Category: hydrogen

Macron Unveils 30-Billion-Euro Plan for Innovation and Industrial Revival

PARIS—France wants to be a leader in green hydrogen by 2030, and build low-carbon planes and small nuclear reactors as part of a 30-billion-euro ($35 billion) investment plan, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Macron said the road map, dubbed “France 2030,” would ensure France decarbonizes its industry, and brings innovation and production in key…


Make Hydrogen in Summer to Power Britain in Winter, Networks Say

The UK could store enough power in underground reservoirs during the summer to get it through winter in the future, according to a report which backs hydrogen technology. The Energy Networks Association said that by using the spare electricity generated by wind and solar farms during the summer to create hydrogen, the UK can meet…


INEOS Automotive Plans 2022 Europe Launch for Off-Road Vehicle

LONDON—INEOS Automotive, a unit of chemicals and energy giant INEOS, will launch a rugged off-road vehicle in Europe in 2022 and North America in 2023 for farmers and other primarily rural uses, it said on Wednesday, The company plans initially to launch with a utilitarian version of the Grenadier for business customers – which should…


Hyundai to Offer Hydrogen Fuel Cell Versions of All Commercial Vehicles by 2028

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions for all its commercial vehicles by 2028 and will cut the price of fuel cell vehicles to battery electric levels two years later. The group, which comprises Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp, currently has one fuel cell bus and one…


Australian PM Defends Climate Policy, Says China’s Carbon Emissions ‘More Than’ 38 Countries ‘Combined’

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended his government’s climate policies against a barrage of environment demands, stating that the only way to truly solve climate change is to tackle the world’s biggest polluters through a technological revolution. In addressing a recent report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Morrison outlined…


Australia Hails Hydrogen in Partnerships With Germany, Japan Amid G-7 Talks

Australia has locked in separate commitments with Germany and Japan to continue pursuing hydrogen as a potential low emissions technology of the future. As part of talks during the G-7 summit, Australia co-signed the Australia-Germany Hydrogen Accord and built on previous commitments made with Japan to invest in hydrogen initiatives. Hydrogen has been put forward…


Australia’s First Gas-Hydrogen Hybrid Power Station to Help Replace Coal

New South Wales has secured an $83 million (US$64 million) gas-hydrogen hybrid power station, Tallawarra B, following the planned closure of the Liddell coal-fired power plant in 2023. The closure of Liddell was announced in 2019 and will see the exit of 1,680 MW of reliable energy from the power grid, which forced the NSW…


Australia Announces $100 Million Towards ‘Blue Carbon’ Ocean Ecosystems

The Federal Government has announced a $100 million (US$78 million) investment package for the improvement of Australia’s ocean habitats and coastal environments. The investment will target ecosystems containing seagrass and mangroves, which absorb and store carbon dioxide, also known as “blue carbon.” The push to alleviate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels comes as part of Australia’s…


$540 Million Towards Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Is ‘Essential for Australia’s Future’: Australian PM

The Australian government has announced it will allocate around $540 million (US$420 million) towards hydrogen and carbon capture projects. As part of the budget for the next fiscal year, the investment will see the development of clean energy technologies that reduce carbon emissions. It is estimated to create around 2,500 jobs for Australia. “It is…


Queensland Takes First Step in Creating Australia-Japan Hydrogen Supply Chain

The Queensland government has taken a step closer to establishing a hydrogen export hub in the state’s north with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Port of Townsville and Origin Australia. The deal, signed on April 14,  promises the development of a hydrogen liquefaction facility and the expansion of the port to…