Colin Elcoate

Oman’s green hydrogen sector to spur local industrialisation: IRENA MUSCAT: The potential for Oman’s mega-scale green hydrogen sector to ignite the growth of adjacent industries has been highlighted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in a new report. Titled ‘Shaping Sustainable International Hydrogen Value Chains’, the report sheds light on, among other things, the potential socio-economic benefits for countries embarking on energy transitions powered by green hydrogen. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dsd-Zc8x International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Ministry of Energy and Minerals Hydrom Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment promotion Authority for SME Development Ministry Of Economy Oman #Green #Hydrogen #Ecosystem #Local #Industrialization #Oman #OmanBiz

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Yamna pledges support for growth of Oman’s green hydrogen ecosystem MUSCAT: UK-based global green hydrogen and derivatives investment company Yamna has added its voice to the chorus of support extended recently by a wide array of local and international companies to the Omani government’s ambition to ignite the growth of a domestic green hydrogen-based ecosystem. Yamna, which is a key member of a consortium that has successfully bid for a land block to develop a green ammonia project in Dhofar Governorate, was represented at the National Green Hydrogen Ecosystem Readiness Lab launched recently by Hydrom, the country’s green hydrogen industry master-planner and orchestrator. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dd3mXCpw Hydrom Ministry of Energy and Minerals Yamna EDF Renewables North America #JPOWER #GreenHydrogen #GreenAmmonia #GreenHydrogenEcosystemReadinessLab #Oman #OmanBiz

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The Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering have just published a report entitled "Towards a Green Hydrogen Roadmap for the UK. https://lnkd.in/gKCvpKgy Based on an expert workshop in January this year, the report describes the myriad roles green hydrogen could play in the economy, laying out in great detail what needs to happen in the near, medium and long term to summon this miracle into being. Amazingly, it does this without so much as a cursory look at how much it would cost, or looking at alternatives. That's right, there is no data or analysis WHATSOEVER on what green hydrogen costs to produce, transport, store, distribute, use and keep safe, or how much cheaper other solutions would be. I can lay out a wonderful vision for the role of luxury real estate, holidays and fast cars in my life if I don't have to mention their cost. The £ symbol appears just four times in the report, each time associated with funding set aside for subsidies in the UK: £400m in up-front investment support and £2bn in revenue support over 15 years. *So let's see how much hydrogen £2.4 billion of subsidy will actually deliver, and destroy this report with a back-of-envelope calculation.* The inaugural UK hydrogen auction last year revealed that subsidies of £9.49 per kg were required to get green hydrogen projects to happen. This is in line with figures for actual costs in other European countries. (An EU hydrogen auction cleared at a much lower price, but that was on top of other sources of funding, nowhere near enough to cover the full cost penalty of using green hydrogen.) Let's suppose that £9.48 figure can be reduced by a factor of three between now and 2030. That seems ambitious, based on everything I know, but let's go with it. You would still need £3 of subsidy per kg of hydrogen for each green hydrogen project. And since what you are doing is building electrolyser plants, storage, pipelines, etc, you need 15 years of funding committed up-front, because that's the way project finance works. So the current £2.4 billion of subsidies has to cover 15 years of hydrogen production, of which each kg requires £3 in subsidy, which means it gets you 2,400,000,000/15/3/1000 = 53,000 tons of hydrogen per year. Enough to clean up just 8% of the UK's existing grey hydrogen use! So you've spent £2.4 billion - some of which, by the way, you have taken away from Winter Heat Allowances for pensioners at enormous political cost - and you've cleaned up 8% of the UK's existing hydrogen use. YOU HAVEN'T DONE ANY OF THE COOL THINGS IN THE REPORT. How could this happen? Simple. The workshop was a gathering of vested interests in hydrogen. No one representing alternative pathways. No critical figures. A bunch of hydrogen, fuel cell, chemistry and combustion academics. No scrutiny by economists. Doh! * A huge, huge fail by The The Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering *

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#DAC (direct air capture) startup Spiritus has been selected by $2 trillion Saudi oil major aramco to explore advancing its novel DAC technology which has a "tenfold increase in adsorption efficiency compared to existing methods." #sustainability #energytransition #CO2 #carbon #decarbonization #decarbonisation #carboncapture #ccs #ccus #carbonremoval #directaircapture

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The UAE's consideration of building a second nuclear power plant reflects its commitment to diversifying its energy sources and meeting the growing demand for electricity. The country's embrace of nuclear power as a low-carbon energy option aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The potential construction of a second plant could further enhance the UAE's energy security and attract foreign investment. However, careful planning and assessment of the economic, environmental, and safety implications are crucial in the decision-making process. Overall, the UAE's exploration of nuclear energy expansion presents both opportunities and challenges in its pursuit of sustainable development. #sustainability #energy #NuclearPower #uae

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Comprehensive Insights from Industry Leaders on Battery Lifecycles and the Path to Sustainability Sharing the knowledge gleaned from the RBC Capital Markets Battery Value Chain Conference panel on "Second Life Batteries and Battery Recycling," moderated by Marina Calero,CFA featuring Harvey Mancey from ECO STOR AS, Kunal Sinha from Glencore and Chris Reed from Neometals Ltd. 🔹Eco-Stor Approach: Mancey shed light on Eco-Stor's innovative approach to integrating second-life batteries into new energy storage systems, highlighting the importance of a supportive ecosystem and collaborative relationships with OEMs for battery life extension and effective recycling. 🔹Glencore Insights: Sinha detailed Glencore's strategic investments in lithium-ion battery recycling facilities aimed at supporting Gigafactories' needs and closing material loops in Europe and North America. Glencore's longstanding expertise in metal recycling is pivoting towards addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by end-of-life batteries. 🔹Neometals Perspective: Reed brought to light the complexity and potential within second-life battery applications, from those nearing the end of their usable life to nearly-new warranty replacements. With a focus on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, he outlined how certain chemistries are being reused before recycling. Reed emphasized that the next horizon is designing batteries that are not just for use but for reuse, highlighting Neometals' role in building a future where battery performance exceeds its original design and contributes to a sustainable lifecycle. Key Takeaways: 🔹Diversity in Battery Health: The 'second-life' term encompasses a wide array of battery conditions, presenting a range of recycling and repurposing opportunities. 🔹Longevity of LFP Batteries: Reed outlined the specific use cases of LFP batteries in energy storage and their potential for repurposing, indicating a growing interest in this chemistry due to its suitability for multiple life cycles. 🔹Extended Life for NMC Batteries: NMC batteries, once unsuitable for their primary high-power applications, can lead extended second lives in energy storage, offering the possibility of thousands more cycles. 🔹Innovation in Battery Technology: The panelists concurred that advancements in technology, alongside evolving business models, are crucial for the industry to adapt to the complex nature of battery feedstocks. The panel provided an in-depth look at the role of battery life extension and recycling in our journey toward a circular economy. As we grapple with the challenges of sustainable energy storage, insights from industry leaders illuminate the path forward. #EnergyStorage #BatteryRecycling #Sustainability #SecondLifeBatteries #CircularEconomy #RenewableEnergy #BatteryTechnology #Innovation #GreenTech #Neometals #Glencore #EcoStor #SustainableDevelopment #Lithium

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🌟New Dii blog launched to highlight energy transition news and achievements 🌟 Dii Desert Energy is connecting people, countries and clean energy markets globally, and highlighting the successes and updates from the industry is a part of that. In our blog we will be sharing the latest achievements and projects from our partners, industry news and also updates from the Dii team. Do you have news, achievements or updates you would like to share to a wider audience? Share your blog with [email protected] and if possible we will add your news to our blog! #EnergyTransition #GreenEnergy #Energy

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Oasis, cluster, hub.. Whatever we want to call it, there will be one or two priority UAE development clusters in the next 5 years. This analysis sets out our thinking on which ones will go first and why.

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