Hydrogen

National Grid plc is working to replace all fossil fuel in its New York and Massachusetts gas networks with renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen as a part of its path to net-zero emissions by 2050, the company announced. The London-based gas and electric utility announced the plans as a part of its overall blueprint…

Four Mid-Atlantic and New England states, along with 40 energy companies, have partnered to propose a regional hydrogen hub development as various parts of the country seek to secure federal funding. The governors of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts said they would pursue $8 billion in federal funding provided through the Department of…

A study by San Diego Gas and Electric Co. (SDG&E) found that a diversified decarbonization approach is needed for California to hit its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. This would include intense electrification, the use of clean fuels such as hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG), and carbon removal projects. “Accelerated electrification of transportation…

Calgary-based Suncor Energy Inc. announced plans Monday to sell its wind and solar power assets to shift the focus of its environmental products division to renewable fuels and hydrogen. “We are adjusting our portfolio for fit and focus,” President Mark Little said.  No target date and no  asking prices were announced for divesting the green…

Entergy Corp. expects to reach a regulatory milestone soon for its proposed Bridge City, TX, power plant, which would be fueled by natural gas and hydrogen. The utility expects a Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) hearing in late April on its proposed 1.215 GW Orange County Advanced Power Station (OCAPS). “If approved, this will…

Hydrogen from natural gas is an opportunity for energy companies and will be a key part of the energy transition, industry executives said recently. At CERAWeek by S&P Global held earlier this month, Snam SpA CEO Marco Alverà said “there isn’t one solution that will fit all.” Hydrogen as a fuel will take many forms…

Entergy Corp. recently reported that it expects to reach a regulatory milestone soon for its proposed Bridge City, TX, power plant, which would be fueled by natural gas and hydrogen. The utility expects a Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) hearing in late April on its proposed 1.215 GW Orange County Advanced Power Station (OCAPS).…

Some of the industrial sectors with the hardest carbon footprints to abate are also predicted to be key future consumers of natural gas, but energy transition experts see signs of change coming quicker than previously predicted. From 2020 to 2050, industrial use will make up more than 75% of natural gas demand growth, according to…

Apex Clean Energy LLC, Epic Midstream Holdings LP and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority are considering a green hydrogen production, storage, transportation and export operation on the South Texas coast. “This would be green fuel production at gigawatt scale,” said Apex CEO Mark Goodwin. Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy and electrolysis. In…