In The Netherlands, Power Engineering International reported that Climate Impact Corporation (CIC) announced a non-binding agreement with GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business to collaborate on a design of highly efficient green hydrogen production modules. The ultimate objective of the partnership is to achieve a $2 per kilogram production price for green hydrogen, according to the […]
In Brazil, Renewables News reported that Brazilian power distributor Eletrobras has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) tied to the production of renewable energy and green hydrogen with the government of Ceara state and with European company Green Energy Park (GEP). The agreement with Ceara stipulates the development of projects at the Pecem Industrial and […]
In Spain, Cepsa said it has selected thyssenkrupp nucera as preferred supplier of a 300-MW electrolyzer for a green hydrogen plant in Spain. Cepsa has awarded the electrolyzer specialist a contract to provide a basic engineering design package. thyssenkrupp nucera will assist in the design and engineer of the facility through to the Final Investment […]
In New York, Plug Power received a conditional commitment for an up to $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) to finance the development, construction, and ownership of up to six green hydrogen production facilities. The production facilities, which will be selected for financing in accordance with procedures […]
In Japan, Asahi Kasei announced the official opening of a new hydrogen pilot plant in Kawasaki, Japan. The firm noted that the operation start of this commercial-scale facility was in March 2024. The trial operation of four 0.8 MW modules is another milestone towards the realization of a commercial multi-module 100 MW-class alkaline water electrolysis […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Australian developer of green hydrogen projects Provaris Energy has secured a two-year $3 million standby facility with Macquarie Bank to provide a funding alternative for the hydrogen development plans in 2024/25. The facility provides the Australian company with up to $3 million of standby capital over the next […]
In Spain, Europa Press reported that the European Commission announced the projects that have been awarded in the first European hydrogen auction and DH2 Energy’s Hysencia renewable hydrogen production project is one of the winners. “We are delighted that DH2 Energy’s Hysencia project has been selected by the European Commission in a process as highly […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Gulf Business reported that Oman’s Hydrom has signed agreements worth $11 billion to develop two new green hydrogen production projects with the Electricité de France (EDF Group) consortium as well as Actis and Fortescue. The report noted that the signings follow the completion of Hydrom’s second round of auctions bringing […]
In Argentina, Infobae reported that Chilean president, Gabriel Boric, presented the Green Hydrogen Action Plan, a set of 80 measures with which Chile seeks to reduce the installation and production costs of green hydrogen by 2030, and thus become one of the main exporters in 2040. “The energy transition for many countries is a difficult […]
In Sweden, Liquid Wind reported that FlagshipTWO, Sweden’s second large-scale production facility of green electrofuel, has received the environmental permit for its planned operations in Sundsvall, Sweden. The facility is developed by Liquid Wind and is expected to be ready for production in 2027. The facility, located at Sundsvall Energi’s Korstaverket, has been granted approval […]
