Platinum unlocks the hydrogen economy
Proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology uses platinum catalysts in two key applications – electrolysers and hydrogen (H2) fuel cells to
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Hydrogen refuelling in Europe
According to the most recent data from H2Stations.org, 921 hydrogen refuelling stations were in operation worldwide as at the end
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South Korea hydrogen technologies improve demand for platinum
At the end of last year, the South Korean government held its sixth Hydrogen Economy Committee meeting, announcing major policies
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Utilization of geothermal energy to produce green hydrogen
A momentous project spearheaded by the Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) aims to revolutionize energy
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Automotive hydrogen to create demand for 5m ounces of PGMs
Johannesburg – The development of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa took an important step forward with the collaboration
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The use of hydrogen in alumina refining
Our research finds that 78% of aluminium value chain emissions arise from the smelting process, the casthouse and electrolysis. The
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Hydrogen use in zinc fuming processes
Zinc mining contributes 20% of the total CO2 emissions in the zinc value chain – mostly from electricity consumption during
Read moreIs hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining?
In the metals and mining industry, the top contributors to CO2 emissions are smelting and refining processes. To date, much
Read moreHydrogen economy to consume 2.4m oz of platinum annually by 2030
Recently, commodity analysts at Bank of America said that the hydrogen economy has seen significant growth in the last year,
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Hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas in copper and zinc processes
In copper mining operations, 22% of emissions come from consumption in loading and hauling activities, and 10% is attributed to
Read moreWhat should you know about green hydrogen
Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier and can be used as a fuel, and as a feedstock in various industries,
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Collaboration accelerates growth of platinum-based hydrogen technologies
According to the International Energy Agency, in 2022 the number of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) deployed globally increased by
Read moreElectrolyser deals for European green hydrogen projects to decarbonise industries
Plug will deliver 5MW containerised electrolyser modules for first-ever use of industrial-scale green hydrogen in glass manufacturing, aluminum recycling, and
Read morePOSCO promotes technology improvement to secure green hydrogen capabilities
POSCO, KIST, and RIST have signed an agreement on advancing technology for ammonia hydrogen extraction. The enhanced technology will enable
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Mineral Council to unlock South Africa’s long-term PGM potential
The focus the draft National Platinum Strategy for RSA is to realize the world’s largest PGM resource through developing markets,
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Hydrogen Reheating Furnace Prototype Ready for Testing
SARRALLE has finished the manufacturing of the Reheating Furnace Prototype for the evaluation of hydrogen combustion technologies. This is a new step for H-ACERO project that SARRALLE is leading
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Hydrogen to enable growth in platinum-based fuel cell electric vehicles
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies recently announced their decision to create a joint venture to develop a network of more than
Read moreAir Products to import green ammonia for production green hydrogen
In the UK, at the Port of Immingham, Associated British Ports is partnering with gas and chemical supplier Air Products
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Renewable energy is converted into hydrogen with platinum PEM electrolysers
According to a recent report the use of green hydrogen as an energy carrier is set to provide a way
Read moreGreen hydrogen to provide incentive for platinum sector
World Platinum Investment Council in its Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the second quarter of 2022. It also includes an updated
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China’s significance to the platinum market, now and in the future
China is the world’s largest consumer market for platinum group metals (PGMs), accounting for more than 30 per cent of
Read moreDemand for platinum-based powertrains to experience strong growth
Platinum-based, proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells provide zero emissions electric mobility in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). When
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Green hydrogen 50-fold increase
Today, PtL is produced at a relatively high cost and on a low scale. This is expected to change as
Read moreGreen hydrogen produced uses platinum-based electrolysers
Pre-pandemic, in 2019, the annual number of flights globally reached an all-time high of 38.9 million and, in the UK
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Ports at the forefront to developing green hydrogen eco-systems
As Europe’s second largest port, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium sits in a highly strategic location. It is at
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PGM catalysts to accelerate transition to clean energy
Hydrogen – especially emissions-free green hydrogen – will be an important source of energy in achieving a carbon-neutral economy. The
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Hydro has launched its new sustainability ambitions with Hydro CIRCAL
Hydro’s recycling plant in Clervaux, Luxembourg has to date produced 130 tonnes of Hydro CIRCAL 100R, with <0.5 kg CO2/kg
Read moreSouth Africa to create a Hydrogen Valley
In South Africa, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the South African National Development Institute (SANEDI), in partnership
Read moreHydrogen: investment of at least US$600 billion is required
With the cost of green hydrogen set to plummet, demand will soar – but policy support and investment of at
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Rusatom and PJSC LUKOIL to produce and supply green hydrogen
Rusatom Overseas JSC (part of ROSATOM) and PJSC LUKOIL signed a memorandum of intent on the development of cooperation regarding
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