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ESB and dCarbonX to partner on green hydrogen storage development in Ireland

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This partnership represents another milestone in Ireland’s emerging hydrogen economy as part of its transition to a low-carbon future. The large-scale storage of green hydrogen is a cornerstone of future low carbon, resilient and reliable energy sectors. —Padraig O’Hiceadha, ESB Strategy Manager, Generation and Trading.

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Geologists discover new path to rare earth mineral formation; implications for green energy and tech industries

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Their discovery has important economic implications because there are no substitute alternatives to these rare earth elements (REEs), which are indispensable due to their ability to form small and very powerful magnets essential for smart devices and low-carbon energy generation (e.g., electronics, wind turbines, hybrid cars). 0c01313.

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Nissan to lead EC-backed multi-standard rapid charge network project in UK and Ireland

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Nissan is leading a consortium which aims to establish a network of rapid chargers for electric vehicles running the full length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It also draws on the network expertise of Zero Carbon Futures and Newcastle University.

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INEOS investing additional $1.4B in Grangemouth complex in next phase of GHG reductions; blue hydrogen

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The Road Map involves a move to the production and use of hydrogen by all businesses at the Grangemouth site accompanied by carbon capture and storage of at least 1 million tonnes per annum of CO 2 by 2030. There will also be a shift in the polymer product portfolio to include higher levels of post-consumer recycled content.

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Logan Energy to support delivery of Holyhead Hydrogen Hub in Wales

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As an industry which contributes to around a quarter of global CO 2 emissions, the energy-intensive haulage and heavy transport sector is in urgent need of efficient and scalable low-carbon energy solutions if net-zero targets are to be met by 2050. —Bill Ireland, CEO of Logan Energy.

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Shearwater Energy developing SMR wind-hybrid energy project; selects NuScale Power

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The project would provide 3 GWe of zero-carbon energy and is also expected to produce more than 3 million kilograms of green hydrogen per year for use by the UK’s transport sector, ensuring full utilization of the energy produced. Power generation at Wylfa could begin as early as 2027.

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Siemens Energy, FFI and GeoPura developing prototype ammonia cracker to produce hydrogen

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—Steve Scrimshaw, VP at Siemens Energy UK & Ireland and a member of the UK Government’s Hydrogen Advisory Council. million) proof-of-concept facility showcased an ammonia-based energy storage system that turned electricity, water and air into ammonia without releasing carbon emissions. million (US$1.8-million)

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