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Danish nuclear power and other technologies to supply fertiliser to feed 45 million Indonesian people

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Friday, May 19, 2023

LONDON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Danish companies, Topsoe, Alfa Laval, Copenhagen Atomics and Aalborg CSP, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the ammonia producer Pupuk Kaltim, together with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy, both of which are owned by the Indonesian state, about building a facility in Bontang that can produce one million tonnes of ultra-low emission ammonia per year. This is enough to produce fertiliser for the production of food for 45 million people, approx. one sixth of the Indonesian population.

Key Points: 
  • This is enough to produce fertiliser for the production of food for 45 million people, approx.
  • The plant will save the emission of 1.7 million tonnes CO2 per year compared to natural gas based fertiliser production.
  • The nuclear power plant will be 1GW, consisting of 25 SMRs and the entire plant must run for 50 years.
  • The company's innovative technologies enable energy efficient heat transfer technologies in everything from electrolysis cooling and generating the ultra-pure water for the electrolysis and power-to-X.

Danish nuclear power and other technologies to supply fertiliser to feed 45 million Indonesian people

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 19, 2023

LONDON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Danish companies, Topsoe, Alfa Laval, Copenhagen Atomics and Aalborg CSP, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the ammonia producer Pupuk Kaltim, together with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy, both of which are owned by the Indonesian state, about building a facility in Bontang that can produce one million tonnes of ultra-low emission ammonia per year. This is enough to produce fertiliser for the production of food for 45 million people, approx. one sixth of the Indonesian population.

Key Points: 
  • This is enough to produce fertiliser for the production of food for 45 million people, approx.
  • The plant will save the emission of 1.7 million tonnes CO2 per year compared to natural gas based fertiliser production.
  • The nuclear power plant will be 1GW, consisting of 25 SMRs and the entire plant must run for 50 years.
  • The company's innovative technologies enable energy efficient heat transfer technologies in everything from electrolysis cooling and generating the ultra-pure water for the electrolysis and power-to-X.

There’s a buzz about ‘sustainable’ fuels – but they cannot solve aviation's colossal climate woes

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

In some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, airlines are even expanding rapidly – well beyond pre-pandemic levels.

Key Points: 
  • In some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, airlines are even expanding rapidly – well beyond pre-pandemic levels.
  • But how will the industry continue to grow while doing its fair share on climate change?
  • Unless global aviation changes tack, its greenhouse gas emissions are projected to cause about 0.1℃ of total global warming by 2050.

A tough ask

    • Individual airlines have made similar commitments, including American Airlines, Qantas and Air New Zealand.
    • But there are very few low-carbon alternatives to traditional fossil jet fuel.
    • But at the moment, very little sustainable aviation fuel is being produced – and it’s much more expensive than fossil jet fuel.
    • Read more:
      Green hydrogen funding is a step forward – but a step doesn't win the race

What we found

    • We found the plans rely heavily on biofuels in the medium-term and synthetic e-kerosene in the longer term.
    • Currently, all sustainable aviation fuels used commercially are produced from food waste such as cooking oil or animal fat.
    • Our research found the roadmaps largely omitted a number of fundamental problems with sustainable aviation fuels.
    • If sustainable aviation fuels were produced in this way, they’d be considerably worse for the climate than fossil fuels.
    • Research to date is inconclusive about whether sustainable aviation fuels will improve this problem.

‘Unrealistic and irresponsible’

    • But clearly, while the fuels will play a useful role to some extent, the industry’s growth plans are unrealistic and irresponsible.
    • Private and government investment should instead be directed to lower-carbon forms of transport, such as rail.
    • And for the travelling public, a shift in mindset is required, involving how often and how far we need to travel.

EQS-News: exceet Group SCA: APEX Group to acquire majority stake in engineering firm Plant Engineering

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Stefan Döring, will retain a ten percent stake in Plant Engineering and remain CEO of the business.

Key Points: 
  • Stefan Döring, will retain a ten percent stake in Plant Engineering and remain CEO of the business.
  • The acquisition of Plant Engineering is part of APEX's M&A strategy, with which it intends to establish a presence across Germany.
  • In the fast-growing market for the production of  hydrogen, Plant Engineering has experience in planning and engineering procurement construction (EPC) for hydrogen extraction stations and turnkey plants.
  • For example, already today APEX and Plant Engineering are cooperating on “H2-Wyhlen,” a real-world laboratory for hydrogen, among other things.

H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, Inc., a Global Green Hydrogen Platform Providing Bespoke Integrated Solutions Across the Hydrogen Value Chain, to Go Public on the NASDAQ via a Proposed Business Combination with RMG Acquisition Corp. III

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Under the terms of the Proposed Transaction, H2B2’s stockholders will roll 100% of their equity holdings into the combined public company.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the Proposed Transaction, H2B2’s stockholders will roll 100% of their equity holdings into the combined public company.
  • Since its founding in 2016, H2B2 has become a key player in the green hydrogen energy sector.
  • In 2019, the California Energy Commission awarded H2B2 a grant for the development of a green hydrogen production facility, SoHyCal plant, in Fresno, California.
  • A leading global green hydrogen platform: Capabilities spanning the entire value chain of green hydrogen production, including R&D, manufacturing proprietary electrolyzer technology, project development, EPC, O&M, green hydrogen production, storage and delivery.

Despairing about climate change? These 4 charts on the unstoppable growth of solar may change your mind

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Solar is now growing much faster than any other energy technology in history.

Key Points: 
  • Solar is now growing much faster than any other energy technology in history.
  • The rise and rise of cheap solar is our best hope for rapidly mitigating climate change.
  • Total solar capacity tipped over 1 terawatt (1,000 gigawatts) for the first time last year.

Australia is finding the path

    • All the leading countries for per capita solar and wind generation are in Europe – except Australia.
    • In Australia, 99% of new generation capacity is now solar and wind because it is cheap.
    • But unlike European countries, Australia cannot share electricity across national boundaries.
    • And South Australia will soon become the world’s first gigawatt-scale grid to run on renewables.

Where will the era of ubiquitous solar take us?


    Solar capacity has been growing at 20% a year for decades. Elimination of fossil fuels from the global economy is straightforward: electrify everything using clean electricity from solar and wind. This includes:
    • To run our homes, industries and vehicles with electricity, we’ll need to double electricity production.
    • If these trends continue, by mid-century we will be in a very different – and better –  energy world.
    • Given electricity consumption is strongly correlated with affluence, access to cheap electricity will be a major boon for many nations.

But is it possible?

    • To supply everyone with enough electricity to live a good life, we’ll need about 200 billion megawatt-hours per year (equal to 200,000 terawatt-hours per year).
    • That would see global electricity consumption reach 20 megawatt-hours per person per year – double Australia’s current consumption per person.
    • The main short-term bottlenecks are likely to be building enough transmission lines – and ensuring we have enough engineers and installers.

We have the space and the raw materials

    • Raw materials for solar panels are abundant – silicon from sand and common metals like steel.
    • There are no toxic metals or no critical materials like cobalt in them, and they are highly recyclable.
    • This, in turn, will boost their resilience in the face of war, pandemics and the changing climate.
    • The required area of solar panel is about five square metres per kilowatt (40 square metres total for 8 kilowatts).

Shanghai Electric Releases 2022 ESG Report, Highlighting Achievements in Innovation, Environmental Protection, and Community Empowerment

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

2022 also marked the inauguration of Shanghai Hydrogen Shidai Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary that supports Shanghai Electric's ambition of developing clean hydrogen power sources.

Key Points: 
  • 2022 also marked the inauguration of Shanghai Hydrogen Shidai Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary that supports Shanghai Electric's ambition of developing clean hydrogen power sources.
  • During the reporting period, Shanghai Electric actively optimized its risk management strategy and completed its three-year plan for environmental protection.
  • Shanghai Electric has also engaged in efforts in the areas of cultural relic protection, community care, green campaigns, and overseas donations.
  • For more information about Shanghai Electric and its 2022 ESG report, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/ .

Regulations and certification: challenges for the green hydrogen market in Mexico

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Mexico is 15 years behind in the green hydrogen industry compared to countries such as Germany and the USA.

Key Points: 
  • Mexico is 15 years behind in the green hydrogen industry compared to countries such as Germany and the USA.
  • Green hydrogen certification helps producers and distributors to market the fuel and develop this sector.
  • In this way, we will strengthen the green hydrogen sector, because from production we are maintaining high standards of compliance with international regulations," emphasizes Danae Diaz.
  • Thus, Mexico cannot be left behind in overcoming the challenges to become a leader in this industry and help protect the planet.

Shanghai Electric Releases 2022 ESG Report, Highlighting Achievements in Innovation, Environmental Protection, and Community Empowerment

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

2022 also marked the inauguration of Shanghai Hydrogen Shidai Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary that supports Shanghai Electric's ambition of developing clean hydrogen power sources.

Key Points: 
  • 2022 also marked the inauguration of Shanghai Hydrogen Shidai Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary that supports Shanghai Electric's ambition of developing clean hydrogen power sources.
  • During the reporting period, Shanghai Electric actively optimized its risk management strategy and completed its three-year plan for environmental protection.
  • Shanghai Electric has also engaged in efforts in the areas of cultural relic protection, community care, green campaigns, and overseas donations.
  • For more information about Shanghai Electric and its 2022 ESG report, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/ .

What is hydrogen, and can it really become a climate solution?

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Hydrogen, or H₂, is getting a lot of attention lately as governments in the U.S., Canada and Europe push to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. But what exactly is H₂, and is it really a clean power source? I specialize in researching and developing H₂ production techniques. Here are some key facts about this versatile chemical that could play a much larger role in our lives in the future.So, what is hydrogen?Instead, it is typically bound to other atoms and molecules in water, natural gas, coal and even biological matter like plants and human bodies.

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Hydrogen, or H₂, is getting a lot of attention lately as governments in the U.S., Canada and Europe push to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. But what exactly is H₂, and is it really a clean power source? I specialize in researching and developing H₂ production techniques. Here are some key facts about this versatile chemical that could play a much larger role in our lives in the future.

So, what is hydrogen?

    • Instead, it is typically bound to other atoms and molecules in water, natural gas, coal and even biological matter like plants and human bodies.
    • Hydrogen can also be used to generate electricity with lower greenhouse gas emissions than coal or natural gas power plants.
    • It can also be blended with natural gas in existing power plants to reduce the plant’s emissions.
    • That’s in part because isolating H₂ from water or natural gas takes a lot of energy.

How is hydrogen produced?


    There are a few common ways to produce H₂:
    Each has benefits and drawbacks.

Green, blue, gray – what do the colors mean?

    • Green H₂ is produced using electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar or hydropower.
    • Gray H₂ is the most common type of hydrogen.
    • If gray hydrogen’s CO₂ emissions are captured and locked away so they aren’t released into the atmosphere, it can become blue hydrogen.
    • This type of pyrolysis technology is still new, and is estimated to cost between $1.60 and $2.80 per kilogram (70 cents-$1.30 per pound).

Can we switch off the lights on fossil fuels now?

    • Over 95% of the H₂ produced in the U.S. today is gray hydrogen made with natural gas, which still emits greenhouse gases.
    • It will also depend on the development and expansion of pipelines and other infrastructure to efficiently store, transport and dispense H₂.
    • It’s a modern-day version of “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Continued use of fossil fuels for H₂ production could spur investment in H₂ infrastructure, but using fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases.

What does the future hold for hydrogen?

    • Hydrogen demand is projected to increase up to two to four times its current level by 2050.
    • While green hydrogen is a promising trend, it is not the only solution to meeting the world’s energy needs and carbon-free energy goals.
    • A combination of renewable energy sources and clean H₂, including blue, green or turquoise, will likely be necessary to meet the world’s energy needs in a sustainable way.