Latest Hydrogen News Apr'22

Hydrogen
5 May, 2022
Monday, 4 April 22 Indian Oil, L&T and ReNew to form JV for development of Green Hydrogen business (livemint.com) Indian Oil, L&T and ReNew to form JV for development of Green Hydrogen business (livemint.com)
Monday, 4 April 22 Amit Bhandari writes: Unlocking the potential of green hydrogen (indianexpress.com) Amit Bhandari writes: Unlocking the potential of green hydrogen (indianexpress.com)
Monday, 4 April 22 ZeroAvia Solves Green Hydrogen Chicken-And-Egg-Conundrum (cleantechnica.com) ZeroAvia Solves Green Hydrogen Chicken-And-Egg-Conundrum (cleantechnica.com)
Monday, 4 April 22 IndianOil, L&T and ReNew to form green hydrogen development JV – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com) IndianOil, L&T and ReNew to form green hydrogen development JV – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com)
Monday, 4 April 22 Maharashtra set to use hydrogen to generate power: Energy Minister (indianexpress.com) Maharashtra set to use hydrogen to generate power: Energy Minister (indianexpress.com)
Tuesday, 5 April 22 NTPC to blend green hydrogen in PNG network of Gujarat Gas (livemint.com) NTPC to blend green hydrogen in PNG network of Gujarat Gas (livemint.com)
Tuesday, 5 April 22 The Hydrogen Stream: New tech for solar water splitting – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com) The Hydrogen Stream: New tech for solar water splitting – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com)
Wednesday, 6 April 22 Indian giants team up for green hydrogen projects | Upstream Online Indian giants team up for green hydrogen projects | Upstream Online
Sunday, 10 April 22 Bosch unveils hydrogen-compatible stationary fuel cell system – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com) Bosch unveils hydrogen-compatible stationary fuel cell system – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com)
Thursday, 7 April 22 Renewable offshore floating hydrogen production – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com) Renewable offshore floating hydrogen production – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com)
Tuesday, 5 April 22 Suncor divests from wind, solar in favor of hydrogen, renewable fuels in pursuit of net-zero | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com) Suncor divests from wind, solar in favor of hydrogen, renewable fuels in pursuit of net-zero | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com)
Monday, 4 April 22 Is there a place for hydrogen-fuelled gas plants on a renewable grid? | RenewEconomy Is there a place for hydrogen-fuelled gas plants on a renewable grid? | RenewEconomy
Sunday, 3 April 22 Australia plans to be a big green hydrogen exporter to Asian markets – but they don’t need it (theconversation.com) Australia plans to be a big green hydrogen exporter to Asian markets – but they don’t need it (theconversation.com)
Monday, 4 April 22 SSE, Siemens Gamesa advance green hydrogen plan – reNews – Renewable Energy News SSE, Siemens Gamesa advance green hydrogen plan – reNews – Renewable Energy News
Sunday, 10 April 22 Mitsubishi Heavy’s U.S. hydrogen hub to receive $90m in aid: governor – Nikkei Asia Mitsubishi Heavy’s U.S. hydrogen hub to receive $90m in aid: governor – Nikkei Asia
Monday, 11 April 22 Vedanta to move towards green steel; working on solution for hydrogen use | Business Standard News (business-standard.com) Vedanta to move towards green steel; working on solution for hydrogen use | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Friday, 1 April 22 MEIL to invest 35 million euros in energy transition, forays into hydrogen production | The Financial Express MEIL to invest 35 million euros in energy transition, forays into hydrogen production | The Financial Express
Tuesday, 5 April 22 China is gunning for supremacy in the global green hydrogen race. Will it shatter Australia’s dreams? (theconversation.com) China is gunning for supremacy in the global green hydrogen race. Will it shatter Australia’s dreams? (theconversation.com)
Friday, 1 April 22 Siemens Energy schedules hydrogen electrolyser production in Berlin (smart-energy.com) Siemens Energy schedules hydrogen electrolyser production in Berlin (smart-energy.com)
Tuesday, 5 April 22 Mitsubishi Heavy taps U.S. partner for $2bn hydrogen project – Nikkei Asia Mitsubishi Heavy taps U.S. partner for $2bn hydrogen project – Nikkei Asia
Monday, 11 April 22 Hydrogen 11 times worse than CO2 for climate, says new report (newatlas.com) Hydrogen 11 times worse than CO2 for climate, says new report (newatlas.com)
Thursday, 7 April 22 First take | UK’s new plans for 10GW of hydrogen by 2030 seem illogical, contradictory and expensive | Recharge (rechargenews.com) First take | UK’s new plans for 10GW of hydrogen by 2030 seem illogical, contradictory and expensive | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Friday, 8 April 22 The allure of Middle East hydrogen – EURACTIV.com The allure of Middle East hydrogen – EURACTIV.com
Tuesday, 12 April 22 green hydrogen: Greenko, John Cockerill to set up 2 electrolyser giga factories for green hydrogen – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com) green hydrogen: Greenko, John Cockerill to set up 2 electrolyser giga factories for green hydrogen – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Monday, 11 April 22 Greenko In Tie-up For Electrolyzer Plant | Mint (livemint.com) Greenko In Tie-up For Electrolyzer Plant | Mint (livemint.com)
Tuesday, 12 April 22 Firms rush to tap into green hydrogen, three top cos corner large share | Business Standard News (business-standard.com) Firms rush to tap into green hydrogen, three top cos corner large share | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Wednesday, 13 April 22 UK government warns of global warming risks related to hydrogen leaks – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com) UK government warns of global warming risks related to hydrogen leaks – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com)
Monday, 18 April 22 NHPC to produce green H2 for transportation in India’s Himachal Pradesh (renewablesnow.com) NHPC to produce green H2 for transportation in India’s Himachal Pradesh (renewablesnow.com)
Thursday, 14 April 22 Osaka Gas Enters 10GW Desert Bloom Hydrogen Project in Australia (saurenergy.com) Osaka Gas Enters 10GW Desert Bloom Hydrogen Project in Australia (saurenergy.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Panasonic combines fuel cells, batteries, PV to power factory in Japan – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com) Panasonic combines fuel cells, batteries, PV to power factory in Japan – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com)
Thursday, 21 April 22 Indian Scientists Produce Clean H2 With Carbon Capture Efficiency of 99.58% – Mercom India Indian Scientists Produce Clean H2 With Carbon Capture Efficiency of 99.58% – Mercom India
Thursday, 21 April 22 Bloom Energy Converts U.S. Fuel Cell Fleet to ‘Certified’ Low-Leak Natural Gas (powermag.com) Bloom Energy Converts U.S. Fuel Cell Fleet to ‘Certified’ Low-Leak Natural Gas (powermag.com)
Sunday, 24 April 22 First Hydrogen Burn at Long Ridge HA-Class Gas Turbine Marks Triumph for GE (powermag.com) First Hydrogen Burn at Long Ridge HA-Class Gas Turbine Marks Triumph for GE (powermag.com)
Sunday, 24 April 22 Hydrogen production in 2050: how much water will 74EJ need? – Energy Post Hydrogen production in 2050: how much water will 74EJ need? – Energy Post
Monday, 25 April 22 EoI Invited for Electrolyzer-Based Green Hydrogen Projects in Gujarat – Mercom India EoI Invited for Electrolyzer-Based Green Hydrogen Projects in Gujarat – Mercom India
Saturday, 16 April 22 After Leh, Chamba becomes second district to focus on green hydrogen mobility solutions – The Hindu BusinessLine After Leh, Chamba becomes second district to focus on green hydrogen mobility solutions – The Hindu BusinessLine
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Is hydrogen-powered transportation viable? Find out in this free, 15-minute webinar (electrek.co) Is hydrogen-powered transportation viable? Find out in this free, 15-minute webinar (electrek.co)
Tuesday, 19 April 22 Plug Power Snags Walmart Fuel Deal As Green Hydrogen Revs Up Amid Oil Price Spike (forbes.com) Plug Power Snags Walmart Fuel Deal As Green Hydrogen Revs Up Amid Oil Price Spike (forbes.com)
Friday, 15 April 22 The Hydrogen Stream: Fuel cell engines for stationary power uses – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com) The Hydrogen Stream: Fuel cell engines for stationary power uses – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com)
Monday, 25 April 22 Egypt to work with UAE’s Masdar to make green hydrogen | Reuters Egypt to work with UAE’s Masdar to make green hydrogen | Reuters
Friday, 22 April 22 SFC Energy, FC TecNrgy to make hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India | Business Standard News (business-standard.com) SFC Energy, FC TecNrgy to make hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Friday, 22 April 22 green hydrogen: Oil India Limited commissions India’s first 99.999% pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com) green hydrogen: Oil India Limited commissions India’s first 99.999% pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Thursday, 14 April 22 Will India’s green hydrogen projects fuel its future needs? | Business Standard News (business-standard.com) Will India’s green hydrogen projects fuel its future needs? | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Friday, 22 April 22 Japan’s Osaka Gas backs $11 billion green hydrogen project in Australia | Reuters Japan’s Osaka Gas backs $11 billion green hydrogen project in Australia | Reuters
Friday, 22 April 22 Hydrogen can achieve 14-15% ROCE for RIL, says Morgan Stanley report | The Financial Express Hydrogen can achieve 14-15% ROCE for RIL, says Morgan Stanley report | The Financial Express
Friday, 22 April 22 H2e Power commissions India’s first green hydrogen plant for Oil India in Assam | The Financial Express H2e Power commissions India’s first green hydrogen plant for Oil India in Assam | The Financial Express
Tuesday, 26 April 22 IIT Bombay: L&T to partner with IIT Bombay for green hydrogen tech development – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com) IIT Bombay: L&T to partner with IIT Bombay for green hydrogen tech development – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Thursday, 21 April 22 Electrolyzer Pli To Push Green Hydrogen Output | Mint (livemint.com) Electrolyzer Pli To Push Green Hydrogen Output | Mint (livemint.com)
Monday, 18 April 22 Does hydrogen have any hope as a clean fuel? – Vox Does hydrogen have any hope as a clean fuel? – Vox
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Iberia fast becoming Europe’s green hydrogen hub after fourth large-scale project unveiled this year | Recharge (rechargenews.com) Iberia fast becoming Europe’s green hydrogen hub after fourth large-scale project unveiled this year | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 H2-Industries plans USD-1.4bn waste-to-hydrogen facility in Oman (renewablesnow.com) H2-Industries plans USD-1.4bn waste-to-hydrogen facility in Oman (renewablesnow.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Investors wary of Australia’s green hydrogen hype | Financial Times (ft.com) Investors wary of Australia’s green hydrogen hype | Financial Times (ft.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Indian state-owned power giant seeks 1GW of electrolysers for upcoming green hydrogen tender bids | Recharge (rechargenews.com) Indian state-owned power giant seeks 1GW of electrolysers for upcoming green hydrogen tender bids | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Aker Horizons and Statkraft partner on renewable hydrogen, ammonia in India, Brazil | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com) Aker Horizons and Statkraft partner on renewable hydrogen, ammonia in India, Brazil | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 H2-Industries to build $1.4bn waste-to-hydrogen plant in Oman (saurenergy.com) H2-Industries to build $1.4bn waste-to-hydrogen plant in Oman (saurenergy.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 PetroChina building China’s first dedicated pipeline for green hydrogen | Upstream Online PetroChina building China’s first dedicated pipeline for green hydrogen | Upstream Online
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Hydrogen-powered passenger ferry to demo clean shipping alternative | S&P Global Market Intelligence (spglobal.com) Hydrogen-powered passenger ferry to demo clean shipping alternative | S&P Global Market Intelligence (spglobal.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 McDermott joins project to develop hydrogen energy hub in the U.K. – Chemical Engineering | Page 1 (chemengonline.com) McDermott joins project to develop hydrogen energy hub in the U.K. – Chemical Engineering | Page 1 (chemengonline.com)
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Green ammonia low-hanging fruit for India’s hydrogen economy – pv magazine Australia (pv-magazine-australia.com) Green ammonia low-hanging fruit for India’s hydrogen economy – pv magazine Australia (pv-magazine-australia.com)
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Greenstat and Everfuel to jointly develop Hydrogen Hub Agder in Norway – Offshore Energy (offshore-energy.biz) Greenstat and Everfuel to jointly develop Hydrogen Hub Agder in Norway – Offshore Energy (offshore-energy.biz)
Wednesday, 27 April 22 ‘Unrealistic hydrogen assumptions mean Canada may struggle to hit 2030 emissions targets’: federal watchdog | Recharge (rechargenews.com) ‘Unrealistic hydrogen assumptions mean Canada may struggle to hit 2030 emissions targets’: federal watchdog | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Wednesday, 27 April 22 U.S. commits $504.4 million for world’s largest hydrogen facility in Utah – Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis (ieefa.org) U.S. commits $504.4 million for world’s largest hydrogen facility in Utah – Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis (ieefa.org)
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Energy independence through hydrogen – The Hindu Energy independence through hydrogen – The Hindu
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Hydrogen – Hydrogen Utopia reaches agreement to develop plastic to hydrogen facility in Republic of Ireland – Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism Hydrogen – Hydrogen Utopia reaches agreement to develop plastic to hydrogen facility in Republic of Ireland – Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
Wednesday, 27 April 22 McDermott Joins Hydrogen Hub Project  | Rigzone McDermott Joins Hydrogen Hub Project  | Rigzone
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Dear Narendrabhai, can we prevent the history from getting repeated in the Green Hydrogen sector on startup and China front? (indiatimes.com) Dear Narendrabhai, can we prevent the history from getting repeated in the Green Hydrogen sector on startup and China front? (indiatimes.com)
Thursday, 28 April 22 ACES Delta’s Giant Utah Salt Cavern Hydrogen Storage Project Gets $504M Conditional DOE Loan Guarantee (powermag.com) ACES Delta’s Giant Utah Salt Cavern Hydrogen Storage Project Gets $504M Conditional DOE Loan Guarantee (powermag.com)
Thursday, 28 April 22 Liquid ammonia is the ‘best route to carbon-free flight’, says hydrogen aviation start-up | Recharge (rechargenews.com) Liquid ammonia is the ‘best route to carbon-free flight’, says hydrogen aviation start-up | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Thursday, 28 April 22 ‘Cheaper green hydrogen’ | US start-up’s novel low-cost electrolyser promises 30% more bang per buck | Recharge (rechargenews.com) ‘Cheaper green hydrogen’ | US start-up’s novel low-cost electrolyser promises 30% more bang per buck | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Thursday, 28 April 22 Elliott introduces compressor for hydrogen blend – CompressorTECH² (compressortech2.com) Elliott introduces compressor for hydrogen blend – CompressorTECH² (compressortech2.com)
Thursday, 28 April 22 TotalEnergies poised for big green hydrogen move – ‘but it won’t be in Europe’ says CEO | Recharge (rechargenews.com) TotalEnergies poised for big green hydrogen move – ‘but it won’t be in Europe’ says CEO | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Thursday, 28 April 22 Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy to co-operate on hydrogen production – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com) Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy to co-operate on hydrogen production – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com)
Thursday, 28 April 22 Indian Oil Corp eyes the carbon capture opportunity for clean hydrogen production | News | gasworld Indian Oil Corp eyes the carbon capture opportunity for clean hydrogen production | News | gasworld
Friday, 22 April 22 Natural hydrogen – how it works and why companies are interested – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com) Natural hydrogen – how it works and why companies are interested – pv magazine India (pv-magazine-india.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 Large-Scale Hydrogen Projects Take Shape as Technology Continues to Evolve (powermag.com) Large-Scale Hydrogen Projects Take Shape as Technology Continues to Evolve (powermag.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 The Hydrogen Stream: High-pressure PEMEL electrolyzers for lower hydrogen costs – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com) The Hydrogen Stream: High-pressure PEMEL electrolyzers for lower hydrogen costs – pv magazine International (pv-magazine.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 hydrogen fuel: India to develop and build first indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com) hydrogen fuel: India to develop and build first indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 Concord Blue Plans Hydrogen Plants in Germany Amid Gas Crisis – Bloomberg Concord Blue Plans Hydrogen Plants in Germany Amid Gas Crisis – Bloomberg
Friday, 29 April 22 Floating offshore wind ‘hydrogen factory’ planned by Norwegian technology trio | Recharge (rechargenews.com) Floating offshore wind ‘hydrogen factory’ planned by Norwegian technology trio | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 World’s largest green hydrogen project to get its own 5GW ‘high-current’ electrolyser factory | Recharge (rechargenews.com) World’s largest green hydrogen project to get its own 5GW ‘high-current’ electrolyser factory | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 Why Europe investing in African hydrogen is not a form of colonialism | Euronews Why Europe investing in African hydrogen is not a form of colonialism | Euronews
Friday, 29 April 22 ArcelorMittal successfully tests use of green hydrogen at Canadian plant | Financial Times (ft.com) ArcelorMittal successfully tests use of green hydrogen at Canadian plant | Financial Times (ft.com)
Startup
24 February, 2024

Byju’s, once heralded as a flagship in India’s edtech sector, is grappling with severe financial and operational challenges, marked by a dramatic valuation drop. The company, which sought to stabilize its operations and finances, is now raising funds at a valuation significantly lower than its peak. This development comes amid efforts to address a substantial debt burden, with Byju’s proposing a repayment plan for its $1.2 billion loan. Investor confidence appears shaken, with some stakeholders pushing for drastic changes in leadership to navigate the crisis effectively. The turmoil reflects broader sectoral pressures and raises questions about the sustainability of high-growth trajectories in the edtech industry

Energy
10 February, 2024

Australia’s energy market is witnessing significant transitions and investments aimed at bolstering renewable energy infrastructure and securing gas supplies. Key developments include a $179 million investment by the Queensland Government for community battery projects, Santos’ $5.7 billion gas pipeline project following a legal battle win, and a $206 million energy savings package for NSW households. Additionally, the Australian government has secured new gas supply deals to support the east coast market, emphasizing the role of gas in transitioning to a renewable grid.

India 2024
9 February, 2024

The latest opinion polls, including the Mood of the Nation survey by India Today, predict a comfortable victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with a projected win of 335 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections. This forecast suggests a slight decrease from the 2019 elections but still ensures a majority. The survey, involving interviews with over 149,000 respondents, reflects Modi’s enduring popularity based on his nationalist policies and economic reforms. Other polls echo these findings, although seat projections vary slightly. The opposition INDIA alliance is expected to secure a significant number of seats, yet not enough to challenge the NDA’s majority. These predictions highlight a political landscape that remains largely favorable to Modi and the BJP as the election approaches