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MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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A team at MITEI (MIT Energy Initiative) has found that hydrogen-generated electricity can be a cost-competitive option for backing up wind and solar. If we’re to achieve zero-carbon electricity, we must replace all greenhouse gas-emitting sources. —Emre Gençer, co-author. —Drake Hernandez.

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Cemvita demonstrates “gold hydrogen” production in situ, sets up subsidiary

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Gold Hydrogen is a novel source of carbon neutral hydrogen produced from depleted oil reservoirs that are ready for plug and abandonment, extending the life of wells that would otherwise be a significant burden. —Zach Broussard, Director of Gold H2 at Cemvita. billion in 2020. It is growing at a CAGR of 54.7% billion by 2028.

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Mercedes-Benz partners with Farasis for battery cells from carbon-neutral production

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As first result of the sustainability partnership with an important supplier of lithium-ion batteries, we will save well over 30 % of the carbon footprint of future vehicle models’ entire battery by sourcing battery cells from carbon-neutral production. —Markus Schäfer, Member of the Daimler AG Board of Management.

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S&P Global: More than 75% of oil and gas production in US Gulf of Mexico has lower than average greenhouse gas intensity

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More than three-fourths of all oil and gas production in the US Gulf of Mexico has a lower greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity than the basin-wide average, according to a new S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis. However, about 78% of the total production was found to be beneath that average.

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Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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Following the presentation of the V12 plug-in hybrid Revuelto ( earlier post ), the Lanzador gives an insight into the series model to be built from 2028. Even the extensively integrated carbon, such as in the center console and door panels, is made of regenerated carbon: a new, two-layer composite material. Regenerated carbon.

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Haldor Topsoe establishes focused green hydrogen organization to accelerate electrolysis business

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The new organization will leverage Topsoe’s insights into solid oxide electrolysis. At the core of our efforts is our capability to turn renewable power into essential carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals. The facility will produce 650 tons/day of carbon-free hydrogen to power trucks and buses.

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Haldor Topsoe and Aquamarine enter MoU for green ammonia facility based on SOEC electrolysis

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Driven by our vision to be recognized as the global leader in carbon reduction emission technologies by 2024, we are excited by our low-carbon solutions and attractiveness for our customers. We look forward to our partnership with Aquamarine on our SOEC and ammonia technology.

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