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「\"Hot News\" is a new section under HydroCloud Chain, featuring the latest news and updates on hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and related topics both domestically and internationally, as well as local policies and technological advancements. It is published once a day. Here, you can get a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in hydrogen energy worldwide. 1. With a total investment of 8 million yuan and a hydrogen production capacity of 500 kg per day, Sinopec Ningbo is issuing a tender for its first hydrogen refueling station. Recently, the Sinopec Construction Project Electronic Bidding Platform published a tender announcement for the civil engineering and installation work related to the construction of a new hydrogen refueling demonstration station at the Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Plant. According to the announcement, the scope of this tender is a hydrogen refueling demonstration station project, with an investment amount of around 8 million yuan (excluding taxes), and completion is expected within 30 days. It is understood that this hydrogen refueling station was built by Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd., and is located in Zhenhai District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. Its designed daily hydrogen processing capacity is 500 kg; in addition, it has a capacity of 1000 kg per 12 hours for hydrogen supply, as well as a filling capacity of 12 tons per day. The design pressure is greater than 40 MPa. Meanwhile, the hydrogen used at this hydrogen refueling station is transported to the demonstration hydrogen refueling station via pipelines from the hydrogen production unit of Refining Department 5 at Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. After passing through filters and being stored in a hydrogen buffer tank, it enters a hydrogen filling compressor for pressurization; from there, hydrogen is supplied directly to the hydrogen fuel cells through pipelines to power the fuel cell vehicles. 2. The Changzhou Hydrogen Energy Industry Association was established. The Changzhou Hydrogen Energy Industry Association was founded recently. Founded by 7 enterprises including Jiangsu Tiantai Special Gas Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Changzhou Research Institute of Southeast University, this association will facilitate efficient cooperation among enterprises in Changzhou in the field of hydrogen energy, thereby promoting the rapid development of the hydrogen energy industry in that city. It can be a green and efficient secondary energy source, and it will be an important part of clean energy in the future. Globally, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as an important technological innovation, are gradually becoming a key area for the large-scale commercial application of hydrogen energy. Yang Jian, president of the association, said that Changzhou possesses the equipment manufacturing capabilities required for the hydrogen energy industry, as well as the capacity to supply industrial by-product hydrogen, which aligns well with the development of the hydrogen energy sector. At present, China’s hydrogen energy industry is mainly concentrated in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Guangzhou. 3. Toyota will introduce a hydrogen-powered Corolla in a endurance race. Recently, Hydrogen Cloud Chain learned from overseas sources that Toyota’s new all-electric bZ4X is likely to be one of the most important vehicles in Toyota’s recent history; however, this Japanese giant continues to adopt a two-pronged strategy when it comes to green fuels. Not only does it refuse to give up control over hydrogen-powered vehicles, but it will also send a hydrogen-powered car into one of Japan’s most popular racing competitions next month. Just a few days after the release of the bZ4X, Toyota announced that it was developing a hydrogen-fueled turbocharged engine for use in Corolla Sport racing cars (similar to the Corolla hatchback in the U.S. market). It is worth noting that this is not a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, like the Hyundai Nexo or Toyota’s own Mirai. It is a more traditional internal combustion engine, equipped with cylinders, pistons, and valves. The main difference is that the turbocharged inline-three will burn hydrogen instead of gasoline. The car will take part in the 24-hour endurance race at the Fuji Circuit next month, as well as the third round of the Japanese Super Taikyu series. Since the early 1990s, super taikyu has been a staple of Japanese racing, evolving alongside the booming development of the tuner industry. 4. Emerging hydrogen energy company receives $20 million in investment. Recently, Hydrogen Cloud Chain learned from overseas media that Universal Hydrogen, a startup aiming to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry, announced that it has received $20.5 million in Series A funding. Universal Hydrogen is a startup based in Los Angeles that focuses on developing hydrogen storage solutions and conversion kits for commercial aircraft. It is reported that the company’s first product will be a lightweight modular container designed for transporting \"green hydrogen\", to be used in aircraft equipped with hydrogen fuel cells. The company’s future strategy is to develop universal products that can be used on different aircraft, with the ultimate goal of offering customized solutions for airlines. 5. Construction begins on green hydrogen storage caverns in Sweden. Recently, HydroCloudChain learned from overseas media that Vattenfall Sweden, the Swedish steel company SSAB, and the Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB have started building a green hydrogen rock cavern storage facility near Lule in northern Sweden. With the support of the Swedish Energy Agency, these three companies will jointly invest 250 million Swedish kronor (equivalent to $29 million) in this project. This 100 cubic meter “Hybrit” facility will be built about 30 meters underground, and is expected to begin operations in 2022, reaching full capacity by 2024. This cave was constructed using the so-called LRC method, which involves covering the cave walls with a sealing layer made of selected materials. A recent study by the Institute for Energy and Climate Research in Jülich, Germany (IEK-3) shows that salt caverns offer a flexible and efficient option for hydrogen storage. The research team estimates that Europe has the technical potential to store 84.8 PWh of hydrogen in layered salt deposits and salt domes. Researchers at IEK-3 say it is advantageous that the cave is located near the coast, as saltwater treatment within 50 kilometers of the sea remains economically viable. Follow HydroCloud Chain to get more information on hydrogen energy. Disclaimer: The above content is compiled by HydroCloud Chain; it does not represent the position of this platform. Source: Hydrogen Cloud Chain