The latest hydrogen industry news, developments, and community updates.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has completed construction of the world's first ammonia-powered ship, with two 46,000-cubic-meter gas carriers scheduled for delivery in May and July 2024.
Volvo Trucks has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines, with commercial availability targeted before 2030 using High Pressure Direct Injection technology.
Australia's National Cabinet is prioritizing hydrogen production and transport as key components of fuel security strategy, leveraging the country's renewable energy resources to support zero-emission heavy vehicles and reduce fuel imports.
Volvo has commenced on-road trials of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines using High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology, with commercial launch planned before 2030.
Japan Engine Corporation and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have achieved the world's first hydrogen co-firing operation of a full-scale main engine for a large commercial vessel, reaching over 95% hydrogen fuel ratio at full load.
DNV has published DNV-RP-F123, a recommended practice addressing hydrogen-specific integrity and safety considerations for offshore pipeline design, operation, and requalification. The guidance was developed through the H2Pipe joint industry project involving 37 industry partners.
