National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is Next Week! | |
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The tenth annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is next week! National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day was created to help raise awareness of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and industry progress. October 8th (10.08) was chosen in reference to the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008)
FCHEA, its members, industry organizations, and state and federal governments are commemorating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with a variety of activities and events across the country.
Click here to view the 2024 Hydrogen Day page.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
Nikola Powers First Hydrogen Refueling Station at U.S. Dealership | |
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On September 13, Tom’s Truck Center opened the first hydrogen refueling station onsite at a commercial truck dealership. FCHEA member Nikola HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector is located onsite at Tom’s Truck Center’s Santa Fe Springs location in Los Angeles County, California, a strategic location along Highway 5, one of the busiest highways in the nation.
The high-pressure (700-bar) dispensing equipment allows for reliable turnaround times, refueling up to 30 trucks daily. The station will operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dedicated HYLA Ambassadors/Operations Technicians ensuring efficient service.
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(Source: Nikola)
Click here for the full press release from Nikola.
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Plug Awarded $10 Million DOE Grant to Lead Development of Advanced Hydrogen Refueling Station in Washington State | |
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On September 5, FCHEA member Plug announced it has been awarded $10 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate next generation hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles at scale. Plug’s project, HYPER-Fuel, is a liquid-to-gaseous dispensing and cryogenic dispensing hydrogen refueling station architecture. This funding is part of the DOE’s $62 million investment in 20 projects across 15 states aimed at accelerating the deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technologies.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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Hydrogen Engine Alliance Advocates for H2-ICE | |
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On September 18, at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024, FCHEA members Cummins and Bosch, along with other partners, showcased hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) as a viable, low-emission technology. The companies emphasized the need for improved infrastructure and policy support to advance this technology. The Hydrogen Engine Alliance highlighted H2-ICE as a key transitional technology that complements hydrogen fuel cells, advocating for a diverse range of power solutions to meet emissions reduction goals.
Click here for the full press release from Cummins.
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ZeroAvia Raises $150M in Series C Round | |
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On September 12, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced that it has extended its Series C financing to a total of $150 million, with a £20 million ($26.2 million) investment from Scottish National Investment Bank coming alongside recent investments from American Airlines, International Airlines Group and ITOCHU Corporation.
The round was co-led by Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM Investment Fund, with UK Infrastructure Bank joining as a cornerstone-level investor, and with strong support from existing shareholders including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Summa Equity, Alaska Airlines, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and AP Ventures.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Woodside Completes OCI Clean Ammonia Acquisition | |
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On September 30, Woodside completed its acquisition of FCHEA member OCI's Clean Ammonia Holding B.V., including a lower carbon ammonia project in Texas. The project aims to produce ammonia with less than 35% of the lifecycle emissions of traditional ammonia.
Click here for the full press release from Woodside Energy Group.
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Nel Announces Purchase Order from the City of St. Cloud for Wastewater Treatment Facility | |
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On September 10, FCHEA member Nel announced it has received a purchase order for an MC250 containerized PEM electrolyzer to produce renewable hydrogen at a wastewater treatment facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
The city of St. Cloud currently converts wastewater into fertilizer and fuel. Now, with the electrolyzer, it will produce renewable hydrogen from solar power and biogas generated by the treatment process. Now, the city will start producing renewable hydrogen from solar power and biogas generated by the treatment process. The hydrogen can be used onsite for heating and power, stored when excess renewable energy is generated, and used when solar and biogas are unavailable. The project will also investigate the potential of capturing oxygen for use in the facility’s aeration system.
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(Source: Nel)
Click here for the full press release from Nel.
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Nuvera Fuel Cells Delivers First Hydrogen-Powered Mobile Generator for Customer Site Demonstration | |
On September 19, FCHEA member Nuvera Fuel Cells announced it will demonstrate its first operational HydroCharge™ unit, a hydrogen-powered AC Genset and DC fast charger for on-site power and EV charging. The prototype unit, developed in collaboration with power management services provider Power Innovations International, will be demonstrated at the Fresno, California, location of Papé Material Handling.
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(Source: Nuvera)
Nuvera’s hydrogen-powered genset and fast charger offers high-quality AC and DC power for a wide range of applications, including rapid EV charging and powering electric equipment. The genset provides clean, reliable, on-demand power to locations with limited or no grid access.
Click here for the full press release from Nuvera.
| Plug Launches Equipment Leasing Platform | |
On September 19, Plug announced the establishment of an equipment leasing platform and is targeting over $150 million in the near to mid-term. This platform is intended to enable Plug to access capital by leveraging its equipment asset base and to provide equipment financing solutions to Plug’s customers to support equipment sales growth. As a first step in this platform, Plug signed three separate sale and leaseback transactions equivalent to ~$44 million with GTL Leasing. The sale and leaseback transactions include various gaseous and cryogenic assets such as trailers and storage tanks for the transport and storage of hydrogen molecules.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
| Hyzon Launches Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck | |
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On September 16, 2024, FCHEA member Hyzon began production of its Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET), featuring a high-efficiency hydrogen fuel cell system for heavy-duty applications. As part of the development of the FCET, Hyzon has arranged for Fontaine Modification to perform vehicle assembly and production in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hyzon provides Fontaine with kits for the fuel cell system, battery packs, and hydrogen storage systems. Fontaine assembles these into vehicle chassis, ensuring each truck is road ready.
Click here for the full press release from Hyzon.
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Twelve Announces $645 Million in Funding Led by TPG to Transform CO2 into Jet Fuel and E-Chemicals at Scale | |
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On September 19, FCHEA member Twelve announced it has raised $645 million in funding. This raise is a strategic mix of capital which includes $400 million in project equity led by TPG Rise Climate, $200 million in Series C financing, and an additional $45 million in credit facilities from leading funders in the renewable energy sector.
Click here for the full press release from Twelve.
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Mitsubishi Corporation and ExxonMobil Sign Project Framework Agreement | |
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On September 13, FCHEA member Mitsubishi and Exxon Mobil announced the signing of a Project Framework Agreement for Mitsubishi Corporation’s participation in ExxonMobil’s facility in Baytown, Texas which is expected to produce virtually carbon-free hydrogen with approximately 98% of carbon dioxide (CO2) removed and low-carbon ammonia. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will advance discussions regarding Mitsubishi Corporation’s offtake of low-carbon ammonia and equity participation in the project. The ammonia is expected to be used in Japan for power generation, process heating, and other industrial activities.
Click here for the full press release from Mitsubishi.
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Terrestrial Energy and Numerical Advisory Solutions Sign MOU to Accelerate IMSR Plant Development and Deployment | |
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On September 10, FCHEA member Terrestrial Energy and Numerical Advisory Solutions (NAS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate further on the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) site evaluation, plant development, and project deployment.
Since 2022, NAS has been assisting Terrestrial Energy with thermohydraulic modeling of systems in the IMSR, a Generation-IV technology using a molten salt fuel and coolant. Terrestrial is working to use its Gen IV IMSR technology for cost-efficient green hydrogen production. The MOU expands this existing relationship to a strategic collaboration, which leverages NAS’s extensive relationships in the industrial sector to accelerate IMSR plant development and plant deployment.
The parties intend to work initially to evaluate U.S. sites for IMSR plant deployment with a focus on sites in Texas, and then subsequently on project development through to construction and commercial operation.
Click here for the full press release from Terrestrial Energy.
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Baker Botts Represents DOE LPO in Financing of Wabash Valley Resources Commercial-Scale Waste-to-Ammonia Production Facility | |
On September 16, 2024, the DOE’s Loan Programs Office announced a $1.559 billion loan guarantee to Wabash Valley Resources for a waste-to-ammonia facility in Indiana. This project will be the world’s first carbon-negative ammonia production site, utilizing carbon capture technology. FCHEA member Baker Botts is serving as lead counsel for the DOE on this significant initiative.
Click here for the full press release from Baker Botts.
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ARCHES Hosts Federal and State Leaders to Celebrate Launch of California’s Hydrogen Hub | |
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On August 30, the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Under Secretary of Infrastructure David Crane, and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), along with other state and national leaders, gathered in Oakland to celebrate their landmark $12.6 billion agreement and launch of California’s Hydrogen Hub.
The half-day event showcased the state’s hydrogen-powered transportation projects, with the group traveling in the hydrogen-powered Sea Change Ferry, then on AC Transit and SamTrans hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, to the True Zero Hydrogen Fuel Station. Eight trucks that currently serve the California market were on display, including heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks from Hyundai, Hyzon, Nikola, Toyota, and a hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse truck developed through a partnership between New Way Trucks and Hyzon, and operated by Recology in San Francisco.
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From Left to Right - U.S. Under Secretary of Infrastructure David Crane, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Other Leaders (Source: ARCHES)
We are excited that so many FCHEA members were in attendance in support of this hydrogen undertaking in California. We at FCHEA hope this is the first of many more announcements to come for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Program.
Click here for the full press release from ARCHES.
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Department of Energy Announces $62 Million In Funding for Clean Energy Technologies | |
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On August 30, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $62 million for 20 projects across 15 states to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technologies. These projects will advance critical elements of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, develop and demonstrate hydrogen-powered container-handling equipment for use at ports, and improve processes essential to the efficient, timely, and equitable deployment of hydrogen technologies.
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Among the 20 projects funded was the National Association of State Energy Official’s (NASEO) hydrogen fueling station permitting and siting proposal, in which FCHEA will serve in an advisory capacity.
Click here for the full press release from DOE.
| U.S. Department of Energy Announces $142 Million in Grants to Small Businesses | |
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On September 3, the U.S. Department of Energy announced awards totaling $142 million for small businesses in 34 states. The 123 projects, including 15 hydrogen and fuel cell projects, were funded under DOE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) R&D 100 Phase 2 awards.
Click here for the full press release from DOE.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $18 Million to Advance Research in Hydrogen Detection Systems | |
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On September 10, the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) this week announced $18 million for nine projects to accelerate research that supports the detection and quantification of hydrogen emissions throughout the supply chain. ARPA-E's Exploratory Topic M: H2SENSE projects will work to create a new generation of sensors to detect and quantify concentrations of hydrogen in the range of parts per billion.
Teams selected under H2SENSE will seek to develop fully integrated systems that incorporate sensors, data transmission, dispersion and quantification analyses, and any peripheral components and modeling necessary for operation, calibration, and the accurate quantification of hydrogen.
Click here for the full list of projects from ARPA-E.
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BMW and Toyota Sign Agreement to Strengthen Hydrogen Collaboration | |
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On September 5, FCHEA members BMW and Toyota announced plans to strengthen collaboration in the hydrogen sector. The two companies will jointly develop a next generation fuel cell system for passenger vehicles, with ability to integrate into commercial applications.
Both companies will also work to create synergies through collaboration in development and procurement as well as drive down costs by amalgamating powertrain units to expand commercial and passenger vehicle demand. Additionally, BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028.
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Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG and Koji Sato, President and Member of the Board of Management (Representative Director) Toyota Motor Corporation (Source: BMW)
Click here for the full press release from BMW.
Click here for the full press release from Toyota.
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GM and Hyundai Sign MOU to Explore Collaboration on Vehicles, Supply Chain, and Clean-Energy Technologies | |
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On September 12, FCHEA members GM and Hyundai announced they have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. Potential collaboration projects center on co-development and production of passenger and commercial vehicles, internal combustion engines and clean-energy, electric and hydrogen technologies. The two companies also will review opportunities for combined sourcing in battery raw materials, steel and other areas.
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(From left) Mary Barra, GM Chair and Chief Executive Officer; Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group
(Source: PR Newswire)
Click here for the full press release from GM.
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Ørsted and Equinor Expand Collaboration on Carbon Removal | |
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On September 18, FCHEA member Ørsted and Equinor announced an agreement for Orsted to sell carbon removal credits to Equinor over a ten-year period. This deal supports Orsted’s CO2 capture project from biomass-fired plants and contributes to Equinor's emissions reduction goals. The collaboration also advances both companies' carbon capture and green hydrogen initiatives, promoting progress in these critical technologies.
Click here for the full press release from Ørsted.
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Hyundai Motor and Škoda Group to Collaborate on Hydrogen Advancement and Energy Efficient Solutions for Mobility | |
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On September 20, Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group, based in the Czech Republic, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin collaboration on establishing a hydrogen mobility ecosystem. The MOU covers study on adoption of hydrogen fuel cell systems and technologies, study on adoption of energy efficient solutions for mobility projects and products, and exploring hydrogen ecosystem and value chain opportunities beyond mobility. Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group will also conduct feasibility studies for fuel cell system applications for diverse utilization beyond mobility.
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
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Plug Signs Technical Evaluation Phase Contract for 25 MW of PEM Electrolyzers | |
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On September 12, Plug announced it has secured a contract with H2DRIVEN, a project developed by Dourogás and CapWatt, to provide Technical Evaluation Phase (TEP) support for 25 megawatts (MW) of its Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzers during the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) process for their green methanol project in Portugal.
H2DRIVEN expects its project to produce 80,000 tons of green methanol annually by combining synthesis gas from biomass gasification with green hydrogen generated through water electrolysis powered by solar energy. This sustainable methanol will be utilized in heavy industry and mobility applications.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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Hyundai Unveils Hydrogen Solutions and Roadmap at Korea’s H2 MEET 2024 | |
On September 25, Hyundai presented its latest hydrogen solutions at H2 MEET 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. The showcase featured innovations such as the W2H (Waste-to-Hydrogen) technology and hydrogen-powered trucks, aimed at supporting decarbonization efforts across various industries, including ports and airports.
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(Source: Hyundai)
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
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Toyota and Karsan Collaborate on Hydrogen Technology in Europe | |
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On September 12, Toyota Motor Europe and Karsan, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to introduce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2025. Within the scope of this cooperation, Karsan will use Toyota’s advanced Fuel Cell Modules as an alternative in its hydrogen vehicles.
Click here for the full press release from Karsan.
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Plug Contracts with bp and Iberdrola Joint Venture | |
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On September 18, Plug announced it has secured an order for 25 megawatts (MW) of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems from bp and Iberdrola’s joint venture, Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L. The project will employ five of Plug’s 5 MW containerized PEM electrolyzers with a 25 MW capacity to decarbonize the operations at bp’s Castellón refinery in Valencia, Spain and is expected to avoid 23,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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Ceres Partners with Thermax for Green Hydrogen Production in India | |
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On September 12, FCHEA member Ceres and Thermax announced they have entered a non-exclusive, global licence agreement for Thermax to manufacture, sell and service stack array modules (SAM) based on Ceres’ advanced solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) technology. Thermax will also develop, commercialize and sell SAM balance of modules (SBM) and multi-megawatt SOEC electrolyzer modules in India.
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(Source: Ceres)
Click here for the full press release from Ceres.
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FORVIA to Equip the New Renault MASTER H2-Tech with Advanced Hydrogen Storage Systems
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On September 16, FCHEA member Forvia announced it will supply HYVIA, Renault Group and Plug Power's joint venture, with complete hydrogen storage systems for the New Renault Master H2-Tech. FORVIA’s system, unique in its ability to onboard up to 9kg of hydrogen, includes up to five second-generation composite carbon fiber tanks.
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(Source: Forvia)
Click here for the full press release from Forvia.
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Hexagon Purus Partners with Eurotainer to Advance Norway’s Hydrogen Economy | |
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On September 23, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus announced a partnership with Eurotainer to launch Type 4 hydrogen storage solutions. This collaboration will offer 380-bar hydrogen distribution systems for leasing to industrial customers, including Norwegian Hydrogen, which produces green hydrogen at its Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub. These new systems are designed for safe and efficient hydrogen transport, enhancing distribution across Norway and playing a vital role in reducing emissions across various sectors.
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(Source: Hexagon Purus)
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.
| PowerCell Secures Purchase Order with Italian Marine OEM | |
On September 24, FCHEA member PowerCell announced a $16 million (SEK 163 Million) agreement with an Italian marine OEM to supply 56 Marine System 225 fuel cell units. These units, primarily intended for commercial cruise ships, will provide auxiliary power to a ship’s internal electricity systems, totaling more than 6.3 MW. In addition, a 3.2 MW marine power solution is being built for the internal testbed and a 3.2 MW solution for an additional vessel installation.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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AGC Holds the Groundbreaking Ceremony for its New Fluorinated ion-Exchange Membrane Facility | |
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On September 4, FCHEA member AGC held the groundbreaking ceremony and started construction of its new facility in Kitakyushu, Japan, to manufacture its FORBLUETM S-SERIES, a fluorinated ion-exchange membrane for green hydrogen production
AGC’s FORBLUETM S-SERIES, a fluorinated ion-exchange membrane for PEM water electrolysis, is made from its proprietary high-performance fluoropolymers. The new facility, scheduled to start operation in June 2026, will be AGC's third production site for its chemical business in Japan, following the Chiba and Kashima plants.
Click here for the full press release from AGC.
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PowerCell Receives Approval for Combined Methanol Reformer and Fuel Cell System | |
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On September 4, PowerCell announced it has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from Den Norske Veritas (DNV) for a new Methanol-to-Power solution. This solution has a fully integrated methanol reformer from RIX Industries combined with the newly launched PowerCell Marine System 225.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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EU to tighten hydrogen subsidy rules after China concerns
Reuters | 2 September 2024
WSU granted $4.8M from feds to learn about hydrogen fuel
Moscow Pullman Daily News | 4 September 2024
Hydrogen hub seeks to adapt to shifting fertilizer market, loss of Marathon
The Jamestown Sun | 4 September 2024
The 'hydrogen economy' is coming. What does that mean for Ohio?
WYSO | 4 September 2024
Exxon, Abu Dhabi's ADNOC to partner in delayed Texas hydrogen project
Reuters | 4 September 2024
Hydrogen’s unique role in a zero-carbon energy system
Brookings Institute | 5 September 2024
XM-1: New hydrogen fuel cell to supercharge ships, ferries, boats, yachts and more
Interesting Engineering | 5 September 2024
The Role of Hydrogen in Microgrids
The Microgrid Minute | 6 September 2024
From Expeditions to Innovations, Energy Observer’s Technologies
Air Liquide | 6 September 2024
UCLA-led Research Doubles DOE Fuel Cell Lifetime Target with New Catalyst Material
UCLA | 9 September 2024
Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor Completes Pre-Feasibility Study
S & P Global | 9 September 2024
AC Transit Secures $144M for Hydrogen Infrastructure, Zero Emission Bus Fleet
The Richmond Standard | 10 September 2024
When Will the Hydrogen Economy be Ready for Alaska…and Vice Versa?
U.S. Department of Energy | 10 September 2024
Tri-gen: A Path to Sustainability at Toyota Logistics Services Long Beach
Toyota | 10 September 2024
Brookfield to Invest up to $1.1 Billion in e-fuels Start-up Infinium
Financial Times | 11 September 2024
Marine Hydrogen Fuel-Cell System Awarded DNV Type-Approval
Riviera | 11 September 2024
bp and Iberdrola announce final investment decision for largest green hydrogen plant in Spain
bp | 12 September 2024
Hyster-Yale And Nuvera In Hot Pursuit Of Hydrogen Port Solutions
Forbes | 12 September 2024
Australia's Renewed Strategy Eyes 15 mil mt/year Renewable Hydrogen Output by 2050
S & P Global | 13 September 2024
Mexico’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions and Latin America’s Path to Decarbonization
Latin American Post | 13 September 2024
BP Launches Green Hydrogen Initiative to Promote Decarbonization
Nasdaq | 13 September 2024
Mitsubishi To Purchase Stake In Combined Ammonia/Hydrogen ExxonMobil Project
Carbon Herald | 14 September 2024
The World’s First Ship-to-Ship Ammonia Transfer at Anchorage: “A Major Milestone to Decarbonize Shipping Fuel”
Yara | 16 September 2024
LPO Announces Conditional Commitment to Wabash Valley Resources to Repurpose Fossil Fuel Infrastructure to Produce Low-Carbon Ammonia for Midwest Farmers
Wabash Valley Resources | 17 September 2024
Why this Massive Rail Company Believes Hydrogen Could be the Future of Train Travel
Fast Company | 17 September 2024
Proposed $1.35 Billion Investment in Southeast Louisiana Would Establish Large-Scale Renewable Natural Gas Plant and Green Hydrogen Facility
Greater New Orleans Regional Economic Development | 17 September 2024
Green Hydrogen Plant Planned for Mallorca
Euro Weekly | 18 September 2024
Innovative Hydrogen Technology Benefits Public Works Projects
National League of Cities | 18 September 2024
The Clean Jet-Fuel Technology Winning Over Wall Street
The Wall Street Journal | 19 September 2024
Air Company Raises $69 Million to Turn CO2 into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ESG Today | 19 September 2024
Hydrogen Industry Must Reset Expectations, Standardize Technologies: Experts
S & P Global | 19 September 2024
First Hydrogen-Powered, Zero-Emission Passenger Train Unveiled in California: A Milestone in Clean Transportation
Rail Technology Magazine | 23 September 2024
News on Potential Relaxation of EU Green Hydrogen Rules
King and Spalding | 23 September 2024
SEPTA to Try Out Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses as Early as This Fall
WHYY | 23 September 2024
How Hydrogen Could Clean Up the Chemicals Industry
RMI | 24 September 2024
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Developments in Marine Transportation
FCHEA | 24 September 2024
Port Authority and the New Terminal One Consortium Kick Off Construction of New York City's Largest Solar Array at JFK Airport
Port Authority NY NJ | 24 September 2024
Carbon Conversion & Sustainable Space Exploration: the New Era of Aviation
Leaders on a Mission | 24 September 2024
ECL Announces World’s First 1 Gigawatt Off-Grid, Hydrogen-Powered AI Factory Data Center
Yahoo Finance | 25 September 2024
BMW Details Its New Fuel-Cell Car and Urban-X Incubator in NY
AutoWeek | 25 September 2024
Construction Begins on $1.5bn Green Hydrogen Project in China with H2-Fired Power Station
Hydrogen Insight | 26 September 2024
Tony Leo, Announces His Retirement After a 46-Year Career with FuelCell Energy (FCE)
Fuel Cell Works | 26 September 2024
Microsoft Launches Hydrogen Fuel Cell Pilot at Dublin Data Center
Data Center Dynamics | 27 September 2024
BMW Fuels Green Hydrogen Use in China
China Daily | 27 September 2024
Microsoft Announces Pioneering Green Hydrogen Pilot Project with ESB
Microsoft | 27 September 2024
UH Hydrogen Symposium Report Highlights Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem Opportunities and Challenges
University of Houston | 30 September 2024
FORVIA is Proud to Equip the 2025 Van of the Year
FORVIA | 30 September 2024
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Morocco is hosting its Power-to-X summit on October 8-9 in Marrakesh this year. The event will heavily focus on green hydrogen and bring together key stakeholders, including the “Morocco Offer” team and OCP, one of the world’s leading fertilizer companies involved in significant green ammonia projects.
Click here or contact Roukaya El Houda at roukaya.elhouda@crossboundary.com for more information.
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October 9-10, 2024
Chicago, Illinois
This event will feature 200+ leading clean hydrogen executives and pioneers dedicated to advancing the clean hydrogen sector in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions and beyond.
Click here for more information.
| Business Delegation Tour to Northern Germany | |
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October 13-18, 2024
Trade Horizons
Trade Horizons is organizing a VIP Hydrogen Business Delegation to Northern Germany taking place October 14-18. This program, supported by Germany Trade & Invest alongside Northern Germany's green hydrogen initiative HY-5, is designed for industry leaders across the US and Canada and offers significant access to the regional hydrogen ecosystem for firms interested in the German market. The week-long mission will include relevant industry briefings, tailored site visits, networking events, and targeted B2B matchmaking opportunities, designed to foster strategic partnerships and growth in the German market.
Click here to view the current mission itinerary.
Click here to apply.
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COP29 - Hydrogen Transition Summit | |
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November 15, 2024
Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard, Baku
The Hydrogen Transition Summit will return for its 5th annual edition as the largest private sector focused Hydrogen event at COP. The Summit will convene 500 key stakeholders from across the value chain including policymakers, business leaders, researchers, project developers, investors and multi-laterals.
Taking place on November 15 within the Climate Action Innovation Zone at the Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard in Baku, this strategic location offers easy access to the Summit without requiring COP29 Blue Zone accreditation, ensuring an inclusive platform and gathering for all key stakeholders and decision-makers.
The Summit will showcase a number of global hydrogen projects discussing the challenges facing the global hydrogen economy and exploring the innovative solutions to these barriers. The impactful agenda will include sessions on: the importance of collaboration to accelerate progress towards a thriving clean hydrogen ecosystem and net zero future; how new technologies are making hydrogen more competitive by improving the scalability and affordability of green hydrogen production.
Click here for more information.
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Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar | |
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The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar is taking place January 14-16, 2025, in Long Beach, California. Registration to exhibit or attend the Seminar is open! Don’t miss out on a prime spot and book your booth today!
There are also sponsorship packages available that include plenary speaking opportunities, registrations, exhibit booth space, and promotion before, during, and after the event.
Visit the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar website for more information about the conference and registration.
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