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DOE Selects HyVelocity Hub for Historic Investment

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that the HyVelocity Hub will be one of seven U.S. regional hubs to receive funding to accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen. UT Austin is the lead academic institution for the effort, which represents a broad coalition of industry and community partners.

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HyVelocity Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub Applies for U.S. Department of Energy Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Funding

The HyVelocity Hub team has applied for funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) $8 billion Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to rapidly scale clean hydrogen supply and demand along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Texas and Southwest Louisiana, and help deliver affordable, reliable, and abundant clean energy and well-paying jobs to local communities.

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Hydrogen Updates

Community Archetypes in the Permian Basin and Their Relationship to Energy Resources

August, 2024
The Permian Energy Development Lab (PEDL) has used an archetype approach to build a detailed profile of each Permian county. Using the archetype framework for future studies, PEDL will identify challenges and opportunities associated with participation in the energy transition and propose fitted strategies promoting new economic growth.
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Determining Life Cycle Emissions of Hydrogen Production Using the 45VH2-GREET Model for the 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

August, 2024
This study provides an analysis of life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with hydrogen production pathways in the context of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit (45V PTC) under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This study underscores the importance of integrating zero-carbon electricity (ZCE), implementing CCS technology and co-product valorization, and careful selection of feedstocks to maximize eligibility for the 45V PTC. Additionally, it provides insights into the various limitations of the latest 45V-GREET model, identifying opportunities for future research to further evaluate the model’s fixed assumptions and constraints. The findings are valuable for stakeholders in the hydrogen production industry aiming to leverage the 45V PTC to promote low-carbon hydrogen production.
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Hydrogen News

UT collaborates with hydrogen energy hub

Oct. 24, 2023

The University of Texas at Austin is partnering with a new regional energy center, the HyVelocity Hub, to help bring the benefits of hydrogen energy to local communities vulnerable to pollution, the University announced on Oct. 13.

Can hydrogen be green? The debate heats up as the White House pours $7 billion into hydrogen hubs

Oct. 19, 2023

President Joe Biden is investing $7 billion in seven hydrogen hubs to promote clean hydrogen production, aiming to reduce emissions from its current production process amidst the debate over whether it should be produced as "blue" or "green" hydrogen

A $1.2 billion hydrogen hub promises clean energy and jobs on the Gulf Coast

Oct. 18, 2023

With funding from the Biden administration’s infrastructure law, the HyVelocity Hub is a consortium of seven energy-producing companies. The hub will advance the development of clean energy and bring jobs to the Gulf Coast area.

Houston named one of 7 hydrogen hubs in the nation, Pres. Joe Biden says

Oct. 13, 2023

Houston will receive a substantial $1.2 billion investment for a new hydrogen hub, part of a $7 billion initiative for seven such hubs nationwide. The goal is to make hydrogen production more cost-effective and environmentally friendly, potentially powering homes, vehicles, and workplaces. This project is aligned with the Biden Administration's aim for a zero-carbon economy by 2050 and is expected to generate thousands of jobs in the Houston area.

Regional Energy Hub Will Expand Clean Hydrogen Production and Provide New Jobs

Oct. 13, 2023

The Department of Energy's new HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub, led by the University of Texas at Austin, aims to leverage Texas and southwest Louisiana's existing hydrogen infrastructure to promote clean hydrogen production and create jobs. With over 1,000 miles of hydrogen pipelines, 48 production plants, and various end-use applications in the Gulf Coast region, the initiative seeks to accelerate the growth of the clean hydrogen ecosystem while prioritizing community benefits and environmental considerations.

GTI Energy Extends Hydrogen Leadership with Three Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Selected by U.S. Department of Energy

Oct. 13, 2023

GTI Energy announced that the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has selected all three hydrogen hubs in which GTI Energy is an administrator or partner to begin award negotiations for the development of the HyVelocity Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub, the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) and the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) Hub. With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investment, each hub is poised to deploy hydrogen at scale and deliver energy and economic benefits to surrounding communities. These Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs are set to advance the clean hydrogen industry, create jobs, and promote energy security.

DOE Selects America’s First Clean Hydrogen Hubs

Oct. 13, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is allocating $7 billion to establish seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) across the country, with each hub expected to produce three million metric tons of clean hydrogen annually, significantly reducing emissions from energy-intensive sectors and creating tens of thousands of jobs. The H2Hubs aim to leverage a diverse range of energy resources and support hydrogen production, storage, and use, promoting decarbonization and economic benefits while enhancing market certainty for private sector investments in clean hydrogen.

Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Selections for Award Negotiations

Oct. 13, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will allocate $7 billion to establish seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) across the country, each aimed at producing millions of metric tons of clean hydrogen, reducing emissions, and creating jobs. These H2Hubs will leverage various energy sources and support hydrogen production, distribution, and use, addressing decarbonization and boosting market certainty for private sector investments.

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