Preventing the main factors behind electrolyser degradation is essential for extending system lifespan and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO), an H2 View webinar has heard. James Cropper’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr. David Hodgson, told viewers that by preventing electrochemical corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, catalyst poisoning, and water quality issues, the company’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) [...]

Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted is backing out of two green hydrogen projects as it pivots away from green fuels, according to reports. The company is pulling out of the Green Fuels for Denmark initiative, a 300MW green hydrogen-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project that had secured DKK 600 million in EU IPCEI funding, along [...]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) awarded the qualification last month (September), after they assessed the delivery of the course and evaluated the safety measures that the college had implemented, which included sensors and a ventilation system. The college is also developing safety standards for training personnel for electric vehicle (EV) qualifications, to ensure [...]

Wolong Enapter Hydrogen Technologies presented the 1MW system as the JV marks the start of the series production of the Nexus electrolyser for the Chinese market. Produced in Shangyu, China, Enapter CEO, Dr. Jürgen Laakmann, said the achievement marked an “important step” in the firm’s expansion strategy. “Thanks to our JV with Wolong, we are [...]

Under a Process Design Package (PDP) contract, awarded by Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR), the NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) subsidiary will expand and upgrade the Vietnamese refinery. The contract will ensure KT Tech designs a hydrogen production unit based on NX Reform technology, with a capacity of 22,675 metres per hour. NX Reform [...]

The AUD $65m ($43m) Hydrogen Park Murray Valley project will boast a 10MW electrolyser from Chinese manufacturer LONGi Hydrogen to produce 500 tonnes of hydrogen per year for injection into Albury-Wodonga’s gas network. Set to be blended into the gas networks in up to 10% volumes, the hydrogen will be supplied to around 40,000 homes [...]

Hoped to bridge the gap between smaller cylinder bundles and larger tube trailers, the system, with capacity to carry 99kg of hydrogen at up to 380 bar, can be towed by any vehicle with towing capacity of three tonnes – including most pickup trucks. Integrating Hexagon Purus’ Type-4 cylinders and Elemental’s trailer platform, the trailer [...]

H2 View understands the two companies cited slow market development, insufficient regulations and cost increases as key factors that led to scrapping the SkyFuelH2 initiative. Construction was originally expected to begin next year (2025), with the start of production scheduled for 2028, although this was delayed by a year prior to the cancellation. Reports suggest [...]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Morocco are expected to exceed their hydrogen production capacities for 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The Renewables 2024 report highlighted those three countries as key drivers for the hydrogen industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with Israel also reportedly within reach of [...]

The up to £500m ($653m) “landmark” deal announced on Tuesday (October 8) will see the Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer supply 1,200 buses, more than 90% of which will be zero-emissions, to operator Go-Ahead over the next three years. Said to be the Jo Bamford-owned firm’s largest deal in its 78-year history, a Wrightbus spokesperson told [...]