Liquid hydrogen

Global Hydrogen Hubs Market Forecast to 2030: Increased Focus on Green and Clean Energy Solutions to Drive Market Growth

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024

The hydrogen hub market is witnessing substantial growth driven by the emergence of vertically integrated hydrogen infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • The hydrogen hub market is witnessing substantial growth driven by the emergence of vertically integrated hydrogen infrastructure.
  • Increased spending on hydrogen infrastructure further fuels market expansion, positioning hydrogen hubs as pivotal players in the evolving landscape of clean energy solutions.
  • Based on industry, the hydrogen hubs market is segmented into automotive, aviation, marine, and others, which includes defense and space.
  • Based on end use form, liquid hydrogen and fuel cells are the primary products that hydrogen hubs are expected to produce as more hydrogen hubs are developed
    Based in end-use, hydrogen hubs market are segmented into liquid hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cells, which are the primary products from these hubs.

This Week in Energy News: 9 Stories You Need to See

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 17, 2023

NEW YORK, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • With the RPD 35, utility-scale solar foundations can be constructed up to five times faster than with traditional means and methods, bringing the nation closer to net zero energy.

FirstElement Fuel partners with Hyundai Motor on hydrogen refueling of class 8 fuel cell electric trucks, driving over 25K miles with zero emissions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel, the world's leading provider of hydrogen fueling solutions, and Hyundai Motor Company, a leader in Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck development, have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell Heavy Duty trucks in California. Through this partnership, FirstElement Fuel is leveraging its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations to fuel three XCIENT Fuel Cell prototypes at full 700 bar pressure. In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its first-of-its-kind high capacity mobile refueler, which was developed in a collaboration between FirstElement Fuel, Taylor-Wharton, and Nikkiso. The mobile refueler, which is capable of high-capacity fueling at 125 kilograms per hour, is being used to support pilot programs for several other Heavy Duty FCEV OEMs as well.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel, the world's leading provider of hydrogen fueling solutions, and Hyundai Motor Company, a leader in Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck development, have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell Heavy Duty trucks in California.
  • Through this partnership, FirstElement Fuel is leveraging its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations to fuel three XCIENT Fuel Cell prototypes at full 700 bar pressure.
  • In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its first-of-its-kind high capacity mobile refueler, which was developed in a collaboration between FirstElement Fuel, Taylor-Wharton, and Nikkiso.
  • FirstElement Fuel's Class A licensed drivers are piloting three Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks on routes throughout California, covering over 25,000 miles with zero emissions.

FirstElement Fuel partners with Hyundai Motor on hydrogen refueling of class 8 fuel cell electric trucks, driving over 25K miles with zero emissions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel, the world's leading provider of hydrogen fueling solutions, and Hyundai Motor Company, a leader in Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck development, have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell Heavy Duty trucks in California. Through this partnership, FirstElement Fuel is leveraging its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations to fuel three XCIENT Fuel Cell prototypes at full 700 bar pressure. In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its first-of-its-kind high capacity mobile refueler, which was developed in a collaboration between FirstElement Fuel, Taylor-Wharton, and Nikkiso. The mobile refueler, which is capable of high-capacity fueling at 125 kilograms per hour, is being used to support pilot programs for several other Heavy Duty FCEV OEMs as well.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel, the world's leading provider of hydrogen fueling solutions, and Hyundai Motor Company, a leader in Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck development, have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell Heavy Duty trucks in California.
  • Through this partnership, FirstElement Fuel is leveraging its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations to fuel three XCIENT Fuel Cell prototypes at full 700 bar pressure.
  • In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its first-of-its-kind high capacity mobile refueler, which was developed in a collaboration between FirstElement Fuel, Taylor-Wharton, and Nikkiso.
  • FirstElement Fuel's Class A licensed drivers are piloting three Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks on routes throughout California, covering over 25,000 miles with zero emissions.

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group Completes the Acquisition of Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH, Wurzen, Germany

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 6, 2023

TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group (“Group”), a part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), and operating under Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (USA), completed the acquisition of Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH (Cryotec), located in Wurzen, Saxony, Germany for an undisclosed amount.

Key Points: 
  • TEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group (“Group”), a part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), and operating under Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (USA), completed the acquisition of Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH (Cryotec), located in Wurzen, Saxony, Germany for an undisclosed amount.
  • Cryotec will operate as part of the Group’s GmbH facility, based in Neuenburg am Rhine, Germany.
  • The Group consists of six functional business units: Cryogenic Pumps, Heat Exchanger Systems, Process Systems, Fueling & Solutions, Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects, and Service.
  • Cryotec will be acting as the Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group competence and production center in Europe.

Leader in Hydrogen Infrastructure GenH2 Invited to Celebrate World Space Week October 4-10 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 10, 2022

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GenH2, a premier provider of hydrogen infrastructure, announced today that the company has been invited to celebrate World Space Week. The daylong event takes place October 10, 2022 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. World Space Week programs are held in more than 100 countries featuring hundreds of education-related activities for teachers and students.

Key Points: 
  • The daylong event takes place October 10, 2022 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.
  • World Space Week programs are held in more than 100 countries featuring hundreds of education-related activities for teachers and students.
  • The GenH2 booth located on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will showcase the promise of hydrogen.
  • "We are thrilled to join Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in emphasizing the importance of bringing space technology to the general public because World Space Week illustrates the many ways that the future is now," said Cody Bateman, Founder and CEO of GenH2.

Global Cryogenic Tanks Market Trajectory & Analytics Report 2022: Increased Demand for Low Temperature Operations Across Industries Such as Food Technology, Healthcare and Metal Processing - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Increased demand for low temperature operations across industries such as food technology, healthcare and metal processing among others constitute the major growth driver for the market.

Key Points: 
  • Increased demand for low temperature operations across industries such as food technology, healthcare and metal processing among others constitute the major growth driver for the market.
  • Growing LNG trade and increasing investments in metal processing healthcare, food & beverage and chemical industries is expected to boost deployment of cryogenic tanks.
  • Growing number of government initiatives for providing better healthcare services to public would create strong demand for the tanks from the healthcare sector.
  • Demand for the tanks from the healthcare sector has increased considerably in the recent months due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

KBR to Support Shell's Strategic Ambition for Hydrogen Liquefaction

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 28, 2022

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a contract to provide professional services to Shell Global Solutions International B.V. for hydrogen liquefaction development.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a contract to provide professional services to Shell Global Solutions International B.V. for hydrogen liquefaction development.
  • KBR will provide technical solutions as part of concept studies to advance technology for large scale hydrogen liquefaction an alternative method for long distance renewable energy transport.
  • "We are delighted to be part of this project and to support Shell's net zero emissions ambition," said Jay Ibrahim, KBR President Sustainable Technology Solutions.
  • KBR has been actively involved in the hydrogen value chain as both a technology provider, an advisor and by providing differentiated project delivery solutions.

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group Announces a Complete Liquid Hydrogen Bunkering Installation for Unitrove

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), is proud to announce our participation in the bunkering installation design of a new complete Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Bunkering installation with Unitrove.

Key Points: 
  • TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), is proud to announce our participation in the bunkering installation design of a new complete Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Bunkering installation with Unitrove.
  • Nikkiso CE&IG and Unitrove are working together to develop solutions for the future, particularly regarding LH2.
  • For this project, the Group provided custom equipment from two of its Functional Units: a sump from its Heat Exchangers unit (Cryoquip) and Cryogenic Pumps unit (ACD).
  • We are excited and proud to be part of one of the worlds first liquid hydrogen (LH2) bunkering facility projects and the drive toward more energy-efficient solutions for the Marine market, according to Ole Jensen, Vice President, Europe, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group.

FirstElement Fuel, the largest hydrogen fueling network in the world, closes Series D round of $105 Million

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 8, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc., which began as a California start-up with a vision to establish a hydrogen refueling network and has grown to be the world's largest hydrogen retailer, closed a $105 Million Series D funding round.  The capital comes in from Air Water, MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG), Nikkiso, and Japan Infrastructure Initiate (JII) as FirstElement Fuel is actively executing on its plan to build out its California Hydrogen Network from 31 True Zero Stations to 80 stations by 2024.  At least 12 of the 80 stations will be capable of refueling heavy-duty trucks in addition to light-duty cars.

Key Points: 
  • At least 12 of the 80 stations will be capable of refueling heavy-duty trucks in addition to light-duty cars.
  • MUFG, Air Water, Nikkiso, and JII will join Mitsui, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and Air Liquide as investors in FirstElement.
  • FirstElement is unique in offering the largest network of hydrogen stations in the world supplied by Liquid Hydrogen rather than gaseous.
  • Liquid hydrogen distribution and storage is far more efficient, which is helping drive down the cost of hydrogen at the dispenser by 25%.