Airbus studying hydrogen technology readiness

Airbus would require laboratory validations equivalent to a technology readiness level (TRL) of 3 or 4, according to Mathias Andriamisaina, head of ZEROe demonstrators and testing, in order to choose a propulsion system for its ZEROe hydrogen aircraft in 2026–2027, as reported by Aviation Week. The contest is essentially between the two prime technological pathways

India achieves 11.6% ethanol blend with petrol

India has achieved an average ethanol blending rate of 11.60 per cent in the first four months of 2023-24 supply year that started from November, against the 15 per cent target set by the government for the whole year. This comes on the back of supplies of 1.8 billion litres of ethanol from both sugarcane-based

Green hydrogen from Gujarat to illuminate Oman airport

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Gujarat’s innovative green hydrogen technology is set to illuminate Oman Airport, paving the way for a sustainable energy future. This initiative marks a significant stride in the global shift towards eco-friendly aviation solutions. The project, a testament to India’s prowess in renewable energy, involves the production and utilisation of green hydrogen

Hyzon launches $800k hydrogen-powered prime mover

Hyzon has launched a locally-made hydrogen-powered prime mover that is set to go into pilot programs across Australia later this year, scaling production in 2025.  The US-headquartered company, with an Australian assembly plant at Noble Park, unveiled the 50-tonne truck, which comes equipped with a single stack 200kW fuel cell system and powertrain, at a

TNB, Siemens collaborate to explore green hydrogen

The collaboration between Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Siemens Energy can be the catalyst for exploring innovative technologies and solutions for the use of hydrogen in Malaysia. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said this initiative is in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). TNB and Siemens Energy

MHI’s CO2 capture technology for low-carbon hydrogen plant

Japanese engineering company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has signed a license agreement with its US counterpart KBR to provide CO2 capture technology for a low-carbon Hydrogen Production Plant 2 (HPP2) being established in Cheshire in northwest England. The HPP2 project, owned by Essar Group’s EET Hydrogen, will be constructed at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, which

India looking to develop hydrogen based DRI tech

India is looking at developing its own pure-hydrogen based DRI (direct reduction of iron) technology to be used in making of green steel. The process will be unique to the country and the detailed project report so prepared “is under – scrutiny” across ministries, a senior government official aware of the discussions, told. Industrial-scale hydrogen-iron

Airbus, easyJet, Rolls-Royce join forces on hydrogen-powered flying

Airbus, easyJet and Rolls-Royce have joined forces to try to position Britain at the forefront of hydrogen-powered aviation as the industry plots its course to decarbonisation. The partners launched the Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance on Tuesday to ensure that infrastructure, policy, regulatory and safety frameworks are ready for when the first hydrogen-powered aircraft takes

Fuelink platform provides one-stop shop for bunker data management

Fuelink, a maritime technology provider has launched its new digital platform providing a one-stop shop for bunker data management and fuel supply optimisation. Fuelink will enable effective fuelling strategy forecasting, bunker price comparisons and compliance with the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), including inventory management of EU Allowances (EUAs). The bunker-specific digital platform

Canada invests $11M in six clean fuels projects

In Canada, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced in Thorold, Ontario, a federal investment of C$15 million to support six clean fuels projects across Canada, including C$10 million for two projects in the Niagara region. The federal investments include: C$4.6 million to StormFisher Hydrogen to support a front-end engineering (FEED) study for a