DeSmogBlog

JULY 8, 2021

Over €8 billion is being invested in hydrogen and “renewable gas” projects in southern Europe using EU Covid-19 recovery funds, thanks to extensive lobbying by the fossil fuel industry, a new report has found. . Hydrogen Placed ‘at the Centre’ of the Recovery. This is almost 50 percent more than the €1.1

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The report suggests steps for governments to take, to reduce risk and improve the economic feasibility of low-emissions hydrogen. Interest in new hydrogen projects remains strong but economic headwinds “will challenge the resolve of developers”, says a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 27, 2022

For first time, IEA forecasts global demand for fossil fuels will soon peak in all its scenarios as EV sales rise and the shift to wind and solar accelerates. The post “Curtain call” for fossil fuels: IEA says Ukraine war locks in shift to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Replacing gas with hydrogen for home heating would result in huge energy bill rises for households over the next three decades, a report by energy analysts Cornwall Insight appears to find. The report, commissioned by MCS Charitable Foundation, projects that hydrogen would cost 70-90% more than gas on average.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? The Saudis are going big on something called green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel made from water by using renewably produced electricity to split hydrogen molecules from oxygen molecules. Green hydrogen? Green hydrogen can do that.". Jim Robbins.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Hydrogen fuel is often hailed as a game-changer in the pursuit of clean energy and a sustainable future.   The United Kingdom, with its significant capabilities and potential for innovation, possesses a promising opportunity to assume a leading role on the global stage in the field of hydrogen technology.  

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Touted as a cleaner and more abundant alternative to traditional energy sources, hydrogen—with its immense innate potential—is poised to spark a revolution akin to the historical gold rushes that drastically transformed societies.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 7, 2024

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken a decisive step toward greener skies by partnering with three leading companies, including ZeroAvia, as part of its Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox initiative. Meanwhile, the ZA2000’s 900 kW engine will cater to larger regional planes.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 3, 2023

Policy Exchange, one of Westminster’s most prominent think tanks, engaged in a high-level influencing campaign over the UK’s North Sea oil and gas policies while being funded by fossil fuel interests, DeSmog can reveal. It added that, “Hydrogen is essential to meeting our net zero commitment in the UK.”

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Collin Hamilton, COO and Chief Engineer at Verano Energy, one of the largest renewables independent power producers (IPP) in Latin America, shares his vision of the key role that ammonia is going to play in “the green hydrogen revolution” The US-born engineer’s firm is developing over 30GW of hydrogen projects in Chile and Peru.

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The Guardian: Energy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Deposit of natural hydrogen could be the largest ever found and enough to meet global demand for two years Hydrogen has long been seen as a wonder fuel that does not give off greenhouse gases when used, and which could help replace fossil fuels. Lots of power is required and it is expensive.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 23, 2024

The construction industry, a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, is on the brink of a revolution spearheaded by the adoption of alternative fuels. Among these, hydrogen fuel emerges as a beacon of sustainability and efficiency. Environmental Benefits The environmental advantages of hydrogen fuel are compelling.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It seems everyone wants to get in on the ground floor when it comes to green hydrogen. But chemical manufacturers could be a third class of big green hydrogen players. industrial gases firm Air Products is planning what would be the world's largest green hydrogen complex, a 4-gigawatt facility in Saudi Arabia.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Just outside Delta, Utah, there is a small one-stoplight town that will soon be home to a massive underground battery that will use hydrogen fuel for storing excess energy. Once the caverns are ready, they will be appropriate for storing large amounts of energy in the form of hydrogen fuel in gaseous form.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

The energy transition continues to gain steam, with oil demand projected to peak in this decade, perhaps as soon as 2025, according to new research by global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. Every year we’ve published this report, peak oil demand has moved closer. C by 2100, and reaching a 1.5°C

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Charged

JULY 9, 2023

In a recent article for CleanTechnica , he discusses the latest edition of the US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap , a policy document that the DOE produces and updates periodically. As Barnard sees it, the wrong federal department is in charge of US hydrogen policy.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 4, 2024

Chevron, a major player in the petroleum refinery industry, has announced a groundbreaking move into the hydrogen business. “Hydrogen can play a vital role in our journey toward a lower carbon future,” said Austin Knight, the company’s vice president for hydrogen at Chevron New Energies. .

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 23, 2021

As global efforts to ramp up the hydrogen industry gain support with big government subsidies, new research casts increasing doubt on the climate credentials of the main recipient of that support, so-called “blue” hydrogen, which is extracted from natural gas and paired with carbon capture technology.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Leading the charge in this green revolution is Hazer Group, an innovative company poised to redefine the dynamics of hydrogen production. The CDP has begun production of low-cost, low-emission hydrogen and graphitic carbon , marking a pivotal moment for the company.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In recent years, hydrogen has emerged as a popular, alternative zero-emissions fuel. As the world seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, hydrogen is being explored as a possible option for long-haul trucking. ” and “How can we transition to this fuel option?”

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Ursula von der Leyen sets out plans to mandate revenue cap on electricity generators and secure a 'crisis contribution' from fossil fuel companies in her State of the European Union address. We are in a fossil fuel crisis, the fossil fuel industry has a special duty too," she said.

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Business Green

JANUARY 14, 2021

A new report from McKinsey predicts global fossil fuel demand 'will never return to its pre-pandemic growth curve', but warns the world is still on track to badly miss its climate goals. The oil industry has been particularly badly hit.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 25, 2023

For the last several months, one of the nation’s largest pipeline operators has gone from one local government meeting on the Navajo Nation to another, outlining plans for what could end up being the country’s longest hydrogen pipeline. On the Navajo Nation, climate change and fossil fuel development aren’t mental exercises.

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Energy Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Global Hydrogen Review | IEA This year’s report includes a focus on demand creation for low-emission hydrogen. Global hydrogen use is increasing, but demand remains so far concentrated in traditional uses in refining and the chemical industry and mostly met by hydrogen produced from unabated fossil fuels.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2021

UN backs green hydrogen as it publishes seven principles designed to guide policymakers and business leaders approach to scaling the low carbon fuel. Fossil-based hydrogen must turn to credible, independent lifecycle emissions monitoring and regulation to meet a "high burden of proof" for inclusion in 1.5C pathways".

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Hydrogen, as a clean and versatile energy source, has gained immense attention in recent years as a potential solution to combat climate change and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. However, its unique properties, such as low density and high flammability, demand stringent safety measures during handling and storage.

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Business Green

JANUARY 27, 2023

BNEF reports that global investment in the clean energy transition rose 30 per cent last year to record levels Global investment in the clean energy transition soared to record levels last year, surpassing $1tr as the sector matched the level of investment in fossil fuels for the first time.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Photos I shot in 2022 for DeSmog capture damage from extreme weather events and the continued expansion of the fossil fuel industry — the dominant industry causing global warming. They claim carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and the expansion of the so-called blue hydrogen industry are climate solutions.

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

Fossil fuel industry lobby for blue hydrogen is attempting to 'capture the UK Government behind a fossil based future', campaigners warn. And last month, BP announced plans to build the UK's "largest" blue hydrogen facility in Teesside, which it envisages producing 1GW of the low carbon fuel by 2030.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Only two of the 35 stalls lauding countries’ green credentials at the COP26 UN climate summit mention the need to cut fossil fuel production — the chief cause of the carbon emissions driving climate change. . We urge all leaders to put people and the planet over the profit of the fossil fuel industry.”.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 11, 2024

The quest for sustainable energy sources has led to a surge in the exploration of green hydrogen, a clean fuel derived from the electrolysis of water. In light of these alarming figures, every efficiency gain and resource-saving measure counts, especially when it concerns emerging technologies like green hydrogen production.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

These connoisseur corners on wheels are turning a new leaf, introducing a sustainable element by adopting hydrogen-powered operations. How Hydrogen Power Works The heart of hydrogen power lies in the fuel cells, a term that’s been making quite the buzz. It’s innovative and exciting for sure. Absolutely.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 29, 2023

Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, has a broad range of applications across different industries. From fuel cells to agriculture, space exploration to water treatment, power generation to renewable energy storage, hydrogen plays a crucial role in advancing technology and sustainability.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 25, 2020

Falling costs and growing project pipelines will ensure the 2020s are the “decade of hydrogen,” according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Over the past 10 months, the global green hydrogen project pipeline has swelled from 3.5 Check out GTM's green hydrogen explainer here.).

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Updated rules to decarbonise the EU’s gas market and create a hydrogen market have been provisionally agreed between the European Parliament and Council. The key focuses of the new rules are to enable the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases and to establish a market design for hydrogen in Europe. Have you read?

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 29, 2021

” Now its next milestone could be as one of the first 100-megawatt scale green hydrogen sites in Europe. Swedish state-owned Vattenfall is aiming to close all its remaining fossil-fuel generation by 2030. Moorburg’s green hydrogen future. With a generation capacity of nearly 1.6

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Nearly two thirds of social media posts put out by six major European fossil fuel and energy companies since the end of 2019 present a “green” image of the company, despite the majority of their business activity remaining in fossil fuels, reveals new analysis by Desmog.

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