FCHEA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ukraine | |
This month, FCHEA President and CEO Frank Wolak signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ukraine’s Minister of Energy German Galushсhenko, establishing a cooperative energy partnership to advance hydrogen energy. The agreement underscores the importance of international cooperative efforts to promote sustainable hydrogen development and will focus on the exchange of best practices, technical knowledge and experiences, and fostering introductions and connections between US industry, policy makers, and other key stakeholders. | |
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FCHEA Welcomes Four New Members to the Association! | |
FCHEA is excited to welcome Yamaha Motor Corportation, USA to the association as a Principal Member as well as Agfa, EvolOH, and NEUMAN & ESSER (NEA) as Supporting Members! | |
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Yamaha Motor Company has a global plan to achieve full carbon neutrality across all business activities, including the life cycles of its products, by 2050, and in its manufacturing operations, Scopes I and II, by 2030. This includes manufacturing operations in the USA.
Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Georgia, is pursuing a multi-technology approach to decarbonization, which includes electrification of lower-horsepower products, hydrogen and sustainable marine fuels. Additionally, Yamaha’s other divisions and portfolio includes products that are currently powered by internal combustion engines. These divisions will also require multiple technology solutions, including hydrogen.
Click here to learn more about Yamaha.
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Agfa (the Agfa-Gevaert Group) produces Zirfon H2 membranes for alkaline electrolyzer systems.
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EvolOH is an electrolyzer stack manufacturing company funded by Breakthrough Energy, The Engine, and other top investment firms. Based around an anion exchange membrane, EvolOH manufactures electrolyzer stacks that are made using earth-abundant materials like steel and plastic.
Click here to learn more about EvolOH.
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NEA is a global technology leader in compression systems and an integrated solution provider across the entire hydrogen value chain. Its portfolio ranges from electrolyzers, reformers, diaphragm and piston compressors, to hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) and consulting services to clean hydrogen projects.
Click here to learn more about Neuman and Esser.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
FuelCell Energy Delivers 14 MW of Power to Derby | |
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On November 16, FCHEA member FuelCell Energy celebrated the opening of its newest clean energy project at a cable cutting ceremony in Derby, Connecticut. The 14-megawatt baseload fuel cell project located on Roosevelt Drive consists of 10 fuel cells and will supply power to thousands of customers of Eversource and United Illuminating. FuelCell Energy states it is the second largest fuel cell park in North America following only FuelCell Energy’s Bridgeport fuel cell park and will generate substantial tax revenue for the city.
The location in Derby was selected by the state, which held a competitive bidding process as part of its efforts to foster distributed utility scale clean energy solutions that can be deployed in high density areas throughout Connecticut. Additionally, the fuel cell park is the first major project to come online since the state launched its new “Make it Here” marketing campaign designed to show the strength of its manufacturing base. All the components of this facility were made in FuelCell Energy’s Torrington, Connecticut, factory.
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FuelCell Energy President and CEO Jason Few at the ceremonial opening with Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (Source: FuelCell Energy)
Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.
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Airbus and Advent Technologies to Launch Joint Benchmarking Project | |
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On November 6, FCHEA members Airbus and Advent Technologies announced a joint benchmarking project for an optimized Ion Pair™ Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) for hydrogen fuel cells. The goal of the project is to accelerate the development of Advent’s MEA and benchmark the Ion Pair MEA against aviation requirements and current/expected technological limits.
The project will primarily focus on the needs for future hydrogen-fueled planes, while at the same time having the potential of significantly reducing the weight and volume of the powertrain system through a simplified balance of plant and cooling subsystems. The project will be executed by Advent’s MEA team and closely monitored by Airbus. The project is expected to begin in January 2024.
Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.
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Fortescue Announces $35 Million Manufacturing Facility in Michigan | |
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On November 16, FCHEA member Fortescue announced it will rapidly expand its U.S. presence as a direct result of the Inflation Reduction Act. The announcements include $35 million to kickstart a U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Center in Michigan, potentially creating 600 American jobs in its first phase. It also includes the formation of Fortescue Capital, a new green energy investment accelerator platform, headquartered in New York.
Additionally, the company's Phoenix Hydrogen Hub Green Hydrogen project is on track to go to the Fortescue Board for Final Investment Decision this year, potentially moving into operations in 2024. Fortescue is also forging forward with its Centralia project, boosted by its selection by the U.S. Department of Energy, for funding as part of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub.
Click here for the full press release from Fortescue.
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Renewable Innovations Powers 2023 BMW Test Fest | |
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On November 21, FCHEA member Renewable Innovations announced the success of its recent collaboration with BMW at Test Fest 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina. Over six days, Renewable Innovations, Inc. was the power source for the event. The showcase featured BMW's 5 Series and the iX5 Hydrogen. Renewable Innovations provided both green hydrogen and power for battery electric vechicles.
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(Source: Renewable Innovations)
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ZeroAvia CEO and Founder Val Miftakhov Named in Time 100 Climate List | |
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On November 16, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced that TIme Magazine has selected CEO and Founder Val Miftakhov as one of the world’s most influential leaders in climate action in business in its 2023 Time 100 Climate list. In his interview with TIME, Val suggests that hydrogen aviation as a climate technology deserves more attention and funding. He states in his excerpt that “more attention is needed to stave off the over-reliance on piecemeal solutions or regressive policies that restrict flight only to the wealthy. More money is needed to scale up hydrogen production for aviation and to develop the airport infrastructure to facilitate the switch to truly clean aviation."
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(Source: ZeroAvia)
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BayoTech Celebrates Completion of First Hydrogen Hub in Missouri | |
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On November 2, FCHEA member BayoTech announced the availability of sustainable hydrogen fuel from its recently completed hub in Wentzville, Missouri. The BayoGaaS™ Hydrogen Hub generates 350 tons of hydrogen annually to serve a wide range of customers operating zero-emission fuel cell equipment and hydrogen-intensive industrial processes.
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BayoTech Wentzville Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Source: BayoTech)
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ZeroAvia to Provide up to 70 Engines to Ecojet | |
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On November 28, ZeroAvia announced that it has signed an agreement with newly launched airline Ecojet to provide up to 70 hydrogen-electric, zero-emission engines.
Ecojet will begin operations in 2024 with conventionally powered aircraft operating routes to and from Edinburgh, Scotland, before converting its fleet to become what it aims to be the world’s first electric airline. The airline will achieve its goal by retrofitting its aircraft with ZeroAvia’s ZA600 engines once certified. Ecojet will be working with MONTE, ZeroAvia’s preferred ZA600 lessor partner, in bringing this technology to market. ZeroAvia is targeting type certification of the ZA600 engine in 2025.
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(Source: ZeroAvia)
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Ballard Announces Orders for 62 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines to Power Solaris Buses in Europe | |
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On November 6, FCHEA member Ballard announced multiple purchase orders totaling 62 hydrogen fuel cell engines from Solaris Bus & Coach, a European bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered city buses across the continent. Ballard expects delivery of the majority of the fuel cell engines to occur in 2024. The hydrogen fuel cell engines will power buses in Germany and Poland.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard.
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Airbus Makes First Full Hydrogen-Powered Flight | |
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On November 16, Airbus announced the modified glider at the center of Aits UpNext’s hydrogen contrail-studying experiment, Blue Condor, made its first hydrogen-powered flight over Nevada. The flight was the company’s first ever to use hydrogen as the sole fuel source, and it kicked off a test campaign that will conclude in a contrail-measuring mission in early 2024.
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Hydrogen Powered Blue Condor (Source: Airbus)
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Hydrogen-Powered Toyota Corolla to Participate in the Super Taikyu Series 2023 Final Round Fuji 4 Hours Race | |
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On November 11, FCHEA member Toyota announced that it will enter the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2023 Supported by Bridgestone Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Fuji 4 Hours Race with Fuji Niq Festival, with the #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept, which runs on liquid hydrogen, and the #28 ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF Concept running on carbon-neutral fuel.
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Hydrogen Powered Corolla (Source: Toyota)
In addition to training in a motorsport environment, Toyota will also demonstrate the vehicle on public roads to develop its practicality for commercial use, operability, and durability under the customer's operating environment.
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Air Liquide and Siemens Energy Inaugurate Gigawatt Electrolyzer Factory in Germany | |
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On November 8, FCHEA member Air Liquide and Siemens Energy officially inaugurated their joint venture gigawatt (GW) electrolyzer factory in Berlin, Germany. Spanning over 2,000 square meters and currently operating at one GW, the companies anticipate a ramp-up to annual production capacity of three GW by 2025.
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(Source: Air Liquide)
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FuelCell Energy Partners with IBM to Use AI for Longer-Life Fuel Cell Systems | |
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On November 28, FuelCell Energy and IBM announced they will work together to boost the performance of FuelCell Energy’s technology using Foundation Models, a form of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The aim of this collaboration is to support both companies’ efforts to lead a global transition to renewable energy sources that emit little to no carbon.
Through the collaboration, IBM will research ways that FuelCell Energy can extend the life of its fuel cells through an optimal control of operational parameters and their cost effectiveness for customers.
Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.
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Honeywell Launches World’s First 100% Hydrogen-Capable Gas Meter | |
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On November 28, FCHEA member Honeywell announced the European launch of its 100% hydrogen-capable diaphragm gas meter. The Honeywell EI5 smart gas meter, which has been successfully piloted in the Netherlands, is part of a broader initiative to align with the region’s goals outlined in the European Green Deal.
The new gas meter is capable of measuring both hydrogen and natural gas, providing adaptability across the European continent. Once installed, these meters eliminate the need for future replacements, even as networks transition to hydrogen, thereby reducing long-term costs and enhancing operational sustainability.
Click here for the full press release from Honeywell.
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Air Products to Add Carbon Capture to Existing Hydrogen Production Plant in Europe | |
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On November 6, FCHEA member Air Products announced it will build, own and operate a carbon capture and carbon dioxide (CO2) treatment facility at its existing hydrogen production plant in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The facility is expected to be on-stream in 2026, and the resulting hydrogen product will serve ExxonMobil’s (Esso) Rotterdam refinery and additional customers via Air Products' hydrogen pipeline network system. This will be the largest blue hydrogen plant in Europe once operational.
Click here for the full press release from Air Products.
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Johnson Matthey Selected for Green Hydrogen and Methanol Project in Tasmania | |
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On November 14, Australian green hydrogen and methanol project developer, ABEL Energy, has confirmed the selection of FCHEA member Johnson Matthey (JM) and SunGas Renewables as the suppliers for two of the key technologies to be deployed for the Bell Bay Powerfuels Project in Northern Tasmania. ABEL Energy has been working closely with JM and SunGas Renewables on the design and optimisation studies to fully integrate these leading technologies into the proposed facility.
The project is scheduled to begin production of 300,000 tons per year of green methanol by 2027. This amount is three times Australia’s current methanol consumption and as a shipping fuel equivalent to removing 540,000 tons of fossil fuel CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Click here for the full press release from Johnson Matthey.
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Toyota Launches All-New Crown in Japan | |
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On November 2, Toyota announced its all-new Crown Sedan model in Japan. The new Crown Sedan will feature both fuel cell electric and battery electric models. The new Crown Sedan is available for individuals or companies starting November 9, 2023.
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Toyota Crown Sedan (Source: Toyota)
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Johnson Matthey Announces Successful Demonstration of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Recycling Technology | |
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On November 14, Johnson Matthey (JM) announced the successful lab scale demonstration of its new HyRefine technology for recycling hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyzer materials. Following successful 5-liter lab scale demonstrations, JM is now scaling up this technology to run 50-liter pilot trials in its facility in Brimsdown, United Kingdom.
Click here for the full press release from Johnson Matthey.
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Ballard and Applied Hydrogen AS to Partner on Zero-Emission Fuel Cell Excavator | |
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On November 15, Ballard and Norwegian-based Applied Hydrogen AS, a developer of hydrogen-powered equipment and refueling systems for the construction industry, announced they are partnering on the development of a new zero-emission fuel cell excavator, incorporating Ballard’s powerful FCmove®-XD 120 kW fuel cell engine.
Supported by Enova, an enterprise of the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, the excavator will be delivered to one of the Nordic region's largest construction companies, Veidekke AS.
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Zero Emission Fuel Cell Excavator (Source: Ballard)
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Chart Receives Korean Safety Certification for Transport Trailers | |
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On November 14, FCHEA member Chart announced it has as received Korean Gas Safety (KGS) certification and approval of its liquid hydrogen bulk transport trailers built in Theodore, Alabama, for the Korean market. Chart is the first and only supplier with a liquid hydrogen trailer design currently approved to serve the growing Korean market.
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Chart Liquid Hydrogen Transport Trailer (Source: Chart)
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ZeroAvia and Japan Airlines to Partner on Hydrogen-Electric Flights | |
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On November 16, ZeroAvia announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines and JAL Engineering to explore the development of hydrogen-electric engines to enable clean flight operations on regional routes in Japan. As part of the agreement, Japan Airlines and ZeroAvia will collaborate on assessing operational parameters for retrofitting hydrogen-electric aircraft for existing and prospective routes, as well as collaborating to define pathways for regulation, retrofit operations, hydrogen fuel infrastructure and engine maintenance, repair and overhaul.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Air Liquide and ENEOS partner to Accelerate Hydrogen Development in Japan | |
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On November 15, Air Liquide and ENEOS Corporation, a Japanese energy company, announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating the development of low-carbon hydrogen in Japan and contribute to the energy transition.
This partnership will span the whole value chain of low-carbon hydrogen. Upstream, the partners will study the development of low-carbon hydrogen production, using both CCUS and electrolysis technologies. Furthermore, they will examine possible collaboration in the development of an international liquid hydrogen supply chain to serve the Japanese market from abroad. Downstream, the partnership will envisage joint initiatives to develop hydrogen mobility in Japan, including through a hydrogen refueling station infrastructure. In addition, Air Liquide and ENEOS will explore a collaboration in innovation along the hydrogen supply chain.
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Ballard Announces Follow-Up Order from Canadian Pacific Kansas City | |
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On November 6, Ballard announced it received an order for 2.4 megawatt of additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City. These twelve, 200 kilowatt fuel cell engines are planned for delivery in 2023 and will support the development of CPKC’s additional hydrogen-powered locomotives planned for regular switching and local freight service applications in Alberta.
Click here for the full press release from Ballard.
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ZeroAvia Announces Completion of $116 Million Series C Funding Round | |
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On November 27, ZeroAvia announced that it has completed its Series C funding round at a total of $116 million. The UK Infrastructure Bank joins the round as a cornerstone-level investor alongside co-leads Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) as announced in September, with the Series C round set to accelerate the company’s journey to certification of its first engines and advance R&D that will scale the clean propulsion technology for larger aircraft.
The financing supports the UK’s status as a market leader in research and development in both aviation and hydrogen and will support ZeroAvia’s ambitious growth plans in the UK.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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John Cockerill and Technip Energies Reach Closing on Rely | |
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On November 30, FCHEA Members John Cockerill and Technip Energies announced the formal launch of Rely, a green hydrogen and Power-to-X solution business. Rely offers end-to-end large-scale solutions, from pre-Final Investment Decision services including technical and financial advisory through to proprietary technologies, project execution, and operation and maintenance.
Rely also fuses a commitment to a standardized approach, developing a unique portfolio of solutions for project of 100MW capacity and above, leveraging the technology and engineering expertise of its parent companies.
Click here for the full press release from John Cockerill.
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Ceres Announces Milestone on Electrolyzer Demonstration Project | |
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On November 7, FCHEA member Ceres announced that its solid oxide electrolyzer is producing hydrogen at partner AVL’s site in Germany. In the final stages of commissioning, the 1 MW electrolyzer demonstrator in final stages of commissioning and is on track to reach factory acceptance testing in the coming weeks.
Click here for the full press release from Ceres.
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Nuvera Fuel Cells Establishes Netherlands Facility | |
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On November 20, FCHEA member Nuvera Fuel Cells announced it has established a new office location in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Nuvera will provide sales support, application development and aftermarket services from the Nijmegen office, deepening the connection to European customers and enhancing its in-region commercial activities and support. This expanded presence will also facilitate collaboration with parent company Hyster-Yale Group for the continued development of fuel cell-powered port machinery and other heavy-duty equipment. The new office is Nuvera’s sixth location globally, in addition to its U.S. headquarters, Milan office and testing facilities, and China and India offices.
Click here for the full press release from Nuvera Fuel Cells.
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FORVIA Announces New Hydrogen Contract in North America | |
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On November 7, FCHEA member FORVIA announced it has been awarded a contract from a major automotive manufacturer to supply Type IV hydrogen storage systems for medium-duty commercial trucks in the North American market. Production is expected to start in 2025.
Click here for the full press release from FORVIA.
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GenCell Announces Milestone in Green Ammonia Synthesis | |
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On November 20, FCHEA member GenCell announced it has made significant progress in its green ammonia synthesis development project. GenCell has achieved experimental results demonstrating faradaic efficiency of 50% in its green ammonia production process which synthesizes green ammonia directly from water at very low temperature and pressure. These results can be compared with faradaic efficiency of some 25% achieved when using the traditional method of green ammonia production.
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Garrett’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Selected for HYVIA’s Green Mobility Project in Europe | |
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On October 30, FCHEA member Garrett announced that its electric compressors for hydrogen fuel cells will be added to the HYVIA platform, a joint venture between Renault Group and Plug to provide hydrogen-powered transportation solutions. Garrett's electric compressors can allow for a boost in the power density of fuel cell systems by over 50%.
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Advent Technologies Receives Funding Update for HiPo IPCEI Project | |
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On November 16, Advent Technologies announced it has received an update from the Greek State regarding the implementation of the Green HiPo IPCEI Hy2Tech project (Green HiPo Project). The plan outlines a current budget of €60 million ($65 million), with 40% of that funding as a grant from Greece’s Just Transition Fund to launch the Green HiPo Project.
In a letter from the Governor of the Just Transition Special Authority (JTSA), a division of the Greek State, Advent received confirmation of the Greek State’s continued commitment to the Green HiPo Project in line with Advent’s July 18, 2022, IPCEI EU ratification announcement, and an updated funding plan for the Green HiPo Project.
The Green HiPo Project involves the development, design, and manufacture of HT-PEM fuel cell systems and electrolyzer systems for the production of power and hydrogen, respectively. The project will be based in the Western Macedonia region of Greece.
Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.
| Watèa by Michelin to Offer Hydrogen Service | |
On November 22, Watèa by FCHEA member Michelin, a mobility operator specialized in the energy transition of professional fleets, is unveiling a brand-new Hydrogen offering.
The new service will enable Watèa clients to reap the many benefits of hydrogen mobility. The offer provides a subscription-based one-stop service which includes hydrogen vehicles, charging solutions, maintenance and 24-hour assistance, as well as a range of digital services. The subscription also provides access to European, national and regional subsidies, including subsidies from the ADEME [French Environment and Energy Management Agency] and France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region; with Watèa handling all administrative procedures with the organizations concerned.
Click here for the full press release from Michelin.
| FORVIA Awarded Type IV Contract in North America | |
On November 27, FORVIA announced it has been awarded a contract from a major clean energy technology company to supply Type IV hydrogen storage systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the North American market, with production starting in 2025. This is the second award for hydrogen storage solutions acquired by FORVIA in North America this year.
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| Black & Veatch to Conduct Feasibility Study on Green Hydrogen Generation in Indonesia | |
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On November 7, FCHEA member Black & Veatch announced it has conducted a feasibility study for Augustus Global Investment (AGI) on the generation of green hydrogen in Indonesia. The project envisions green hydrogen production using electrolyzers powered by grid-supplied renewable energy.
Black & Veatch provided a plant configuration and technology analysis and order-of-magnitude cost estimates for hydrogen generation and storage. The study finds that the project can be technically and economically feasible and has the potential to significantly contribute to Indonesia's energy transition.
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | |
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Request for Information to Achieve Rail Sector Decarbonization | |
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To set domestic rail on an ambitious net-zero emission trajectory, commercially viable, well-to-wheel net-zero emission line-haul locomotives are needed in the domestic fleet by 2030. Thus, an ambitious alliance is needed between the private sector, research institutes and regulatory entities to develop, demonstrate, and deploy net-zero locomotives and infrastructure together by 2030 to make net-zero propulsion the natural choice for railroads. The propulsion technologies under consideration for this RFI for transitional, interim use until 2030 are: biodiesel, renewable diesel, ammonia, methanol, hydrogen fueled internal combustion engines, and ethanol. The technologies under consideration for this RFI for mid- to long-term use are: hydrogen fuel cells, batteries (tenders or built-in), and direct electrification (catenary), or a combination of different technologies. Each alternative propulsion technology comes with its own set of regionally sensitive advantages and disadvantages.
The purpose of this RFI is to aggregate knowledge from rail stakeholders to help direct actions regarding future propulsion technologies, infrastructure requirements, and coordination among key stakeholders to ensure that the rail sector is meeting or exceeding U.S. decarbonization milestones. DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is specifically interested in information on the rail sector stakeholder’s current alternative fuels trajectory, the driving forces behind it, and the key barriers to achieving this transition.
Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to GreenRail@ee.doe.gov no later than 5:00pm EDT on January 12, 2024.
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U.S. Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent for Funding to Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy | |
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On November 16, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a notice of intent for potential funding to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of affordable clean-hydrogen technologies. This potential funding will reduce the cost and improve the performance of critical elements of hydrogen infrastructure, while streamlining and improving processes essential to the efficient, timely, and equitable deployment of clean hydrogen technologies.
Potential topic areas include:
- Components for Hydrogen Fueling of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles to develop advanced components for gaseous and/or liquid hydrogen dispensing;
- Standardized Hydrogen Refueling Station of the Future to develop and demonstrate a low-cost, standardized, and replicable hydrogen fueling station that reduces operating and capital cost and offers scalability and hydrogen fuel flexibility (e.g., gaseous vs liquid);
- Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Deployment to identify and address the primary challenges to siting, permitting, and installation across the value chain from hydrogen production through end-uses;
- Equitable Hydrogen Technology Community Engagement to design and implement activities focused on understanding the concerns of communities and providing education on hydrogen technologies.
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U.S. Department of Energy Issues $83 Million NOI for Energy and Emissions-Intensive Industries | |
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The Energy- and Emissions-Intensive Industries (EEII) funding opportunity will focus on applied RD&D for the highest GHG-emitting industrial subsectors, specifically: chemicals and fuels; iron and steel; food and beverage; building and infrastructure materials (including cement and concrete, asphalt pavements, and glass); and forest products.
This funding opportunity will also include a joint topic with the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) and the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) focused on pre-front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) studies that support the development of decarbonized industrial processes using approaches that include innovative, pre-commercial technologies.
Potential pre-FEED areas of interest include: (a) integration of green hydrogen as a feedstock in clean fuels, chemicals, and iron and steel production; (b) carbon capture for select industrial sectors; and (c) integration of multiple decarbonization technologies for chemical production, mineral processing, and iron and steel.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $38 Million to Reduce Emission Across America's Industrial Sector | |
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On November 17, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $38 million funding opportunity that will accelerate the innovative, cross-sector technologies required to create a clean energy economy.
Through this funding oppourtunity, the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) seeks high-impact, applied research, development, and pilot demonstration (RD&D) projects that will help drive the transformational cross-sector technologies and innovations required to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the industrial sector. The projects selected for this funding opportunity will advance a clean and equitable energy economy, bolster the technological and economic competitiveness of domestic manufacturing, and boost the viability and competitiveness of U.S. industrial technology exports.
Topic Areas:
- Topic 1 – Electrification of Industrial Heat
- Topic 2 – Efficient Energy Use in Industrial Systems
- Topic 3 – Decarbonizing Organic Wastewater and Wet Waste Treatment
Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: December 18, 2023
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Drayage Truck Funding from Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Available Nov. 14 to Stack with HVIP | |
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Starting Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. Pacific, the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) will make $60 million provided by the Ports available for voucher requests for zero-emission Class 8 tractors performing drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Voucher enhancements funded by the Ports are $100,000 per truck for fleets size 10 and smaller and $75,000 for fleets larger than 10, additional to the HVIP drayage voucher amount of $150,000 per truck and any other applicable HVIP voucher enhancements listed on www.californiahvip.org/funding. Purchaser qualifications are as defined in the HVIP Implementation Manual.
Funding is made available through the Ports’ Clean Truck Funds and administered by CALSTART on a first-come, first-served basis through the existing HVIP voucher request process and online Voucher Processing Center. Voucher requests will follow HVIP requirements, including the eligible trucks and dealers listed at www.californiahvip.org.
Additionally, all existing eligible unredeemed HVIP drayage truck vouchers that meet the Ports’ requirements will receive the same additional funds of $75,000 or $100,000 added to their HVIP voucher. Outreach to individual dealers and purchasers is already underway regarding this increase as additional actions are required to apply Port Clean Truck Funds to existing vouchers.
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Improvements in Maintenance Processes for Reliable Operations that are Verifiable and Effective for Hydrogen Refueling Stations (IMPROVE for H2) | |
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The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $10,796,266 in grant funds for projects that will support the advancement of hydrogen refueling station operations and maintenance (O&M) to improve the customer experience.
Submission Deadline: January 19, 2024, 11:59 pm
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Department of Commerce Announces New Funding Opportunity for Small-Scale Supplier Projects | |
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On September 29, 2023, CHIPS for America released its second funding opportunity to strengthen the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, advance U.S. technology leadership, and support vibrant domestic semiconductor clusters. This funding opportunity seeks applications for projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors with capital investments less than $300 million.
The application process includes two primary phases. In the first phase, applicants will be asked to submit a concept plan describing how their proposed project addresses core program priorities. Concept plans will be accepted between December 1, 2023, and February 1, 2024. The Department will then invite the most promising applicants to the second phase, where they will have the opportunity to submit a full application.
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SAMPE 2024 Technical Paper Call for Abstracts Now Open | |
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Abstracts should concisely report the aims and outcomes of your research to be fully understandable on its own to someone who hasn't read the full paper or related sources.
Abstract Guidelines:
- Select one track that best aligns with abstract topic.
- Select a short, specific Abstract Title that indicates the nature of your Technical Paper (containing no abbreviations).
- Provide a 100-200 word abstract. Be as specific as possible as to what you will discuss in your paper - technologies or strategies covered, case studies cited, etc. This will be used by the conference committee to evaluate your submission.
Abstracts should include all of the following:
- Research problems and objectives
- Methods
- Key results or arguments
- Conclusion
For Abstracts that have been approved for this conference, Technical Papers are due for review by January 19, 2024 and must follow SAMPE format and template.
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Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment | |
The California Air Resources Board announced $125 million in funding incentives for zero-emission off-road equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.
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HVIP Relaunches, Vouchers Available for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles | |
California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) re-opened to voucher requests on March 30, 2022. HVIP remains open for all voucher requests, including standard HVIP funds, and the set-asides for transit and school buses. In total, nearly $430 million was made available for voucher requests.
The 24-hour initial submission period has now passed, and all requests will be funded based on timestamp without the need for a randomization process. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts.
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Small Trucking Fleet Zero Emission Truck Pilot Program | |
Beginning August 31, privately-owned or non-profit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and an annual revenue of less than $15 million can access flexible financing options for zero-emission trucks through the HVIP Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot (ISEF). This funding allows small fleets to access flexible financing, lease, rental, and truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support.
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Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) |
CORE is designed to accelerate deployment of cleaner off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding to offset the higher cost of such technologies. This project is analogous to the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), but will specifically target zero-emission off-road freight equipment that is currently in the early stages of commercial deployment.
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