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Chemours and TC Energy Collaborate on the Development of Two Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities in West Virginia
The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, and TC Energy, a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure, have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the potential development of two electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia. The MOU supports the companies’ participation in and goals of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) in West Virginia.
Pilot electrolysis plant in Herne: Green hydrogen for wind energy
Evonik and Siemens Energy cooperate on project Innovative hydrogen technology research and testing in an industrial environment Federal Ministry of Education and Research is providing funding for the project
Technip Energies Awarded a Contract for Juhua’s Greenfield Chemical Complex in China
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by Ningbo Juhua Chemical & Science Co., Ltd. (Juhua) for a 1,3-propanediol (PDO) plant with a capacity of 72 kta(1) and a 150 kta polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
CropEnergies to build renewable ethyl acetate plant near Zeitz
CropEnergies AG, Mannheim, Germany, will build a plant for the production of renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol. Foreseen location is the Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park, Elsteraue, Germany. The supervisory board of CropEnergies has given the green light to the investment into what will be the first production plant in the new biobased chemicals business. The total investment for the new production facility will be between EUR 120 and EUR 130 million, which will be paid from the existing cash position. CropEnergies is currently engaged in the detailed and construction engineering. Ground breaking is to take place early in 2024 and the commissioning is scheduled latest for summer 2025.
Aether Fuels Options 200-Acre Site in Mississippi for Advancing Future Sustainable Fuels
Aether Fuels (Aether), an advanced climate technology company focused on developing sustainable fuels for the aviation and shipping industries, today announced a real-estate agreement with the Smith County Economic Development District in Mississippi. The transaction gives Aether the option to purchase a 200-acre (+/-) site near Taylorsville, Mississippi as a potential location for a liquid fuel production facility.
A solar hydrogen system that co-generates heat and oxygen
EPFL researchers have built a pilot-scale solar reactor that produces usable heat and oxygen, in addition to generating hydrogen with unprecedented efficiency for its size.
Idemitsu launches feasibility study in Japan into clean hydrogen production from waste
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., one of Japan’s leading producers and suppliers of energy (headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director, President and CEO: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter “Idemitsu”), has launched a feasibility study of clean hydrogen production in Japan generated from waste, including municipal waste, in April. The goal is to launch a first hydrogen production facility around 2030 capable of processing 200-300 tons of waste per day.
O’Leary Ventures Chairman Wants to Build a $14 Billion Dollar Refinery in the United States
Kevin O’Leary, a Canadian businessman and also a judge on the “Shark Tank” television series, recently stated his intentions to build a $14 billion dollar refinery in the United States. There has not been a significantly sized greenfield refinery built in the United States for over 40 years.
Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio
Rotterdam, the Netherlands; 11 April 2023 Today Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio. This update is in line with Vopak's strategic priorities to improve its financial and sustainability performance, to grow its base in industrial and gas terminals, and to accelerate towards new energies and sustainable feedstocks.
UK Government Hydrogen Boost To Help Power Kimberly-Clark Towards 100% Green Energy Target
Three green hydrogen projects that Kimberly-Clark is developing with energy industry partners have won places on the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model Strategy (HBMS) shortlist.
Centrica Business Solutions begins work on 20MW hydrogen-ready peaker in Redditch
Centrica Business Solutions has started work on a 20MW hydrogen-ready gas-fired peaking plant in Worcestershire, as it continues to expand its portfolio of energy assets.
Pipeline installation nearing completion at Zeebrugge LNG Terminal
MT Group is making significant progress at the Zeebrugge Terminal for the Terminal’s Capacity Increase Project owned by Fluxys. Not only will this expansion increase the regasification capacity of one of Europe’s first LNG terminals, but it will also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Go green!
INPEX submits revised plan of development for Abadi LNG project, Masela Block, Indonesia
TOKYO, JAPAN - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) today announced that through its subsidiary INPEX Masela, Ltd., it has submitted a revised Plan of Development (POD) for Abadi LNG Project (hereinafter “Project”) incorporating a carbon capture and storage (CCS) component to Indonesian government authorities (hereinafter “authorities”) on behalf of the joint venture composed of INPEX and Shell.
Baker Hughes announces major LNG order from QatarEnergy for the North Field South (NFS) project
HOUSTON and LONDON, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Monday an order to be booked in the first quarter of 2023 with longtime partner QatarEnergy to supply two main refrigerant compressors (MRCs) for the North Field South (NFS) project, which will be executed by Qatargas. The MRCs are part of two LNG “mega trains” representing 16 million tons per annum (MTPA) of additional capacity that is estimated to further boost Qatar’s LNG production capacity to 126 MTPA, helping to propel Qatar as a leader in global LNG production by 2027.
Yara and Enbridge to develop and construct a low-carbon blue ammonia project at Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center
Yara Clean Ammonia (Yara), a Yara International ASA company, and Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge), are pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent to jointly develop and construct a world scale low-carbon blue ammonia production facility as equal partners. The proposed facility, which includes autothermal reforming with carbon capture, will be located at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC) near Corpus Christi, Texas.
Detailed zoning plan for Gen2 Energy’s hydrogen facility in Mosjøen approved
The Municipal Council in Vefsn municipality today unanimously approved the detailed zoning plan for Gen2 Energy’s hydrogen facility in Mosjøen. An approved zoning plan for a large-scale plant for production of compressed green hydrogen represents the achievement of a significant milestone.
Fortescue Future Industries and Statkraft secure power for proposed Holmaneset green hydrogen and green ammonia project
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has secured renewable power for its proposed Holmaneset green energy project, entering into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Statkraft.
Pilot hydrogen plant takes shape: Modules for 10 MW alkaline electrolyser arrive in Lingen
Pressurised alkaline plant from Sunfire represents one of two forms of electrolysis that RWE wants to test Entire plant with capacity of 14 megawatts to be in operation in autumn
H2 Green Steel has entered into a long-term frame agreement with Fortum for electricity supply
H2 Green Steel and Fortum have signed a frame agreement for electricity trading for the supply of CO2-free electricity for H2 Green Steel’s operations in Northern Sweden.
Statera Energy to develop 3GW Kintore Hydrogen project
Major UK green hydrogen project set to provide secure and clean UK energy Kintore Hydrogen is targeting full production by 2030 Project granted UK Government funding under Strand 1 of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund
Shell Ceases Development on Two Projects in Singapore
According to a Shell spokesperson, Shell has chosen to not proceed with plans around two projects in early development in Singapore. These projects were to be centered around biofuel and base oil production.
Minnova Renewable Energy Enters into MOU with the City of Flin Flon to Develop Large Scale Green Hydrogen Production
Minnova Corp. announced that their wholly owned subsidiary Minnova Renewable Energy and the City of Flin Flon have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding dated March 20, 2023 pursuant to which MRE and the City of Flin Flon aim to promote the valuation and possible future development of large-scale green hydrogen production based on renewable hydroelectric power. MRE and the City of Flin Flon will work cooperatively to evaluate potential for the City of Flin Flon and surrounding communities to become a northern trading hub for green hydrogen and hydrogen-based energy carriers.
HDF Energy and TRIPATRA sign an MoU to implement HyPower hydrogen-to-power projects in Indonesia
PT Tripatra Engineering (TRIPATRA), one of the leading Indonesian engineering-based solutions providers in the energy and downstream sectors, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT HDF Energy Indonesia, the Indonesian subsidiary of hydrogen power plant pioneer HDF Energy. The objective of this MoU is to cooperate on the development of HyPower hydrogen-to-power infrastructures, contributing to the decarbonization of the chemical industry sector in Indonesia. The MoU signing was announced during the Tripatra Energy Talk event on March 21, 2023 in Jakarta, attended by invited ministries, state-owned enterprises and private entities.
Energy Transfer to acquire Lotus Midstream in a $1.45 billion transaction
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) and Lotus Midstream LLC announced today that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Energy Transfer will acquire Lotus Midstream Operations, LLC (Lotus Midstream) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.45 billion from an affiliate of EnCap Flatrock Midstream (EFM). Consideration for the transaction will be comprised of $900 million in cash and approximately 44.5 million newly issued Energy Transfer common units. Lotus Midstream owns and operates Centurion Pipeline Company LLC, an integrated, crude midstream platform located in the Permian Basin. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Baker Hughes to Supply Liquefaction Trains for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 Project
HOUSTON and LONDON, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Monday it has been awarded an order by Bechtel to supply two Main Refrigerant Compressors (MRCs) for Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in Jefferson County, Texas, following the positive Final Investment Decision (FID) announced March 20.
ADNOC to Explore Low Carbon Ammonia Value Chain in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia
ADNOC is an early mover in developing global markets for clean hydrogen and its carrier fuels, such as ammonia ADNOC, a major producer of ammonia, will collaborate with the Government of North Rhine-Westphalia and Currenta to establish the viability of ammonia as a fuel for steam and power generation
Aramco JV HAPCO to Commence Construction of Major Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in China
Aramco and joint venture partners NORINCO Group and Panjin Xincheng Industrial Group plan to start construction of a major integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in northeast China.
OX2 to develop an offshore energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden
OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore energy hub Neptunus in southern Baltic Sea. The energy hub is estimated to have a total installed capacity of 1.9 GW and will produce both electricity and hydrogen. The project will be included in OX2’s project development portfolio for the first quarter, 2023.
Fusion Fuel Awarded €3.6 Million in Grant Funding for 1 MW Green Hydrogen Mobility Project
Project represents pioneering proof of concept for integrated, decentralized green hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure in Portugal
Hydra Energy Signs 8 New Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet Offtakers for World’s Largest Hydrogen Refuelling Station
Surpasses initial sign-up goal with over 80 vehicles now under detailed Hydrogen-as-a-Service customer MOUs to be converted using Hydra’s hydrogen-diesel, retrofit technology
