Japan’s Asahi Kasei is testing a new alkaline water electrolyzer, while China has begun development of its first vehicle-mounted 100kg liquid hydrogen system.
Asahi Kasei and partners celebrated the official opening of a new hydrogen pilot plant in Kawasaki, Japan. The commercial-scale facility will test the alkaline water electrolyzer, which is optimized for green hydrogen production. “The pilot operation of four 0.8 MW modules is a new milestone towards the realization of a 100 MW class commercial multi-module alkaline water electrolysis system for green hydrogen production,” the Japanese company said in a press release email sent message.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) has developed China’s first vehicle-mounted 100kg liquid hydrogen system. This system allows hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks to achieve a range of more than 1,000 km with just one charge. “Compared to its predecessor, the system has a 20% increase in effective volume within the same overall dimensions, while reducing costs by more than 30%.” said CASC.
Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham is in Rotterdam for the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 to convince manufacturing companies to invest in the American state. “We have created an incredible hydrogen policy landscape in our state that supports supply side and the demand sideand global energy leaders are taking notice,” said Lujan Grisham in a press release.
Nikola has opened its newest HYLA high-pressure modular fueling station and facility in Southern California. “This launch is another crucial milestone in Nikola’s strategic plan, which aims to establish a network of up to nine fueling solutions by mid-2024, with a total of 14 operational locations to be ready by the end of the year, including a combination of HYLA modular fuel stations and partner stations such as FirstElement Fuels at the Port of Oakland,” said Company.
Fortescue has begun developing a $550 million green hydrogen production venture in the United States. It is the first of the Australian company’s planned investments in green energy in North America. “The U.S. has made serious progress in attracting global investment in green hydrogen and decarbonization projects, such as Fortescue’s solar and wind-powered Arizona Hydrogen facility,” said Fortescue Executive Chair and Founder Andrew Forrest, arguing that the US government must further support the hydrogen sector.
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