In Australia, Business News Australia reported that Alt. Leather, a startup established in 2022 has raised $718,000 in a seed round. The report noted that the firm aims to produce Australia’s first 100% plant-based alternative to leather. The company has secured the backing of Startmate, The Austin Group, Robyn Denholm’s family office Wollemi Capital Group […]
In Ohio, Plastics Technology reported that bioplastics startup PlantSwitch has raised its financial investment by $8 million with participation of large institutional investment firm NexPoint Capital to proceed with its first commercial manufacturing facility in North Carolina and expand its team. The report stated that the plant began producing material in December 2023. The company […]
In Norway, energy company Gasum has opened its newest gas filling station in Kristiansand municipality marking a significant expansion of the company’s liquefied biogas (LBG) infrastructure in the country. Gasum collaborated with Mjåvann Invest to open the new gas filling station, in which it offers both compressed and liquefied biogas. The station is open to […]
In Norway, Eidesvik Offshore joined forces with Agalas to build a state-of-the-art Construction Support Vessel (CSV) to perform subsea and offshore wind operations. Equipped with methanol engines and a battery hybrid system the vessel will be the world’s most environmentally friendly vessel within its operating segments, Eidesvik Offshore said. The vessel will be owned by […]
In Ireland, Silicon Republic reported that a new research project aims to support Ireland’s transition to a circular economy by reducing waste and boosting hydrogen production. The report highlighted that the the Nano2H2 project is a collaboration between Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Trinity College Dublin, which aims to develop low-cost materials for the production […]
In Vietnam, Viet Nam News reported that the Vietnamese government should implement support policies to ensure the development of clean hydrogen sources in the country. According to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân, hydrogen has been recognized as a clean and indispensable energy source in the energy structure of many countries […]
In France, McPhy Energy, specialized in low-carbon hydrogen production and distribution equipment, announced that it has received a binding offer from Atawey for the sale of its refueling station business. This offer follows the entry into exclusive negotiations between the two parties, announced in December 2023. The fixed part of the proposed price for the […]
In California, Caltrans announced a $127 million agreement with Stadler Rail for six more hydrogen-powered passenger trainsets, building upon an earlier order to deliver the first four hydrogen-powered intercity trainsets in North America. The first trains are expected to enter revenue service in 2027. The trainset design will make them more efficient, lighter weight and […]
In the UK, the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) said it has published its manifesto for delivering a world leading hydrogen economy in the North West of England. The document sets out a number of recommendations that the NWHA believes are essential for the UK to capitalize on the hydrogen opportunity – which it is […]
In Belgium, the European Union reported that the pilot auction under the European Hydrogen Bank, for renewable hydrogen production in Europe, has attracted 132 bids from projects located in 17 European countries. Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General for Climate Action, said: “The applications are in and the enthusiastic market response to the pilot auction shows the European […]
