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The agreement for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) – a memorandum of understanding at this stage – was signed between the UK and Scottish governments, and the Highland Council and marked the end of a five-year planning process. The large-scale, long-term project aims to create 11,300 jobs and capitalise on Scotland’s renewables potential, including green hydrogen and other low-carbon industries. The appeal of green freeports is that normal tax and custom rules do not apply in full. Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Raymond Bremner, said, “Today is a landmark moment for the Highlands, Scotland, and the [...]

After submitting its Development Consent Order (DCO) for Keadby Next Generation last August, the plans have now been accepted for examination by the government’s Planning Inspectorate. Following consultation with local authorities, communities and stakeholders, an examination process will now begin in the Humber estuary. The final decision on the project will sit with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband. SSE claimed it’s the first time a UK power station designed to run on hydrogen and natural gas has reached this stage in the DCO process. From 2030, the plant will operate on a blend [...]

The energy engineering firm claimed optimising the existing production base was as critical as building new capacity, with today’s hydrogen capacity accounting for 2.5% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and demand set to grow. In the Re-inventing Affordable Low-Carbon Hydrogen whitepaper, hosted on h2-view.com, Technip said process intensification, hydrogen firing, and carbon capture retrofits could future-proof existing assets. The measures are expected to cut emissions, improve efficiency and unlock additional output. Process intensification focuses on squeezing more hydrogen from the same feedstock while cutting CO2 intensity, delivering up to “30% additional hydrogen capacity” or “20% lower emissions.” Hydrogen firing [...]

Ceres is launching a new strategy to focus on natural gas-fuelled solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for stationary power markets, with green hydrogen production viewed as a long-term play. Unveiled during the UK technology licensor’s H1 interim results, the plan aims to reduce operating expenses, with the firm’s product line consolidated around a new generation stack to serve both fuel cells and electrolysis. It also comes off the back of its first licensee launching mass SOFC manufacturing capacity, and the growing need for clean power solutions. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign [...]

Representing the first hydrogen production test at a thermal power station in Japan, the companies aim to achieve world-leading electrolysis efficiency using Denso’s heat management technology. By using the plant’s waste heat as part of the energy input, SOECs can achieve efficiencies of around 80%, consuming less electricity than PEM or alkaline electrolysers. Based on the demonstration results, Jera, Japan’s largest power producer, plans to move up to multi-megawatt systems as it targets practical application. “To achieve Net Zero CO2 emissions from domestic and international operations, Jera is building a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain and pursuing the development of [...]

Located in Napa County, the Calistoga Resiliency Centre (CRC) is designed to keep the town powered during wildfire shutoffs and to serve as a model for Net Zero backup systems. The region has faced multiple major wildfires in recent years, including the 2017 Tubbs Fire. PG&E said the 293MWh microgrid can supply up to 8.5MW for at least 48 hours continuously. The facility integrated hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries, and can reportedly supply electricity to around 1,600 customers for at least 48 hours if PG&E shuts off the main grid during an emergency. The batteries work alongside the fuel [...]

The company said the £21.1m ($28.2m) revenues – down from £28.5m ($38m) in H1 2024 – were “in line” with management expectations after a one-off license revenue from its deal with Delta Electronics last year. Gross profit was also down 27% to £16.6m ($22.2m) in the period, while gross margins remained flat at 79%. Throughout H1, Ceres reduced its operating costs by 6% to £35.6m ($47.5m), leading to an adjusted EBITDA loss of £11.3m ($15.1m). For 2025, the company anticipates ending on revenues of around £32m ($42.7m), down from the £51.9m ($69.3m) recognised in 2024, thanks to the deals with [...]

The testing took place at IMI Remosa’s facility in Cagliari, where the electrolyser was validated for performance, safety, and control systems under factory conditions before shipment – minimising the risk of delays during installation and commissioning. The FAT safeguards the buyer in Klaipėda Port, confirms IMI’s delivery, and ensures the unit arrives in Lithuania ready for seamless integration into balance-of-plant systems. “Our engineering team worked closely with IMI to make sure the electrolyser production plant meets the highest standards for quality and safety,” explained Vaidas Belčetis, Engineering Manager at EPC firm MT Group. “Completing the FAT is a big step [...]

Two HyLyzer 500 units will be installed at the Port of Schweinfurt in Bavaria, using solar and wind power to produce up to 2.2 tonnes of green hydrogen per day. The port has direct access to renewable electricity via the SüdLink DC grid. “By deploying our proven HyLYZER technology at this strategic location in Bavaria, we’re helping to facilitate the development of a regional hydrogen value chain, from production to end-use, and accelerating the transition to zero-emissions transportation and industry,” explained Accelera’s Des McMenamin. Last month, Tyczka broke ground on the refuelling station, part of its planned hydrogen hub, which will [...]

Developed with voestalpine, Rio Tinto, and Mitsubishi Corporation, the Hy4Smelt plant will use Primetals’ Hyfor hydrogen-based fine-ore reduction process and Smelter technology. Specifically, the plant will combine the Hyfor unit with an electric smelter that melts the resulting direct reduced iron (DRI) into hot metal and pig iron, while producing a slag suitable for use as a cement clinker. Scheduled to start up at the end of 2027, the plant will have a three-tonne per hour capacity. The Hyfor plant and Smelter are expected to reach commercial availability from 2028. “The steel industry urgently needs to transition,” explained Dr. Alexander [...]