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Syzygy Plasmonics and Lotte Chemical complete trial of ammonia e-cracking unit

Syzygy Plasmonics and Lotte Chemical have commissioned and completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric ammonia cracking system in Ulsan, South Korea with logistical support from Sumitomo Corp. of Americas and Sumitomo Corp. Korea.

ExxonMobil’s next-generation H2 burner can help decarbonize a key industry

At its olefins plant in Baytown, Texas, ExxonMobil has designed and installed pyrolysis burners that can operate on up to 100% H2 fuel. A total of 44 burners were installed in one of the plant’s steam cracking furnaces.

Freija develops large-scale clean fuel production in the Tampere region

Freija is progressing the development of one of Europe’s largest clean fuel production facilities in the City of Nokia, Tampere region, Finland, to meet strong demand for eMethane driven by adopted EU directives.

Fortescue Energy CEO says green H2 cost is key as demand drops

Replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen (H2) depends on creating demand by making it price competitive, as buyers are unwilling to pay "green premiums," Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson said in Davos at the World Economic Forum.

John Cockerill achieves certification for H2-ready HRSGs

John Cockerill has announced the award of a concept certificate from TÜV-SÜD for the H2-readiness of its heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs).

Ren-Gas selects MAN Energy Solutions’ methanation technology for its Tampere eMethane plant

MAN Energy Solutions will deliver a 50-MW methanation reactor for the Ren-Gas Tampere eMethane plant. The equipment delivery will consist of a catalytic methanation reactor, designed and manufactured at MAN Energy Solutions in Deggendorf, Germany.

Liquid Wind, Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy to partner on eFuel facility in Finland

Liquid Wind and Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy (TSE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of an eFuel facility in Naantali, Finland.

Cummins launches hydrogen internal combustion engine turbochargers for on-highway applications

Cummins Inc. has announced the launch of its new turbocharger designed specifically for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE). This advancement in turbocharging technology marks a significant milestone for heavy-duty commercial on-highway applications in Europe.

Italy, Saudi Arabia sign energy cooperation agreement, including low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia and CCS

The cooperation focuses on renewable energy, reducing methane emissions, power interconnections, renewable and low-emissions hydrogen and ammonia, and carbon capture and storage systems

Online Exclusive: Trump Administration must state its position on climate and energy

In a speech to announce the U.S.’s Fifth Climate Assessment on Nov. 14, 2023—a report that was compiled by more than 700 climate scientists and thousands of contributors— President Joe Biden stated that the greatest existential threat to the U.S. and humanity is the “climate crisis.”