Environmentalists welcome new Canada-Germany hydrogen pact
2 years, 4 months ago

Environmentalists welcome new Canada-Germany hydrogen pact

Al Jazeera  

Plan to jumpstart trade of renewable energy comes as Europe seeks to displace Russian gas amid the war in Ukraine. That same day, Canadian green energy company EverWind also said it had reached a deal with Germany-based firm Uniper to export “green ammonia” derived from hydrogen from a partly wind-powered facility that is under construction in Nova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast. In March, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Ottawa would increase oil and gas production this year by up to 300,000 barrels per day to address the “energy security crisis”. Canada cannot ramp up supply before 2025, while Europe’s energy needs will largely be resolved by that time.” “It’s clear that the war in Ukraine is going to accelerate the transition off of fossil fuels. “It’s no longer dreams put out there by Greenpeace; it’s the German chancellor and the prime minister standing there, talking about how they’re going to harness the wind to help provide the energy services we need.” Focus on ‘green hydrogen’ But environmental activists also say the devil will be in the details of the Germany-Canada Hydrogen Alliance’s implementation.

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Germany hails EU deal on renewable energy raising target for 2030 to 45%
1 year, 6 months ago

Germany hails EU deal on renewable energy raising target for 2030 to 45%

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s economy minister welcomed a deal Friday among European Union countries to increase by more than a third the bloc’s renewable energy target for 2030. “The new European rules will trigger an investment boom for renewables and make it legally binding,” said Economy Minister Robert Habeck, whose portfolio includes energy and climate. Under the new rules, countries that …

Startup plans to make synthetic natural gas with green hydrogen
2 years ago

Startup plans to make synthetic natural gas with green hydrogen

Live Mint  

Hydrogen company Tree Energy Solutions plans to provide low-emission fuels for businesses in Europe as they struggle with energy shortages and higher prices. Belgian-based TES says it can produce synthetic natural gas by combining captured carbon dioxide with green hydrogen, either on-site or in countries where renewable power is abundant, then ship and distribute it to European facilities through existing …

What is blue, green and grey hydrogen? And how can it be used to tackle climate change?
2 years, 1 month ago

What is blue, green and grey hydrogen? And how can it be used to tackle climate change?

The Independent  

When fossil fuels are burnt, by coal-powered factories for example or during petrol refining, carbon turns into carbon dioxide, which is released into the atmosphere amplifying the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming. This week, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman announced that his country will create one of the biggest carbon capture hubs in the world, designed …

German leader seeks energy deals, alliances on Gulf trip
2 years, 3 months ago

German leader seeks energy deals, alliances on Gulf trip

The Hindu  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is traveling to the Middle East on Saturday for a two-day, three-country visit aimed at striking new energy deals and forging fresh alliances amid the economic and geopolitical turmoil resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The officials, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity ahead of the trip, said Scholz will also address human rights issues …

Canada, Germany aim to start hydrogen shipments in 2025
2 years, 4 months ago

Canada, Germany aim to start hydrogen shipments in 2025

Associated Press  

STEPHENVILLE, Newfoundland — The leaders of Germany and Canada said Tuesday a new hydrogen pact will kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, with the first deliveries expected in just three years. Hydrogen is seen as a component of Europe’s plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine and recent reductions in …

Germany’s Scholz in Canada to diversify energy supply
2 years, 4 months ago

Germany’s Scholz in Canada to diversify energy supply

Associated Press  

TORONTO — German leader Olaf Scholz said Monday he’s working as fast as he can to reduce Germany’s dependence on Russia for energy, but Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a business case would be needed to send gas from Canada to Europe. “That’s why we are very glad to be able to expand our cooperation in this area on …

Scientists ‘concerned’ over government plans for hydrogen home heating
3 years, 3 months ago

Scientists ‘concerned’ over government plans for hydrogen home heating

The Independent  

Scientists have expressed their concerns over the government’s plans to consider the use of hydrogen for heating homes. And in a blueprint set out last month, the government promised to spend just over £100m to “kickstart a world-leading hydrogen economy”, including plans to pilot the use of hydrogen in home heating. “We are concerned that the UK government is considering …

UK government to ‘kickstart’ low-carbon hydrogen economy, with payments to big polluters to slash emissions
3 years, 4 months ago

UK government to ‘kickstart’ low-carbon hydrogen economy, with payments to big polluters to slash emissions

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A £105m funding package through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio … will act as a first step to build …

Green Hydrogen Race Has Begun, It Can Redefine Geopolitical Alliances between Countries
3 years, 6 months ago

Green Hydrogen Race Has Begun, It Can Redefine Geopolitical Alliances between Countries

News 18  

Action to mitigate climate change is set up to be a major global theme politically and economically for the coming decades. The Hydrogen Council estimated that hydrogen can unlock 15 per cent of global energy demand by 2030 if priced at ~ US $1.80 per kilogram. According to Bloomberg, hydrogen could meet 24 per cent of global energy demand by …

Countries race to develop clean-burning 'green hydrogen' to fuel carbon-neutral future
3 years, 9 months ago

Countries race to develop clean-burning 'green hydrogen' to fuel carbon-neutral future

Firstpost  

It’s seen as the missing link in the race for carbon-neutrality: “green” hydrogen produced without fossil fuel energy is a popular buzzword in competing press releases and investment plans across the globe. The world’s richest countries have announced various strategies — producing “green hydrogen” using electricity from solar and wind. “Given China’s needs, it’s trying everything including hydrogen, especially when …

Energy sector wants next cabinet to invest fully in hydrogen
3 years, 10 months ago

Energy sector wants next cabinet to invest fully in hydrogen

NL Times  

38 organizations, from energy companies to environmental organizations, are calling on the next Dutch government to invest heavily in green hydrogen. An investment of 2.5 billion euros is needed to produce and store clean hydrogen, in order to make the industry cleaner and not miss the boat economically, they said in the "hydrogen pact", NU.nl reports. The organizations want the …

What is green hydrogen, how is it made and will it be the fuel of the future?
3 years, 11 months ago

What is green hydrogen, how is it made and will it be the fuel of the future?

ABC  

Abundant, cheap and clean-burning, hydrogen has long been described as the fuel of the future. But in recent years, "green hydrogen" — hydrogen made without fossil fuels — has been identified as the clean energy source that could help bring the world to net-zero emissions. Fiona Beck, an ANU physicist and convenor of the Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific research …

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