on Monday launched a pilot fleet of hydrogen vehicles, with the German automotive giant’s CEO referring to hydrogen as “the missing piece in the jigsaw when it comes to emission-free mobility.” The BMW iX5 Hydrogen, which uses fuel cells sourced from Toyota and has a top speed of more than 112 miles per hour, is […]
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Vertex Hydrogen signs pact to supply 1,000 MW of hydrogen
Vertex Hydrogen, an energy transition company, has signed agreements to supply over 1,000 MW of low-carbon hydrogen to leading industrial names in the UK. The pact secures the entire initial hydrogen production capacity of Vertex and enables vital hydrogen infrastructure investments in the region. Vertex is developing the UK’s first large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen production hub […]
ACME, Japan’s IHI sign MoU to explore green hydrogen and green ammonia businesses
Both the companies will also explore opportunities to jointly offer a complete integrated solution to customers, from green ammonia supply, bunkering and products or solutions for various applications Clean energy firm ACME Group and Japan’s heavy-industry manufacturer IHI Corporation have collaborated to explore business opportunities of green hydrogen. The intent of this Memorandum of Understanding […]
Aberdeen extends hydrogen fleet – EQ Mag
ULEMCo, the hydrogen fuelled vehicle pioneer, has been awarded a fleet-wide contract by Aberdeen City Council (ACC) for its hydrogen dual-fuel utility vehicle conversions. The contract, initially for 35 vehicles will see the Council operating the largest fleet of hydrogen vehicles in the UK. ULEMCo has supplied heavy duty vehicles to ACC previously, and these […]
Interest soars for S Australia’s hydrogen megaproject – EQ Mag
PERTH : The Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia was continuing with its request for proposals (RfP) process for the Whyalla green hydrogen project, with the process expected to close on March 14. The state government has set aside A$595-million to build a hydrogen power station, electrolyser and storage facility by December 2025, with the […]
ABS to class US hydrogen-hybrid research vessel – EQ Mag
Capable of zero-emissions operations, the vessel will have a new hydrogen-hybrid propulsion system composed of hydrogen fuel cells and a conventional diesel-electric power plant. Designed for the Univeristy of California (UC) San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography by Seattle-based naval architecture and design firm Glosten, the ship design is scaled so the ship will be […]
‘Hydrogen Valley’ in South Africa could be a $9 billion light in the growing dark – EQ Mag
The “Hydrogen Valley” project is a beacon of light in the transition to a low-carbon economy, says Jackwell Feris, a commercial expert from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH). Through the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, R1.5 trillion will be invested in the South African economy over the next five years in new frontiers such as renewable […]
Green hydrogen moves by China, India boosting outlook for platinum group metals – EQ Mag
JOHANNESBURG : The firm embrace of the new green hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell future by China and India is a huge twin boost for Southern Africa’s great platinum group metals (PGMs) endowment. Hydrogen technologies have a special relevance for South Africa as most of the PGMs that are needed for the related technologies are […]
Making hydrogen out of seawater – no desalination required – EQ Mag
A cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make hydrogen directly from seawater. Hydrogen has the potential to be one of the best alternatives to fossil fuels with net-zero emissions. However, the use of freshwater to produce hydrogen on a large scale is ultimately a threat to the survival of life as it puts strain on […]
Budget: Hydrogen mission outlay shows India’s green commitment, says TERI chief – EQ Mag
The Union Budget 2023-24 may help India not only to achieve its global climate commitments but shift all sectors to adopt energy transition and sustainable practices, said Vibha Dhawan, director general, TERI The Union Budget 2023-24, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with focus on clean and green energy, may help India not only to […]