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The trio will research the feasibility of producing an ammonia-fuelled engine platform which can be scaled. Komatsu is a $43bn powerhouse in industrial equipment, operating bulldozers, dump trucks and excavators. It would mark the first utilisation of AFC’s technology for industrial heavy equipment. The firm has recently carved out a niche supplying its portable ammonia crackers and generators in the construction sector. The joint development agreement is subject to the delivery of “certain milestones” which have not been specified and the timeline for delivery is unclear. Taisuke Kusaba, Chief Technology Officer of Komatsu cited sustainability and business growth as the [...]

The project will be built as a fully integrated renewable powered platform. Plans include more than 2 GW of wind and solar capacity, battery storage, around 900 MW of electrolysers for green hydrogen production, and seawater desalination to supply process water. In its first phase, the facility is expected to produce about 100,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, which would be converted into approximately 560,000 tonnes of ammonia for domestic use and export markets. The ORNX consortium comprises Ortus of the US, Acciona of Spain, and Nordex of Germany. The partners said the project is designed to create a [...]

The trio will research the feasibility of producing an ammonia-fuelled engine platform which can be scaled. Komatsu is a $43bn powerhouse in industrial equipment, operating bulldozers, dump trucks and excavators. It would mark the first utilisation of AFC’s technology for industrial heavy equipment. The firm has recently carved out a niche supplying its portable ammonia crackers and generators in the construction sector. The joint development agreement is subject to the delivery of “certain milestones” which have not been specified and the timeline for delivery is unclear. Taisuke Kusaba, Chief Technology Officer of Komatsu cited sustainability and business growth as the [...]

The EcoStruxure Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA) allows companies to modern their operations faster and reduce risk. The importance of open industrial systems was highlighted in Schneider Electric’s recent global research report with Omdia, which uncovered closed systems cost mid-sized industrial companies 7.5% of revenue through downtime, inefficiencies, and compliance retrofits every year. Hany Fouda, Senior Vice-President, Process Automation, Schneider Electric, said the new cyber-secure system marks a “defining moment” for industrial automation. Foxboro SDA decouples hardware from software and keeps data connected and consistent throughout the plant lifecycle, from design to production to maintenance. This enables automated workflows, better product [...]

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Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer Sany International Development and multiple unnamed South Korean companies signed feasibility phase agreements (FPA) outlining their collaboration to progress the project. The companies will work on the next round of feasibility and pre-front-end engineering studies for the proposed 330,000 tonne per year green hydrogen facility at the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH). Under ICE’s plans, the project will produce green hydrogen-derived ammonia for shipping consumption and export to overseas markets in Asia. The parties will look to refine costs, schedule, design, and supporting infrastructure ahead of FID. WGEH, owned by ICE (51%), CWP Global (39%), and [...]

The group argued that the next phase of hydrogen market growth will be driven by individual state policies. The shift comes amid a rollback of federal clean energy support after the first year of Donald Trump’s second term, which has seen flagship incentives shortened and funding for regional hydrogen hubs removed. USHA said states that move fast to establish regulatory frameworks, permitting, and long-term policy signals will be best positioned to attract hydrogen investment. “The next phase of hydrogen growth will not be driven solely by sizable federal initiatives,” the statement reads. “It will be built state by state, through [...]

Questions around efficiency have been among the biggest challenges raised against hydrogen mobility. Using electricity to produce hydrogen, which needs compressing, transporting, and dispensing before conversion into electricity or being combusted, provides inherent losses compared to direct electrification – all of which add to costs. But is it the only consideration for vehicle operators looking to decarbonise? H2 View’s latest webinar homed in on this debate, hearing both sides of the argument. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

The station in the Wielkopolska Province has two dispensers operating at 350 and 700 bar with a daily capacity of 480kg of hydrogen, enough to fuel up to 10 buses and 30 cars. Orlen will supply the station with around 219,000kg of hydrogen from its own existing hydrogen production capacity – primarily its unabated natural gas-based production associated with its refineries. These volumes will be provided to Piła’s fleet of five hydrogen buses, as well as individual customers. It adds to the state-owned oil and gas firm’s operational hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Poznań, Katowice, Wałbrzych and Włocławek. The next stage [...]

The Dutch engineering company claims the new system, named Ammonex, could be utilised to streamline ammonia-to-hydrogen operations. The pilot will be carried out at Plant One, a specialised facility in the Port of Rotterdam which serves as a commercial testbed for sustainable industrial technologies. It will consist of two testing campaigns, one aimed at validating operational capabilities and a second focused on long-term testing. Results are expected in 2027. Duiker says the system, which reached final investment decision in early 2025, produces zero-emissions and achieves high efficiency and longevity. In development since 2022, Ammonex has received funding from investors, including [...]