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BP aims to construct 5-10 green hydrogen projects this decade

BP aims to construct 5-10 green hydrogen projects this decade

August 1, 2024 |

In the UK, Reuters reported that BP aims to construct five to 10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade in order to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions. BP’s CEO Murray Auchincloss said that the green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis using renewable power, will be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonise BP’s refining […]

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Canada announces investment in hydrogen project

Canada announces investment in hydrogen project

August 1, 2024 |

In Canada, the Canadian government announced that the country will commit up to $217 million to support clean hydrogen trade with Germany. The government said that the funds will be allocated via a competitive auction process expected to be launched by the end of the year, following European Commission review of the proposed auction parameters […]

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Green Marine UK’s hydrogen CTV retrofit initiative awarded ‘Approval in Principle’ by RINA

Green Marine UK’s hydrogen CTV retrofit initiative awarded ‘Approval in Principle’ by RINA

August 1, 2024 |

In the UK, Green Marine UK said its maritime initiative aiming to retrofit CTVs (Crew Transfer Vessels) with hydrogen, fuel cells and battery has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) by global classification society RINA. Phase 1 of Project Verdant, involving a preliminary design and feasibility study, has now been completed and deemed viable, opening […]

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Virya Energy, HyoffGreen and Messer announce FID for 25MW renewable hydrogen plant in Zeebrugge

Virya Energy, HyoffGreen and Messer announce FID for 25MW renewable hydrogen plant in Zeebrugge

August 1, 2024 |

In Belgium, Virya Energy, in partnership with HyoffGreen and Messer, have reached the final investment decision for the Hyoffwind project in Zeebrugge, Belgium. The company noted that this was the final validation before launching the construction of the first 25MW renewable hydrogen production plant in the country, with the first molecules expected to be produced […]

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Siemens Energy secures contract for large-scale hydrogen project in Germany

Siemens Energy secures contract for large-scale hydrogen project in Germany

August 1, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German company Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract by its compatriot EWE to supply a 280-megawatt (MW) electrolysis system for a large-scale “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” project in Emden, Germany. The parties have also agreed on a ten-year service contract. The electrolysis plant is expected to go into […]

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European Commission approves $1.3 billion Spanish aid scheme to support investments in renewable hydrogen

European Commission approves $1.3 billion Spanish aid scheme to support investments in renewable hydrogen

August 1, 2024 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has approved a $1.3 billion Spanish scheme to support investments in the production of renewable hydrogen in Spain. The commission said that the scheme will be fully funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF’) following the Commission’s positive assessment of Spain’s Recovery and Resilience Plan and its adoption by […]

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Petronas, Enilive and Euglena reach FID to construct a biorefinery in Malaysia

Petronas, Enilive and Euglena reach FID to construct a biorefinery in Malaysia

July 30, 2024 |

In Malaysia, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Enilive and Euglena have reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop a biorefinery which will be located within Petronas’ Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor, Malaysia. The three companies will establish a joint venture company in Malaysia to construct and operate the biorefinery, with Petronas Mobility Lestari (PMLSB), […]

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IAG and Repsol agree large purchase of SAF in Spain

IAG and Repsol agree large purchase of SAF in Spain

July 30, 2024 |

In Spain, Spanish oil company Repsol said that it has reached an agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) the purchase and supply during the next six months of more than 28,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF provided by Repsol will be used by the IAG airlines flying from Spanish airports, including Aer Lingus, […]

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CATAGEN first to submit SAF sample to EU SAF Clearing House

CATAGEN first to submit SAF sample to EU SAF Clearing House

July 30, 2024 |

In the UK, CATAGEN said it is the first company to submit a sample of its sustainable aviation fuel to the recently established EU SAF Clearing House. CATAGEN said it is developing sustainable aviation fuel from wind, water and air and from wind and sustainable organic waste. “Our purpose is to clean and decarbonize the […]

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Boeing and Clear Sky launch partnership to help decarbonize aviation

Boeing and Clear Sky launch partnership to help decarbonize aviation

July 30, 2024 |

In the UK, Boeing and Clear Sky are joining forces to accelerate sustainability solutions for aviation. As an initial project, the companies will help in testing and advancing Firefly Green Fuels’ technology to increase sustainable aviation fuel production in the UK. Firefly transforms sewage waste feedstock into SAF through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). This process uses […]

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