S&P Global Platts has launched a series of UK hydrogen price assessments, ahead of the government’s publication of a Hydrogen Strategy later this year. On 1 April, it explored three different low carbon production pathways for hydrogen: autothermal reforming (ATR) of natural gas with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis and […]

The UK should focus on clean, green hydrogen and avoid a “twin track” approach where it pursues blue hydrogen as well, according to E3G. On 29 March, the think tank published Between Hope And Hype – A Hydrogen Vision For The UK, highlighting key considerations for government ahead of its forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy and recommendations […]

British Airways (BA) is among a group of investors that are supporting ZeroAvia in launching a new development programme. On 31 March, BA announced that is among a group – Horizons Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Summa Equity, Shell Ventures and SYSTEMIQ – investing $24.3mn (c. £17.7mn) in ZeroAvia, supporting it in efforts […]

The installation of Greater Manchester’s first low carbon hydrogen hub is being planned, as part of its efforts to become the first net zero region in the world by 2040. On 26 March, it was announced that the hub will be set up in Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park, which already includes several net zero […]

Green gas heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are key to decarbonising the UK’s roads and achieving net zero, but the transition must begin now, a report has warned. On 25 March, Cadent published The Future Role of Gas in Transport, setting out a clear pathway for the UK’s heavy goods sector to achieve a substantial reduction […]

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is leading a consortium aiming to deliver the world’s first green passenger airline carrying services using hydrogen fuel technology. On 30 March, it announced that through Project Fresson, it will look to capitalise on recent advances in hydrogen fuel cell technology to develop a commercially viable, retrofit powertrain solution for a […]

The government has launched a new £120mn scheme to support local transport authorities in introducing zero emission buses. On 30 March, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced that the funding will be made available through the zero-emission-buses regional area (ZEBRA) scheme, delivering up to 500 zero emission buses. It will allow local transport authorities to bid […]

The public have been handed the opportunity to invest in a hydrogen-ready network for the first time after the launch of Northern Gas Networks (NGN)’s green transition bond. On 24 March, NGN announced it has joined forces with Abundance to launch the bond, helping to fund the upgrade of pipes to prepare the gas distribution […]

TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has unveiled the UK’s first traceable hydrogen calibration facility for domestic gas meters in East Kilbride. On 23 March, as it announced the new facility, it explained it will help manufacturers determine whether or not existing meter stock and new technologies under development correctly measure hydrogen flow rates. This is […]

Innovative green maritime ideas, such as hydrogen-powered vessels and e-charge points at ports, could become a reality through a new £20mn competition. On 22 March, the government announced the launch of the fund, which will be used to support the development of prototype vessels and port infrastructure that can then be rolled out more widely, […]