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With projects from EDP, bp and Iberdrola dropped, the remaining seven initiatives, comprising 11 production facilities, will deliver nearly 2.3GW of electrolysis capacity in Spain by 2028. According to the Institute for Energy Diversification and Savings (IDAE), project selection prioritised funding efficiency per megawatt of electrolysis capacity and considered technical, socio-economic and environmental factors such as financial solvency, company expertise and project maturity. Additional points were awarded by the government to those incorporating training programmes with universities or vocational centres and investments in R&D and innovation. As a result, projects like Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Enagás will receive up [...]

The S-eWay Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks will be used by BMW to transport parts between Nuremberg, Landsberg and Leipzig. Two new refuelling stations, set up by TotalEnergies-Air Liquide joint venture TEAL Mobility in Leipzig and Homersdorf, will support the deployment. Both stations offer 350 and 700 bar fuelling. Each truck offers up to 800km of range on one 70kg hydrogen fill and can be refuelled in under 20 minutes. The S-eWay trucks were developed under Iveco’s former joint venture (JV) with the now-bankrupt Nikola. Iveco took full ownership of the JV’s assets in 2023. Michael Nikolaides, BMW’s Head of Production [...]

Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two will conduct a feasibility study throughout the coming year, according to local reports. Iberdrola-owned ScottishPower has yet to disclose the plant’s operational timeline or the expected electrolysis capacity. Mark Bradley, Hydrogen Director at ScottishPower, explained that the company is working with Shoreham Port to “investigate how green hydrogen could help to decarbonise the port.” Tom Willis, Chief Executive at Shoreham Port added, “Working in partnership with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and delivered by Innovate UK, the Shoreham Port Industrial Cluster will shortly be publishing our Local Industrial [...]

Air Liquide welcomes the wave of reality crashing over clean hydrogen as it targets industrial decarbonisation opportunities. That was the message from CEO François Jackow during the French industrial gas major’s 2024 results, where it reported net profits of €3.3bn ($3.45bn). This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

The North Carolina startup will use the funds to develop North America’s first full-scale SGH pilot wells, injecting water and a catalyst into iron rock to mimic natural hydrogen formation. Vema Hydrogen claims its process consumes less than 3kWh per kg of hydrogen, achieving production costs below $1/kg. The funding round was co-led by Extantia Capital with Propeller Ventures and participating from Zero Carbon Capital, Pace Ventures and Existing investor Grantham Foundation. In an online statement, Extantia explained the reasons for investing in Vema. “The company is developing a novel approach for the production of cheap and clean hydrogen by [...]

This year, the company will deploy three additional hydrogen-powered locomotives along with a tender car. By late 2025, CPKC plans to expand its hydrogen fleet further with four more hydrogen locomotives. Additionally, the Canadian rail company claimed it’s making “significant strides” with its Hydrogen Locomotive Programme. In an online statement, CPKC said, “[The programme] has swiftly progressed from initial movement trials to recording more than 6,000 miles in freight service testing by the end of 2024.” Keith Creel, CPKC’s President and CEO, said the firm is “committed” to improving its locomotive operating efficiency and advancing real-world testing of hydrogen locomotives. [...]

Under the agreement, Precision Micro will use its etching process to produce the bipolar plates, designed to facilitate the recirculation of unused hydrogen in a fuel cell. The components will reportedly be used for a fuel cell vehicle powertrain. H2 View understands that the production will follow a single-sourcing model, which Precision Micro will undertake in accordance with the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949, throughout the product’s lifecycle. “This partnership underscores the unique advantages of photochemical etching for the hydrogen sector and reflects our commitment to supporting innovative solutions for the future of mobility,” explained Markus Rettig, Sales Manager [...]

Several series of tests were conducted by blending different percentages of hydrogen with natural gas, ranging from 30-100%, to evaluate the impact on existing infrastructure and equipment compatibility. Several hundred tonnes of 3000 series scrap aluminium alloy were remelted and cast into sheet ingots. Additionally, all relevant parameters were measured to assess any impact on the product, process, operating environment and emissions. Trial results will inform a full post-trial evaluation report, which is expected later in 2025. H2 View understands that further downstream processing will be conducted at Novelis’ other European plants to establish the feasibility of end-to-end hydrogen-powered aluminium [...]

The Germany tech giant, which had partnered with UK-based solid oxide hydrogen technology licensor Ceres to develop its systems, will treat its minority interest in Ceres as a “non-core financial investment” and explore divesting the stake. Bosch said it had achieved a high level of technical maturity in its SOFC technology, but admitted “the market has not developed as expected.” “The conversion of hydrogen into electricity is not yet being given the necessary priority in Europe, and especially in Germany,” the company said. “This means that further engineering effort will be required in the years ahead, and this will significantly [...]

It’s been a turbulent first quarter for the hydrogen trucking sector. Wednesday’s (February 19) news that Nikola has been forced into Chapter 11 may not come as a surprise to those who have been following its fortunes, but it will raise awareness around the economic challenges facing the FCEV trucking sector. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.