Sustainable technologies

Black & Veatch Guides Point-of-Use Hydrogen Production for Vehicle Fuel Study

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Artificial Intelligence business Empati has commissioned Black & Veatch to deliver a study into the feasibility of using distributed production of green hydrogen to fuel vehicle fleets.

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  • Artificial Intelligence business Empati has commissioned Black & Veatch to deliver a study into the feasibility of using distributed production of green hydrogen to fuel vehicle fleets.
  • Black & Veatch will provide an economic, logistical and technical assessment of onsite, on-demand hydrogen productions potential as a fuel for fleet operators seeking to decarbonize.
  • Black & Veatchs study will seek to confirm that small-scale distributed hydrogen production at the point of use offers a viable alternative in achieving competitive price points.
  • The study, undertaken by Black & Veatchs Hydrogen Technology Group, will build upon the companys experience in developing hydrogen vehicle fuel infrastructure and distributed hydrogen power assets , as well as project experience that establishes hydrogen as a viable piece of the future of decarbonization.

SoCalGas Partners with Sierra Northern Railway to Fund Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Switcher Rail Locomotive

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Sierra Northern Railway proposes to retire a high-emission Tier 0 diesel locomotive engine and replace it with an engine that will integrate a hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen storage tank with advanced battery and systems control technologies.

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  • Sierra Northern Railway proposes to retire a high-emission Tier 0 diesel locomotive engine and replace it with an engine that will integrate a hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen storage tank with advanced battery and systems control technologies.
  • In addition to helping improve air quality and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the hydrogen fuel cell locomotive technology will eliminate the noise and odor associated with diesel engines.
  • "Sierra Northern Railway is very pleased to partner with SoCalGas to design, build and test the switcher locomotive.
  • Sierra Northern Railway and GTI will partner with an experienced team of rail and hydrogen industry experts to build and test the train engine.

Smartpress Achieves Environmental Milestone with Sustainable Hemp

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Online printer Smartpress is honoring World Nature Conservation Day by putting the spotlight on paper sustainability and eco-friendly stocks.

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  • Online printer Smartpress is honoring World Nature Conservation Day by putting the spotlight on paper sustainability and eco-friendly stocks.
  • The 100% carbon neutral company just launched an array of nearly 20 products that can be printed on sustainable hemp stock.
  • It's another milestone that proves Smartpress' commitment to decreasing their environmental impact and lead the industry in sustainable printing.
  • And they're indeed thriving - see how and why: https://smartpress.com/blog/features/paper-sustainability-why-printing-w...
    Why is Smartpress' hemp paper so eco-friendly?

PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp. (NEO: MOVE) (FWB:2K6B) (OTC: MOTNF) Acquires 49% of AES-100 Inc. to Accelerate Application of the Advanced Electrolyzer System in Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

PowerTap is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fuelling infrastructure in the United States, leveraging their patented hydrogen production system.

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  • PowerTap is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fuelling infrastructure in the United States, leveraging their patented hydrogen production system.
  • PowerTap has affirmed the significant potential that we see in the AES technology to support the mass transition to clean energy.
  • Following the transaction, PowerTap and Aberdeen own 49% and 41.67% of AES-100 Inc., respectively, with the balance held privately.
  • AES-100 Inc., an Aberdeen portfolio investment, owns the exclusive rights and all intellectual property pertaining to the Advanced Electrolyzer System for the production of hydrogen from dilute syngas.

Fusion Fuel Welcomes Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Energy Transition and Secretary of State for Energy to its H2Evora Plant

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The technology used for these projects will all be manufactured in Portugal at Fusion Fuels new production facility in Benavente.

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  • The technology used for these projects will all be manufactured in Portugal at Fusion Fuels new production facility in Benavente.
  • The visit from the Minister and the Secretary of State not only highlights Portugals commitment to the green hydrogen economy but also underscores Fusion Fuels own commitment to making Portugals green hydrogen aspirations a near-term reality.
  • Fusion Fuel Green PLC is an emerging leader in the green hydrogen space, committed to accelerating the energy transition and decarbonizing the global energy system by making zero-emissions green hydrogen commercially viable and accessible.
  • Fusion Fuel has created a revolutionary proprietary electrolyzer solution that allows it to produce hydrogen at highly competitive costs using renewable energy, resulting in zero-carbon emissions.

Center for Hydrogen Safety Partners with bp to Support the Transition to a Low Carbon Future

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

We are excited to have bp as an executive member of CHS, said Nick Barilo, Executive Director of the CHS.

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  • We are excited to have bp as an executive member of CHS, said Nick Barilo, Executive Director of the CHS.
  • Established in 2019 and dedicated to promoting hydrogen safety worldwide, CHS is supporting the hydrogen communitys rapid scale-up to supply a quarter of the worlds energy needs by 2050.
  • Our commitment to investing in the clean hydrogen means taking a leadership role in hydrogen safety, said Louise Jacobsen Plutt, bps Senior Vice-President for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS).
  • Founded in 2018, the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) is a non-profit, non-biased, corporate membership organization that promotes the safe operation, handling, and use of hydrogen and hydrogen systems across all installations and applications.

Tecogen Receives Order for 750 kW Cogeneration System for Large Medical Center

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

WALTHAM, MA, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Tecogen Inc. (OTCQX: TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient and clean on-site power, heating, and cooling equipment, is pleased to announce an order for a system with six 125 kW InVerde cogeneration units for a large medical center in New Jersey.

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  • WALTHAM, MA, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Tecogen Inc. (OTCQX: TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient and clean on-site power, heating, and cooling equipment, is pleased to announce an order for a system with six 125 kW InVerde cogeneration units for a large medical center in New Jersey.
  • The order includes associated accessories and engineered components to optimize system installation and operations, and will be serviced from Tecogens New Jersey service center.
  • We worked closely with D&B to identify the benefits of Tecogens modular InVerde cogeneration system for the medical center and to customize a solution that provides significant energy savings and reduces the medical centers overall carbon footprint, noted Jeff Glick, Tecogens Vice President of East Coast Sales.
  • Tecogen, InVerde e+, Ilios, Tecochill, Tecofrost, Tecopack, Tecopower, and Ultera are pending or registered trademarks of Tecogen Inc.

DGAP-News: H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA supports Green Hydrogen initiative AquaVentus

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

- H&R strengthens the Green Hydrogen initiative; at the same time, the company is implementing another building block for its own sustainability strategy

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  • - H&R strengthens the Green Hydrogen initiative; at the same time, the company is implementing another building block for its own sustainability strategy
    - Diversification of access options to additional quantities of Green Hydrogen; company brings expertise as the operator of one of the largest flexible electrolysis plant
    Salzbergen, Germany, July 27th, 2021.
  • H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA has joined the AquaVentus development association and thus supports this Green Hydrogen Initiative, which now consists of roughly 65 internationally leading companies, organizations and research institutions.
  • The offshore wind power will be used to generate green hydrogen on the high seas and then bring it to shore via pipeline.
  • The sub-projects related to the AquaVentus initiative include various modules along the entire hydrogen value chain: from the generation of hydrogen in the North Sea to transport to customers on the mainland and a rapid market ramp-up.

U.S. Gain Hires Lynn Lyon to Direct Sustainable Transportation Efforts

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Monday, July 26, 2021

APPLETON, Wis., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gain , a leader in the development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable thermal energy, is excited to welcome Lynn Lyon as their new Director of Business Development Sustainable Transportation.

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  • APPLETON, Wis., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gain , a leader in the development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable thermal energy, is excited to welcome Lynn Lyon as their new Director of Business Development Sustainable Transportation.
  • Through this role, Lyon will collaborate with sustainably focused organizations looking for innovative ways to reduce transportation emissions.
  • "Leveraging our comprehensive suite of Sustainable Energy SolutionsSM and her established background in transportation and alternative fuels, Lyon will engage with fleets to help develop their emissions reduction roadmap.
  • Lyon will bridge the gap many organizations face when evaluating and implementing the transition to alternative fuel by focusing on fleets that prioritize sustainability.

CHAR Announces California Green Hydrogen Project With Hitachi Zosen Inova

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Friday, July 23, 2021

TORONTO, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHAR Technologies Ltd. (CHAR) (TSXV: YES) announces a test project with Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) to develop a high temperature pyrolysis to green hydrogen system at their existing San Luis Obispo (SLO) anaerobic digestion facility in California.

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  • TORONTO, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHAR Technologies Ltd. (CHAR) (TSXV: YES) announces a test project with Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) to develop a high temperature pyrolysis to green hydrogen system at their existing San Luis Obispo (SLO) anaerobic digestion facility in California.
  • The project will be delivered under a BOOT (build-own-operate-transfer) model, where CHAR will be the initial project owner, with HZI managing system operations.
  • While CHAR owns the assets, CHAR will receive revenues directly for the project outputs (green hydrogen and biocarbon).
  • The HZI SLO facility currently produces green electricity from green bin wastes, and adding our system allows for the additional production of green hydrogen into the California market.