In Latvia, Latvenergo, Latvia’s national electricity company, and H2Pro, an Israeli innovator in green hydrogen production, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility of deploying H2Pro’s breakthrough decoupled electrolysis technology in Latvia. In phase one of the agreement, Latvenergo and H2Pro will review the feasibility of piloting an electrolyzer in the […]
In Australia, Blue Economy reported that green hydrogen will be produced for the first time in Tasmania, following the launch of the Blue Economy CRC’s hydrogen production and research facility. The new facility will provide commercial-scale hydrogen for industry and transport applications. The facility features an innovative DC hydrogen microgrid, controlling one of Australia’s largest […]
In India, SolarQuarter reported that the European Commission has approved a $435.5 million Austrian State aid scheme and a $39.2 million Lithuanian State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The funding will be allocated through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool, with the auction set to close in 2025. The report noted […]
In Norway, Nel ASA has signed an EPC collaboration agreement that allows SAMSUNG E&A to offer its customers complete hydrogen plants of its own design using Nel’s electrolysers. In a separate transaction, SAMSUNG E&A will purchase 10% of newly issued Nel ASA shares through a direct placement, implying a post transaction ownership of 9.1%. As […]
In South Korea, Business Korea reported that Hyundai Motor Co. will establish its first domestic hydrogen fuel cell plant at its Ulsan factory. The company agreed to utilize the idle site of the front-wheel 6-speed automatic transmission and dual-clutch transmission (DCT) factory at the Ulsan plant for the new hydrogen fuel cell assembly plant, according […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has achieved rated operation (435kW/1,500min-1) using 100% hydrogen fuel in a trial run of a 500kW-class hydrogen engine generator set at the company’s Sagamihara Plant. Following safety and reliability evaluations, development will now accelerate toward commercialization, the firm […]
In Texas, Utility announced the successful operation of the company’s H2Gen system at a major steel plant in North America. “Decarbonizing heavy industries like steel, mobility, chemicals, refining, and power has been one of the toughest challenges in the energy transition — until now. Our successful deployment of H2Gen at a major steel plant proves […]
In France, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with the German developer RWE to supply 30,000 tons a year of green hydrogen to the German Leuna refinery for fifteen years, beginning in 2030. The green hydrogen will be produced by a 300 MW electrolyzer, built and operated by RWE in Lingen. Green hydrogen storage will be […]
In the UK, Oils & Fats International reported that Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste has reported an increase in sustainable aviation fuel sales despite a challenging market for renewables. Announcing its fourth quarter financial results last month, Neste Corporation said that although its renewables segment had been impacted by both market and operational challenges during […]
In New Jersey, AIN reported that many of the helicopters that flew to the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas last weekend for display at Verticon did so on sustainable aviation fuel. The 30% SAF blend was provided by Avfuel and paid for by Airbus Helicopters, according to the report. “The future of vertical […]
