The Hydrogen Stream: World’s first green hydrogen plant to heat steel
Hitachi Energy has delivered a modular solution to electrify a 20 MW electrolyzer to produce hydrogen to heat steel before rolling, while Enapter has unveiled its AEM electrolyzers for industrial and refuelling pilot projects.
The Hydrogen Stream: Researchers test marine green hydrogen feasibility
Mexican researchers have revealed test results for offshore wind-based hydrogen production, while Turkey has started negotiating hydrogen facility partnerships with the United Arab Emirates.
PHDCCI makes recommendations for fast-tracking India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has recommended nil import duty for electrolyzers until 2030 and zero goods and services tax (GST) for green hydrogen/ammonia. It has also proposed the inclusion of green hydrogen derivatives in the list of activities eligible for carbon credit trading, among other suggestions.
The Hydrogen Stream: Gulf nations moving forward with tech cooperation
Acwa Power and Eni have signed a hydrogen development deal, while AFC Energy has signed an agreement with Tamgo to sell hydrogen generators.
Andhra Pradesh requires $10-15 billion to achieve green hydrogen capacity of 500 ktpa by 2030
Andhra Pradesh requires an estimated $10-15 billion to achieve 500 ktpa green hydrogen capacity by 2030. Around 70% of this investment will be needed to create renewable energy infrastructure such as solar and wind power generation plants, with the balance for electrolyzer capacity additions.
Reliance chairman outlines plans for HJT solar modules, sodium-ion batteries
Mukesh D Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, says the company aims to open a fully integrated solar gigafactory by the end of 2025. It also plans to initiate megawatt-level sodium-ion cell production by 2025.
The Hydrogen Stream: New way to make drug materials from hydrogen
UW–Madison has developed an environmentally friendly approach for producing essential drug ingredients by opting for hydrogen, while India has presented new green hydrogen standards.
The Hydrogen Stream: US awards $34 million to 19 hydrogen projects
As the US and British government press ahead with their hydrogen support projects, a team from Korea and the US has developed an iridium nanostructure catalyst, which decreased the amount of the chemical element. Meanwhile, hydrogen projects are proceeding in West Virginia, Denmark, Finland, and Japan.
The Hydrogen Stream: Perovskites-based photoanodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting
A research team has developed OHP-based photoanodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, minimizing the usual limitations. Meanwhile, China released its first hydrogen guideline, and Germany announced €18.6 billion for the hydrogen industry. Finally, a German company finds out that hydrogen trains are more expensive than battery-operated vehicles.
India needs 60-100 GW of electrolysis capacity to meet 5 MMT per year green hydrogen target
India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission targets the development of 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production capacity per annum by 2030, which would require the nation to install 60-100 GW of electrolyzer capacity.
