Hydrogen
Portugal to Launch Europe's First Auction for Piped Hydrogen
Portugal will launch a pioneering auction in the second half of this year for rights to sell hydrogen for injection into the national gas grid, which some see as a key step in kickstarting Europe’s fledgling hydrogen market.
Netherlands to Build Hydrogen Production Facility, Use Existing Gas Pipeline for Transport
The new hydrogen plant will be connected to an offshore wind farm off the coast of the northern province of Groningen, where the hydrogen could be transported to land by using an existing natural gas pipeline.
Study Finds Potential for Massive North Sea Hydrogen Pipeline Network
The study, commissioned by German gas pipeline operator Gascade, says that up to 300 terawatt hours a year of clean hydrogen made from North Sea offshore wind power could be transported by the grid.
Minister: Britain to Announce New CCS Support Within Days
The British government will outline within days incentives for companies to bury their greenhouse gases deep underground, using a promising technology for reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide, a minister said on Thursday.
Norway Does Not Fear EU Joint Gas-Buying Will Create Cartel
Europe's biggest natural gas supplier Norway is not worried the European Union scheme to buy gas jointly in global markets will create a buyers' cartel, its oil and energy minister said on Friday.
Oil, Gas Executives on Hydrogen: Forget the Rainbow, Just Make It Profitable
Hydrogen as a potential alternative to natural gas, coal or oil burned in heavy industry or shipping is seen as key to reducing emissions in sectors where electrification is impractical. Hydrogen is often described by color and many in the industry call it a "rainbow renewable," but the most important color is green — as in cash, executives at CERAWeek said.
Baker Hughes to Develop Carbon Capture Tech with HIF Global
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes Co. said on Tuesday it would develop technology for direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide with synthetic fuel maker HIF Global.
Europe Takes Steps Toward Developing Hydrogen Pipeline Network
German energy firm RWE and Norwegian oil and gas producer Equinor are planning the construction of new combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) in Germany, blue hydrogen production facilities in Norway, and the implementation of hydrogen pipelines between the two countries.
Say ‘Aloha’ to New Trend of Hydrogen Blending with Hawaii Gas
(P&GJ) — While most of the naphtha is converted to methane, some hydrogen is produced in the steam reformer process, resulting in hydrogen concentrations of up to 10% to 15%. As natural gas utilities around the world look to hydrogen as a potential solution to decarbonization, the decades of experience Hawaii Gas already has with a hydrogen blend provide an insightful study into the performance of equipment using hydrogen blends.
DNV Kicks Off Phase Two of Offshore Hydrogen Pipeline Project H2Pipe
(P&GJ) — Phase 2 of H2Pipe will include a feasibility-level design of offshore hydrogen pipelines and a risk assessment study to examine the safety aspects of offshore hydrogen pipelines. The project's primary outcome is expected to be a detailed guideline offering specific guidance for use in the design and re-purposing of offshore pipelines for hydrogen transport. Phase 2 of H2Pipe is planned to start in Q1 2023 and last 2 years.
Naturgy and Enagas Plan $521 Million Green Hydrogen Project in Spain
The project, scheduled to start production in 2026, will have a capacity of around 280 megawatts and will be located in La Robla, on the site of a Naturgy's thermal power plant, which closed in 2020, the two companies said in a joint statement.
France’s Dispute with Germany and Spain Over Hydrogen Could Block Billion-Dollar Pipeline Project
A new row has erupted between France, Germany and Spain over nuclear energy, with Paris furious about a lack of support from Berlin and Madrid for its efforts to have nuclear-derived hydrogen labeled as 'green' in EU legislation, sources said.
Exxon Mobil Sets Large-Scale Hydrogen Plant Start-Up for 2027
Exxon Mobil Corp. disclosed on Monday its plan to start operations at its large-scale hydrogen plant in Texas in 2027 or 2028, Exxon's Low Carbon business president Dan Ammann told Reuters.
Australia and Germany to Invest $90 Million for Joint Hydrogen Supply Chain Projects
Australia and Germany have earmarked $35.5 million and $54.4 million, respectively, towards a joint initiative to establish a green hydrogen supply chain, Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said on Friday.
Gascade and Fluxys Step Up Plans for North Sea Hydrogen Pipeline
Pipeline operators Gascade and Fluxys are stepping up the pace on plans for a green hydrogen pipeline in the North Sea by applying to the European Commission to qualify for fast-track approvals and funding, they said on Monday.
Pipelines Gearing Up for Hydrogen-Powered Economy
(P&GJ) — From growing concerns for climate change and net-zero carbon emission commitments, to a focus on greenhouse gas reduction – hydrogen’s potential to help solve crucial energy issues, has gained plenty attention.
Germany Must Speed Up Hydrogen Plans – Pipeline Group OGE
Germany must accelerate a hydrogen law revision, which is pending in Berlin, to allow for related investments in gas transport networks up to the end of the decade, said the head of gas pipeline operator, Open Grid Europe (OGE).
French Gas Operator GRTgaz Seeks Interest in Building Hydrogen Pipeline
French gas transmission system operator GRTgaz on Thursday opened a Call for Interest, or invitation to participate, to determine the viability of building a hydrogen transport pipeline linking the French side of the Franco-Spanish pipeline BarMar with a local storage facility.
Equinor, RWE to Build Hydrogen Supply Chain for German Power Plants
Equinor and RWE said on Thursday they plan to develop a supply chain for low-carbon hydrogen, allowing Germany to cut its reliance on coal power and thus its CO2 emissions.
Uniper Says Working with UAE's Masdar on Hydrogen Project
German utility Uniper on Thursday said it was involved in a project with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) clean energy company Masdar to produce green hydrogen, confirming a report on Bloomberg
Transitus, Proteum to Produce Hydrogen in Europe Using Natural Gas from North Sea
(P&GJ) — Proteum Energy and Transitus Energy have entered into an agreement to explore joint development opportunities in the U.K., Netherlands, Republic of Ireland and Norway to produce low-carbon hydrogen by reforming natural gas resources from the North Sea.
German Pipeline Firms Say They Will 'Make Hydrogen Happen' in 2025
Germany's Gascade, Ontras and terranets have agreed to convert high-pressure gas pipelines to transport low-carbon hydrogen from the Baltic Sea all the way the south of the country by 2025, the companies said on Thursday.
280-Mile Hydrogen Pipeline Connecting Spain to France to Cost $2.6 Billion
An underwater pipeline set to carry green hydrogen between Spain and France will cost about $2.6 billion, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday, adding he hoped the European Union would partly fund the project.
Gasunie Set to Oversee North Sea Hydrogen Network Plan
The Dutch government said it would appoint gas grid operator Gasunie to oversee plans to develop a hydrogen network in the North Sea, Energy Minister Rob Jetten said Dec. 2 in a letter to parliament.
Ørsted Plans Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Project in Denmark
Renewable energy firm Orsted on Tuesday said it intends to invest in a large-scale facility in Denmark to produce green hydrogen, considered a cornerstone of the shift to cleaner energy. The first stage of the investment in the so-called Power-to-X facility is estimated at somewhere between $141-$705 million.
Focus: BP Doubles Down on Hydrogen as Fuel of the Future
BP chief executive Bernard Looney is betting on hydrogen to power future low-carbon businesses as the governments of major economies stump up cash to develop the fuel to decarbonize.
Germany Plans 1,118-Mile Hydrogen Pipeline Network by 2027
Germany plans to develop a 1,800-km (1,118-mile) hydrogen energy pipeline network by 2027 with state participation, according to an economy ministry draft strategy paper seen by Reuters on Friday.
Repurposing Gas Networks Key to Fulfill Europe’s Hydrogen Ambitions
(P&GJ) — The European Union (EU) has set a target of 11 million tons (10 million tonnes) of renewable hydrogen production domestically by 2030 in a bid to replace fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry and transport.
Hydrogen Takeoff Grounded in Safe Pigging Operations
(P&GJ) — As a critical medium for storing and transporting large volumes of renewably produced energy over long distances, hydrogen is expected to help fuel the drive to net-zero emissions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over the next 25 years, hydrogen demand is expected to grow six-fold from today’s levels.
Spain's Cepsa to Invest $3.1 Billion in Green Hydrogen Project
Spanish oil company Cepsa plans to invest $3.1 billion in a green hydrogen project in Andalusia, southern Spain, CEO Maarten Wetselaar said on Thursday. The project will consist of two electrolyzers of 1 gigawatt each in the port cities of Algeciras and Huelva.
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