for hydrogen imports

Port is working with German steel companies Thyssenkrupp Steel and HKM to evaluate opportunities to import the fuel and transport it to Duisburg

Europe leads way on green hydrogen – report

The region has the best policy regime for green hydrogen production, which is likely to be key to a decarbonised energy system

PE Live: Policy will determine EU hydrogen picture

Production of hydrogen will need to form part of an increasingly complex energy system

Power trading in Africa: Creating a sustainable and integrated energy market

Liquid electricity trading markets in Africa can attract private sector investment and support the UN’s goal of access to affordable energy for all

Hydro and Everfuel agree to develop electrolysers

Green hydrogen to supply Hydro’s aluminium plants and transport sector

Fuel-cell competition heats up as rivals target heavy-duty mobility

Diesel engine supplier Cummins emerges as significant competitor with target of $400mn electrolyser sales by 2025

Southern California looks to hydrogen

Local alliance aims to reduce price of green hydrogen to $1.50/kg by 2030

Chile pushes on with hydrogen strategy

Country is forging international partnerships to help move the strategy forward, says IHS Markit’s Etienne Gabel

UK MPs to evaluate potential of hydrogen

A working group will report in June on how hydrogen can help decarbonise the economy

Hydrogen project risks challenge investors

Flow of money into emerging industry faces bottlenecks as investors grapple with uncertainty over regulation and bankability

Hydrogen sector to bounce back – BIoomberg

Bloomberg Intelligence expects investments in the sector to rise dramatically in the next few years

Smart cities offer vision of net-zero living

Combination of technology and an integrated approach can deliver sustainable cities

Svevind targets Kazakh green hydrogen production

Stated aim of 30GW of electrolysers to produce 3mn t/yr of green hydrogen would make region one of world’s largest producers

EU hydrogen market to ramp up by 2025

Project announcements and cluster linkages will help an internal market develop

Move fast and break (simulated) things

A digital twin approach allows operators to test scenarios at speed, making the whole lifecycle safer and more efficient

Taxing for takeoff: The hydrogen economy in the US

Lobbying season is underway for on Joe Biden's $2tn jobs plan, with a number of potential tax incentives for hydrogen on the table

Hydrogen second pillar of route to net zero – ETC

Fuel will be key in decarbonising sectors that cannot be reached by electrification, says ETC

Hydrogen valleys see investment rise

Projects are becoming larger and more complex, with a greater focus on industry rather than mobility

Grey hydrogen should act as bridge to blue and green

Fuel can be used to stimulate demand while the costs of blue and green hydrogen are brought down

Spanish legal framework holding back green hydrogen

Madrid has committed to public investment and updating regulations, but developers are waiting for reforms including guarantee of origin system

Hyzon to look at hydrogen vehicle factory in Neom

Hyzon, Modern Group and Neom company will finalise plans over the next 18 months for the facility

FiveT bullish on hydrogen fund prospects

The industry-backed hydrogen fund says it ticks all the boxes for clean investment

GOO trade can underpin hydrogen markets

Development of liquid market for guarantee-of-origin certificates seen as key stepping stone for emerging hydrogen sector

Getting what you paid for: Certification and verification of blue and green hydrogen

Verification can decouple the blue or green attribute from the physical flow of hydrogen

Compressed hydrogen a potential option for shipping

Ships could be better-suited to short-haul voyages, offering market scalability, according to Global Energy Ventures

Dutch hydrogen exchange plan gaining momentum

Energy companies meet to refine scope of project and next steps including trading simulations

LA backs hydrogen trucks to cut port emissions

Port of Los Angeles seeks to eliminate emissions from myriad short-haul vehicles by 2030

Electrolysers set for key role in transition to net-zero carbon

Huge growth potential seen in global market, with room for both mature and new technologies

Green hydrogen investment bounces back

Project announcements ramp-up in 2021 following a lean period during 2020, says Wood Mackenzie

2021 LNG Power Play awards open for nominations

The third edition of ExxonMobil’s signature Power Play awards has been launched—this year with more awards categories and an even more diverse panel of international judges

Decarbonisation will not work without hydrogen – RWE

German utility’s involvement in more than 30 projects places it at the top of the hydrogen leaderboard in Europe

Saudi Arabia’s $5bn green hydrogen plant could expand – exec

The plant, the world’s largest, will produce 650t/d of green hydrogen daily from 2025

Total joins hydrogen vehicle alliance

Hyzon-led group eyes fuel-cell powered fleets in commercial vehicle sector

Latin America eyes hydrogen exports

Uruguay and Colombia follow Chile’s lead

Hydrogen economy faces technical hurdles

Getting details right will be crucial to the widespread deployment of hydrogen infrastructure

Germany’s EWE trials underground hydrogen storage

Pilot project could open the door to large-scale deployment

Uniper unveils plans for major hydrogen hub at Wilhelmshaven

Ammonia import terminal to plug Germany’s looming hydrogen supply gap

Severstal and Gazprom Neft cooperate on use of hydrogen

Joint project to explore use of methane-hydrogen blends in steel production and carbon capture

US firms claim world first with coal-to-hydrogen power conversion

Technology to repurpose coal-fired plant to run on 100pc blue hydrogen

Hydrogen sector investments continue – IEA

A number of early-stage hydrogen technology companies all had successful fundraising rounds in recent months

Equinor and SSE to develop world-first hydrogen power station

Humber development of 100pc hydrogen power plant and CCS-equipped gas-fired power plant would share CO2 storage infrastructure

PE Live: EU must prioritise blue and green hydrogen

Various types of hydrogen production will be needed if an internal market is to be stimulated, says panel

CIP sets sights on power-to-X with new transition fund

New fund set to secure first investor as CIP targets next generation renewable energy projects

Fortescue bets big on green hydrogen

Iron ore miner eyes massive push into renewables and clean gas production

EU must get hydrogen right

Hydrogen strategy must scale up production while ensuring correct taxonomy and certification

Canada moving on blue hydrogen

Unveiling of major new projects this month signals start of push to meet clean hydrogen strategy goals

Getting ready for CCUS take-off in the US

Drivers include tax incentives, opportunities for generating LCFS credits and federal policy support

Societe Generale identifies hydrogen opportunities

Hydrogen economy will develop locally, regionally, and then internationally, says global head of advisory and project finance Allan Baker

Australian coal-to-hydrogen pilot targets Japanese market

Plan to ship product with world’s first purpose-built liquefied hydrogen carrier

Electric vehicles: Charging up the UK’s energy transition

UK plans acceleration in roll-out of electric and other low-emission vehicles as sales of new petrol and diesel cars end in 2030

Hydrogen poised for lead role in push for Paris goals

Hydrogen key to tackling hard-to-abate sectors, but reaching Paris goals will require a wider arsenal of fuels and technologies, roundtable panellists say

Who will be this year’s LNG Power Play Pioneers?

The new Pioneer award is open to applicants of all genders to celebrate leadership in LNG

Norway outlines hydrogen plans

Government will seek to establish five hydrogen hubs in coastal regions by 2025

Equinor triples UK clean hydrogen production goal

Additional production to supply Keadby hydrogen power station in Yorkshire

Abu Dhabi hedges hydrogen bets

Carbon mitigation the immediate focus but green ammonia also on agenda for leading solar power generator

Red II could impede hydrogen – lobby groups

Renewable Hydrogen Coalition and Hydrogen Europe say additionality and geographic requirements could impede development of production

€1bn hydrogen infrastructure investment fund set for launch

Baker Hughes, Plug Power and Chart Industries commit €260mn and will provide expertise, with private investors targeted to make up the remainder

Deep-sea mining must prove sustainability to join energy transition

Seabed can yield cobalt and other key transition minerals, but industry needs legal framework and technology to mitigate environmental impact

Abu Dhabi taps Asian ties for hydrogen push

Flurry of agreements lays foundation for expanding historic energy collaboration in the fledgling market

US gas pipelines can still be green

Upgrading pipeline network to fix leaks can also lead to ability to carry greener molecules, says report

Hydrogen Optimized targets large-scale electrolyser market

Canadian company working with ABB to develop market for its unipolar electrolysis technology

Sohar green hydrogen hub takes shape

Fast-moving plans to decarbonise Oman’s industrial hub are attracting international attention

Sinopec targets hydrogen in decarbonisation drive

Pivot to hydrogen suggests Sinopec will embrace green hydrogen rather than extend brown and grey production

RWE hydrogen head calls for green certification

German utility’s first ever dedicated hydrogen board member sees the fuel as central to the global energy transition

Dii Desert Energy's vision for green hydrogen

Cornelius Matthes, chief executive of Dii Desert Energy, talks to Hydrogen Economist about the future for hydrogen and the Mena region

Omaha targets pivot from gas to hydrogen

The US city's public power utility is investing in hydrogen-capable gas turbines as the US starts to evaluate green hydrogen production

Three questions that define hydrogen’s future

Hydrogen and electrification technologies do not have to be in competition

US eyes hydrogen roadmap

Biden administration signals importance of hydrogen, but policy moves yet to emerge

Hydrogen projects update - edition 6

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments

Key to navigating the energy transition is in the data

The pivot to digital will make the energy sector less carbon-intensive and more sustainable

Providence Asset Group eyes Australian hydrogen growth

Group aims to finance a pipeline of hydrogen technology initiatives and applications across the value chain

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments (3)

Hydrogen Economist looks at the new hydrogen projects added to our database and the progress made on existing developments

A new approach to coordinating offshore electricity grids

Sustained increases in UK and EU offshore wind power generation mean that making changes to regulation and infrastructure has become a priority

US underlines bullish stance on nuclear hydrogen

Demonstration projects and research underway to bring the cost of high temperature electrolysis down to parity with steam methane reforming

No quick fix for Germany’s green hydrogen roll-out

Growing pressure to deploy green hydrogen as Germany phases out nuclear and coal

Guiding industry along the carbon reduction pathway

PwC’s Juergen Peterseim sees leading role for hydrogen as industries recalibrate for low-carbon future

Empower connected working with integrated engineering information

Data-centric approach can help mitigate project cost overruns by simplifying workflows into single-source environment

Electrolyser makers jostle for position in Europe

Manufacturers target large-scale production as hydrogen industry supply chains emerges

The role of a national carbon market in China’s carbon-neutral goal

China’s centrally controlled economy means it can pull a broader range of levers to reduce national emissions than many other states

Investors eye Thyssenkrupp’s green hydrogen project

German conglomerate also conducts tests to substitute hydrogen for coal at Duisberg steel plant

Modular approach “could help” hydrogen market grow

Connecting modular electrolyser units helps plants scale quickly and deals with the intermittency of renewable generation

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