FCHEA Welcomes Heraeus Precious Metals and HDF Energy as Newest Members! | |
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FCHEA is excited to welcome Heraeus Precious Metals as a Principal Member!
Heraeus Precious Metals is a global leader in the precious metals industry and has a dedicated Business Line Hydrogen Systems to support the hydrogen economy. With a wide range of products and services, including precious metals recycling, every stage of the hydrogen value chain is supported—from production to storage, transportation, and consumption.
Click here for more information about Heraeus Precious Metals.
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In November, FCHEA also announced HDF Energy as our newest Supporting Member!
HDF Energy is developing large-scale hydrogen infrastructure and energy storage with its Renewstable® power plants and advanced multi-megawatt fuel cell technology for power generation, heavy maritime and rail mobility sectors.
Click here for more information on HDF Energy.
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2025 Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar - Cyber Monday Extension Special! | |
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The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar, managed by FCHEA, is taking place January 14-16, 2025, in Long Beach, California. With policy changes, tax credits and major investments on the line, you need to know what the U.S. hydrogen landscape looks like in 2025 and beyond, and how to prepare your business for success.
The Seminar will be your first opportunity in the new year to plan policy and business strategies and obtain key insights and connections for U.S. and international market success.
The early bird rates have been extended until December 5, so visit the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar website for more information and register today!
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
Bloom Energy Announces Gigawatt Fuel Cell Procurement Agreement with AEP to Power AI Data Centers | |
On November 14, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced that it has signed a supply agreement with American Electric Power (AEP) for up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of its products, which Bloom reports will be the largest commercial procurement of fuel cells in the world to date. As part of this agreement, AEP has placed an order for 100 megawatts (MW) of fuel cells with further expansion orders expected in 2025.
The agreement expands Bloom’s previous work with AEP to deploy solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) in commercial and industrial settings. The initial installation of Bloom’s fuel cells will help meet the immediate power of AI data centers.
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
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Ballard Announces Purchase Order to Supply 200 Fuel Cell Engines to New Flyer | |
On November 4, FCHEA member Ballard announced a purchase order to supply 200 fuel cell engines to bus manufacturer New Flyer.
The order of 200 fuel cell engines, representing a total of approximately 20 MW of power, is the second purchase order under the long-term supply agreement announced in January 2024, and double the first purchase order of 100 engines under this agreement. Delivery of the 200 engines is planned for 2025 and will power New Flyer’s next generation Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ hydrogen fuel cell buses for deployment across the US, including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and New York.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard.
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Hyzon Announces Successful Trial Completion Of North America’s First Fuel Cell Powered Refuse Truck With Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery | |
On November 14, FCHEA member Hyzon announced the completion of a successful trial of its refuse collection Fuel Cell Electric Truck -- developed in partnership with New Way Trucks -- with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, a leader in sustainable waste and recycling management.
The trial, which tested the hydrogen-powered vehicle on routes in parts of California including Concord, Pittsburg, Oakley, Rio Vista, and parts of unincorporated Contra Costa, marks a significant milestone in the adoption of zero-emission technology for heavy-duty applications in the waste and recycling sector.
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Source: Hyzon
Click here for the full press release from Hyzon.
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Cummins and Partner NPROXX Unveil New Hydrogen Storage Solution | |
On November 14, FCHEA member Cummins and partner NPROXX unveiled two 700 bar pressure vessels. Engineered to provide up to 30 years of service for demanding long-haul applications, the AH710-70 and AH620-70 are NPROXX’s latest Type IV composite tanks and will continue to undergo rigorous certification according to R134 and HGV2.0 standards. The AH710-70 features a compact footprint, storing up to 22.2 kg of hydrogen in a tank with a 27.5 inch diameter. With a 12.4 kg capacity, the AH620-70 has a smaller diameter of 24 inches and a shorter length of 75.5 inches allowing it to fit in tighter configurations. It weighs in at 465 lbs.
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Source: Cummins
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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Hyzon Announces Completion Of Successful Trial Of 200kW Class 8 FCEV Truck With IMC Logistics | |
On November 4, Hyzon announced the completion of a successful trial of its Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) with IMC Logistics, the largest container drayage company in the U.S. The two-week trial performance is the latest in a series of trials across Hyzon’s Class 8 200kW and refuse FCEV truck platforms. IMC Logistics tested the Hyzon truck throughout the local Houston market, driving more than 1,000 miles in the two-week trial.
Click here for the full press release from Hyzon.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Funding Awards to Gulf Coast and Midwest Hydrogen Hubs | |
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On November 20, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office (DOE) of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced awards for two hydrogen hubs.
OCED awarded the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub, led by HyVelocity, $22 million (of the total project federal cost share of up to $1.2 billion) to begin Phase 1 activities. The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub plans to leverage the region’s abundant energy resources to drive down the cost of hydrogen and proposes to use the hydrogen for fuel cell electric trucks, industrial processes, ammonia production, refining and petrochemical production, and marine fuel (e-Methanol).
Phase 1, expected to last up to 18 months, includes planning, design, and community and labor engagements. n equipment/fueling feasibility; and, Consider community input and workforce development.
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(Source: U.S. Department of Energy)
OCED awarded the Midwest Hydrogen Hub, led by the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen, LLC (MachH2) $22.2 million (of the total federal cost share of up to $1 billion) to begin Phase 1 activities. The Hub plans to leverage renewable wind energy, natural gas, and nuclear energy to support the decarbonization of industries including steel and glass production, manufacturing, power generation, refining, and heavy-duty transportation across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan.
During Phase 1, which is expected to last up to 18 months, MachH2 will conduct planning, analysis, and design activities in addition to ongoing stakeholder and community engagement.
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(Source: U.S. Department of Energy)
Click here for the full press release from DOE.
Click here to learn more about the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub.
Click here to learn more about the Midwest Hydrogen Hub.
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USDOT Announces $97 Million for Hydrogen-Related Rail Projects | |
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On October 29, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT's) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced more than $2.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C. This includes three projects in California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania to support deployment of hydrogen-related transportation technologies and applications.
Hydrogen-related projects include the following:
- $36.5 million to the California Air Resources Board to replace 10 diesel locomotives with nine battery-electric locomotives and one hydrogen fuel-cell locomotive, along with four battery chargers. Pacific Harbor Line will acquire five battery locomotives and two chargers; Watco will acquire four battery locomotives and two chargers; and the Sacramento Valley Railroad will acquire the hydrogen locomotive.
- $11.7 million to Colorado State University-Pueblo for safety experiments and testing of rail vehicles powered by compressed hydrogen and compressed natural gas. The University of Hawaii and OptiFuel are partners and will contribute a 36% match.
- $48.4 million to East Erie Commercial Rail in Pennsylvania for research and development of dual-fuel combustion engines using hydrogen and liquid hydrogen tenders. Testing at the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado, will help operators, first responders, and others learn how to safely handle hydrogen, as well as develop best practices for operating and maintaining hydrogen technology. Wabtec, Linde, and Greenbrier are also involved and will provide a 20% match.
Click here for the full press release from DOT.
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Evoloh Receives Vouchers From DOE Fund to Accelerate Clean Energy Technology Adoption | |
On October 29, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), in collaboration with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), announced that over 170 companies, tribes, and local governments will receive support to advance commercialization of clean energy technologies in the form of in-kind DOE-funded vouchers. As part of the voucher program, FCHEA member Evoloh will receive two vouches focused on Hydrogen Custom/Standard Testing as well as Market Scouting.
Click here for the full list of projects selected from DOE.
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Air Liquide Partners with TotalEnergies On Renewable Hydrogen Production | |
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On November 25, FCHEA member Air Liquide announced it will build, own and operate a new hydrogen production unit at TotalEnergies' La Mède site in France. With a capacity of 25,000 tons per year, the unit will enable the production of renewable hydrogen from recycled biogenic by-products from the TotalEnergies biorefinery. The renewable hydrogen produced will be used mainly by the biorefinery for the production of biofuels and Sustainable Air Fuels (SAF).
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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BMW Group Plant Regensburg Launches Hydrogen-Powered Logistics Fleet | |
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On November 25, FCHEA member BMW Group announced that its Plant Regensburg, located in Germany, plans to utilize hydrogen for its production logistics going forward. Starting in 2026, hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks will be deployed for all transport and logistics tasks. This includes operations in the press shop, body shop and assembly, ensuring that the necessary components and individual parts are delivered to the correct locations for installation.
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Source: BMW Group
Click here for the full press release from BMW Group.
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PowerCell Group Secures Aviation Project Order from Japanese Company | |
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On November 26, FCHEA member PowerCell announced it has received a project order from a Japanese company valued at approximately €1.15 million ($1.21 million) to provide engineering expertise and supply its next-generation fuel cell stack. The project will run from 2024 to 2026.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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Topsoe Selected for Green Ammonia Project in India | |
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On November 26, FCHEA member Topsoe announced it has signed an agreement with developer Hygenco to provide its ammonia technology for Hygenco’s upcoming green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha, India. Hygenco will utilize Topsoe’s green ammonia technology to support its ambition of exporting green ammonia to European markets. The plant has an installed capacity of 750 tons per day and is expected to be in operation by 2027.
Click here for the full list of projects selected from Topsoe.
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Electric Hydrogen Selected by Uniper for 200 MW Green Wilhelmshaven project | |
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On November 18, FCHEA member Electric Hydrogen announced it has been selected by Uniper as its exclusive partner to design a 200 megawatt (MW) electrolyzer plant for the large-scale electrolysis within Uniper’s Green Wilhelmshaven project in Northern Germany. Electric Hydrogen began conducting the preliminary front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) work for the project in October 2024.
Uniper’s Green Wilhelmshaven project consists of two major systems: large-scale electrolysis, which will produce green hydrogen, and an import terminal for ammonia. The electrolyzer will be built in Wilhelmshaven on the site of Uniper’s former coal-fired power plant. The ammonia import terminal is planned in the immediate vicinity of the first LNG terminal in the north of Wilhelmshaven, which is operated by a Uniper subsidiary.
Click here for the full press release from Electric Hydrogen.
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Bloom Energy Announces 80 MW Fuel Cell Installation | |
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On November 7, Bloom Energy announced a landmark project to deliver fuel cells to the largest single-site installation to date in history. The 80 MW project, developed in partnership with SK Eternix, will power two ecoparks in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, providing reliable, sustainable energy for critical infrastructure and regional development. The project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2025.
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
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Heraeus Precious Metals Introduces Its New Brand for Hydrogen Systems | |
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On November 18, FCHEA member Heraeus Precious Metals announced the introduction of Actydon, the new brand of its Hydrogen Systems Business Line. Actydon offers a comprehensive portfolio of precious metal products and services for the various applications in the hydrogen industry.
Actydon comprises four product lines including platinum catalysts, iridium catalysts, and technologies for recycling of precious metals and entire stacks. In the future, Heraeus Precious Metals announced intent to use Actydon to combine and further expand its high-tech solutions for hydrogen production and use.
Click here for the full press release from Heraeus Precious Metals.
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Toyota Competes in 2024 Eneos Super Taikyu Series With Hydrogen-Powered GR Corolla | |
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On November 16, FCHEA member Toyota competed in the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE with its Corolla H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla running on liquid hydrogen.
Toyota also introduced a concept model using boil-off gas generated while driving, which is expected to improve the energy efficiency of the liquid hydrogen system by recovering and using boil-off gas as energy.
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Source: Toyota
Click here for the full press release from Toyota.
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Bosch and Ceres Announce Whitepaper on Role of Hydrogen in Decarbonizing UK Power Generation | |
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On November 19, FCHEA members Bosch and Ceres joined with Centrica to announce the launch of a whitepaper titled “The role of hydrogen in decarbonizing UK power generation”. This whitepaper explores the challenges and opportunities of decarbonizing the UK’s electricity system, with a focus on the role of hydrogen to create power via solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The whitepaper also discusses the gaps in policy and regulation around the storage, distribution and utilization of hydrogen.
Click here for the full press release from Ceres.
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Air Liquide to Invest in Hydrogen Supply Chain to Support the Acceleration of Low-Carbon Mobility in France | |
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On November 15, Air Liquide announced it will invest €50 million ($52 million) in a new hydrogen packaging and delivery supply chain to refueling stations along the Seine Axis in the Normandy and Ile-de-France regions of France to support the acceleration of low-carbon mobility. The new packaging site will be supplied with renewable hydrogen from the Air Liquide Normand’Hy electrolyzer with a capacity of 200 MW currently under construction.
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Source: Air Liquide
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Toyota and Joby Complete First Air Taxi Flight in Japan | |
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On November 4, Toyota and fellow FCHEA member Joby Aviation announced the completion of Joby’s first international exhibition flight which took place at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Shizuoka, Japan. Joby’s electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph, offering high-speed mobility with zero operating emissions and a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters.
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Source: Joby
Click here for the full press release from Joby.
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PowerCell Announces Involvement in H2MAC Project | |
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On November 4, PowerCell announced its involvement in the H2MAC project, a four-year European Union-funded initiative aiming to research and develop fuel cells capable of enduring the demanding conditions of the construction and mining sectors, including exposure to dust and intense vibrations. The project will design a scalable hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FCE) powertrain for Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM), focusing on creating a reliable solution that can perform efficiently under real-world conditions. PowerCell’s contribution will be systems and application integration, all adapted for harsh environments.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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Ceres Awarded at UK Business Tech Awards | |
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On November 20, Ceres announced it has won two awards at the UK Business Tech Awards. The awards include Tech Deal of the Year for its collaboration and partnership with Delta Electronics on the first dual license for fuel cell and electrolysis solutions as well as Transformation Through Technology for its efforts in driving technological transformation.
Click here for the full list of awards from the UK Business Tech Awards.
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Johnson Matthey and Honeywell Sign MOU to Develop Alternative Fuels | |
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On November 11, FCHEA member Johnson Matthey (JM) and Honeywell UOP, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer an end-to-end solution for businesses developing alternative fuels from a wide range of feedstocks including municipal solid waste, residual biomass, biogas, and CO₂ (captured and renewable). JM and Honeywell expect to drive down operating costs and accelerate the deployment of viable projects producing fuels via Fischer-Tropsch (FT) or methanol routes.
Click here for the full press release from JM.
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Agfa’s ZIRFON Membrane Chosen by Stiesdal Hydrogen for Green Hydrogen Production | |
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On November 12, FCHEA member Agfa announced that Stiesdal Hydrogen, a leading innovator in renewable energy technology, has selected its ZIRFON membrane for use in Stiesdal's HydroGen alkaline water electrolyzers (AWE) for green hydrogen production.
Click here for the full press release from Agfa.
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