Green hydrogen the fuel of the future has a disadvantage too

Made exclusively with renewable power, green hydrogen is emerging as a promising alternative to polluting fossil fuels. But this much-touted fuel of the future may have a pitfall. Some scientists say the lack of data on leaks and the potential harm they could cause is a blind spot for the nascent industry. At least four

Hydrogen is sustainable alternative to fossil fuels

Union minister of road transport & highways Nitin Gadkari said green hydrogen is a “sustainable alternative” to fossil fuels, as this energy source would be utilised not just in transportation but also in the chemical and fertiliser industries in the near future. Speaking at the 121st annual session of the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and

Important milestones achieved in NEOM green hydrogen project

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company, a joint venture created by ACWA Power, Air Products and NEOM, has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Indian Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the planned mega green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia. NGHC announced that the contract was signed by its joint venture partner and EPC contractor

Huge incentives planned for green hydrogen industry

The India government is planning a $2 billion incentive programme for the green hydrogen industry, in a bid to cut emissions and become a major export player in the field. The 180-billion-rupee ($2.2 billion) incentive aims to reduce the production cost of green hydrogen by a fifth over the next five years. It would do

Top green hydrogen companies in India

As the world is marching towards cleaner energy solutions to mitigate the use fossil fuels on earth, it has become vital to switch to green and clean alternatives. After the recent UN Climate summit (COP 27) held in Egypt several nations have taken steps in this direction of making their respective countries green by adopting

Study on Africa reveals its huge green hydrogen potential

European Investment Bank,International Solar Alliance and the African Union unveil study into Africa’s green hydrogen potential, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa; Analysis highlights benefits of harnessing solar power to create green hydrogen in four African hubs: Mauritania, Morocco, southern Africa and Egypt; Green hydrogen is economically viable at

Greenzo Energy invests on green hydrogen technology

Greenzo Energy India Ltd is planning to invest $50 million for the development of a 250 MW manufacturing plant of electrolysers and the Balance of Plant (BoP) for generating green hydrogen at Sanand-II Industrial Estate, a part of Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Gujarat. However, the manufacturing facility is expected to be completed by March

Green hydrogen projects ramping up in Asia

The race to establish green hydrogen production bases in the Asia-Pacific region is heating up, with Western and regional companies cooperating on massive projects to produce what many see as a next-generation power source. Danish multinational Orsted, the world’s largest offshore wind power company, is considering entering the market, as are major Western oil companies.

Iberdrola to invest €1.1 bn in green hydrogen and methanol plant

Iberdrola has announced intentions to invest more than €1.1 billion (around $1.7 billion) in a green hydrogen and methanol plant in Tasmania. Iberdrola is partnering with Australian hydrogen developer Abel Energy to build the plant in Bell Bay. The Australian government is backing the project. Iberdrola and Abel Energy said the plant will be one

South Australia seeks proposals for world’s biggest hydrogen power plant

The South Australia government has launched the formal process for partners in its ambitious green hydrogen power plant proposal for the steel city of Whyalla, a plan it hopes will be as transformational for the state as the original Tesla big battery. The state Labor government plans to invest $593 million to build a 250MW