In Germany, Uniper and a major international industrial gas producer recently signed a nine-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Deliveries will start in 2025 with an initial annual volume of 25 GWh. This volume will triple to 75 GWh from 2027 until the end of the contract in 2033. The green power supplied will accelerate the […]
In Denmark, Reuters reported that Denmark will postpone the rollout of a green hydrogen transmission pipeline between western Denmark and northern Germany by three years to 2031 from 2028. Denmark has worked with transmission system operator Energinet to make the timeline more reliable and to limit delays, Denmark’s Energy Minister Lars Aagaard said in a […]
In Indonesia, PT Pertamina Power Indonesia, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE), and Genvia have signed memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing green hydrogen production through the integration of advanced solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEL) technology with geothermal heat resources. The agreement includes the assessment of techno-economics of using Genvia’s advanced SOEL high-temperature technology […]
In India, Media24 News reports the Chhattisgarh government launched a major green hydrogen initiative at the Global Renewable Energy Investor Meet in Gujarat, aiming to attract investment and enhance renewable energy production under its new industrial policy for 2024-29. The state government, represented by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and Energy Secretary P. Dayanand, presented its […]
In Germany, Handelsblatt reports Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck is advocating for a relaxation of the EU’s stringent climate protection rules concerning green hydrogen production. During a visit to Evonik’s chemical plant in Essen on Monday, Habeck argued that the current EU framework, which requires hydrogen to be produced exclusively from additional renewable energy sources, […]
In South Africa, the European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, South Africa’s Minister for Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Minister of Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau have announced two European Union grants for a total of US$35.4 million in support of South Africa’s green hydrogen agenda. Commissioner Kadri Simson, said: “The […]
In India, Mint reports state-owned oil and gas company BPCL has entered joint ventures with Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India and GPS Renewables to develop renewable energy and biogas projects across India, as part of its strategy to achieve net-zero emissions and diversify its energy portfolio. BPCL will hold a 50% stake in both ventures. The […]
In India, Hindustan Times reports Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the International Conference on Green Hydrogen India 2024, reaffirmed the nation’s ambition to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, use, and export. Green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis from renewable sources, is key to decarbonizing industries like steel, transport, and refineries. Modi highlighted the […]
In Hungary, MOL Group started production at its 10-megawatt green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, Hungary, capable of producing 1,600 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, aimed at cutting the Danube Refinery’s carbon dioxide emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually. MOL will primarily use the green hydrogen for fuel production, helping the company transition to a lower-carbon […]
In Spain, Europa Sur reports Cepsa will present its €2 billion green hydrogen and ammonia projects at the San Roque Energy Park in Spain to Industry Minister Jordi Hereu. The energy park, one of the largest industrial sites in Andalusia, plays a pivotal role in Cepsa’s ambitious Andalusian Valley of Green Hydrogen initiative, which aims […]
