Hydrogen

Tenaris, IGI Poseidon Partner to Advance Offshore Hydrogen Pipeline Testing

Tenaris and IGI Poseidon, a joint venture between Greece’s DEPA International Projects and Italy’s Edison S.p.A., are collaborating to address key challenges in transporting hydrogen via ultra-deep offshore pipelines.

Colombia's Ecopetrol to Build Green Hydrogen Plant at Cartagena Refinery

Colombia's majority state-owned energy company Ecopetrol ECO.CN plans to build a new green hydrogen plant at its refinery in the Caribbean city of Cartagena for some $28.5 million, it said in a statement on Monday.

Japan's MOL, KEPCO Sign First-Ever Agreement for Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Study

Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kansai Electric Power Company have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint study of a liquefied hydrogen carrier, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

U.S. Awards $2.2 Billion for Gulf Coast, Midwest Hydrogen Hubs to Advance Clean Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding up to $2.2 billion to hydrogen hubs on the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest to accelerate clean-energy development, aiming to boost industrial applications and address climate goals.

SoCalGas, NREL, and GKN Hydrogen Launch Hydrogen Storage Pilot Project

SoCalGas, GKN Hydrogen, and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory have kicked off a pilot project to test an innovative hydrogen storage system at NREL's Flatirons Campus in Arvada, Colorado.

Spain's Exolum Tests Using Oil Infrastructure for Green Hydrogen in Britain

Exolum has launched a pilot project in Britain to explore using oil infrastructure for transporting and storing green hydrogen. The project, supported by the British government, uses liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC) to address key challenges in the hydrogen economy, aiming to reduce costs and speed up deployment.

Engie and Morocco’s OCP Deal for Green Hydrogen, Renewables Worth $18 Billion in Investments

Morocco's OCP and French energy firm Engie signed a preliminary agreement on Monday for Moroccan projects worth up to $18 billion in possible desalination, renewable energy and green hydrogen investments.

Jacobs to Lead Pre-FEED for 56-Mile East London Hydrogen Pipeline

Spanning 56 miles (90 kilometers) through East London, the pipeline will run north of the River Thames, linking key industrial areas to a reliable hydrogen supply.

Snam to Invest $16 Billion to Ready Gas Grid for Green Fuels, Hydrogen, Biomethane

Italian gas operator Snam plans to invest $15.8 billion to prepare its infrastructure for green fuels like hydrogen and biomethane, as part of its energy transition strategy. The company aims to repurpose much of its network to support decarbonization efforts across Europe.

Fatal Gas Leak at Pemex’s Texas Refinery Kills 2, Sparks Investigations

A deadly gas leak at Pemex's Texas refinery in Deer Park claimed two lives and injured 35 workers, prompting investigations into the cause. The accident, which released toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, has sparked concerns about safety protocols at the Mexican state-owned refinery.

Vale, GEP Partner to Explore Green Hydrogen Opportunities in Brazil

Vale has partnered with Green Energy Park to explore green hydrogen production opportunities in Brazil. As part of its decarbonization efforts, Vale aims to develop "mega hubs" for steel production using renewable hydrogen, supporting Brazil's green energy transition.

French Pipeline Sector Moving Toward Hydrogen

France is actively developing its pipeline network, as part of ambitious state plans to turn the country into one of the largest natural gas and hydrogen hubs in Europe in years to come.

Woodland Biofuels to Invest $1.35 Billion in Louisiana for RNG, Hydrogen Plant

Canadian renewable fuel company Woodland Biofuels announced on Tuesday an investment of $1.35 billion at the Port of South Louisiana to establish a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant and ultra-green hydrogen facility.

BP, Iberdrola Team Up on 25-MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Spain

Spanish renewable power company Iberdrola and Britain's BP said on Thursday they had agreed to build a 25-megawatt green hydrogen plant in Castellon, on Spain's eastern coast.

UTulsa Facility Advances Hydrogen Blending Research for Natural Gas Pipelines

U.S. Sen. James Lankford recently toured the University of Tulsa's hydrogen blending research facility, where ongoing studies explore integrating hydrogen into natural gas pipelines to reduce carbon emissions.

ADNOC Acquires 35% Stake in Exxon’s Texas Hydrogen Plant

Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC will acquire a 35% stake in a planned Exxon Mobil large-scale hydrogen plant in Texas, the companies said on Wednesday.

EU to Tighten Hydrogen Funding Rules Amid Cheap Chinese Imports

The European Commission is working on tighter rules to ensure EU funding for hydrogen projects benefits European companies, after local industries raised concerns over cheap Chinese imports, the EU's head of climate change policy said on Monday.

China's Hygreen Energy to Invest $2.2 Billion in Spanish Green Hydrogen Plant

The investment is part of a broader set of agreements, which include a deal with Spanish firm Coxabengoa to manufacture and develop green hydrogen technology in the Spanish region.

Linde to Invest $2 Billion in Canada's Largest Hydrogen Facility for Dow's Alberta Plant

Industrial gases firm Linde said it would invest more than $2 billion to build a clean hydrogen facility for supplying to Dow's Path2Zero production complex in Alberta, Canada.

EnBW to Invest $1.1 Billion in Expanding Germany’s Hydrogen Network, Including Conversion of 155-Mile SEL Gas Pipeline

(P&GJ) — EnBW is set to invest $1.1 billion in Germany’s hydrogen infrastructure, focusing on integrating and converting the 155-mile SEL gas pipeline into a key component of the country’s expanding hydrogen network.

Ukraine Approves $20 Billion Plan to Boost Renewable Energy to 27% by 2030

Ukraine will need $20 billion in investments to develop its renewable power sector under a plan which seeks to boost its share in the country's energy mix to 27% by 2030, the government said on Tuesday.

U.S. Gulf Coast to Host Major Clean Ammonia Production Project with New Investment

The $2.5 million investment aims to establish an industrial-scale hybrid blue and green ammonia facility in Texas. The plant is expected to produce 1.4 million metric tonnes of ultra-low carbon ammonia annually.

BP to Construct Up to 10 Green Hydrogen Projects This Decade

BP aims to construct five to 10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade in order to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions, CEO Murray Auchincloss said on Tuesday.

Enagas Gets Initial Approval for Spanish Section of H2MED Hydrogen Pipeline

The Spanish government gave a first go-ahead to gas grid operator Enagas to start developing the Spanish section of a planned trans-European hydrogen pipeline and related hydrogen infrastructure projects.

Italy to Unveil Hydrogen Corridor Plan This Autumn, May Include Switzerland

The so-called SouthH2 Corridor would connect North Africa, Italy, Austria and Germany, allowing renewable hydrogen produced in the Southern Mediterranean to reach European industries.

Siemens Energy, EWE to Build 280 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany

Turbine and engine maker Siemens Energy will build a 280-megawatt (MW) green hydrogen electrolysis system for Northern German utility EWE, which is expected to begin operating in 2027, the two companies said on Thursday.

Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Wins DOE Phase 1 Award

The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association announced it has received Phase 1 award status from the U.S. Department of Energy, making it one of the first U.S. Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to achieve this milestone.

California Secures $12.6 Billion for Hydrogen Hub Development

ARCHES and the U.S. DOE signed a $12.6 billion agreement to develop clean hydrogen projects across California. Key projects include hydrogen-powered equipment at major ports and building over 60 hydrogen fueling stations.

Spain to Launch $2.5 Billion Plan to Boost Green Hydrogen Production

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new plan worth $2.5 billion to boost the country's transition to clean energy, including subsidies for green energy industries and hydrogen made from renewable power.

Hydrogen-Blend Pipelines: Integrity Readiness and the Role of ILI Inspection

In this Pipeline & Gas Journal exclusive, delve into the evolution and current state of in-line inspection (ILI) technologies for hydrogen-blend pipelines, focusing on the advancements in crack detection, material flaw identification, and corrosion monitoring.