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Alfa Laval to supply electrolyser cooling technology for Moeve's 300 MW Onuba Green Hydrogen project. Alfa Laval has been selected to provide critical cooling technology for Moeve's Onuba H2 project in Huelva, Spain, a 300 MW green hydrogen development that is set to become the largest electrolyser plant in Southern Europe. The project, located at Moeve's La Rábida Energy Park, forms the industrial anchor of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. Its initial 300 MW of electrolysis capacity could later be expanded by another 105 MW, while planned green hydrogen production is expected to reach approximately 45,000 tonnes per year. Alfa Laval will supply a total of 60 heat exchangers for the facility, covering balance-of-plant cooling, electrolyser cooling and gas cooling. The equipment will help maintain the operating conditions required for efficient, reliable and safe large-scale hydrogen production. Cooling technology for large-scale green hydrogen production. Thermal management is an important part of electrolyser operation, particularly as green hydrogen projects move towards larger industrial capacities. For Onuba H2, Alfa Laval's heat-transfer equipment will be integrated into different parts of the electrolysis system to manage temperatures during hydrogen production and associated processes. "We are honored to contribute with our expertise and technology to the Onuba H2 project, which stands at the forefront of Europe's energy transition," said Thomas Møller, President of Alfa Laval's Energy Division. He added that the company's heat-transfer technologies are intended to support efforts to decarbonise industry and transport while contributing to European energy security. Onuba H2 targets 45,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. Led by Moeve, Onuba H2 is positioned as a major component of Spain's emerging renewable hydrogen industry. The project is expected to produce 45,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, providing renewable hydrogen for applications aimed at reducing emissions from transport and industrial activities. The development is part of the wider Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, which has been recognised by the European Commission as a Project of Common Interest (PCI). According to Alfa Laval, the designation can facilitate access to public grants and subsidies. The project is particularly focused on sectors where direct electrification can be difficult, including energy-intensive industries and heavy transport. Renewable hydrogen can replace more carbon-intensive fuels and feedstocks in some of these applications. Andalusia builds its green hydrogen industry. The Onuba H2 project is designed to take advantage of Andalusia's renewable energy resources, existing industrial infrastructure and strategic location. For Alfa Laval, participation in the project also highlights the wider supply chain required to move green hydrogen production to industrial scale. Electrolysers represent the core production technology, but large facilities also depend on supporting systems for cooling, gas handling and other balance-of-plant functions. With 300 MW planned initially, a potential additional 105 MW and expected production of 45,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, Onuba H2 is set to become a significant part of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley and Moeve's renewable hydrogen ambitions in Spain.

Alfa Laval launches Hukka-5 exhaust gas steam boiler. STOCKHOLM Wed, 02 Sep 2026 Alfa Laval has unveiled at SMM 2026 "Hukka-5", the next-generation exhaust gas steam boiler designed to enhance waste heat recovery on cruise vessels and passenger ferries. Its revolutionary inverted, downward natural circulation design enables efficient recovery of exhaust gas waste heat while minimising equipment footprint. By capturing and reusing exhaust gas waste heat, the innovative boiler helps operators significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO[2] emissions, supporting both environmental targets and operational efficiency. Natural circulation has become the industry standard for exhaust gas steam boilers on cruise vessels, eliminating the need for circulation pumps by harnessing physical principles to move water through the boiler unit. With Hukka-5, Alfa Laval takes this technology further by introducing downward natural circulation. The design enables counter-current flow conditions, even within the limited space of ship funnels, resulting in a minimised exhaust gas boiler (EGB) footprint. This minimises the risk of flow instabilities in the evaporative circuits, even with exhaust gas temperature fluctuations which could be the case when using alternative fuels. The result is a waste heat recovery solution designed to deliver optimal operational performance, enhanced safety and advanced energy efficiency on vessels with four-stroke engines, especially those with frequent port calls, such as cruise ships and passenger ferries. "Our previous state-of-the-art WHR boiler, Aalborg XWi, set the standard for natural circulation on cruise vessels. Now, as the need for greater waste heat recovery grows, we are introducing the Hukka-5 and taking energy efficiency to the next level. Since every square meter matter on cruise ships, the new innovative inverted natural circulation design recovers more waste heat without increasing the footprint," says Matti Takasuo, General Manager for BD & Sales for Power, Offshore & Cruise business line, Alfa Laval. Hukka-5 is part of the "Hukka" exhaust gas steam boiler product range, together with Hukka-8. The range is compatible with engines and gas turbines running on all fuels, including methanol and hydrogen. Innovative modular design The Hukka-5 is designed to adapt to the operational needs of cruise vessels and passenger ferries. It offers seamless integration of electrical steam generation, without the need for additional pressure vessels or auxiliary/fired boilers, enabling efficient steam production during port stays when shore power is available. Additionally, the boilers modular design enables tailored configurations, including selectable multi-stage heat recovery solutions with optional condensing cold-end design, further improving installation's energy efficiency. Beyond energy savings, the modular approach leads the way to reducing costs, shortens lead times, and lowers the specific carbon footprint during construction. Hukka-5 is equipped with a vertical steam drum as a standard, for optimal layout design, free of ship orientation installation requirements. Maximising waste heat recovery By capturing and reusing exhaust gas waste heat, the Hukka-5 enables cruise vessels and ferries to maximise energy utilisation and minimise environmental impact. The advanced design ensures the possibilities to recover more energy from exhaust gases, reducing the need for additional fuel and lowering overall CO[2] emissions. This not only supports compliance with increasingly stringent maritime regulations but also helps operators achieve their sustainability targets and lower the operating costs. With the Hukka-5, Alfa Laval continues to drive innovation in energy efficiency and environmental performance for the marine industry. With decades of experience and a global presence, Alfa Laval is a trusted leader in exhaust gas steam boiler systems for marine, offshore, and land-based power plants. Since 2000, Alfa Laval has completed over 1,300 waste heat recovery boiler installations for cruise and passenger ferries, plus hundreds of land-based projects in more than 100 countries. These systems now reduce CO[2] emissions by over 10 million tons annually, demonstrating Alfa Laval's proven, reliable, and sustainable technology for customers worldwide. - TradeArabia News Service

FOOD AND WATER Africa's food and water security now national and geopolitical priorities. 26th August 2026 Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Font size: - + Africa's food and water security, along with resilient local value chains - water, agriculture, processing - are no longer just development topics, they have become national and geopolitical priorities across governments and investors, said Business Sweden strategy and business development Middle East and Africa project manager Kudakwashe Koke. Speaking at a high-level Thought Leadership Forum hosted by Alfa Laval, in partnership with Business Sweden, he said that the continent's global dependency created vulnerability, as Africa imported large volumes of staple foods, such as wheat, rice and maize, and was experienced global shocks, including wars, which disrupted fertiliser, grain and logistics flows. The forum, which convened Swedish and South African government representatives, industry leaders and technical experts, explored how Africa stands at a pivotal moment where food security, pharmaceutical self-sufficiency and water resilience have become urgent priorities shaping the continent's industrial future. Conflict is a primary driver of food security, with 167-million people - 78% in conflict-affected countries - having faced acute food insecurity in 2025. Further, climate and water stress exacerbate the situation, with agricultural productivity reducing 34% since 1961 owing to climate change, and extreme weather, droughts and floods increasingly disrupting food systems and water availability. "The [challenges] are now national and geopolitical priorities... it is now the central discussion around government and the public sector working together with the private sector." Africa still remains globally vulnerable as a net importer dependent on the global value chains. Upwards of $50-billion is spent every year on food imports, while 300-million people lack safe water access and millions live within the boundaries of undernourishment, yet the continent has 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land that could be used for food production. "There is quite a lot of focus from a policy perspective where governments are now pushing in terms of trying to create and support local value chains," he noted, pointing out that this could be through policy implementation and investments into local production chains that could support farmer supply in the regions. Strong policy frameworks would mobilise investment and strengthen food security financing, Koke said, highlighting the need to create an enabling policy environment that attracted investment and reduced financial risks; allocate adequate public resources to agriculture, nutrition, rural infrastructure and extension services; address structural inequalities; and coordinate climate adaptation, social protection and conflict-sensitive interventions to build resilient food systems. Further actions include implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme, or CAADP, and national food system strategies with measurable targets and accountability; supporting access to finance through guarantees, insurance schemes and public-private partnerships; and strengthening land, trade and regulatory frameworks to improve agricultural productivity and market efficiency. During his presentation, Koke noted that increasing policies that support facilitation and incentives had led to direct increases in regional foreign direct investment (FDI), with Africa recording a 75% rise in FDI between 2023 and 2024 driven by a mega infrastructure project in Egypt. Excluding that, flows still grew 12% supported by investment reforms and improved facilitation across the continent. Africa, boasting 18 of the worlds 30 fastest-growing economies, a $2.8-trillion regional GDP and 3.9% GDP growth rate in 2025, presents an ideal market for growth, with natural, human, financial and business capital driving regional market growth. Africa is home to 30% of global mineral reserves and could capture over 10% of the $16-trillion in revenue from key green minerals by 2030, while the continent's median age of 19 represents a demographic dividend that could add $47-billion to Africa's GDP through improved workforce participation. Pension fund assets have grown to $1.1-trillion and formal remittances could reach $500-billion by 2035 if transfer costs are reduced, while the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement could increase exports by $560-billion and boost continental income by $450-billion by 2035. In addition, Africa's population has grown more than sixfold since 1950, an increase of 1.3-billion people, and, with a continuing population expansion, will add nearly one-billion total residents, rising to 2.5-billion, by 2050. Africa's working age population will increase from 660-million in 2024 to 1.25-billion in 2050. The continent is also the fastest-urbanising region globally, with urban populations growing at an average annual rate of 3.5%, with the expectation that this will increase from a 43% urbanisation rate to a 60% urbanisation rate. Urbanisation consistently correlates with higher regional productivity, job creation and better socioeconomic outcomes compared with rural averages. While these trends present significant opportunities, it also brings many challenges, including infrastructure pressures, as unprecedented spatial expansion will push total urban footprints to 175 000 km[2] by 2050, straining housing, transport and basic municipal services, and the development of informal settlements, with projections indicating high vulnerability to resource strain, with proactive long-term investments needed in climate-resilient and inclusive planning. Edited by Creamer Media Reporter Article Enquiry Email Article Save Article To advertise email [email protected] or click here