Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project

HIF Global receives environmental permit authorizing construction and operation at first U.S. eFuels facility

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Electricity, Gasoline, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Environmental quality, Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project, Carbon, EPA, Engineering, Water, Facility, TCEQ, Propane

HOUSTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HIF Global, the world's leading eFuels company, today announced receipt of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Air Quality Permit authorizing the construction and operation of the HIF Matagorda eFuels facility in Matagorda County, Texas. The permit completes the review of the facilities design and proposed operation which when operated under the permit parameters demonstrates compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HIF Global, the world's leading eFuels company, today announced receipt of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Air Quality Permit authorizing the construction and operation of the HIF Matagorda eFuels facility in Matagorda County, Texas.
  • When operational, the HIF Matagorda eFuels Facility will produce carbon-neutral shipping fuel and gasoline that can be dropped-in to vehicles in use today without any modification to existing engines or the infrastructure on which they depend.
  • HIF Global estimates creating approximately 4,500 direct jobs during the construction phase, which is expected to begin in 2024, and more than 100 permanent operating jobs.
  • Renato Pereira, CEO of HIF USA, said, "eFuels are decarbonizing the transportation sector now and will reach commercial scale at the HIF Matagorda eFuels Facility.

SoCalGas Partners on Project Seeking to Decarbonize Commercial, and Industrial Uses with Hydrogen and Hydrogen Blending

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is collaborating with GTI Energy to study the use of hydrogen and hydrogen blending in hard-to-decarbonize commercial and industrial processes, continuing its efforts to help the company and California achieve net-zero aspirations.

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  • The aim of the project is to study the use of hydrogen in heavy equipment, blended with natural gas up to 100 percent hydrogen, with an emphasis on end-uses that cannot easily be electrified.
  • The focus of the study will be on costs, safety, and emissions reductions when introducing hydrogen in commercial and industrial uses.
  • SoCalGas has awarded $752,000 to help fund the project, which is in addition to a $1.77 million grant approved by the California Energy Commission in July 2022.
  • After identifying those uses, the project team will then test commercial and industrial equipment fuel blending up to 100 percent hydrogen.

Alkaline Fuel Cell Power Corp. Announces Letter of Intent with Festival Hydro to Pilot Jupiter 1.0 Fuel Cell with Supporting Cleantech

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Partnership, WKN, Hydrogen, Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project, Electricity, Quality of life, Aircraft, Carbon, Joint venture, LOI, JV, Fuel cell, Climate change, Ontario Basic Income Pilot Project, Ammonia, Artificial intelligence, AI, NEO, Renewable energy

The LOI summarizes the intentions of the Company and Festival Hydro to enter into a Joint Venture (“JV”) to demonstrate PWWR’s Jupiter 1.0 fuel cell prototype and supporting ammonia cracking and AI (artificial intelligence) electrical panel cleantech (the “Pilot”).

Key Points: 
  • The LOI summarizes the intentions of the Company and Festival Hydro to enter into a Joint Venture (“JV”) to demonstrate PWWR’s Jupiter 1.0 fuel cell prototype and supporting ammonia cracking and AI (artificial intelligence) electrical panel cleantech (the “Pilot”).
  • “PWWR is thrilled to announce this agreement with Festival Hydro to pilot our Jupiter 1.0 fuel cell prototype,” stated Frank Carnevale, Chief Executive Officer of PWWR.
  • This innovative technology aims to provide clean and reliable power alternatives, supporting distributed energy resources for grid innovation while promoting the 'Power of Local Hydro'.
  • PWWR intends to utilize both ammonia, ammonia cracking and AI electric breaker panel cleantech within this JV and Pilot with Festival Hydro, pending negotiations.

TDK Ventures invests in Novalith clean lithium-extraction technology

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Monday, April 17, 2023
EV, TDK, Carbon, Science, Projection, SAN, Mining, Water, Pond, Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project, Acid, Statista, CO2, TSE, Lithium

Novalith is commercializing their patented LiCAL™ technology for lithium extraction and refining from lithium ores such as spodumene and clays.

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  • Novalith is commercializing their patented LiCAL™ technology for lithium extraction and refining from lithium ores such as spodumene and clays.
  • The TDK Ventures team is proud to partner with such a vision, and we look forward to doing all we can to accelerate their technology to market."
  • TDK Ventures invests globally in early-stage startups that leverage fundamental materials science to unlock an attractive and sustainable future for the world.
  • To find out more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners may contact TDK Ventures: www.tdk-ventures.com or [email protected]
    1 Garside, M. (2022, March 4).

EQS-News: Linde Signs Agreement with ExxonMobil for Carbon Dioxide Off-take

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Saturday, April 15, 2023
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Woking, UK, April 4, 2023 – Linde (NYSE: LIN) announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) for the off-take of carbon dioxide associated with Linde’s new clean hydrogen production in Beaumont, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Woking, UK, April 4, 2023 – Linde (NYSE: LIN) announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) for the off-take of carbon dioxide associated with Linde’s new clean hydrogen production in Beaumont, Texas.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, ExxonMobil will transport and permanently store up to 2.2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year from Linde’s hydrogen production facility, equivalent to the emissions from nearly half a million cars per year.
  • “Clean hydrogen is a key enabler of industry’s transition to a low-carbon economy,” said Dan Yankowski, Senior Vice President Americas, Linde.
  • “Working with ExxonMobil as the carbon dioxide off-taker at our Beaumont project supports Linde’s strategy to decarbonize customer processes while safely and reliably supplying low-carbon hydrogen at scale.”
    “ExxonMobil’s agreement with Linde underscores our growing momentum in providing industrial customers with large-scale solutions to sequester carbon dioxideemissions,” said Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.

EQS-News: Linde Starts Up Supply to World’s First Hydrogen Ferry

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Saturday, April 15, 2023
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Woking, UK, March 31, 2023 – Linde (NYSE: LIN) announced today that it has begun the supply of liquid hydrogen to the world's first operational hydrogen-powered ferry for cars and passengers in Norway.

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  • Woking, UK, March 31, 2023 – Linde (NYSE: LIN) announced today that it has begun the supply of liquid hydrogen to the world's first operational hydrogen-powered ferry for cars and passengers in Norway.
  • Linde is supplying ferry operator Norled with clean hydrogen for the fuel-cell powered MF Hydra.
  • In addition to supplying clean liquid hydrogen, Linde developed, built and installed the fuel containment system, the associated onshore truck-to-ship bunkering facility, onboard storage tank and fuel processing equipment.
  • Linde is developing clean hydrogen projects across a range of applications and industries and growing its established hydrogen business along the entire value chain.

Enel X Way Awarded Contract with Purchasing Cooperative of America

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel X Way, the Enel Group's global e-mobility business, has been awarded a cooperative contract with the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA) to streamline and accelerate the procurement and deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the North America. This new agreement enables public entities, such as regional, state, federal, and Tribal governments, to purchase commercial Level 2 and 3 EV charging stations, software, and services from Enel X Way without going through the traditional - and often lengthy – process of requesting bids on their own.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel X Way , the Enel Group's global e-mobility business, has been awarded a cooperative contract with the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA) to streamline and accelerate the procurement and deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the North America.
  • "Connecting with customers through PCA streamlines the purchasing process for all things EV," says Chris Baker, Head of Enel X Way North America.
  • "This new contract with Enel X Way makes it easier for our members to create positive change and reap the many economic and environmental benefits of electrification."
  • Enel X Way has been an excellent partner throughout this process, making it easy and affordable for us to better serve our community."

NIBS Consultative Council Issues Report on Decarbonization of the U.S. Built Environment

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council has issued its 2022 Moving Forward Report, looking closely at the climate emergency and the path toward decarbonization of the U.S. built environment.

Key Points: 
  • The building sector is a significant contributor to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, both in the U.S. and globally.
  • Among the Consultative Council's recommendations:
    The federal government should leverage the significant experience of the design and construction industries, prioritizing private sector input in ongoing Council on Environmental Quality coordination of federal actions around decarbonization.
  • The Consultative Council assembles high-level building community representatives to investigate key challenges facing the building industry and make recommendations directly to the executive and legislative branches of government.
  • The 2021 Moving Forward Report, which was released in May 2022, examined the critical area of driving workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion in the built environment.

LSU Report Estimates that Gulf Coast Sequestration's Carbon Capture and Sequestration Project Could Deliver Nearly $700 Million in Earnings for U.S. Workers

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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The report , prepared for Gulf Coast Sequestration, estimates the regional and national economic implications of GCS’s planned carbon capture and sequestration hub.

Key Points: 
  • The report , prepared for Gulf Coast Sequestration, estimates the regional and national economic implications of GCS’s planned carbon capture and sequestration hub.
  • GCS plans to build the first hub in the United States to permanently store carbon dioxide emissions.
  • “This report is another aspect of that research, and we are pleased to have worked with LSU to analyze the project from an economic perspective.
  • Support for approximately 375 jobs nationally once the project is completed, paying $21 million in earnings annually.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power IDS Receives Order for Renovation Project to Upgrade and Enhance Power Output of Steam Turbine Generation Equipment at Waste Incineration Plant in Taiwan

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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- Design optimizations to make the most of existing equipment expected to enhance power generation output markedly, with efficient use of heat derived from waste to contribute to decarbonization in Taiwan.

Key Points: 
  • - Design optimizations to make the most of existing equipment expected to enhance power generation output markedly, with efficient use of heat derived from waste to contribute to decarbonization in Taiwan.
  • TOKYO, Mar 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power IDS Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order for a renovation project to enhance the output of steam turbine generators at the Renwu Refuse Incineration Plant, a waste incineration facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • The Renwu Refuse Incineration Plant is located in the Renwu District of Kaohsiung City, northeast of the city center.
  • By optimizing the design of the turbine casing and internal equipment based on the changes in operating conditions since the plant was built, the project is expected to enhance power generation output markedly.