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Essar Energy Transition acquires Thornton Science Park

Essar Energy Transition acquires Thornton Science Park

August 15, 2024 |

In the UK, Essar Energy Transition (EET) has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Thornton Science Park through its subsidiary EET Property Limited as part of its plan to create one of Europe’s leading energy transition hubs as part of its commitment to leading the North West’s energy transition. EET plans for Thornton […]

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Air Products and Chemicals aims to sale Korean unit to invest in its blue hydrogen business

Air Products and Chemicals aims to sale Korean unit to invest in its blue hydrogen business

August 15, 2024 |

In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reported that US industrial gas maker Air Products and Chemicals has put its South Korean unit up for sale for an estimated $3.6 billion. According to the report, Air Products and Chemicals has selected Citigroup Global Markets as the lead manager to sell the company and complete transactions […]

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Port of Açu signs first contract for hydrogen hub with Norwegian firm Fuella

Port of Açu signs first contract for hydrogen hub with Norwegian firm Fuella

August 15, 2024 |

In Brazil, Brazil Energy Insight reported that the Port of Açu, located in the north of Rio de Janeiro and controlled by Prumo Logística, announced the closing of the first contract to reserve an area for the hydrogen hub of the Port of Açu. The report noted that the agreement was signed with Norwegian company […]

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Doosan Fuel Cell wins $73 million hydrogen fuel cell contract in Korea

Doosan Fuel Cell wins $73 million hydrogen fuel cell contract in Korea

August 15, 2024 |

In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reported that Korean company Doosan Fuel Cell has secured a $72.93 million contract for the maintenance of hydrogen fuel cells. The long-term service agreement (LTSA) was signed with a domestic hydrogen power generation firm UH Power for a 40-megawatt (MW) hydrogen fuel cell system, according to the report. […]

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ITM Power announces the signing of a contract for the REFHYNE II project

ITM Power announces the signing of a contract for the REFHYNE II project

August 15, 2024 |

In the UK, ITM Power announced the signing of a contract for the REFHYNE II project following Shell’s recent positive Final Investment Decision (FID). Under the initiative, ITM will supply 100MW of TRIDENT stacks and skids to the Shell Rheinland Energy and Chemicals Park in Germany. Linde Engineering has been chosen as the EPC integrator […]

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RWE commissions 14-megawatt pilot electrolyzer in Lingen

RWE commissions 14-megawatt pilot electrolyzer in Lingen

August 15, 2024 |

In Germany, RWE announced it has commissioned its pilot electrolyzer plant in Lingen, Germany. The facility on the site of RWE’s Emsland gas-fired power plant has a capacity of 14 megawatts (MW). It can generate up to 270 kilograms of green hydrogen per hour using electricity from renewable sources. Featuring two different electrolysis technologies, the […]

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IFM Investors, GrainCorp partner on Australian SAF

IFM Investors, GrainCorp partner on Australian SAF

August 13, 2024 |

In Australia, GrainCorp reported that global fund manager IFM Investors, GrainCorp and Australia’s largest transport energy provider Ampol have signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding to explore the establishment of an integrated renewable fuels industry in Australia. As the initial priority under the MoU, Ampol and IFM will progress the feasibility assessment of a renewable […]

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical joins project to promote use of SAF in air cargo transportation

Otsuka Pharmaceutical joins project to promote use of SAF in air cargo transportation

August 13, 2024 |

In Japan, Otsuka Pharmaceutical said it will participate in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Promotion Project led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The firm said its participation will be as a consignor of our U.S. pharmaceuticals shipments to Yusen Logistics Co., a cargo agent for this project. The project is operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. […]

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OXCCU opens SAF demonstration plant at Oxford Airport

OXCCU opens SAF demonstration plant at Oxford Airport

August 13, 2024 |

In the UK, Aerospace Global News reported that SAF startup OXCCU has opened its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at the UK’s Oxford Airport; expected to start operations in September 2024. The report noted that the facility will be the first of its kind in the world to demonstrate “the direct conversion of CO2 and […]

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KBR and Avina Enter into FEED and technology licensing agreement for SAF

KBR and Avina Enter into FEED and technology licensing agreement for SAF

August 13, 2024 |

In Texas, KBR announced that Avina Clean Hydrogen has selected the sustainable aviation fuel technology, PureSAF, for its project in the US. Developed by Swedish Biofuels, PureSAF technology is exclusively licensed by KBR worldwide, the firm said. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide the technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, and front-end engineering […]

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