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Van Oord vessel receives first delivery of bio bunker fuel in Norway

Van Oord vessel receives first delivery of bio bunker fuel in Norway

August 25, 2024 |

In Singapore, Manifold Times reported that Dutch maritime firm Van Oord said it achieved a milestone with the first delivery of biofuel for its flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes in Norway.  The delivery marked its first biofuel supply in Norway, expanding the company’s potential locations for more sustainable fuel use, the report stated. “The delivered biofuel […]

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Arizona State University gets $800,000 to improve hydrogen turbine performance

Arizona State University gets $800,000 to improve hydrogen turbine performance

August 25, 2024 |

In Arizona, KTAR News reported that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is selecting the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) to receive $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors. The report noted that the award is part of an […]

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Hamburg starts building hydrogen infrastructure

Hamburg starts building hydrogen infrastructure

August 25, 2024 |

In Germany, Hamburg News reported that the construction of the hydrogen industry network HH-WIN and the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH) is underway after Robert Habeck, Germany’s Minister for Economics, handed over funding decisions on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) worth over $278 million on August 19. The report noted that both the […]

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM green hydrogen plant launches mass recruitment move

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM green hydrogen plant launches mass recruitment move

August 22, 2024 |

In Saudi Arabia, Al Arabiya reported that NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has started a major recruitment campaign for its green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city NEOM, as the project moves closer to its operational phase. The report noted that the $8.4 billion facility, set to be the world’s largest green hydrogen production […]

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Indonesia aims for $25.2 billion in green hydrogen investment by 2060

Indonesia aims for $25.2 billion in green hydrogen investment by 2060

August 22, 2024 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that the Indonesian government is targeting private sector investment in green hydrogen development to reach $25.2 billion by 2060. The report noted that this initiative is designed to mitigate the risk of an energy crisis in the industrial sector while also contributing to the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction […]

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Seven Seas Petroleum, Sungrow partner to boost Oman’s green hydrogen vision

Seven Seas Petroleum, Sungrow partner to boost Oman’s green hydrogen vision

August 22, 2024 |

In Oman, Zawya reported that Seven Seas Petroleum has officially partnered with Chinese electrolyzer maker Sungrow Hydrogen to advance Oman’s green hydrogen capacity. This strategic alliance aligns with Oman’s ambitious 2030 target of producing one million tons of green hydrogen annually. Harith al Suleimany, Executive Director of Seven Seas Petroleum, said: “Seven years ago, I […]

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Wales & West to test hydrogen production from wastewater

Wales & West to test hydrogen production from wastewater

August 22, 2024 |

In the UK, Edie reported that Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has launched the next stage of a project to use wastewater to produce low-carbon hydrogen. The utility company is partnering with Cardiff University and manufacturer Hydrostar with the aim of having a prototype electrolyzer ready by March 2025, according to the report. The UK […]

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DRIFT plans first green hydrogen producing vessel with close of seed round

DRIFT plans first green hydrogen producing vessel with close of seed round

August 22, 2024 |

In the UK, local startup DRIFT Energy has announced the close of its seed funding round. Led by Octopus Ventures and with support from Blue Action Accelerator, the company has secured a total of $6 million, enabling it to scale and realize its ambition to start vessel production next year. DRIFT Energy said it is […]

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Next Hydrogen to supply electrolysis tech for renewable energy ammonia production research

Next Hydrogen to supply electrolysis tech for renewable energy ammonia production research

August 22, 2024 |

In Canada, Next Hydrogen Solutions, a designer and manufacturer of electrolyzers, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the University of Minnesota (UMN) for its latest generation electrolysis technology to be installed at the UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC). The WCROC project is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s […]

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Fabrum and Fortescue commission Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant on a mine site

Fabrum and Fortescue commission Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant on a mine site

August 22, 2024 |

In New Zealand, Fabrum said it has collaborated on the design, build and commissioning of Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant at a mine site with and for Fortescue, an energy and metals company headquartered in Western Australia. The liquid hydrogen plant at Christmas Creek comprises a hydrogen liquefaction facility, liquid hydrogen storage and a liquid […]

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