Author Archive: Max Melnick

KEPCO successfully demonstrates ‘hydrogen storage liquid technology,’ receives certificate to build a storage facility based on the new technology

March 10, 2020 | Max Melnick

In South Korea, FuelCellWorks reported that KEPCO has successfully demonstrated the ability to store 20 Nm3 (normal cubic meters) of hydrogen per hour using their novel ‘hydrogen storage liquid technology’ (LOHC). Up until KEPCO’s demonstration, research on the technology has remained at the basic level of 1Nm3. KEPCO stated that it has received a certificate […]

Hy-Hybrid Energy launches the International Hydrogen Aviation Association

March 10, 2020 | Max Melnick

In the United Kingdom, Hy-Hybrid Energy’s CEO has announced the formation of the International Hydrogen Aviation Association (IHAA) which will ultimately form an ideal platform to collaborate on bringing hydrogen to the skies. The first International Hydrogen Aviation Conference will focus on the use of hydrogen in aviation, the associated benefits, and emerging challenges. The […]

Wales Hydrogen Trade Association launched

March 10, 2020 | Max Melnick

In the United Kingdom, FuelCellWorks reports that the Wales Hydrogen Trade Association was launched at the Arup Office in Cardiff Bay, with the core aim of the association geared toward the advancement of the hydrogen economy in Wales. Director of Ynni Glan— one of 19 organizations that comprise the association— noted that “Wales has a […]

Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency approves $32.7 million fuel-cell installation

March 10, 2020 | Max Melnick

In New York, the Town of Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency announced that it has closed on the application for economic development incentives for Orbit Bloom Energy, who are seeking to develop 1.5 acres of vacant property for the installation of a fuel cell. The total cost of the six-megawatt fuel cell is $32.7 million, which […]

Japan opens $189 million hydrogen production facility

March 10, 2020 | Max Melnick

In Japan, Asia.Nikkei reported that a $189 million hydrogen production facility, just north of the ruined Fukushima nuclear power plant, has officially been opened. The facility will serve as a proving ground for technology developed by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization. The solar-powered hydrogen generation station can produce enough gas to fill […]

Oman puts forth plans for 250 to 500 MW green hydrogen plant

March 10, 2020 | Max Melnick

In Oman, TradeArabia reported that plans have been put forth to set up a large scale ‘green hydrogen’ project in the Duqm Special Economic Zone. The promotor of the project, DEME Group, announced an “exclusive partnership” with Omani investors to support the development of a “world-leading” green hydrogen plant in Duqm. As a first step […]

An announcement expected for an EU-wide partnership to develop clean hydrogen technology

March 10, 2020 | Max Melnick

In Brussels, European Views reported that Europe will announce plans this week for an EU-wide partnership to develop clean hydrogen fuel technology. There are plans for a “clean hydrogen alliance,” as well as a new industrial strategy for Europe to follow the precedent set by the launch of the European Battery Alliance last year. Given […]

NortH2 project—launched by Gasuine, Groningen Seaports and Shell Nederland—hopes to see 10GW production by 2040

March 3, 2020 | Max Melnick

In the Netherlands, a consortium of Gasunie, Groningen Seaports, and Shell Nederland have officially launched the NortH2 green hydrogen project, a mega offshore wind farm that is poised to produce 3 to 4 gigawatts by 2030, thereby massively contributing to the Dutch Climate Accord. The most ambitious feature of the project is to reach a […]

Tasmanian Government invests $50 million in a renewable hydrogen generation facility

March 3, 2020 | Max Melnick

In Australia, abc.net reported that Premier Peter Gutein said the Tasmanian government is looking to have a renewable hydrogen generation facility up and running by 2022-2024. The Energy Minister said that a 100-megawatt renewable hydrogen production facility is going to be a viable first step in bringing the objective to reality. Tasmania’s Renewable Hydrogen Action […]

Purdue Professor of Engineering Technology discusses hydrogen technology with the Pope

March 3, 2020 | Max Melnick

In Italy, John Sheffield, a professor of engineering technology at Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute, discussed hydrogen with Pope Francis who has historically favored the expansion of programs aimed at combating climate change. Sheffield, the President of the International Association for Hydrogen Energy, was joined by a delegation of four other organization members to answer any […]

Author Archive: Max Melnick

KEPCO successfully demonstrates ‘hydrogen storage liquid technology,’ receives certificate to build a storage facility based on the new technology

Hy-Hybrid Energy launches the International Hydrogen Aviation Association

Wales Hydrogen Trade Association launched

Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency approves $32.7 million fuel-cell installation

Japan opens $189 million hydrogen production facility

Oman puts forth plans for 250 to 500 MW green hydrogen plant

An announcement expected for an EU-wide partnership to develop clean hydrogen technology

NortH2 project—launched by Gasuine, Groningen Seaports and Shell Nederland—hopes to see 10GW production by 2040

Tasmanian Government invests $50 million in a renewable hydrogen generation facility

Purdue Professor of Engineering Technology discusses hydrogen technology with the Pope

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