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Oman-based startup launches waste-to-hydrogen pilot projects
Oman ’ s Manah Hydrogen launches wasteto-hydrogen pilot projects to turn waste into clean energy , partnering with Be ’ ah , Oman ’ s state-owned waste management company for sustainable transport .
A new clean energy startup in Oman is set to launch innovative waste-to-hydrogen projects . The startup , Manah Hydrogen , aims to turn municipal solid waste into hydrogen . This hydrogen will support sustainable transportation and other green energy uses . Manah Hydrogen is a Muscat-based company led by Donald Winsor . Winsor is an international expert in hydrogen-based clean energy solutions . He has invested RO 15M to build the first two pilot plants in Oman . One plant will be in the Wilayat of Manah in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate , and the other in the Muscat Governorate . Manah Hydrogen plans to collaborate with Be ’ ah , Oman ’ s state-owned waste management company . This partnership will help manage the municipal waste needed for the project . Each pilot project will feature a small plant with a capacity of 1 tonne per day . These plants will use a mix of municipal solid waste , biogenics , and waste plastics . It ’ s predicted that that will produce 110 – 140 kg of hydrogen daily . This hydrogen will be carbon-negative and commercially valuable . The plants are compact , fitting into two 20-foot containers . They can be set up at waste transfer stations , marinas , malls , or local communities that generate waste . So they offer a streamlined way of generating hydrogen and transforming waste into energy .
Aquastill acquires SolarSpring ’ s membrane distillation assets
Aquastill BV in the Netherlands has acquired SolarSpring membrane distillation assets following the insolvency proceedings of SolarSpring GmbH .
The assets acquired by Aquastill consist of intellectual property ( IP ), laboratory equipment , and selected R & D projects . SolarSpring ’ s Rebecca Schwantes and Kirtiraj Chavan will support the transition and stay connected as advisors to Aquastill . This acquisition underlines Aquastill ’ s commitment to the further development of membrane distillation as a sustainable thermal desalination technology for both seawater and industrial wastewater . Membrane distillation technology uses waste heat to power the desalination of seawater and industrial wastewater .
KBR technology selected for Avina Clean Hydrogen ’ s SAF project
KBR , Inc . ( Houston ) has announced that Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc . has selected KBR ’ s sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) technology , PureSAF , for its project in the US . Developed by Swedish Biofuels , PureSAF technology is exclusively licensed by KBR worldwide .
Under the terms of the contract , KBR will provide the technology licensing , proprietary engineering design , and front-end engineering design ( FEED ) for Avina ’ s facility to produce 120 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) per year .
Clean Heat Technologies wins Empire State Energy prize
Clean Heat Technologies , a new spinoff company from the Thar group of companies , is becoming a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions by announcing its groundbreaking advancement in heat pump technology . The company is fresh off of winning 1 of the 7 Empire State Energy Prizes that were given out by The Clean Fight and NYSERDA . By utilizing CO2 as |
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a refrigerant to create low to high temperature steam , this innovative approach promises to significantly reduce energy consumption and environmental impact across various applications . These applications include providing highly efficient and sustainable heating and cooling solutions : Commercial and multi-family residential |
buildings ; District heating and cooling ; and Industrial processes such as food , chemical , and pharmaceutical . Supercritical CO2 , a unique state of matter with exceptional heat transfer properties , is at the core of Clean Heat Technologies ’ breakthrough . By harnessing the power of this fluid , the company has developed a revolutionary system that offers |
an unprecedented coefficient of performance . Clean Heat Technologies is committed to working closely with industry partners to integrate this cutting-edge technology into existing and new projects . The company is actively seeking collaborations to accelerate the adoption of CO2-based steam generation heat pumps and drive positive environmental impact . |
Dee Development gains on bagging export orders
The first order , valued at USD 5.92M , is from John Zink Company LLC for the supply and fabrication of pipe support , with a completion deadline set for September-October 2024 . Additionally , the company has secured a USD 4.97M contract from John Cockerill S . A ., Belgium , to deliver 682 metric tons of prefabricated piping for a heat recovery steam generator ( HRSG ) project in Uzbekistan . This project is slated for completion between March and August 2025 .
Dee Development Engineers specializes in delivering comprehensive process piping solutions . Their expertise encompasses engineering intricate piping systems for diverse industries , coupled with state-of-theart manufacturing capabilities that handle a wide range of metals , from carbon steel to exotic alloys . This allows them to offer endto-end services , from design to production , for complex piping projects .
14 Heat Exchanger World September 2024 www . heat-exchanger-world . com