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EU grants €36 million to thyssenkrupp nucera for green hydrogen project

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The European Union has allocated up to €36 million to thyssenkrupp nucera’s advanced Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) project, supporting the construction of a 300 MW green hydrogen production plant.  Utilizing SOEC technology licensed by Fraunhofer IKTS, the project leverages high-temperature electrolysis to produce green hydrogen and synthesis gas with enhanced efficiency and cost advantages for various industrial applications. This funding aligns with the EU’s climate objectives to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and technological…

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GE Vernova wins contract for 600 MW hydrogen-capable power plant in Singapore

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GE Vernova has secured a contract to supply its 9HA.01 gas turbine for a new 600 MW hydrogen-capable power plant at the Pulau Seraya power station on Jurong Island, Singapore.  The project, led by YTL PowerSeraya Group, is set to begin operations by 2027. Initially running on natural gas, the plant will be able to blend up to 50% hydrogen, with a future goal of transitioning to 100% hydrogen fuel to support global decarbonization goals….

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Masdar, EMSTEEL complete MENA’s first green hydrogen steel pilot project

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Masdar and UAE steelmaker EMSTEEL have announced the successful completion of a pilot project using green hydrogen to produce low-carbon steel at EMSTEEL’s Abu Dhabi facility. The project employs green hydrogen to reduce iron ore in the steelmaking process, a method that can lower carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by up to 95%. Now fully operational, the renewable hydrogen produced has been certified by Advance Labs per ISO 19870 standards for hydrogen, established during COP28. Additionally,…

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Cadiz and RIC Energy to develop green hydrogen facility in California

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Cadiz has partnered with RIC Energy to build a green hydrogen facility at Cadiz Ranch in California’s Mojave Desert, where Cadiz will supply land and water resources to support RIC Energy’s solar-powered hydrogen production. The facility aims to generate 100% green hydrogen, targeting distribution across Southern California for zero-emission vehicles and power generation. The project plans to operate entirely off-grid, with photovoltaic (PV) solar installations covering up to 3,000 acres of Cadiz Ranch land. At…

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EU Innovation Fund backs Statkraft’s hydrogen production project in Germany

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Statkraft has been chosen to negotiate a grant of up to €107 million from the EU Innovation Fund for its project, which includes a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. The project has the potential to produce 20,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen and 50,000 MWh of green heat annually, supporting greenhouse gas reduction initiatives in Europe. Statkraft has also signed letters of intent with potential customers for green hydrogen and…

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HPCL issues tender for 5,000 tonnes of green hydrogen supply at Visakh Refinery

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) has floated a tender seeking the supply of 5,000 tonnes (5 KTPA) of green hydrogen annually for its Visakh Refinery. The tender period is set for 25 years, with the bid submission deadline on January 21, 2025. The successful bidder will be responsible for selecting the project location, acquiring land, and constructing the Green Hydrogen Generation Unit (GHGU), which will comprise electrolysers, power systems, and purification units. 

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NTPC and Indian Army to establish solar hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh

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NTPC, in partnership with the Indian Army, is set to deploy a solar hydrogen-based microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh, aimed at providing stable, renewable power to off-grid Army locations. The 200 kW microgrid system will use hydrogen as an energy storage medium, replacing diesel generators currently operating at the remote site, situated at an altitude of 4,400 meters where temperatures can plummet to -30°C in winter. NTPC will operate and maintain the microgrid for 25 years,…

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Lhyfe partners with KEYOU for hydrogen mobility in Germany

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Lhyfe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KEYOU to promote hydrogen mobility in Germany and Europe.  Lhyfe is constructing a green hydrogen production plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd, near Stuttgart, scheduled to be operational by year-end.  The plant will produce up to 4 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, powered by a 10 MW renewable energy capacity secured through a 15-year corporate PPA with EDP Renewables. KEYOU plans to deploy up to 100 hydrogen-powered vehicles…

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DRC modernises substation for Inga I & II hydropower plants

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A critical power substation connected to the Inga I and II hydropower plants (HPPs) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been modernised and digitised, enhancing the country’s ability to utilize the upgraded facilities.  The hydropower plants, located on the Congo River, have a combined installed capacity of over 1.7 GW and supply 90% of the electricity consumed in Kinshasa. The modernisation project, backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and…

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RECPDCL floats tender for power evacuation from hydro PSPs

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REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has issued a tender to select a transmission service provider for establishing an inter-state transmission system (ISTS) as part of a network expansion program in the western region.  The project will support pumped hydro storage projects (PSP) near Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra, through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The bid submission deadline is December 20, 2024. The project aims to evacuate 1.5 GW of power…