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An ambitious start but a long way to go before we create an H2 economy. We will all benefit if we can add H2 to our energy mix.

Earlier today, DOE announced up to $2.2 billion for two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs! View the DOE press release here: https://lnkd.in/eZGRcnHK ▪️The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub, led by @HyVelocity Hub, plans to kickstart the clean hydrogen economy with large-scale hydrogen production that would serve the Gulf Coast region. Headquartered in Texas, the project is led by six core energy industry partners, The AES Corporation, Air Liquide, Chevron, ExxonMobil, MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure, and Ørsted. GTI Energy is administering the project and includes collaborations with the The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Houston's Future, and HARC | Houston Advanced Research Center.  🤝  The project team plans to leverage the region’s abundant energy resources to drive down the cost of hydrogen and aims to become the largest H2Hub in the nation while creating positive and durable impacts for Gulf Coast communities.  ▪️The Midwest Hydrogen Hub, led by the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen project team, plans to leverage the region’s diverse energy sources, including renewable wind energy, natural gas, and nuclear energy, to support the decarbonization of industries including steel and glass production, manufacturing, power generation, refining, and heavy-duty transportation across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. ⚙️🛠️ MachH2 will provide training opportunities focused on upgrading basic skills to enhance worker eligibility for higher-paid jobs, support wrap-around services, and support new startups through an inclusive entrepreneurship program.

More than 100 jobs were created during the initial construction of the Fortescue electrolyser manufacturing facility, with the entire green energy complex to eventually produce over 300 direct and indirect jobs. #construction #supplychain #procurement ......................................... A state-of-the-art hydrogen power plant generating enough electricity to power 200 million LED bulbs annually has opened in Queensland, putting the state at the forefront of green energy production. Dubbed the “hydrogen gigafactory”, the new electrolysers manufacturing facility at Gladstone will use electrical currents to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, producing low-emission hydrogen from renewable or nuclear electricity. The pioneering technology marks a significant milestone in Queensland’s renewable energy transition, with Gladstone now at the forefront of Australia’s hydrogen revolution. Developed by billionaire Twiggy Forrest’s company Fortescue Future Industries at an estimated cost of $225 million, the 100ha site at the Aldoga Industrial Estate in the Gladstone State Development Area is part of a larger Green Energy Manufacturing Centre. It will have an initial production capacity of over 2GW per annum – enough to power 200 million LED bulbs or more than 600 wind turbines. Fortescue Energy chief executive Mark Hutchinson said Gladstone was now well positioned to become Australia’s leading green energy manufacturer, with one of the only automated production lines of its kind, praising the successful collaboration between private business and government. “The world is looking for solutions to decarbonise, and green hydrogen has a major role to play in this,” he said. “As the demand for green hydrogen grows, so too will the demand for the electrolysers needed to produce it.” Premier Steven Miles will hold cabinet in Gladstone on Monday, ahead of the official unveiling and to announce phase two of the hydrogen development – the construction of a 50MW production facility. This second development will use the locally made proton exchange membrane electrolysers to produce green hydrogen to be exported both domestically and internationally. Connect for full story.

🔊 Two key frontrunners to get us to clean power 2030 highlighted in National Grid ESO's 'Clean Power 2030 Industry' webinar this afternoon. As a recap, NESO will be submitting their advice to UK govt. this autumn on how to deliver a decarbonised GB power grid by 2030, otherwise known as 'CP2030' or 'CP30'. NESO is looking at x 2 primary CP2030 pathways (down from x 3) - 'high renewables and flexibility' & 'high dispatch'. ⚡ High renewables and flexibility. Fast development of renewables alongside the highest deployment of energy storage capacity & consumer engagement in demand flexibility. Minimal amounts of new ‘low carbon dispatchable power’ will be on the system. I asked NESO what they meant by 'low carbon dispatchable power' which was described as 'non-weather dependent' but presumably is different to the separately listed energy storage. NESO replied that examples of technologies include gas and biomass with carbon capture and hydrogen powered generation.     ⚡ High dispatch. Growth in renewables but the lowest level of growth compared to all pathways. There will be deployment of low carbon dispatchable power alongside the highest level of nuclear capacity. Immediate thoughts are that these are two pretty different pathways? No surprises here that I prefer a high renewables, high flex vision for 2030... It's been widely understood / perhaps accepted with resignation for a while that realistically clean power 2030 will mean a small amount of unabated gas on the system for 'strategic reserve' / security of supply. Interesting that it sounds like provided we abate it i.e. use CCUS, gas & alternatives could still be a significant part of the 'high dispatch' scenario as 'low carbon dispatchable power'. We've got plenty more webinars to come from NESO this week so look out for a round up / FAQ coming from me soon (partly for my own brain untangling). EDIT: Round up / FAQ/ high level summary now up! https://lnkd.in/eX5ve7T5

The KGAL GmbH & Co. KG (KGAL) ESPF 6 Energy Transition Fund is investing in a #greenhydrogen project at Lubmin, a Baltic Sea port in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with a total capacity of up to 1,050 megawatts. This project is part of Germany’s largest planned centre for the production and import of green hydrogen, with Europe-wide significance. KGAL has partnered with project initiator PtX Development GmbH and project planner GP JOULE, the German green #energy specialist. The Lubmin project is being built on the site of a former #nuclear power plant and the land has already been secured. In the first phase of the project, which is scheduled for completion in 2028, an electrolysis capacity of approximately 210 megawatts will be installed. A further 840 megawatts will be added in stages during the second phase. PtX Development, the initiator and developer of hydrogen production sites, has secured the cooperation of integrated energy supplier GP JOULE as project #developer. GP JOULE has been active in the #hydrogen business since 2012, making it one of the industry’s pioneers. The location is ideal for green hydrogen #production and commercialization due to access to 2.8 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, water from the Baltic Sea, a direct connection to the electricity grid, and access to the German hydrogen core network, serving numerous consumers along its 9,700-km route. The strategic importance of the Lubmin hydrogen hub is further emphasised by four other projects planned for the site. In total, an electrolysis capacity of around 4 gigawatts will be created there and hydrogen will furthermore be imported via the industrial harbour. By comparison, Germany’s total electrolysis capacity today is less than 1 gigawatt. Thomas G. Engelmann, CFA, CAIA, Head of Energy Transition at KGAL, commented: “Together with the hydrogen core network, Lubmin will make a significant contribution to the decarbonisation of the German economy. This is impact investment par excellence.” Dr. Alan Cadmus, Managing Partner of PtX Development GmbH: “Lubmin is a unique project. The site is one of the key centres for the development of the hydrogen economy in #Germany, on a European scale. With KGAL and GP JOULE, we have two strong project partners at our side, to successfully realise the project and implement it quickly.” Ove Petersen, CEO and co-founder of GP JOULE, comments: “GP JOULE’s vision is ‘100% #renewable energy for all’. The on-site production of hydrogen plays a decisive role in the integration of green energy into the energy system of the future. It allows enormous amounts of renewable electricity to be collected, converted and utilised at any time. In Lubmin, together with KGAL and PtX Development, we are showing how it’s done.”

KGAL Invests in 1-GW Green Hydrogen Project in Germany Independent investment and asset manager KGAL GmbH & Co KG has made a significant move towards a sustainable energy future by investing in a green hydrogen project at the Port of Lubmin on the Baltic Sea. The project, initiated by PtX Development GmbH and developed by GP JOULE, will deliver up to 1,050 MW of electrolysis capacity. Phased Development Plan The project will be rolled out in two phases, with the first phase expected to complete in 2028, adding 210 MW of capacity. The second phase will gradually add 840 MW, utilising nearby renewable resources like offshore wind energy (up to 2.8 GW) and water from the Baltic Sea. Strategic Infrastructure & Location Situated at a former nuclear power plant site, the project benefits from a direct connection to the extra-high-voltage electricity grid via provider 50hertz. Additionally, it will be part of the German hydrogen core network, facilitating hydrogen transport to key industrial regions like Stuttgart. Building a Green Hydrogen Hub Lubmin is on track to become a major hydrogen hub, hosting several other projects with a combined electrolyser capacity of 4 GW. Companies like APEX Group, Deutsche ReGas, HH2E, and Lhyfe are also advancing green hydrogen initiatives at the site. This investment, made through the KGAL ESPF 6 Energy Transition Fund, is part of KGAL’s broader commitment to supporting Europe’s green energy transition. KGAL GmbH & Co. KG (KGAL) GP JOULE EPC GmbH & Co. KG PtX Development #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #SustainableInvestment #RenewableEnergy #KGAL #GPJoule #HydrogenEconomy

Renewable energy capacity is growing in the U.S., but to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, new baseload power and long-duration energy storage projects need to come online. 🔆According to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable power production is expected to surge in the second half of the year compared to 2023. 🔆 ☀️Solar production leads the way, surging by 42% over the year-ago period, with wind power rising by 6% and hydro growing by 4%. ⚛️ Atomic power production remains essentially flat compared to a year ago, despite the new production coming online from the new reactors Southern Company brought online in Georgia earlier this year. 🔋This surge in renewable power production highlights the continuing need for new long-duration energy storage capacity. 💲Money is pouring in for new storage projects around the U.S., but these (mainly lithium-ion) battery projects only provide 4-6 hours of storage for the grid. ♨️Baseload geothermal energy, increased nuclear capacity, green hydrogen and long-duration thermal energy storage projects all urgently need more funding to reduce reliance on fossil gas. Reach out to us to learn how Emerald Strategy Group is helping companies manage the energy transition to emission-free power and building the industrial businesses to sustain it. https://hubs.la/Q02G0Y_m0

As renewable energy sources exist, so will new innovative technologies emerge to create more forms of clean renewable energy sources if the funding, investment and support is there. There are current debates “political and industry” on what kind of near future and long term future energy we will have and no doubt there will be continued debates in the future but if we are to transition to renewables, then we need to use/include all forms of renewable sources. #renewables #renewableenergy #energytransition #fusionenergy #sustainability #climatetech #innovation #technology

Renewable energy capacity is growing in the U.S., but to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, new baseload power and long-duration energy storage projects need to come online. 🔆According to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable power production is expected to surge in the second half of the year compared to 2023. 🔆 ☀️Solar production leads the way, surging by 42% over the year-ago period, with wind power rising by 6% and hydro growing by 4%. ⚛️ Atomic power production remains essentially flat compared to a year ago, despite the new production coming online from the new reactors Southern Company brought online in Georgia earlier this year. 🔋This surge in renewable power production highlights the continuing need for new long-duration energy storage capacity. 💲Money is pouring in for new storage projects around the U.S., but these (mainly lithium-ion) battery projects only provide 4-6 hours of storage for the grid. ♨️Baseload geothermal energy, increased nuclear capacity, green hydrogen and long-duration thermal energy storage projects all urgently need more funding to reduce reliance on fossil gas. Reach out to us to learn how Emerald Strategy Group is helping companies manage the energy transition to emission-free power and building the industrial businesses to sustain it. https://hubs.la/Q02G0rr60

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫- 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟏𝟎 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 The global hydrogen generation market size was estimated at USD 10.14 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% from 2024 to 2030. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗢𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: @ https://lnkd.in/gZenW3dD Hydrogen can be produced through low-carbon pathways using diverse, domestic resources—including fossil fuels, such as natural #gas and coal, coupled with carbon capture and storage; through splitting of #water using nuclear energy and #renewableenergy sources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydro-electric #power; and from biomass through biological processes. #Hydrogen can be produced from fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. In #hydrogengeneration, it must be separated from the other elements in the molecules where it occurs. Hydrogen can be produced from many different sources in different ways to use as a fuel. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 @ https://lnkd.in/gBUP2gbP 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞: Parker Hannifin | ENGIE North America Inc. | Ontario Power Generation | Nikola Corporation | Ohmium | Bloom Energy | Plug Power | Mitsubishi Power Americas | Sargent & Lundy | Enercon Services, Inc. | FuelCell Energy | U.S. Energy | Ballard Power Systems