Business Green

MARCH 28, 2021

Fossil fuel firms are increasingly eyeing up plans for blue hydrogen production, but think tank E3G fears the nascent sector risks locking in a new generation of high carbon infrastructure and jobs.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Dozens of climate groups are urging leaders in Congress to avoid funding hydrogen-based technologies in the infrastructure and budget reconciliation packages. billion for clean hydrogen research , while the budget reconciliation package i ncludes a new hydrogen fuel production tax credit.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 30, 2023

First Hydrogen is a company attracting considerable attention from investors looking to take advantage of the green H2 market just as it is taking off.   The efficiency of the First Hydrogen H2-powered fuel cell vans will make it possible for companies to operate at a lower cost and with fewer vehicles in their fleets.

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Charged

JUNE 27, 2023

The prospect that hydrogen fuel cells will play a significant role in road transportation dims with every advance in battery tech and charging tech that’s announced. The latest blow for hydrogen fans came from Europe’s second-largest truck maker, MAN. We see today that green hydrogen is far too expensive.”

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Business Green

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A wide-ranging package of legislative measures designed to curb emissions from the gas industry unveiled by the European Commission has come under fire from campaigners and energy analysts, who have warned they could 'lock in' fossil gas infrastructure across Europe for the years to come.

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 18, 2021

The UK government has today (Tuesday 17 August) unveiled its long-awaited strategy for developing a hydrogen energy economy. The government has launched a public consultation on a preferred hydrogen business model which is built on a similar premise to the offshore wind CfDs.

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Business Green

MAY 19, 2020

In its latest forecast today, BNEF said fossil fuel car sales likely already peaked in 2017. Elsewhere, the report also examines prospects for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, which it expects to account for 3.9 million barrels a day by 2040. per cent of heavy duty commercial vehicle sales and 6.5

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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. Green hydrogen is tipped to become competitive with other forms of hydrogen before 2040 in most countries.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Partners expect to offer a 'packaged hydrogen offering' to UK manufacturing and industrial businesses looking to transition away from fossil fuel. We are excited at the prospects of what hydrogen solutions can bring to the clean energy sector and the potential to pave the way to a decarbonised economy," he said.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 29, 2020

That product is renewable or "green" hydrogen. And while it's not a central concern today for those companies (Enel, EDP, BayWa and others) or industry groups (SolarPower Europe and WindEurope), all see green hydrogen playing a vital role in achieving deep decarbonization of the energy system. ” What is green hydrogen?

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Site near Pymouth could produce fuel at scale within three years, if effective policy framework introduced, developer claims. Carlton Power said it expected fuel to be produced at scale from the hub with the next two to three years, provided the project received support from the government's multi-million-pound Hydrogen Investment Package.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

Environmental Audit Committee voices fears the UK risks missing out on fast-emerging green hydrogen opportunity. The EAC's concern stems from evidence gathered by the body in its recent inquiry, Technological Innovation and Climate Change : Hydrogen.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

A new report argues that with demand for clean hydrogen set to boom, the nascent mocular reactor industry could have a key role to play in meeting surging demand. The world can meet the Paris climate goals and save "trillions" of dollars by building a new generation of modular nuclear reactors to create clean hydrogen, a new report suggests.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 17, 2021

All of the zero-carbon fuel it produces will be shipped to international buyers in the form of ammonia. Helios should be fully operational by 2025 and produce 650 tons of hydrogen a day by means of electrolysis – enough for conversion to 1.2 Price of the hydrogen is expected to be in the range of $1.50

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Business Green

MARCH 29, 2023

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2035 had originally been envisaged as a means of driving the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) or potentially hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and as such would ban the sale of all new ICE vehicles.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 12, 2021

For the vast majority of countries, recovery spending has been relatively low and not particularly green, according to the report, with any benefits from the greener elements contained in stimulus packages often undermined by concurrent fossil fuel and consumer-focused spending program. billion on hydrogen.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

” “ Not only will this initiative help reduce carbon emissions including those from burning fossil fuels to ship CO 2 to New Zealand, but it could also create around 40 jobs in the Taupo area and help solve New Zealand’s food grade CO 2 shortage by creating a homegrown source that will increase supply and lessen cost.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

It argues multiple less mature, innovative technologies and approaches also need to be developed alongside proven circular economy solutions in order to drive down emissions and decouple plastics from fossil fuels.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 19, 2022

The package will mobilise up to €300 billion ($315 billion) to ensure investments are directed into three main pillars: Demand-side: Increasing the EU efficiency target for 2030 from 9% to 13%. A platform has been established for the joint purchase of gas, LNG, and hydrogen. billion) for LNG, and €2 billion ($2.1

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Business Green

JULY 2, 2020

British Gas owner says UK should target one million heat pumps by 2025 as it fears hydrogen domestic heating may be a decade away.

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Business Green

AUGUST 4, 2022

Latest wave of funding from innovation programmes aims to drive development of sustainable biomass feedstocks and new low carbon hydrogen technologies. Accelerating home-grown renewables like biomass is a key part of ending our dependency on expensive and volatile fossil fuels," said Energy Minister Greg Hands.

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Business Green

MAY 27, 2020

Energy Networks Association plan touts major push to harness hydrogen and biomethane to heat homes and businesses. Around 85 per cent of British homes are connected to 284,000km of gas pipelines across the country, and weaning the country off fossil fuel gas for heating and cooking inevitably requires significant investment and planning.

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Business Green

JULY 22, 2020

As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain. Of the overall €1.8tr package encompassing the recovery funding and the 2021-27 budget, EU leaders agreed that 30 per cent should be earmarked for the bloc's climate objectives and transition to net zero.

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Business Green

JULY 22, 2022

The steelmaker is reportedly considering replacing its blast furnaces at its Welsh site with electric arc furnaces that significantly reduce the need for fossil fuels and slash the overall emissions produced from steel production.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 17, 2021

All of the zero-carbon fuel it produces will be shipped to international buyers in the form of ammonia. Helios should be fully operational by 2025 and produce 650 tons of hydrogen a day by means of electrolysis – enough for conversion to 1.2 Price of the hydrogen is expected to be in the range of $1.50

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Business Green

AUGUST 31, 2021

warming scenario is on track to be exhausted by the end of this decade after pandemic recovery packages largely failed to put the world on a more sustainable development pathway. Many of the pandemic recovery packages have largely focused on protecting, rather than transforming, existing industries," he said. "A

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A 6GW pipeline of green hydrogen projects is being primed in the UK and Europe over the next two years, but experts fear key pieces of the policy puzzle still need putting in place. Could 2022 be the year in which green hydrogen produced using renewable power moves from 'nice idea' towards a mainstream, bankable investment proposition?

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many of the pandemic recovery packages have largely focused on protecting, rather than transforming, existing industries,” Eriksen said. Fossil fuels will continue to make up 50% of energy demand by 2050, with gas maintaining its position, according to the report.

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Business Green

JUNE 19, 2020

Vatican calls on Catholics to quit fossil fuel and arms investments. The Vatican yesterday urged all Catholics to disinvest from armament and fossil fuel industries, marking a major victory for the global divestment movement. EU preps green hydrogen plan. Campaign group 350.org

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Fleets are often the workhorses that toil behind the scenes: the garbage trucks that pick up your trash before dawn; the long-haul semi-trucks that move goods from the port; the bucket trucks that utilities use to fix power lines and keep your lights on; the delivery vans that drop off your packages and help you stay safe inside your homes.

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Business Green

AUGUST 31, 2021

warming scenario is on track to be exhausted by the end of this decade after pandemic recovery packages largely failed to put the world on a more sustainable development pathway. Many of the pandemic recovery packages have largely focused on protecting, rather than transforming, existing industries," he said. "A

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 17, 2020

This would include a huge offshore wind build-out, accelerated electrification of heat and transport, the development of large-scale carbon capture projects and hydrogen storage and infrastructure. Hungary and the Czech Republic had called for more support to transition away from fossil fuels. An excuse for a green stimulus?

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

billion ($807 billion) coronavirus recovery package that contains the EU Green Deal, including the condition that 37 percent of the funds will be used to meet green objectives. Fossil fuels could lose out once lawmakers thrash out the details. billion of grants and loans available from its recovery package.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 27, 2022

It will produce “materials used in packaging, agricultural film, construction materials, clothing, and automotive coolants.” 18 meeting that the plant’s two major products — polyethylene and ethylene glycol — are used to make everyday items such as packaging and polyester clothing. In other words, mostly nurdles and antifreeze. “We

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

Raft of energy efficiency, green transport, and hydrogen programmes put at heart of €130bn stimulus package, as Bank of England confirms financial support for airlines. The German government has unveiled plans for a massive €130bn stimulus package that features at least €40bn climate-related spending.

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Business Green

AUGUST 27, 2020

UN Secretary-General offers starkest criticism yet of the outlook for the coal sector, as he calls on India to end support for fossil fuels. As part of a Covid-19 economic recovery package announced in June, the Modi government revealed ambitions to open a further 41 coal mines. They see the writing on the wall.

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Business Green

JULY 15, 2021

The EU's new 'Fit for 55' decarbonisation package is far from perfect, but it is still an historic step forward for global climate action. Bigger still is the EU's Fit for 55 policy package , which it is no exaggeration to describe as a blueprint for decarbonising a continent. This is a big deal. MindTheGap between words and action.

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