Germany: Keyou and Lhyfe aim to develop hydrogen mobility in southern Germany +++ South Korea: Vinssen begins construction of a fuel cell recreational boat +++ UAE: Masdar establishes partnerships in Norway +++ Norway: Scatec receives €30 million for hydrogen project in Egypt +++ Germany: Hydronet joint project launched for hydrogen ramp-up +++ USA: Hyzon begins production of 200 kW fuel cell system +++ DISCOUNT offer: Your advertisement on the PtX portal
A selection of PtX topics summarized at the end of the week
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40-ton truck with hydrogen engine based on the “Actros” model from Daimler Truck. © Keyou GmbH
(Germany) Keyou GmbH, a developer of hydrogen combustion engines, and the French hydrogen producer Lhyfe plan to collaborate on the development of hydrogen mobility in Germany and Europe. With Lhyfe's planned green hydrogen production capacity in the Schwäbisch Gmünd region, around 100 trucks could be put into operation between 2026 and 2030, which Keyou would then deliver to customers in the region. The company is developing the technology for converting diesel engines to hydrogen and is also working on a "Hydrogen Mobility as a Service" approach for fleet operators (engine conversion, service and maintenance package, insurance, fuel). The Lhyfe plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd, near Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg, has an installed capacity of ten megawatts, is scheduled for completion by the end of the year, and will then produce four tons of green hydrogen daily. Lhyfe has secured a 15-year supply of green electricity from EDP Renewables. Furthermore, starting in 2025, Lhyfe plans to supply four hydrogen filling stations operated by H2 Mobility Deutschland GmbH over a five-year period, two of which are located in Baden-Württemberg (Mannheim and Heidelberg). At the end of 2023, Lhyfe also announced that its green hydrogen would supply the "H2-Aspen" industrial park and a JET H2 hydrogen filling station (now MINT). According to Keyou, the production capacities planned by Lhyfe in the Schwäbisch Gmünd area will enable the company to manufacture 20 trucks annually. Further regions in Germany are to follow. The hydrogen requirement for 100 vehicles is estimated at approximately 1.000 tons per year.
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Rendering of the planned fuel cell powered leisure boat. © Vinssen Co. Ltd.
(South Korea) Vinssen Co., Ltd. has begun construction of the hull of a 17,4-meter-long recreational boat. It will accommodate ten passengers. The propulsion system, powered by fuel cells developed by Vinssen, will achieve a top speed of 20 knots. Type approval has already been granted, making the boat "the first recreational boat of its kind in the country." Vinssen has received special permission from the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to conduct the R&D project "Demonstration of Charging and Operation of a Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Boat." Jeonnam Technopark (JNTP) is providing technical and regulatory support, the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) is evaluating the hull's stability and the fuel cell system's performance, and the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) is contributing expertise in welding and quality management. As part of this initiative, Vinssen, with the support of Jeollanam-do Province and the city of Yeongam, plans to establish a test environment. Furthermore, the company will establish and operate a dock and a mobile hydrogen refueling station. Vinssen specializes in maritime technology with a focus on fuel cells and integrated propulsion systems.
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241018 – ti Detail, Masdar has signed a series of cooperation agreements in Norway. Left: Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chairman of Masdar. © Masdar (detail)
(UAE) Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) has signed a number of agreements with Norwegian companies. These include exploring development and investment opportunities along the green hydrogen value chain with Aker Horizons Asset Development. Masdar also signed an agreement with fertilizer manufacturer Yara for cooperation along the "Power-to-Green Ammonia" value chain. The agreements were announced during an official visit to Norway by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Masdar aims to build 100 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2023 and produce one million tons of green hydrogen or equivalent derivatives annually within a decade.
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(Norway) The €500 million “Egypt Green Hydrogen” project by Norwegian company Scatec ASA will receive €30 million in funding from the PtX Development Fund of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. This is the first approved grant from the fund, which was established to support Power-to-X projects in developing and emerging countries. The fund, under the umbrella of the KfW Group, has a total volume of €270 million. The platform is also intended to help strengthen the creditworthiness of companies investing in renewable energies, hydrogen, and its derivatives along the entire local value chain.
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The joint project “Hydronet” aims to transform the region into a sustainable hydrogen economy. © Westenergie / Hydronet
(Germany) The collaborative project "Hydronet" has commenced operations in Arnsberg. Designed to run for five years, its goal is to transform an entire region in the Sauerland into a sustainable hydrogen economy. In cooperation with local companies and research institutions, Hydronet will develop the expertise necessary for the region's entire hydrogen use to generate regional value. The consortium comprises twelve partner companies, nine associated partners, a project forum with interested companies, and a political advisory board. Investments are estimated at €75 million, with approximately €18 million being provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Partner companies include the project coordinator Westnetz, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, A+E Keller GmbH & Co. KG, Enertrag SE, Münster University of Applied Sciences, Lindemann & Störmer GmbH & Co. KG, Lobbe Umweltservice GmbH & Co. KG, Recom Services GmbH, Darmstadt University of Technology, Dortmund University of Technology, TÜV Nord, Ensys GmbH & Co. KG, and WEPA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG. Associate partners are the Gas- und Wärme-Institut Essen eV, Gössling Spedition GmbH, Lhoist Germany Rheinkalk GmbH, Neuman & Esser GmbH & Co. KG, P3 Energy Solutions GmbH, Raiffeisen Vital eG, Stadtwerke Arnsberg GmbH, Westenergie AG and WEW GmbH.
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Hyzon begins production of 200 kW fuel cell systems for trucks in Bolingbrook, Illinois. © Hyzon Motors Inc.
(USA) Hyzon Motors Inc. has begun production of its 200-kilowatt fuel cell system (FCS). The assembly line in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is equipped with multiple workstations to optimize production flow. According to Chief Operating Officer Bappa Banerjee, 700 fuel cell systems can be produced annually in a three-shift operation. Following the successful completion of the ISO 9001 audit in September 2024, Hyzon expects formal ISO 9001 certification for its fuel cell manufacturing and design/R&D activities in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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