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Carbon Clean achieves fabrication milestone on FlagshipONE eMethanol facility

Carbon Clean achieves fabrication milestone on FlagshipONE eMethanol facility

May 3, 2024 |

In the UK, Carbon Clean said it has achieved a fabrication milestone on Ørsted’s FlagshipONE project, Europe’s largest commercial-scale eMethanol facility under construction.  The firm noted that the first equipment has been mounted on the structural steel of the first module, marking the start of the module assembly process. Once operational, Carbon Clean’s technology will […]

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The Methanol Institute welcomes StormFisher as a new member company

The Methanol Institute welcomes StormFisher as a new member company

May 3, 2024 |

In Washington DC, the Methanol Institute (MI) welcomed StormFisher Hydrogen Ltd. as its newest member.  StormFisher Hydrogen Ltd. develops, owns, and operates electrolysis-based clean fuel production facilities in North America. The company produces clean hydrogen, e-methane, e-methanol, and green ammonia. MI CEO Greg Dolan, said: “With their expertise in developing and operating clean fuel facilities, […]

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Monjasa completes first biofuels supply off Peru

Monjasa completes first biofuels supply off Peru

May 3, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that marine fuels supplier Monjasa has supplied a total of 510 tons of B30 marine biofuels to the Cargill-operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky. The bunkering operation took place in the Port of Callao, Peru, on February 22, 2024. The operation marked the first ISCC-certified biofuels supply on the […]

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NREL selected as part of $1.6 million funding to explore potential of geologic hydrogen

NREL selected as part of $1.6 million funding to explore potential of geologic hydrogen

May 3, 2024 |

In Washington DC, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) said it was recently selected as one of 16 teams to research enhanced production of geologic hydrogen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program. Led by Texas Tech University with partners from NREL, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Rio Tinto, and […]

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CBE JU announces funds for biobased projects in Europe

CBE JU announces funds for biobased projects in Europe

May 3, 2024 |

In Belgium, Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE JU), co-funded by the European Union, published its 2024 call for project proposals.  A total of $228 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular biobased industries in Europe across 18 topics, CBE JU said. CBE JU noted that its main objectives are to accelerate the innovation process and […]

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Plug secures first international PEM electrolyzer certification in Korea

Plug secures first international PEM electrolyzer certification in Korea

May 2, 2024 |

In New York, Plug Power said it had secured the first international safety and performance certification in Korea for electrolyzer manufacturing, enabling the commercial sale of Plug electrolyzer systems in the Korean market. This achievement was completed through Plug’s collaboration with SK E&S in the form of SK Plug HyVerse, a joint venture aimed at […]

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Actis-Fortescue consortium awarded rights to develop green hydrogen project In Oman

Actis-Fortescue consortium awarded rights to develop green hydrogen project In Oman

May 2, 2024 |

In Oman, a consortium between Actis and Fortescue has been awarded the rights to develop, build, own and operate a large green hydrogen project in Oman. Hydrogen Oman SPC (Hydrom), an independent entity founded by the Omani government to orchestrate and deliver the nation’s green hydrogen strategy, announced the consortium was a winning bidder in […]

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BP seeks approval for hydrogen plant in the UK

BP seeks approval for hydrogen plant in the UK

May 2, 2024 |

In the UK, BBC reported that BP is seeking planning approval to build a hydrogen plant on Teesside, in the UK. This process follows a consultation it led into its proposed HyGreen project in Redcar in 2023, according to the report. BP said the plant would produce hydrogen by breaking down water using electricity. The […]

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NGK Insulators gets batteries order for large-scale hydrogen project

NGK Insulators gets batteries order for large-scale hydrogen project

May 2, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Japan’s NGK Insulators has received a NAS batteries order from BASF Stationary Energy Storage (BSES), a subsidiary of German BASF, for a large-scale green hydrogen production project, developed by German HH2E. According to NGK, the NAS batteries that have been ordered have a maximum output of 18 megawatts […]

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Axpo and Rhiienergie open green hydrogen production plant in Switzerland

Axpo and Rhiienergie open green hydrogen production plant in Switzerland

May 2, 2024 |

In Switzerland, Axpo and electric utility Rhiienergie opened the first green hydrogen production plant in Switzerland’s Graubünden canton. The facility is located next to the Reichenau hydropower plant in Domat/Ems and can produce up to 350 tons of green hydrogen a year. The plant’s green hydrogen is produced by water electrolysis, using green electricity from […]

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