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European scientists group urges ban on new natural gas boilers

Envirotec Magazine

Natural gas is not cleaner than other fossil fuels and using it instead of coal or oil risks achieving little or no reduction in greenhouse gas effects, says science advisory group the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) in a new report “Future of Gas”. We can’t argue our way out of drastic changes.

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Duke Energy Plans to Accelerate Hydrogen-Capable Natural Gas Generation in Person County

FuelCellsWorks

Energy demands eight times greater than predicted two years ago are driving Duke Energy’s move to double its plans for hydrogen-capable natural gas generation in Person County. The addition is.

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How is hydrogen fuel different from natural gas?

Hydrogen Fuel News

Though H2 is often considered a potential replacement for natural gas, they are not the same thing. Many governments and companies are looking into the possibility of using hydrogen fuel to replace natural gas in a spectrum of applications. Hydrogen is H2, while natural gas, also known as methane, is CH4. 

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IEA Confirms Natural Gas, CCUS and Low-Carbon Hydrogen Key to Net Zero by 2050

FuelCellsWorks

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has confirmed natural gas, carbon capture technology and all low-carbon hydrogen pathways will be needed if the world is to reach net zero by 2050.

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DOE Advisory Panel Offers ‘Sobering’ View on Hydrogen

FuelCellsWorks

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and other officials outline takeaways on new “clean” hydrogen and natural gas reports. A Department of Energy advisory committee said Tuesday that the nascent “clean” hydrogen.

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Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?

GreenBiz

Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand? One novel spin on emerging hydrogen fuel options is "clean hydrogen" made from trash. . Green hydrogen — made by splitting water’s hydrogen and oxygen using electricity produced by renewable sources — is a small fish in the "energies pond."

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The decade ahead for hydrogen: Report offers predictions

Envirotec Magazine

A new report offers an overview of the hydrogen value chain, including an appraisal of different production methods, distribution and where the authors believe it will be used. Renewable energy, electrification, and battery storage are primary solutions. Hydrogen offers a promising solution for these challenging sectors.

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