In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that local firm Khazna Data Centres, the largest hyperscale wholesale data center provider in the region, is planning to introduce biofuels to its portfolio of generators powering its data centers with a pilot project slated to be launched by the end of 2023. Hassan Alnaqbi, Chief Executive Officer […]
In Germany, Mabanaft, an independent and integrated energy company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe’s largest tugboat operators, to supply hydrogen to their new tugs in the Port of Hamburg from 2025. In the coming years, Fairplay Towage intends to add tugboats to its fleet in the […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French utility Engie and South Korean steelmaker POSCO have agreed to carry out a pre-feasibility study for a green hydrogen project in the Pilbara region of the Australian state of Western Australia. According to the report, the project aims to supply green hydrogen to POSCO’s proposed Hot Briquetted Iron […]
In South Africa, Anglo American Platinum, BMW Group South Africa and Sasol South Africa signed a collaboration agreement that will bring hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and supporting hydrogen refueling technology to South Africa. Under the terms of the deal, BMW will provide the hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles, while Sasol will supply the green […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that the government of Jordan has signed an agreement with a local company for the construction of a green hydrogen plant in the Kingdom. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Al-Kharabsheh signed the memorandum of understanding with Jordan Green Ammonia Company in Amman, according to the report. Kharabsheh […]
In Japan, Toyota reported that the HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) research association will enter the company’s hydrogen engine vehicle, the HySE-X1, in the “Mission 1000” Challenge of the “Dakar 2024” set to be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5 to 19, 2024. Mission 1000 is a new part of the Dakar […]
In India, Solar Quarter reported that Phelan Green Energy, an independent solar power producer, has announced its intention to invest $2.5 billion in constructing a green hydrogen as well as ammonia production plant in South Africa’s Western Cape province. The Saldanha Green Hydrogen Project is expected to commence initial exports in early 2026. Planning activities […]
In California, The City of Oakland said it welcomed President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s announcement that the California Hydrogen Hub will be one of the seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen. The […]
In France, Lhyfe said it will built the largest commercial green hydrogen production plant in Germany, making green hydrogen available to the broad market for the first time. The plant, which will use renewable electricity secured from hydro, wind and solar power purchase agreements, should be commissioned in the second half of 2024. The hydrogen […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Emirates said it has expanded its partnership with Neste for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY SAF in 2024 and 2025. The sustainable aviation fuel, which will be blended with conventional jet fuel, will be supplied over the course of 2024 and 2025 for Emirates’ […]
