Denmark/France: Maersk and CMA cooperate on decarbonization of shipping + + + Oberhausen: Joint project researches H2 production from wastewater containing methanol + + + Würzburg: SKZ tests the hydrogen permeability of films + + + USA: PLIDCO announces fittings for H2 pipelines + + + Oldenburg: JET and EWE are planning a hydrogen filling station network + + + Norway: Hydrogen Pro supplies 5,5 MW electrolyser to Mitsubishi + + +DISCOUNT promotion: Your ADVERTISING on the PtX portal
A selection of PtX topics summarized at the end of the week
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AP Moller – Maersk and CMA CGM want to accelerate the environmentally friendly transition in shipping. © AP Moller – Maersk A/S
The Danish container shipping company AP Moller – Maersk A/S and the French logistics company CMA CGM want to work together to advance decarbonization in shipping. Both companies have already taken separate steps in this direction. Maersk has ordered ships that can run on bio/e-methanol and awarded contracts worldwide to build up a methanol supply. CMA CGM has ordered LNG-powered vessels that can also run on bio/e-methane and has also placed orders for vessels that can run solely on bio/e-methanol. Specifically, both shipping companies want to work more closely together to develop the use of alternative and more environmentally friendly fuels to power container ships. These include high standards for sustainable propulsion, standards for the operation of ships with green methanol in terms of safety and bunkering, and acceleration of the delivery of bio/e-methanol in the world's main ports. Research will also be carried out into alternative fuels such as ammonia and innovative technologies.
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The Carbon2Chem laboratory on the campus of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology in Oberhausen. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT
The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (UMSICHT) is developing a process for converting metallurgical gases from steel production into basic chemicals in the “Carbon2Chem” joint project. One of these chemicals is methanol, which is synthesized from furnace gas and hydrogen using CO2. When the methanol obtained through synthesis is processed into a high-quality product, wastewater with methanol residue remains in the bottom of the distillation, according to the institute. This wastewater is suitable for electrolysis to produce hydrogen and does not compete with drinking water production and irrigation. In addition, the hydrogen obtained can be reused for methanol production. In contrast to classic water electrolysis, in methanol-assisted water electrolysis (MAWE), water is not only split into H2 and O2, but water and methanol react to form CO2 and H2. The theoretical total cell voltage is significantly lower. “MAWE potentially uses less energy than classic water electrolysis. It is therefore more economical,” says Ilka Gehrke, head of the Environment and Resource Use Department at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. The first series of tests on a laboratory scale have already been successful. The next step is optimization and practical implementation.
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The SKZ now also determines the hydrogen permeability of films. © SKZ / Luca Hoffmannbeck
The Würzburger Plastics Center SKZ expands its portfolio in the area of permeation measurements with a measuring system for explosive gases. According to the information, the gas permeability of hydrogen can now also be determined on foils. The measuring device makes it possible to determine the transmission rate through plastics with thicknesses between 20 micrometers and three millimeters at temperatures between five and 95 degrees Celsius. In addition to hydrogen, measurements are currently being carried out with oxygen, helium, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
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PLIDCO announces hydrogen-ready fittings according to US standards. © Pipe Line Development Company
The US company Pipe Line Development Company (PLIDCO) has announced a new range of fittings for use in hydrogen pipelines. The assembly parts were developed for high-pressure repairs of pipelines on land and underwater as well as for routine maintenance work on pipelines and are also said to be suitable for hydrogen pipeline systems, among other things. The high-pressure fittings made it possible to repair leaks in onshore and subsea environments without downtime or welding. The products meet US quality standards. The company did not say whether an introduction to the European market is also planned.
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EWE Chief Technology Officer Urban Keussen (left) and Olaf Borbor, CEO of JET H2 Energy, at the signing of the agreement to build hydrogen filling stations in the northwest. © Izabela Mittwollen
JET H2 Energy and the Oldenburg utility company EWE AG are planning to set up a hydrogen filling station network. Under the agreement, JET H2 Energy will focus on building and operating the stations. EWE supplies the green hydrogen that the group wants to produce itself in Cuxhaven and Bremen and provide JET H2 Energy in trailers. In the future, EWE wants to produce green hydrogen on a power plant scale in a 320 megawatt electrolysis plant in Emden, East Frisia. Initially, the construction of gas stations is planned in Brake, Cuxhaven, Leer and Schortens. These are to be funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. In March, Jet H2 Energy announced the construction of ten hydrogen filling stations in Germany and Denmark, which are scheduled to go into operation in spring 2024. Overall, Jet H2 Energy plans to build 250 public hydrogen filling stations in Germany, Austria and Denmark within the next five years (we reported). Jet H2 Energy is a joint venture of the US mineral oil company Phillips 2022 Ltd. founded in July 66. and H2 Energy Europe AG (Switzerland).
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Hydrogen-Pro managing director Jarle Dragvik. © Hydrogen Pro / Tom Rills
The Norwegian technology company Hydrogen Pro AS has completed the delivery of a 5,5 MW electrolyser to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' (MHI) Takasago Hydrogen Park. The Takasago Hydrogen Park near Kobe (Japan) is a validation center for hydrogen technology, from production to power generation. Hydrogen Pro concluded the contract to supply the electrolyser to MHI and to provide related services in the areas of engineering and project management in 2022. The electrolyzer was manufactured at Hydrogen Pro's new production facility in China and commissioned by MHI in August. MHI is currently working to develop and improve its co-firing or H2-only hydrogen turbines in Takasago Park.
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