AUGUSTA — Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, introduced LD 1775 this week before the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, which would establish a clean hydrogen pilot program.
May 3, 2023 — Southwest Research Institute is designing innovative hydrogen combustion systems for gas turbines used in power generation. The designs prevent flashback, a common concern in hydrogen-fueled combustion systems wherein the flame from the combustor travels into the nozzle, which can result in damaged equipment.
SAN ANTONIO–OCI Global and NuStar Energy L.P. announced today that their affiliates have entered into an agreement for OCI Global (“OCI”) to transport ammonia on a new segment of NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership L.P.’s (“NuStar”) Ammonia Pipeline System.
Güstrow-based carrier Rebus Regionalbus Rostock has ordered 52 Solaris Urbino hydrogen buses, including five articulated models. This is so far the largest Solaris’ single order for vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cell.
A study by Fluor shows that it is technically and economically feasible to safely convert ammonia into 1 million tons of hydrogen per year using a large-scale cracker. The study was commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority and 17 companies from the region.
On May 12, 2023, the Federal Council will vote on the Building Energy Act (GEG) that was passed by the cabinet in April. Proposed amendments to the draft from various committees reveal that the federal states oppose the inclusion of hydrogen heating systems, as proposed by the FDP.
Marubeni Europower has filed a planning application for the HyBont project, which involves constructing a green hydrogen production and refueling facility at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate in Bridgend. The project aligns with Bridgend County Borough Council’s net-zero strategy, providing locally-produced low carbon fuel for buses and refuse collection vehicles.
NETL Director Brian Anderson highlighted the expertise of the Lab’s researchers to advance innovations and scientific discoveries that support the development of regional clean hydrogen hubs across America, including a project planned through a partnership with the State of West Virginia, EQT Corp., the nation’s largest natural gas producer, and others.
The partners aim to build a Power-to-Liquid plant with up to 35,000 T production capacity per year.
For the 2nd year, HYVIA participates to the World Hydrogen Summit 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
