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Decarbonizing With Clean Hydrogen
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10 Best Asphalt News Resources from 2023
Asphalt news resources are key. Whether you’re a seasoned asphalt professional or just starting your journey in the industry, having access to reliable and insightful resources can make all the difference in your professional growth and success. As we step into the year 2024, it’s essential to equip ourselves with the most reliable and comprehensive […]
Decarbonizing Natural Gas: A Bridge to a Greener Future
Decarbonizing Natural Gas and Net-Zero Emissions Natural gas has long been hailed as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil. However, its use still produces greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change. To achieve net-zero emissions, we must find ways to decarbonize natural gas. This article explores various strategies for achieving this goal, highlighting their […]
Methane Pyrolysis Solution: A Promising Path to Low-Emission Hydrogen Production
The Methane pyrolysis solution has the potential to be a major player as the world strives toward a cleaner and more sustainable future and as the demand for low-emission hydrogen is rapidly increasing. The U.S. government’s Hydrogen Shot™ seeks to reduce the cost of clean hydrogen production to $1 per 1 kilogram in 1 decade […]
A $2 Billion Investment in Clean Construction and Low Embodied Carbon Asphalt
Clean construction projects are getting spotlighted. In a strategic move to combat climate change and promote sustainable infrastructure, the Biden-Harris Administration recently announced a $2 billion investment in clean energy construction projects across the U.S. This initiative, reportedly crucial to the administration’s goal of reducing emissions by 40% by 2030, aims to alter the construction […]
Explore Cost-Saving Sustainability in Asphalt
Sustainability in Asphalt: The asphalt industry’s revolutionary shift towards sustainability is driven by innovative cost-saving strategies and environmental stewardship. Let’s take a quick look at different perspectives on how some of the latest advancements are reshaping the industry. Bexar County Department of Public Works employees deploying Modern Asphalt on public roads for the first time. […]
How to Bridge Asphalt Workability and Sustainability
Workability is key to the asphalt industry. In road construction and maintenance, incorporating new products brings both potential improvements and challenges. At the heart of these advancements is the critical aspect of preserving the “workability” that professionals in this field heavily rely on. This article was first published November 1, 2023 As lower-carbon asphalt like […]
Modern’s Milestones in Asphalt Innovation
Asphalt innovation answers the clean construction call In an era where the call for sustainable infrastructure materials is louder than ever, Modern Hydrogen, headquartered in the Seattle area, is leading the change with its innovative carbon sequestration asphalt technology. By transforming carbon derived from biogas and natural gas into public roads, this trailblazing initiative has […]
You, Me, and 45V
In the evolving landscape of the U.S. energy sector, hydrogen’s role is starting to come more into focus. The pivotal catalyst in this transition is the recently introduced 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This credit, offering up to $3 per kilogram of hydrogen produced, represents a seismic shift in […]
Successful Acceptance Test Ushers In a New Era of Decarbonized Fuel
Modern Hydrogen conducted successful acceptance testing of on-site hydrogen generation and carbon capture technology with NW Natural, clearing the way for deployment in Oregon. First Published October 31, 2023 Modern Hydrogen and NW Natural successfully completed acceptance testing of new hydrogen generation technology at Modern Hydrogen’s Woodville, Wash. test facility, marking a significant advancement in gas system […]
Distributed Hydrogen Production: Why It’s the Future of Clean Energy
Distributed hydrogen production can replace humankind’s insatiable energy consumption with a clean, renewable, and distributed solution that houses the power of the universe. Every second, our planet takes a gulp of energy equivalent to exploding 4 atomic bombs. It’s quite a visual, isn’t it? Let’s end that. Welcome to the world of distributed hydrogen. Just as […]
Transitioning Industrial Processes with Utility Hydrogen
Hydrogen can be integrated into industrial processes to reduce carbon emissions. As we shift towards a clean energy future, the role of utility hydrogen is becoming increasingly important. Hailed as a key player in slashing emissions across various sectors, especially those tough-to-clean industries, utility hydrogen stands out. It’s not just a sidekick to renewable sources […]
From Roads to Roads: The Circular Journey of Recycled Asphalt
Amidst a global push towards sustainability and recycling, one material stands out for its historical and ongoing recyclability – asphalt. Used primarily for paving roads, asphalt is heralded as one of the world’s most recycled materials, offering a noteworthy example of circular economy in action. According to a report by EHS Today, asphalt tops the […]