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UT startup to scale hydrogen fuel cell tech with UT seed fund investment

UT startup to scale hydrogen fuel cell tech with UT seed fund investment

May 10, 2026 |

In Texas, the University of Texas said that Discovery to Impact, the group overseeing the UT Seed Fund and research commercialization at The University of Texas at Austin, has invested in Celadyne Technologies, a materials science and energy systems startup from UT’s Cockrell School of Engineering.  Celadyne will use the $250,000 investment from the UT […]

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European aviation sector seeks changes to SAF rules amid compliance concerns

European aviation sector seeks changes to SAF rules amid compliance concerns

May 10, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Europe’s business aviation and airline sectors are pushing for changes to the European Union’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate, arguing that current rules are difficult to implement and not suited to operational realities. The mandate, introduced under European Commission’s ReFuelEU initiative, requires airlines to use at least 2% SAF from […]

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UK Government urged to select HyNet as first hydrogen network

UK Government urged to select HyNet as first hydrogen network

May 7, 2026 |

In the UK, Renewable Energy Magazine reported that a collective of over 40 organizations have sent a letter to the UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, urging the UK Government to select HyNet as the country’s first regional hydrogen network. Over 40 companies, employing over 9,000 people across […]

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iPC and IIH launch joint venture to build the first phase of UAE green hydrogen platform

iPC and IIH launch joint venture to build the first phase of UAE green hydrogen platform

May 7, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Innovation Platform Capital (iPC) of Luxembourg and Intelligent Investment Holding (IIH), registered at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture to develop a green hydrogen production platform in the United Arab Emirates, targeting both domestic supply and international export markets. The […]

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TAQA Morocco and Moeve sign preliminary land reservation agreement with the Government of Morocco for green hydrogen project

TAQA Morocco and Moeve sign preliminary land reservation agreement with the Government of Morocco for green hydrogen project

May 7, 2026 |

In Spain, TAQA Morocco and Moeve have announced the signing of a preliminary land reservation agreement with the Government of Morocco, as part of the country’s Green Hydrogen Offer to develop a large-scale project for the production of green ammonia and industrial fuel. The project is being carried out through a consortium between TAQA Morocco […]

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Namibia Government shows total commitment to Hyphen green hydrogen project

Namibia Government shows total commitment to Hyphen green hydrogen project

May 7, 2026 |

In Namibia, Namibia Economist reported that the Namibian government has reaffirmed its support for the green hydrogen sector, designating the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project as the primary strategic engine for the nation’s industrial future. Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, characterized the Hyphen initiative not merely as a standalone venture, but as the “flagship project” and a […]

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UPD Renewables negotiates green hydrogen project in Ukraine with European investor

UPD Renewables negotiates green hydrogen project in Ukraine with European investor

May 7, 2026 |

In Ukraine, Ukraine Business News reported that Ukrainian company UDP Renewables is currently negotiating with a European investor the development of a green hydrogen project, which encompasses the entire production cycle – from electricity generation to hydrogen production and export. UDP Renewables and an Austrian company are close to finalizing an agreement. This potential partner […]

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Uniper wins preliminary nod for 890-MW hydrogen-ready gas power plant

Uniper wins preliminary nod for 890-MW hydrogen-ready gas power plant

May 7, 2026 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that German energy group Uniper SE has received preliminary approval to build a hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant with a planned electrical feed-in capacity of up to 890 MW, aimed at providing flexible, dispatchable power generation in Germany. The preliminary approval was issued by the Darmstadt Regional Authority […]

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India’s first hydrogen train awaits inauguration

India’s first hydrogen train awaits inauguration

May 7, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that India’s first hydrogen-powered train is ready for launch and is currently awaiting the final inauguration, with the Railways seeking time from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to fix a date. For now, the train is stationed at the Shakurbasti shed. Once formally launched, it will […]

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Oman launches tender for 1 GW hydrogen-fired power plant study

Oman launches tender for 1 GW hydrogen-fired power plant study

May 7, 2026 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Oman has launched a tender for consultancy services to assess a large-scale power project fuelled by green hydrogen. Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), the Sultanate’s sole buyer of electricity, has issued a request for proposals for a techno-economic advisor. The selected consultant will carry out an initial assessment […]

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