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Moeve and Emerita Resources sign the first agreement in Spain to supply renewable diesel to the mining sector

Moeve and Emerita Resources sign the first agreement in Spain to supply renewable diesel to the mining sector

October 4, 2026 |

In Spain, Moeve and Emerita Resources have signed the first agreement in Spain to deploy 100% renewable diesel (HVO) on an industrial scale within the mining sector.  This 2G biofuel is produced at Moeve’s facility in Palos de la Frontera (Huelva) and will be implemented in the operations of the Iberian Belt West (IBW) project, […]

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Researchers turn solar heat into green hydrogen

Researchers turn solar heat into green hydrogen

October 4, 2026 |

In the UK, Loughborough University said that researchers from EnerHy, the EPSRC Center for Doctoral Training, have developed an innovative system that turns solar heat into green hydrogen. The team developed a solar farm measurement system and a thermally integrated photovoltaic-electrolyzer designed to improve the efficiency of green hydrogen production. The project, created as part […]

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Indian minister launches commercial use of bio-based biodegradable PLA plastic

Indian minister launches commercial use of bio-based biodegradable PLA plastic

October 4, 2026 |

In India, News On Air reported that India’s Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic based on Polylactic Acid (PLA), marking an important step in India’s transition towards next-generation sustainable manufacturing. The initiative under the Government’s BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) framework is being taken forward […]

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BMW Group to integrate Plant Leipzig into core hydrogen grid

BMW Group to integrate Plant Leipzig into core hydrogen grid

October 1, 2026 |

In Germany, BMW Group Plant Leipzig announced the official start of construction of a hydrogen pipeline that will connect the plant directly to the hydrogen grid. The roughly two-kilometer-long link is scheduled to be completed and commissioned in the first half of 2028, making Plant Leipzig the first vehicle plant worldwide with a direct connection […]

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GEN-H plans 200-300 MW zero-emission balancing power facility in Finland based on Hycamite methane pyrolysis technology

GEN-H plans 200-300 MW zero-emission balancing power facility in Finland based on Hycamite methane pyrolysis technology

October 1, 2026 |

In Belgium, Hydrogen Europe reported that GEN-H Energy is planning a 200–300-megawatt balancing power project in Kotka, Finland, where electricity will be generated from natural gas without carbon dioxide emissions. Hycamite’s equipment – based on methane pyrolysis – will be integrated with an electricity-generating gas-fired power station. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding […]

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Germany opens funding call for hydrogen projects abroad

Germany opens funding call for hydrogen projects abroad

October 1, 2026 |

In Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) of Germany issued a call to continue supporting the global deployment of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. In the third round, domestic companies have the opportunity to submit project proposals by December 17. Potential beneficiaries can also be […]

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Six new members join Hydrogen Council

Six new members join Hydrogen Council

October 1, 2026 |

In Belgium, the Hydrogen Council welcomed six new members: Acwa, EcoLog, Hydrom, Mitsui O.S.K Lines., TANAKA, and 2JCP. The new members broaden the Council’s geographic representation to nearly 30 countries, including its first members in Oman and the Czech Republic. The entity said the new members bring capabilities spanning industrial manufacturing and system integration, large-scale […]

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Jacobs extends role on German hydrogen-capable direct reduction plant

Jacobs extends role on German hydrogen-capable direct reduction plant

October 1, 2026 |

In Texas, Jacobs said it was selected to extend its role on thyssenkrupp Steel’s direct reduction plant in Duisburg, Germany, continuing to provide project management office (PMO), construction management and assembly management services as the hydrogen-capable facility moves toward first iron production. Once complete, the plant is expected to produce approximately 2.5 million metric tons […]

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Spain moves first four hydrogen pipeline sections into approval process

Spain moves first four hydrogen pipeline sections into approval process

October 1, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Spain’s government is processing authorization for the first four segments of Enagás’ national hydrogen backbone — 234 km of pipeline and $428 million in investment — fast-tracked via emergency procedure to serve the Onuba, Catalina, and Petronor green hydrogen projects, which together represent 900 MW of electrolysis […]

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Italy leads the way in transposing the EU  regulations on gas and hydrogen

Italy leads the way in transposing the EU  regulations on gas and hydrogen

October 1, 2026 |

In Belgium, EUNews reported that Italy is the only EU member state that has notified the European Commission, within the deadline, of the full transposition of the European directive on the hydrogen and decarbonized gases market. The European Commission has decided to launch infringement proceedings against the other 26 EU countries, sending them a letter […]

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