In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy (announced $7 billion to launch seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) across the nation and accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen—a valuable energy product that can be produced with zero or near-zero carbon emissions and is crucial to meeting the President’s climate and energy security goals. […]
In the UK, renew.biz reported that the Dutch government is starting a subsidy scheme for smaller electrolysis projects for the production of hydrogen with sustainable energy. The government noted that subsidies for $266 million should provide 100MW of electrolysis capacity. The government hopes to use this money to help realize 5 to 10 smaller projects […]
In India, Daiji World reported that the government of India has unveiled a R&D roadmap for the “National Green Hydrogen Mission”, which seeks to provide guidance for developing a vibrant research and development ecosystem which can help commercialize green hydrogen. It focuses on developing new materials, technologies, and infrastructure to improve the efficiency, reliability, and […]
In Russia, Xinhua reported that Russian IT company Sitronics Group has tested the first prototype of an electric boat powered by hydrogen fuel cells on the Neva River. The report noted that Sitronics announced that it has successfully tested a boat equipped with an electrochemical generator (ECG) that converts hydrogen into electricity. The company also […]
In Saudi Arabia, Al Arabiya News reported that Saudi Arabia and India’s energy ministers signed an agreement on electrical interconnections, and hydrogen and clean energy supply chains on the sidelines of the MENA Climate Week in Riyadh. The energy sharing and supply chain agreement was signed by the Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman […]
In Spain, oil company Repsol said it has begun producing renewable hydrogen at its Petronor industrial center in Biscay, Spain. The 2.5 MW electrolyzer can generate 350 tons per year of renewable hydrogen for industrial use, mainly in the refinery, as a raw material for manufacturing products with a lower carbon footprint, the company said. […]
In Norway, Gen2 Energy and SEFE Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), via its subsidiary WINGAS GmbH, have signed a transaction term sheet for the delivery of green hydrogen. This defines the terms and conditions for a final sales and purchasing agreement and represents as such a major step to realize the import of green hydrogen […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Construction Week Middle East reported that Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the launch of hydrogen train tests in the kingdom, following the signing of an agreement with French company Alstom. The company will conduct operational tests and studies necessary to prepare this type of train to fit the kingdom’s environment, […]
In Denmark, Topsoe announced a collaboration with energy firm Aramco to demonstrate the eREACT technology for the production of low-carbon hydrogen. Topsoe’s eREACT technology is a technology platform for production of low-carbon hydrogen and has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The hydrogen produced will hold a carbon intensity of near zero, Topsoe said. […]
In Denmark, Eurowind Energy said it has acquired the HyBalance hydrogen plant from Air Liquide. The company said that this purchase is the first step in Eurowind Energy’s plan to enter the PtX industry and will provide valuable insights into the production of hydrogen, using the excess power from solar and wind. “At Eurowind Energy, […]
