October 2023

Federal Program Updates

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion for Hydrogen Hub Awardees

On October 13, President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen.

The winners include:

• Up to $925 million to the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2); West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania);
• Up to $750 million to the Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Hub (Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2); Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey);
• Up to $1.2 billion was to the California Hydrogen Hub (Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES); California);
• Up to $1.2 billion to the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub (HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub; Texas);
• Up to $925 million to the Heartland Hydrogen Hub (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota);
• Up to $1 billion to the Midwest Hydrogen Hub (Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2); Illinois, Indiana, Michigan);
• Up to $1 billion to Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNW H2; Washington, Oregon, Montana).

President Biden Delivering Remarks on the Hydrogen Hubs (Source: The White House)

Source (U.S. Department of Energy)

The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) and its members congratulate the award winners of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Program and thank the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Biden-Harris Administration for supporting this program that will be critical to building our future hydrogen economy. 

Click here for the full press release from the White House.

Click here for the full press release from FCHEA.

FCHEA Updates

FCHEA Welcomes Edgewise Energy to the Association!

FCHEA is excited to welcome Edgewise Energy to the association as a Supporting Member! Edgewise Energy is a New York-based clean energy development firm that generates value for property owners, utilities, and infrastructure investors.

Click here to learn more about Edgewise Energy.

9th Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2023 a Success!

Thank you to all who participated in the ninth annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day! FCHEA was impressed by the level of excitement and support for this years celebration.

Click here for a list of activities from the 2023 National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

Renewable Innovations Powers 2023 Rebelle Rally

On October 12, FCHEA member Renewable Innovations announced that it will power EVs and PHEVs with a grid-independent solution that uses green hydrogen at the 2023 Rebelle Rally. The Rebelle Rally covers 2,500 kilometers of terrain across the Nevada and California desert. Renewable Innovations will be supplying the rally with a moving zero-emissions basecamp as well as off-roadside assistance to the EVs if necessary.

Click here for the full press release from Renewable Innovations.

Plug Announced as Preferred Supplier to Fortescue for Proposed Gibson Island Project

On October 11, FCHEA member Plug announced it is currently the preferred supplier of 550 MW electrolyzers to Fortescue for its proposed Gibson Island Project.

Fortescue and Plug have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate the potential supply of a range of capital equipment including electrolyzers, liquefiers, tanker trailers and stationary storage tanks for green hydrogen production projects in North America, including Fortescue’s proposed Phoenix hydrogen plant. Both parties are also looking to collaborate on additional large projects on a global basis.

Under the terms of the MOU, Plug and Fortescue will also evaluate co-investment opportunities in green hydrogen production projects in North America. Plug and Fortescue have started the initial diligence process for Fortescue to take up to a 40% equity stake in Plug’s Texas hydrogen plant (45 MTPD) and for Plug to take up to a 25% equity stake in Fortescue’s proposed Phoenix hydrogen plant.

Click here for the full press release from Plug.

Electric Hydrogen Raises $380 Million to Accelerate Electrolyzer Manufacturing Plan

On October 2, FCHEA member Electric Hydrogen announced it has raised $380 million in an oversubscribed Series C fundraising round to help accelerate its manufacturing and deployment plans to meet the growing demand for green hydrogen.

The funding round was led by FCHEA member Fortescue, Fifth Wall, and Energy Impact Partners, and included new investors bp Ventures, Oman Investment Authority, Temasek, Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, the United Airlines Sustainable Flight Fund, New Legacy, Kajima Ventures and Fatima Holdings USA. Existing strategic investors Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, Equinor Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Rio Tinto continued their participation, as did previous financial investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Capricorn Partners, Prelude Ventures, and S2G Ventures.

Click here for the full press release from Fortescue.

Air Liquide Participating in Six out of Seven Hydrogen Hubs Announced by the U.S. Department of Energy

On October 19, FCHEA member Air Liquide announced it was selected as a partner in 6 out of the 7 Hydrogen Hubs. As a core industry sponsor with a project in the HyVelocity Hub (Gulf Coast), Air Liquide will work with its partners to optimize the Gulf Coast’s existing energy assets to develop hydrogen projects that benefit Texas, Southwest Louisiana, and the surrounding region.

Also a partner with projects in the PNWH2 Hub (Pacific Northwest), ARCH2 Hub (Appalachia) and MACHH2 Hub (Midwest), Air Liquide is committed to advancing the clean energy transition and establishing the necessary transport infrastructure to increase the accessibility of hydrogen through the region.

In addition, Air Liquide is also a partner in both the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems in California (ARCHES) network and Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2™) and will provide its expertise to help shape the infrastructure for hydrogen production, transportation, and distribution.

Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.

Plug Joins West Virginia Senators to Commemorate Winning Hydrogen Hub

On October 16, Plug CEO Andy Marsh commemorated the Department of Energy’s selection of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program with U.S. and West Virginia government officials and stakeholders. Plug will play a substantial role in ARCH2 Hub, serving as a project partner, vendor, and provider of essential services throughout the hydrogen value chain. U.S. Senators, Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Infrastructure David Crane, and White House Coordinator for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Mitchell Landrieu, were all in attendance.

Click here for the full press release from Plug.

Cummins Signs MoU to Decarbonize Concrete Mixer Trucks

On October 19, FCHEA member Cummins announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Terex Advance Mixer Inc, Edge Materials LLC, and PCC Hydrogen Inc., to produce, trial and prove concrete mixer trucks powered by Cummins’ zero-carbon, hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. This is the first MoU of its kind signed by Cummins, aiming to develop a full hydrogen eco-system joining together a hydrogen producer, vehicle manufacturer, and end user.

Terex Advance Commander FD5000 front discharge mixer truck (Source: Cummins)

Click here for the full press release from Cummins.

FirstElement Fuel Expands its Hydrogen Refueling Station Network

On October 19, FCHEA member FirstElement Fuel (FEF) announced the public opening of a new high-capacity retail hydrogen station in Oakland, California. The station, which uses FEF's proprietary design, has 4 dispensers capable of simultaneously providing H70 standard fills with a capacity of 1600 kilograms per day, the equivalent of refueling 450 hydrogen-powered cars per day. The Oakland station represents the ninth such high-output station installed and operated by FEF.

Click here for the full press release from PR Newswire.

John Cockerill to Launch Gigafactory in Houston

On October 25, FCHEA member John Cockerill announced its entry into the United States with the acquisition of manufacturing space in Baytown, Texas, for a new gigafactory. The facility is expected to create 200 new jobs and produce 1 GW per year of electrolyzers.

Click here for the full press release from John Cockerill.

BayoTech Announced as Official Hydrogen Sponsor at 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

On October 2, FCHEA member BayoTech announced its role as the Official Hydrogen Sponsor of the 66th Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett, taking place at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Four high-pressure gas transport trailers, designed and manufactured by BayoTech, will be deployed to supply the 1,500 kilograms of hydrogen required for the Gordon Bennett gas balloons. BayoTech’s customer, Iwatani Corporation of America, is providing transport trailers from its fleet to support the event.

BayoTech HyFill™ high-pressure gas transport trailers (Source: BayoTech)

Click here for the full press release from BayoTech.

Mitsubishi Power Delivers First Shipment of Equipment to ACES Delta Hub

On October 26, FCHEA member Mitsubishi Power Americas announced it has delivered the first shipment of major equipment for its Hydaptive integrated hydrogen production plant, which will form part of the Advanced Clean Energy Storage Hub (ACES Delta Hub) in Delta, Utah.

The ACES Delta Hub, a joint project led by Mitsubishi Power Americas and Chevron U.S.A.’s New Energies Company, is a large-scale clean hydrogen facility designed to produce, store, and deliver green hydrogen to the western U.S. The hub will initially be capable of converting 220 MW of renewable energy into almost 100 tons per day of green hydrogen, which will then be stored in two massive salt caverns, having a storage capacity of more than 300 GWh of dispatchable clean energy. 

Click here for the full press release from Mitsubishi Power Americas.

ANGI Energy Systems Secures First Hydrogen Refueling Station Order

On October 23, FCHEA member ANGI Energy Systems (ANGI) announced it will deliver its first full Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) to Trillium to be installed at Santa Clarita Transit in California. With the support of ANGI and Trillium, Santa Clarita Transit plans to transition to fuel cell buses as its CNG transit buses reach the end of their useful life.

Click here for the full press release from ANGI Energy Systems.

Hyzon Motors Announces Amendment of Intellectual Property Agreement with Horizon

On October 3, FCHEA member Hyzon Motors announced an amendment to its Intellectual Property agreement with affiliates of Horizon, Hyzon’s majority controlling shareholder, furthering the collaboration between the two companies and opening additional markets and optionality for Hyzon. Under the amendment, Hyzon will expand its market access to stationary fuel cell power applications in North America, in addition to its existing access to global fuel cell mobility markets.

Click here for the full press release from Hyzon Motors.

Ballard Announces Orders for over 170 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines to Power Solaris Buses in Europe

On October 10, FCHEA member Ballard announced multiple purchase orders totaling 177 hydrogen fuel cell engines from long-standing customer Solaris Bus & Coach. Ballard expects limited initial deliveries of the fuel cell engines in 2023, with the remainder to ship from 2024 through 2026.

The orders include the supply of fuel cell engines to support the largest announced deployment of a fleet of fuel cell city buses in Europe, with 127 Solaris fuel cell buses to be deployed in Bologna, Italy. Ballard also received orders for a further 50 modules to power Solaris fuel cell buses in Germany and Italy.

Click here for the full press release from Ballard.

Plug Selected for 280 MW Electrolyzer System

On October 11, Plug announced it was selected by Arcadia eFuels to provide a 280 MW (megawatt) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system to Arcadia’s Vordingborg plant in Denmark for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Arcadia eFuels CEO Amy Hebert and Plug CEO Andy Marsh held a ceremony commemorating the deal at Plug’s annual Symposium. 

Arcadia eFuels Vordingborg site will utilize Plug’s electrolyzer technology to produce approximately 120 tons per day (TPD) of green hydrogen. The green hydrogen will then be combined with biogenic CO2 to produce syngas. Further processing of the syngas will generate carbon-neutral sustainable aviation fuel that meets the requirements of RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) in preparation for the European Mandates on aviation fuel. 

Click here for the full press release from Plug.

Johnson Matthey Selected by bp for its First Low Carbon Hydrogen Project

On October 24, FCHEA member Johnson Matthey announced it has signed a licensing and engineering agreement to use its low carbon hydrogen technology at bp’s proposed flagship low carbon hydrogen facility in Teesside, United Kingdom. Industry in the Tees Valley accounts for 64% of total local CO₂ emissions, compared to 24% nationally. H2Teesside would help power and decarbonize local industry as well as attract new businesses to this low carbon hydrogen produced at scale. 

Click here for the full press release from Johnson Matthey.

Anglo American Platinum, BMW Group and Sasol Announce the Launch of a Pilot Fleet of Hydrogen Vehicles in South Africa

On October 16, FCHEA member Anglo American Platinum, FCHEA member BMW Group and Sasol South Africa Limited this morning signed a collaboration agreement that will bring hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and supporting hydrogen refueling technology to South Africa.

The agreement, which was signed at the 2023 South African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town, will see BMW provide the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, while Sasol will supply the green hydrogen and mobile refueler. These vehicles will operate on South African roads as part of an international trial to understand how the BMW iX5 Hydrogen performs in real-world conditions, following four years of development work. Anglo American Platinum, which provides platinum group metals (PGMs) used in FCEVs and has been investing in hydrogen technologies for many years, will work closely with BMW and Sasol to help develop a local green hydrogen mobility ecosystem.

Click here for the full press release from Sasol.

FORVIA and Cummins Successfully Complete Business Transfer Deal Transferring

On October 2, FCHEA member FORVIA announced the successful completion of the transfer of designated parts of its commercial vehicle exhaust after-treatment business in Europe and in the United States to Cummins. Valued at €199.2 million ($210 million), Cummins acquired two plants located in Roermond, Netherlands and Columbus, Indiana, as well as their related programs.

The decision to transfer this business to Cummins is part of FORVIA’s strategy to focus on ultra-low emission solutions for light vehicles as well as its hydrogen roadmap to bring a comprehensive portfolio of hydrogen storage solutions to market.

Click here for the full press release from FORVIA.

Air Products Selected to Provide Hydrogen Refueling Station in Belgium

On October 6, FCHEA member Air Products announced it has signed an agreement with Aers Energy België to develop a multi-fuel, hydrogen refueling station for trucks. The refueling station will be located in the port of Zeebrugge, where Aers will also operate a new secure truck stop, rest area, convenience store, and restaurant.

Click here for the full press release from Air Products.

FuelCell Energy Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project Awarded IESO Hydrogen Innovation Fund

On October 17, FCHEA member FuelCell Energy announced that Ontario’s Independent Electricity System (IESO) Hydrogen Innovation Fund Award selected a project in which FuelCell Energy is playing a key role alongside Kinectrics and Bruce Power.

This fund seeks to establish action-oriented, sector-specific pilot projects with the purpose of evaluating and demonstrating how low-carbon hydrogen technologies can be integrated to strengthen and improve the reliability of Ontario’s energy grid in Canada.

The comprehensive plan submitted by Kinectrics, Bruce Power, and FuelCell Energy included performing a techno-economic assessment of hydrogen production as a clean fuel source for heavy-duty vehicles through high-temperature water electrolysis and will explore the use of solid oxide fuel cells for power generation. It will evaluate the economic feasibility, including installation, maintenance and operating costs of hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and power generation infrastructure.

Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Air Liquide Announces Low-Carbon Gas Production Platform in Canada

On October 24, Air Liquide announced an investment of more than €140 million ($148 million) to establish a platform supplying low-carbon industrial gases including hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and argon in Bécancour, Québec, Canada. In addition to its 20 MW PEM electrolyzer, the infrastructure provided by Air Liquide will include a new air separation unit producing renewable oxygen and nitrogen, as well as liquid storage capacity, connected by a local pipeline network.

Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.

FORVIA Inaugurates its Allenjoie Industrial Platform

On October 9, FORVIA announced it has officially inaugurated its industrial platform in Allenjoie, France. As FORVIA's technological flagship in France, the site houses two major sites showcasing its vision of a more sustainable automotive industry.  One of the sites in Allenjoie is the first mass production plant of hydrogen storage tanks for mobility applications in Europe and production is already underway since the start of 2023.

Click here for the full press release from FORVIA.

FuelCell Energy and Oando Sign MOU for Large-Scale Green Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Energy Production in Africa

On October 16, FuelCell Energy and Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of a 5 to 15-megawatt (MW) power plant.

In addition to FuelCell Energy’s fuel cell and electrolyzer technology, the agreement also includes the potential for the use of FuelCell Energy’s carbon capture and sequestration technologies. Unlike other carbon capture technologies that require power to capture carbon dioxide, FuelCell Energy’s platforms can produce power while simultaneously capturing carbon dioxide. The signing of this MoU is an integral part of OCEL’s drive to strengthen electricity access in African markets via low-carbon renewable energy sources starting in its home country, Nigeria.  

Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Fortescue Invests in Norwegian Hydrogen

On October 27, Fortescue announced it has invested ~ NOK 100 million ($9 million) to become a shareholder in Norwegian Hydrogen. The investment will see Fortescue acquire a 12.5 percent ownership interest, becoming the third largest shareholder.

Fortescue is developing a global portfolio of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects, with two potential projects already in the pipeline across Norway. The Holmaneset project in Bremanger is a 300 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen and green ammonia facility, while there are plans for another 300 MW facility in the Hemnes municipality.  

Click here for the full press release from Fortescue.

FuelCell Energy Electrolyzer to be used in UK Hydrogen and Nuclear Study

On October 18, FuelCell Energy has been contracted by EDF Energy for a project exploring the viability of using hydrogen to decarbonize asphalt production. The Bay Hydrogen Hub consortium, which is made up of EDF, Heidelberg UK, the National Nuclear Laboratory, and Vulcan Burners, proposes combining the use of FuelCell Energy’s 1-megawatt solid oxide electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) with nuclear generated heat and electricity to produce hydrogen in bulk at a lower cost than other hydrogen electrolysis technologies. FuelCell Energy’s electrolyzer will be analyzed for use at the Nuclear Power Plant in Heysham (Northwest England) as part of the Bay Hydrogen Hub project, which endeavors to decarbonize the asphalt industry by distributing that hydrogen via high volume tankers to dispersed sites.

Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Topsoe and Aramco to Demonstrate Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production Technology

On October 9, FCHEA member Topsoe and Aramco announced a new collaboration to demonstrate technology for the production of low-carbon hydrogen.

As part of the agreement, Aramco and Topsoe will build a demonstration plant at the Shaybah Natural Gas Liquids recovery plant in Saudi Arabia. In the project, renewable electricity will be used for electrified steam reforming of natural gas to produce low-carbon hydrogen, with the resulting CO2 being sequestered.

Click here for the full press release from Topsoe.

Hexagon Purus Maritime Receives Support to Build Full-Scale Model of a Maritime Hydrogen Fuel System

On October 3, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus Maritime, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Purus, announced it has been granted support from Innovation Norway to build a full-scale model of a maritime hydrogen fuel system, the first of its kind in Norway. The full-scale model will include a fuel system with four type 4 hydrogen cylinders, structure, fueling nozzle and a piping and control system. The demo model will be used for training with operators and engineering students in a safe environment.

Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.

Ceres and Alma Announce Maritime Collaboration

On October 16, FCHEA member Ceres and Alma announced they are working together on the demonstration of a solid oxide fuel cell system for the marine market. This initial project between the two companies, will integrate Ceres’ highly efficient technology into a modularized power system, developed by Alma, using liquid natural gas (LNG). Ceres will provide solid oxide fuel cell stacks for the development and validation of the power system. Alma will develop and build the 80 kW system that will be tested in 2024 in Stord, Norway, before being transferred to a vessel for further testing.

Click here for the full press release from Ceres.

Hyzon Announces Agreement with New Zealand's Largest Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet Owner

On October 23, Hyzon Motors announced the commercial trial deployment of its first Heavy Rigid fuel cell electric waste collection truck to REMONDIS Australia. The commercial trial is expected to convert to a full vehicle purchase if certain trial performance targets are met.

Click here for the full press release from Hyzon Motors.

Hexagon Purus Announces Orders for the Delivery of Hydrogen Fuel Storage Systems

On October 24, Hexagon Purus announced it has received purchase orders for the delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems to European bus manufacturer Solaris, worth approximately €6.4 million ($6.7 million). Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen fuel storage systems will be used to support Solaris’ roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in Europe.

Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.

Advent Technologies to Supply Methanol-Powered Fuel Cell Stacks to Asia’s Leisure Sector

On October 10, FCHEA member Advent Technologies announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of a hybrid and environmentally-friendly electric propulsion system with Technohull, a leading manufacturer of high technology and high-performance luxury boats headquartered in Lavrio, Greece. This system will utilize Advent’s eMethanol-powered fuel cells Serene and batteries to provide a reliable and efficient electricity supply for a specially designed Technohull vessel.

Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.

Hyzon Announces Agreement with New Zealand's Largest Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet Owner

On October 26, Hyzon Motros announced a revised commercial agreement with TR Group, New Zealand's largest heavy-duty truck fleet owner, for up to 20 FCEVs with Hyzon’s single stack 200 kW fuel cell system.

The first two trucks are scheduled to be ready for commercial trial beginning in March 2024, and will be deployed for up to three months. Following the initial commercial trial, TR Group has an option to purchase the two trial trucks as well as to upfit another 18 trucks with Hyzon’s 200 kW fuel cell systems to be assembled at Hyzon’s Melbourne, Australia facility.

Click here for the full press release from Hyzon Motors.

Additional Links

The Secret Behind the First $1 Billion Green Hydrogen Startup

The Wall Street Journal | 2 October 2023

Norwegian Hydrogen Startup Coming to North America

Axios | 2 October 2023

Hydrogen Industry Pushes Agencies for Clarity to Help Investment

Bloomberg Law | 2 October 2023

Why is Santa Cruz County so Bullish on Hydrogen-Powered Public Transit?

Lookout Santa Cruz | 2 October 2023

IPHE and Hydrogen Council Launch H2-DEIA Initiative to Champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Global Hydrogen Economy

Hydrogen Council | 2 October 2023

Equinix and NUS College of Design and Engineering Explore the Viability of Hydrogen for Sustainable Power Generation

Equinix | 3 October 2023

In Natick, a ‘Green Hydrogen’ Startup Steps on the Gas

The Boston Globe | 3 October 2023

Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Further Clean Energy Fuel Cell and Linear Generator Expansion

Office of Rep. Jimmy Panetta | 3 October 2023

Nuvera Fuel Cells Celebrates Advances in Hydrogen for Heavy-Duty Applications

Nuvera Fuel Cells | 4 October 2023

Proteum Energy is Changing the Face of Renewable Hydrogen Production

Innovation News Network | 4 October 2023

Is There a Future for ‘Blue’ Hydrogen? 5 Things to Watch

E & E News | 4 October 2023

Hydrogen Plant Proponent Requests Equivalent of 20% of Muskrat Falls Electricity

CBC | 4 October 2023

U of T Prof Leads Global Collaboration to Advance Net-Zero Hydrogen Economy

University of Toronto | 4 October 2023

Regulatory (Un)Certainty Hurts The Hydrogen Industry

Forbes | 5 October 2023

Scientists Convert Waste Plastic into Hydrogen and Graphene

Sustainable Plastics | 5 October 2023

Breakthrough Solar Cell Powers Green Hydrogen Production

Interesting Engineering | 5 October 2023

Making Hydrogen-Powered Flights a Reality by 2035

International Airport Review | 8 October 2023

World premiere: QUANTRON Delivers Hydrogen Trucks to the First IKEA Market Worldwide

Quantron AG | 9 October 2023

The Hydrogen Highway

ExxonMobil | 9 October 2023

The Case for a Green Capital Markets Union

Euractiv | 9 October 2023

Labor Group Urges Biden to Ease Limits on Hydrogen Subsidies

Reuters | 10 October 2023

EU Regulatory Framework for Hydrogen Almost Complete Says Commission President

H2 View | 10 October 2023

Exclusive chat with Nel CEO and Renewable Hydrogen Coalition Vice-chair, Håkon Volldal

Renewable Hydrogen Coalition | 10 October 2023

Will Hydrogen Fuel a Clean-Energy Future, or Fizzle?

Bloomberg | 11 October 2023

Opinion: Why Transatlantic Trade in Green Hydrogen Will Happen Sooner Than You Think

Energy Monitor | 12 October 2023

Ambitious Coalition Launches to Enable First Clean Hydrogen Shipment Across Atlantic by 2026

Mission Possible Partnership | 12 October 2023

White House Names First U.S. Hydrogen Hubs

E & E News | 13 October 2023

Why the Hydrogen Tax Credit Has Become a Lightning Rod for Controversy

CNBC | 13 October 2023

Biden Announces Huge Hydrogen Investment. How Much Will It Help The Climate?

Inside Climate News | 13 October 2023

5 Reasons Why Hydrogen Cars May Never Overtake EVs (And 5 Reasons Why They Could)

Top Speed | 14 October 2023

IRS 45V Rule Holds The Key To The Future Of U.S. Hydrogen

Forbes | 15 October 2023

The Hope and Hype of Hydrogen

The New York Times | 17 October 2023

New Hydrogen Hub Will Create 20,000 Jobs and May Power SEPTA Buses and Trash Trucks

The Philadelphia Inquirer | 17 October 2023

Hydrogen Demand Is Set to Boom, but Growth Faces Big Hurdles

Wall Street Journal | 18 October 2023

New Mexico Missed Out on $1.25B in Hydrogen Hub Dollars. What's Next For the Industry in the State?

Albuquerque Business Journam | 18 October 2023

Let’s Get Hydrogen Right From the Start: We Need a Tax Credit that is Practical and Workable

Utility Dive | 19 October 2023

FHWA Announces Round 7 Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation | 19 October 2023

Quick Takeaways on the United States’ Historic Investment in Clean Hydrogen Hubs

Atlantic Council | 19 October 2023

Hydrogen is a Crucial Climate Solution. It’s Also a Distraction

LA Times | 19 October 2023

SoCalGas Joins Center for Transportation and the Environment to Reduce Emissions with Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Delivery Vans

SoCalGas | 19 October 2023

Work on Clean Energy Projects will Continue Despite Nebraska's Miss on Hydrogen Hub

Omaha World-Herald | 20 October 2023

Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs

PA Senate Republicans | 24 October 2023

Opinion | Seattle Times Editorial Board: Hydrogen is the Next Green Thing for WA

The Wenatchee World | 24 October 2023

Singapore's Sembcorp Unit Signs Green Hydrogen Export Deal

Reuters | 24 October 2023

Australian Hydrogen Company Outlines US Expansion in New Mexico, Touts Research

Washington Post | 25 October 2023

Federal Funding and Financing for Hydrogen Energy Production and Use

National Governors Association | 25 October 2023

Industry Leaders Cooperate to Enable Clean Hydrogen Transport Across Atlantic

Port Technology | 25 October 2023

Air Liquide Bets on US Energy Transition as Investments Hit Record 4 bln Euros

Reuters | 25 October 2023

Newsletter: July–October 2023

U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office | 25 October 2023

Toyota Industries Newly Develops 50kW-Class Fuel Cell Module

Hydrogen Central | 26 October 2023

We Need Green Hydrogen to Clean up Heavy Industry. Who’s Making It?

Canary Media | 26 October 2023

A Deep Dive into Global Green Hydrogen Policy Incentives

Plug | 26 October 2023

US Lays Foundations of New Hydrogen Industry

Reuters | 26 October 2023

National Hydrogen Strategies and Roadmap Tracker

Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University | 26 October 2023

‘The Cloak has Been Removed’: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Companies and Projects Finally Revealed

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 27 October 2023

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations 

On September 26, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED) released a new $50 million funding opportunity to help the U.S. develop more reliable, resilient, and cost-effective energy systems to better support our rapidly changing electric grid and the growth of electric vehicles (EV), energy storage, and the electrification of buildings and industry. OCED will provide up to 50 percent of the cost share for 2-4 utility and/or private sector led projects to demonstrate the reliable operation and financial value of connected energy systems with high levels of renewable generation and a variety of connected energy assets. 

Concept papers are due by November 16, 2023, at 5 p.m. EDT.

Click here for more information from the Department of Energy.

Department of Commerce Announces New Funding Opportunity for Small-Scale Supplier Projects

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.

Click here for more information.

SAMPE 2024 Technical Paper Call for Abstracts Now Open

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. 

Click here for more information.

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