In the UK, local startup DRIFT Energy has announced the close of its seed funding round. Led by Octopus Ventures and with support from Blue Action Accelerator, the company has secured a total of $6 million, enabling it to scale and realize its ambition to start vessel production next year. DRIFT Energy said it is […]
In Canada, Next Hydrogen Solutions, a designer and manufacturer of electrolyzers, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the University of Minnesota (UMN) for its latest generation electrolysis technology to be installed at the UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC). The WCROC project is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s […]
In New Zealand, Fabrum said it has collaborated on the design, build and commissioning of Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant at a mine site with and for Fortescue, an energy and metals company headquartered in Western Australia. The liquid hydrogen plant at Christmas Creek comprises a hydrogen liquefaction facility, liquid hydrogen storage and a liquid […]
In Kenya, Pumps Africa reported that Egypt has launched a comprehensive national low-carbon hydrogen strategy as part of its broader “Egypt Vision 2030” initiative. The strategy, announced by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, is designed to transition Egypt towards a more sustainable and diversified energy portfolio, while addressing climate change goals, according to the report. The […]
In India, Hygenco Green Energies said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Power to explore the possibility of delivering green hydrogen/ammonia-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plants. This MoU aims to provide these integrated solutions in India and internationally. Saito Mitsunori, Chief Representative, JICA India, said: “JICA is committed to […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that the construction of the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub at Port Hedland on the north coast of Western Australia (WA) is progressing with road and intersection upgrades to support the import of wind turbine and renewable energy components. The report noted that the road and intersection work at Lumsden Point […]
In the UK, Essar Energy Transition (EET) has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Thornton Science Park through its subsidiary EET Property Limited as part of its plan to create one of Europe’s leading energy transition hubs as part of its commitment to leading the North West’s energy transition. EET plans for Thornton […]
In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reported that US industrial gas maker Air Products and Chemicals has put its South Korean unit up for sale for an estimated $3.6 billion. According to the report, Air Products and Chemicals has selected Citigroup Global Markets as the lead manager to sell the company and complete transactions […]
In Brazil, Brazil Energy Insight reported that the Port of Açu, located in the north of Rio de Janeiro and controlled by Prumo Logística, announced the closing of the first contract to reserve an area for the hydrogen hub of the Port of Açu. The report noted that the agreement was signed with Norwegian company […]
In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reported that Korean company Doosan Fuel Cell has secured a $72.93 million contract for the maintenance of hydrogen fuel cells. The long-term service agreement (LTSA) was signed with a domestic hydrogen power generation firm UH Power for a 40-megawatt (MW) hydrogen fuel cell system, according to the report. […]
