In India, The Hindu reported that researchers at the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC) of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have developed an enzymatic platform that can efficiently transform abundant and inexpensive fatty acids to valuable hydrocarbons called 1-alkenes, which are promising biofuels. “They show great potential as drop-in biofuels, which can […]
In Germany, PV Magazine reported that the Danish Energy Agency has pre-approved a certification scheme to allow PtX producers in Denmark to certify green fuels. PtX, also known as green hydrogen or electrofuels, involves using electricity to produce hydrogen. EU legislation requires these fuels to be certified in order to be described as “green.” The […]
In Spain, Enagás said it has reached an agreement to sell its 30.2% shareholding in Tallgrass Energy to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, for a total of $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to be closed at the end of July, although out of the agreed amount, 50 million dollars will be received once an ongoing administrative […]
In Spain, Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum and Repsol announced they are partnering to study the creation of the first hydrogen airport hub located in Spain. The six companies said they have joined forces to address the main challenges to deploy hydrogen-powered aviation in the country. This collaboration will provide the partners with a […]
In Japan, Itochu Corporation said it has invested in ZeroAvia, which develops and manufactures hydrogen-electric engines. ZeroAvia appointed Itochy as a sales representative in Asia, and a Memorandum of Understanding was also signed with ZeroAvia regarding collaborations in multiple fields, including maintenance, airport infrastructure and hydrogen infrastructure in the region. “Itochu aims to contribute to […]
In California, ZeroAvia announced that it has developed an AI-driven, scalable smart microgrid optimization software which promises to minimize the cost of hydrogen production for clean aviation and other applications. The company noted that real-world testing of the Smart Hydrogen AI Production Software (SHAIPS) has shown in excess of a 20% reduction of the levelized […]
In Australia, Australia Manufacturing Forum reported that Climate Impact Corporation (CIC) and GE Vernova have announced plans for two massive hydrogen projects in outback South Australia and the Northern Territory that would draw water from the atmosphere for electrolysis for conversion to hydrogen. The partners plan two 10MWH green hydrogen projects that are modular in […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Germany could import between 60 TWh and 100 TWh of green hydrogen annually via pipelines by the mid-2030s if the necessary infrastructure is developed in time, according to a recent study published by think tank Agora Energiewende. The report noted that hydrogen pipelines from the wind-rich North and Baltic […]
In Italy, Tecnimont Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Tecnimont and NEXTCHEM announced that the first green hydrogen production plant for Indian company Gail Limited was inaugurated at Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The facility will produce 4.3 tons per day of green hydrogen via 10 megawatt-based electrolyzers, making the state-owned gas utility Gail the first […]
In India, SolarQuarter reported that Dublin-based Phelan Green Energy is set to construct a green hydrogen plant in La Joya, in Peru’s Arequipa department. The plant, powered by a 1.8 GW solar facility, will have the capacity to produce 80,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. The project represents a $2.3 billion investment, according to the […]
