OFCHC Global Spotlight January 10, 2025 | |
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New Reports Highlights measures to Bolster Texas Hydrogen Industry
OA Online | December 5
After nearly a year of extensive analysis, the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council has delivered a report to the Texas Legislature outlining actionable steps to bolster Texas’ leadership in the hydrogen industry.
The 11-member council, established by the Legislature and chaired by RRC Chairman Christi Craddick, was tasked with making recommendations to lawmakers on updates necessary for the oversight and regulation of production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen.
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Toyota wants to build a Fuel Cell and Hydrogen society
Hotcars | December 18
While the world focuses its efforts towards an EV-centric future, Toyota is doubling down on its hydrogen ambitions with a new production plan for fuel cells for hydrogen cars and water electrolysis systems. This comes on the backdrop of Toyota's selection for Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Support Program for building GX Supply Chains, which is an initiative to propel the nation's decarbonization efforts.
At the heart of Toyota’s new strategy lies the GX Promotion Act, a framework designed to transform Japan into a global leader in green technology. This act aims to establish supply chains for critical components such as fuel cells and water electrolysis systems...
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DOT Awards $123M to California for Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure, Including 21 Charging Stations and 1 Hydrogen Refueling Station
Fuel Cells Works | January 8
Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $122.9 million for six California projects to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, including over $55 million for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. The funding comes through the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program aims to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure projects in publicly accessible locations in urban and rural communities, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods.
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New Funding Available to Small Businesses for Clean Energy Research and Development
Energy.gov | January 7
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opened new funding to small businesses for innovative clean energy technologies as part of its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. SBIR and STTR are competitive funding opportunities that encourage U.S.-based small businesses to engage in research and development to accelerate the commercialization of innovative technologies.
Through SBIR and STTR, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has enabled thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs to develop cutting-edge technologies required to accelerate our transition to a clean energy future.
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US Department of Energy Unveils Updated Hydrogen Program Plan
Renewable Energy Magazine | December 26
The US Department of Energy has announced its updated Hydrogen Program Plan , a foundational resource for advancing research, development, demonstration, and deployment of clean hydrogen technologies. The Hydrogen Program Plan specifically identifies and articulates strategic, high-impact areas of focus across DOE's Hydrogen Program, a cohesive and coordinated effort involving multiple hydrogen-related offices.
Advancing a coordinated strategy for RDD&D is particularly important for clean hydrogen because it has the potential to be used across virtually all sectors of the economy and it can be produced, stored, and delivered in many ways.
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Improving the power production efficiency of microbial fuel cell by using biosynthesized polyanaline coated Fe3O4 as pencil graphite anode modifier
Nature.com | January 2
A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a modern, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective energy conversion technology that utilizes renewable organic waste as fuel, converting stored chemical energy into usable bioelectricity in the presence of a biocatalyst. Despite advancements in MFC technology, several challenges remain in optimizing power production efficiency, particularly regarding anode materials and modifications. In this study, low-cost biosynthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) were coated with a polyaniline (PANI) conducting matrix to synthesize hybrid Fe3O4/PANI binary nanocomposites (NCs) as modified MFC anodes via an in-situ polymerization process. Characterization techniques, including UV–Vis, XRD, SEM, and FT-IR, revealed the successful synthesis of green-routed nano-scaled materials with altered optical properties after matrix coating, high crystallinity in the iron oxide phase, rougher surface morphology, and characteristic Fe–O peaks at 594 cm⁻1.
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From Engines to Electrolyzers: Bosch’s Bold Hydrogen Vision
Hydrogen Fuel News | January 8
Bosch is making decisive strides in hydrogen technology, emerging as a key player in the global energy transition. By 2026, Bosch plans to invest nearly €2.5 billion in hydrogen solutions, leveraging its technology expertise and scalable production capabilities. Between 2021 and 2025, Bosch North America alone has allocated $1.3 billion to hydrogen-focused innovations, including advancements in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and infrastructure development.
This investment spans the entire hydrogen value chain, underscoring Bosch’s broader vision for decarbonizing transportation, energy, and industrial sectors. With these efforts, Bosch aims to achieve €5 billion in hydrogen technology sales by 2030, contributing significantly to global decarbonization goals.
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Calgary Company Seeks to Innovate Home Heating in Canada with Hydrogen Tech
Fuel cell Works | January 8
Comprising roughly three-quarters of the universe’s baryonic mass, the most abundant element in the universe can provide energy without releasing carbon dioxide—granting hydrogen the potential to be a potent source of clean fuel.
For this reason, companies across Canada are working on solutions in the hydrogen space—especially in Alberta.
In spite of Premier Danielle Smith’s doubts about a near-term Net Zero economy, the province of Alberta has emerged as a hydrogen innovation hotspot; indeed, it is already the largest hydrogen producer in Canada.
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Advanced Ionics Raises $6.7M to Accelerate Technology Commercialization and Deployment
decarbonfuse | January 8
Advanced Ionics, the developer of a new class of green hydrogen electrolyzers aimed at accelerating decarbonization, announced today that it has raised an additional $6.7 million in funding from strategic investors JERA, Lummus Venture Capital, and the Argosy Foundation as well as existing investors Clean Energy Venture Group and bp Ventures. This new capital will be used to increase the pace of development of its water-vapor electrolyzer technology, as well as build out the company’s manufacturing and research and development facility.
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GenH2 Marks Four Years of Advancing Clean Energy by Driving Liquid Hydrogen Innovation
Fox 59 | January 8
GenH2, a leader in hydrogen technology infrastructure solutions, is marking four years of driving critical innovation in clean and sustainable liquid hydrogen energy solutions. The company is celebrating significant milestones, including breakthroughs in research and development, the deployment of a mobile liquefaction system, and the commissioning of the world’s most advanced liquid hydrogen testing and demonstration platform, further advancing the company’s hydrogen infrastructure technology vision.
"Since GenH2's launch in late 2020, we have been unwavering in our commitment to advancing hydrogen as a clean energy alternative," said Greg Gosnell, CEO of GenH2.
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IMI to equip Port of Klaipėda with region’s first electrolyser
Hydrogen Tech World | January 6
IMI is set to provide a PEM electrolyser for a new hydrogen refuelling station at the Port of Klaipėda in Lithuania, to be developed by EPC contractor MT Group. This project will position the Port of Klaipėda as the first in the Baltic region to produce green hydrogen on-site.
As an EPC contractor, MT Group specialises in critical energy and industrial infrastructure projects across Europe. The company’s expertise extends to the development, engineering, and construction of renewable energy, hydrogen, and carbon capture facilities. The company is also a founding partner in one of the largest renewable energy undertakings in the world – Green Energy Park Global, which will produce some of the most cost-competitive green hydrogen at gigawatts scale, servicing the decarbonisation needs of the hard-to-abate sectors, including transport and power across Europe and elsewhere around the world.
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