Global hydrogen pipeline projects to surge by 2035, says Rystad
Norwegian consultancy Rystad Energy says that hydrogen pipelines will be “far better” than vessels at moving hydrogen over short- and medium-range distances in the years ahead.
CSIRO says Australia’s storage capacity must grow tenfold, urges alternative technologies
Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO, estimates the country could require a 10 to 14-fold increase in its electricity storage capacity between 2025-2050. It has released its energy storage report, forecasting demand in different sectors and summarising storage technologies.
CS Energy formalises plans for Queensland green hydrogen project
The Kogan Renewable Hydrogen Demonstration Plant, which is expected to produce approximately 75 tonnes of green hydrogen annually from behind-the-meter solar energy, is nearing reality after CS Energy formalised its joint venture arrangements with ASX-listed gas company Senex Energy.
Viability of ‘direct’ green hydrogen fuel production evaluated by US researchers
Rather than using solar or wind to power electrolysis, researchers are testing the competitiveness of photoelectrochemical cells to produce emissions-free hydrogen fuels.
International players bid to build SA green hydrogen plant
Plans to develop a major green hydrogen production facility near the South Australian industrial city of Whyalla has sparked global interest with the state government revealing 29 international and domestic players have signalled their interest in delivering the project.
Strong interest in hydrogen certification, Bureau Veritas reports
Bureau Veritas tells pv magazine that there is a great deal of interest in hydrogen certification schemes in Australia, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.
IndianOil targets 200 GW renewable energy portfolio by 2050
The state-owned oil and gas major targets 200 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2050. It also plans to have around 2 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen capacity in its fold by 2050.
Europe to launch hydrogen auctions
The European Commission says it will set up the new European Hydrogen Bank by the end of this year, with additional plans to hand out 10-year contracts in a new hydrogen auction. Meanwhile, Fortescue Future Industries is setting up a project in Kenya.
Australian scientists discover enzyme that turns air into energy
A team of Australian researchers have discovered a “natural battery” that converts air into energy and has “considerable” potential to support the future development of small, sustainable air-powered devices.
Province looks at port development to support 8 GW green hydrogen project
Province Resources has launched a marine survey to explore the potential of establishing a new onshore port to support an 8 GW solar- and wind-powered green hydrogen project proposed for the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
