Heat & Power

H2 Bulletin covers hydrogen applications in the heat and power sectors. It is used to produce power and heat, particularly on an industrial scale. The recent developments are taking it to the next level.

Shell signs agreement with Alfa Laval to develop a Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) for hydrogen boil-off gas

2 December 2022
Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alfa Laval regarding the development of a new Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) for use on liquid hydrogen carriers. By paving the way for the safe transport of hydrogen by sea, the project is an important step on the path to global decarbonization. Under the MOU, Alfa Laval will develop a system to safely combust hydrogen boil-off gas (BOG) from a vessel’s storage tank, as part of a new liquid hydrogen carrier. Because the venting of cargo is restricted, a GCU offers a means of controlling tank pressure/temperature when the BOG poses safety risks beyond the tank’s design conditions. “Renewable hydrogen will likely be a key fuel in tomorrow’s decarbonization mix, but accessibility will determine its impact,” says Carl Henrickson, General Manager of Shipping Technology, Shell. “By enabling safe ocean transport of liquid hydrogen, we can help speed up the global transition to clean energy and Shell’s target to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. Alfa Laval shares our ambition and is our choice of partner.” “We are proud to support Shell in developing a marine infrastructure for hydrogen,” says David Jung, Business Development Manager, Alfa Laval. “Global hydrogen demand is expected to grow many times larger than it is today, and liquid hydrogen carriers at sea will be a vital link in the world’s decarbonized fuel chain.” As the leader in gas combustion on LNG carriers, Alfa Laval has insights and technology that will act as a springboard. The design of the new GCU system for hydrogen will be based on the existing Alfa Laval GCU for LNG. More than 200 of these units have been installed in just over a decade, and an additional 100 units have been ordered during 2022. The challenges in hydrogen combustion, however, are significantly greater than those involved with LNG. “With its boiling point of -253°C, hydrogen is expected to have a higher boil-off rate than methane, which will make having a GCU or similar means of BOG handling crucial on hydrogen carriers,” says David Jung. “In addition, hydrogen is light, highly flammable and easy ignitable. Safety will be paramount when transporting it on board, so there are critical safety considerations when designing the GCU system.” Alfa Laval will design and engineer the new GCU for hydrogen with the aim of receiving an approval in principle (AIP) from an IACS classification society. Once the AIP is achieved, a GCU prototype will be built for testing and type approval.

Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alfa Laval regarding the development…

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RWE and Hyphen explore offtake of green ammonia from Namibia

2 December 2022
RWE and Hyphen explore offtake of green ammonia from Namibia

RWE and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) have signed a memorandum of understanding that could see RWE offtake up to 300,000…

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Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility partner to develop hydrogen-fuelled power plants

2 December 2022
Johnson Matthey and Doosan Enerbility partner to develop hydrogen-fuelled power plants

Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, and Doosan Enerbility, have signed an agreement to develop hydrogen-fuelled power…

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Cepsa to invest €3B in Andalusia to build the largest green hydrogen hub in Europe

2 December 2022
Cepsa to invest €3B in Andalusia to build the largest green hydrogen hub in Europe

Cepsa, the leading company in Andalusia by sales volume, will invest more than 3 billion euros to establish the Andalusian…

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Vision Energy engages spatial planning consultants

2 December 2022
Vision Energy engages spatial planning consultants

Vision Energy Corporation is pleased to announce that it has engaged Rho Adviseurs, a Netherlands-based firm specialising in spatial planning…

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POSCO and Australia to discuss future eco-friendly projects

2 December 2022
POSCO and Australia to discuss future eco-friendly projects

POSCO Group CEO Jeong-woo Choi met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, at the Parliament House in Canberra,…

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Phoenix Hydrogen Hub progress to the next stage of $1.3 billion loan application process

1 December 2022
Phoenix Hydrogen Hub progress to the next stage of $1.3 billion loan application process

Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, today announced that the Department of…

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Siemens Energy and Georgia Tech to focus on energy technology development

1 December 2022
Siemens Energy and Georgia Tech to focus on energy technology development

Siemens Energy and the Georgia Institute of Technology this week formalized their commitment to collaborate on solutions to meet society’s…

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NuScale Power signs research collaboration agreement for clean hydrogen production

1 December 2022
NuScale Power signs research collaboration agreement for clean hydrogen production

NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) along with Shell Global Solutions (Shell) and industry participants will develop and assess a concept for…

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ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for dual fuel generator engine using hydrogen gas

30 November 2022
ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for dual fuel generator engine using hydrogen gas

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a dual fuel generator engine using hydrogen gas as fuel and…

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