energy transition
Air Liquide sees two of six U.S. hydrogen hubs most likely to advance first after Trump halts funding
"After meeting with the American teams a few days ago, two of the hubs around hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture are probably on top of the list to be pursued," CEO François Jackow said
Eni to use Nextchem's gasification technology to produce circular methanol and hydrogen
MET Development (MAIRE), Eni and Iren Ambiente have started the permitting process for an innovative circular methanol and hydrogen production plant at Eni’s refinery in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia), Italy. The plant will have capacity of up to 110,000 tpy of methanol and up to 1,500 tpy of hydrogen
Repsol cuts green hydrogen target by as much as 63%
Spanish energy company Repsol cut its 2030 target for green hydrogen production by up to 63%, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz said, highlighting the challenges of a high-cost industry heavily reliant on subsidies.
LoCI Controls System demonstrates early methane capture enhancement at Loess Hills Regional Sanitary Landfill in Iowa
LoCI Controls announced results from its methane capture project at Loess Hills Regional Sanitary Landfill, which is owned and operated by Iowa Waste Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc.
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients celebrate first pipeline delivery from Dublin RNG facility
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. announced the first renewable natural gas (RNG) deliveries from a project located at Darling Ingredients’ rendering facility in Dublin, GA.
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to invest more than €1 B in green hydrogen
French oil major TotalEnergies will develop two green hydrogen (H2) projects with industrial gases company Air Liquide, aiming to help decarbonize Total's Dutch and Belgian refineries, they said on Tuesday.
Monetizing carbon capture, transport and storage
Companies should be exploring the practicality of reducing their emissions by using CCS strategies, along with calculating the possible value of selling their excess reduction as a new income stream. Partnering with a single provider able to support all aspects of such a program can shorten the development time and ensure successful project execution.
Ammonia decomposition—Hydrogen carrier value chain
Ammonia is emerging as one of the most promising H2 carriers, offering solutions to several critical challenges associated with H2 storage and transportation. As H2 is increasingly recognized as a pivotal component in the transition to a carbon-free energy future, efficient storage and transportation systems have become crucial for its widespread adoption.
Bloom Energy and Chart Industries form carbon capture partnership
Bloom Energy, a global leader in fuel cell electricity generation, and Chart Industries Inc., a global leader in energy and industrial gas solutions, have formed a carbon capture partnership that will use natural gas and fuel cells to generate near zero-carbon, always-on power.
OLI Systems awarded U.S. DOE SBIR grant for CO2 Transport Asset Integrity Model technology
OLI Systems has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant by the U.S. Department of Energy. This award will enable the development of OLI's CO₂ Transport Asset Integrity Model, an innovative solution addressing the critical challenge of ensuring pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.
Shell sees significant LNG growth in near term under its scenarios
Global demand for LNG will see a robust rise in the next few years, while gas will likely see a more gradual dynamic and oil may peak at the beginning of the next decade, scenarios published by Shell showed.
Accelera to power bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany
Accelera™ by Cummins will supply a 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system for bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany.
Sapphire Technologies, Tulip Compression join forces to advance clean energy in India
Sapphire Technologies, a leader in energy recovery systems for hydrogen (H2) and natural gas applications, has announced a strategic expansion into India with its partnership with Tulip Compression Pvt. Ltd. (TCPL), a prominent provider of energy solutions in the region’s natural gas industry. Together, the companies aim to deploy Sapphire’s FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander (FIT) technology to India, addressing critical energy infrastructure challenges while advancing the country’s clean energy ambitions.
Svanehøj to supply CO2 pumps for INEOS’ Project Greensand in the North Sea
INEOS has selected ITT’s Svanehøj to supply CO₂ pumps for the onshore facility and the first LCO₂ carrier for Project Greensand in the Danish North Sea. This strategically significant order further strengthens Svanehøj’s position in carbon capture and storage.
Fincantieri delivers first of two advanced dual-fuel InTUItion-class cruise ships
Fincantieri has announced the successful delivery of the Mein Schiff Relax, the first of two advanced dual-fuel InTUItion-class cruise ships built for TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, in Molfalcone, Italy.
Immingham Green Energy Terminal (UK) development consent decision announced
Imported ammonia will be stored and processed at the site to create green hydrogen, for onward transport to filling stations throughout the UK.
Xcel Energy’s Harrington generating station transitions to natural gas
At the end of 2024, Xcel Energy converted Harrington Station to utilize locally produced, clean natural gas. The conversion to a natural gas fuel system was made in partnership with the State of Texas (U.S.) in 2020 and will be fully complete in May 2025.
Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA partner to launch ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA in 2026
Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA—organizers of the world’s leading trade show for the Process Industries ACHEMA—are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership to launch the new annual must-attend event for experts, decision-makers and solution providers along the chemical and bio-based production value chain: ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA.
bp and Iberdrola choose Toledo-based Imefy to supply the main transformer for green H2 plant
bp and Iberdrola have awarded the Toledo-based company Imefy the contract to manufacture and supply the transformer for the largest renewable H2 production plant in Spain (25 MW), which will be located at the bp refinery in Castellón.
EemsEnergyTerminal launches open season to gauge operational future
EemsEnergyTerminal has entered an important new phase in determining whether the floating LNG terminal at the port of Eemshaven will be kept in operation for a longer period. An Open Season has launched to gauge the interest of market parties in the import of LNG in the near future. Such collaboration is essential for keeping the terminal operational after 2027.
PyroGenesis signs $2.5-MM contract with global environmental services company
PyroGenesis announced that its subsidiary, Pyro Green-Gas Inc., has signed a contract totaling $1.74 MM with one of the world’s largest integrated environmental services companies as part of a large urban waste-to-energy project.
EnviTec Biogas acquires Uniper subsidiary LIQVIS
As of today, the former Uniper subsidiary will operate under the umbrella of the EnviTec Biogas Group as LIQVIS powered by EnviTec Biogas. LIQVIS was founded in 2015 and runs a total of 18 LNG filling stations in Germany and France at strategic traffic hubs with particularly high truck traffic.
Lhyfe secures €11-MM grant for a second 10-MW production site in Sweden
Lhyfe, one of the world's pioneers in green and renewable hydrogen (H2), has announced funding of up to €11 MM from Klimatklivet, an investment program supported by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and co-financed by the European Union, to build a renewable H2 production facility in Vaggeryd, Jönköping County, in southern Sweden.
Engine No. 1, Chevron, GE Vernova to power U.S. data centers
Engine No. 1 and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have announced the formation of a partnership to build a new company to develop scalable, reliable power solutions for U.S.-based data centers running on U.S. natural gas.
EnviTec Biogas expands biomethane segment for carbon-neutral fuel production
EnviTec Biogas produces biomethane suitable for use as fuel for precisely this market at its own plants, including those in Güstrow, Forst, and Friedland.
Morocco plans 990-MW gas-fired power plant in north
Morocco's water and electricity utility (ONEE) plans to build a 990-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant at a cost of 4.15 B ($420 MM).
Japan's JERA plans to expand U.S. LNG purchases to diversify energy supply
Japan's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer, JERA, plans to increase its purchases of LNG from the United States to diversify its supply and meet demand growth spurred by data centers and AI.
Kent secures detailed engineering contract for UK's first large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen project
Kent announced the signing of a significant contract with ENKA for the detailed engineering of the low-carbon hydrogen production plant (HPP1) at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The project is being developed for Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen, formerly known as Vertex Hydrogen Ltd.
Italy, Saudi Arabia sign energy cooperation agreement, including low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia and CCS
The cooperation focuses on renewable energy, reducing methane emissions, power interconnections, renewable and low-emissions hydrogen and ammonia, and carbon capture and storage systems
Online Exclusive: Trump Administration must state its position on climate and energy
In a speech to announce the U.S.’s Fifth Climate Assessment on Nov. 14, 2023—a report that was compiled by more than 700 climate scientists and thousands of contributors— President Joe Biden stated that the greatest existential threat to the U.S. and humanity is the “climate crisis.”
- ADNOC Gas awards $2.1 B in contracts to enhance LNG supply infrastructure
- U.S. Department of the Treasury releases final rules for clean hydrogen production tax credit
- Nicor Gas celebrates its first renewable natural gas interconnection
- EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.
- AGDC and Glenfarne to develop $44-B Alaska LNG project
