Scientists show the mechanisms by which hydrogen absorption via exposure to hydrogen gas and corrosion compromises the properties of high-strength steel One of the many ways to reduce the energy required for transportation is to make vehicles lighter. High-strength (HS) steels are perfect candidate materials for this purpose, as their higher weight-to-strength ratio allows for […]
Scientists Find New Way To Make Hydrogen Directly From Seawater – EQ Mag
Almost all the world’s hydrogen currently comes from fossil fuels and its production is responsible for around 830 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. green hydrogen production processes were both costly and relied on fresh or desalinated water. electrolysers currently use expensive catalysts and consume a lot of energy and water – it […]
The Netherlands Chooses Site for World’s Largest Offshore Wind-to-Hydrogen Project – EQ Mag
The Dutch government has designated an area for what will become the world’s largest offshore hydrogen production project. That area is Ten noorden van de Waddeneilanden (the North of the Wadden Islands), identified earlier for offshore wind development and deemed most suitable for providing 500 MW of electrolysis capacity and for the transport of hydrogen […]
Seven countries reject nuclear-derived hydrogen from EU renewables law – EQ Mag
A group of seven EU countries led by Germany have rejected calls to incorporate nuclear-made hydrogen into the bloc’s green transport targets, reigniting a dispute with France that has held back an agreement on the bloc’s renewable energy directive. In a letter to the European Commission, the seven countries reiterate their opposition to including nuclear […]
Which countries are leading the way with hydrogen? – EQ Mag
Europe and Japan are leading the world in terms of patent filings related to hydrogen, according to a new report. Technologies related to producing hydrogen accounted for the largest number of hydrogen patents in 2011-2020. The automotive sector was the area of transport with the biggest jump in hydrogen-related patent filings. But the trends in […]
EU plans subsidies for hydrogen made using renewable energy: draft document – EQ Mag
BRUSSELS : The European Commission will outline plans on Thursday for a hydrogen subsidy scheme that would make clean versions of the fuel more competitive with fossil fuel-based hydrogen, a draft document showed. EU industries use about 8 million tonnes of hydrogen, but the vast majority of that is produced using gas in a process […]
Future-proofing flexible Wärtsilä engine power plants for decarbonised energy systems – EQ Mag
As established, modern and flexible engine power plants are an ideal solution as balancing power, due to their flexibility in both fuels and operation profiles. This is needed as batteries alone cannot fulfill the balancing need for fluctuating renewable power sources. Flexible capacity must be ready to start quickly at any time and capable of […]
Eni, ADNOC ink pact to cooperate in renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture – EQ Mag
Companies to collaborate in reducing GHG, methane emissions They plan to hit net zero emissions by 2050 Eni is a major oil and gas producer in UAE Italy’s Eni and the UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration in the development of renewable energy, blue and green […]
Making hydrogen out of seawater – no desalination required – EQ Mag
A cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make hydrogen directly from seawater. Hydrogen has the potential to be one of the best alternatives to fossil fuels with net-zero emissions. However, the use of freshwater to produce hydrogen on a large scale is ultimately a threat to the survival of life as it puts strain on […]
View: India needs accelerated support for electric vehicles to achieve net zero – EQ Mag
The recent Auto Expo 2023, India’s largest motor show, generated significant excitement with the launch of several low- and zero-emission vehicle models, including electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen, and hybrids. While the event confirmed the auto industry’s growing focus on decarbonization, it also showed that India urgently needs to accelerate budgetary support for zero-emission technologies—particularly EVs, […]
