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Chinese LONGi eyes investing in Egypt’s green hydrogen, renewables fields

Chinese LONGi eyes investing in Egypt’s green hydrogen, renewables fields

July 20, 2023 |

In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that Chinese supplier of solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions LONGi is keen to boost its investments in the renewable energies and green hydrogen fields in Egypt. The announcement was made by the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy. LONGi’s President James Jin praised the Egyptian electricity and renewable […]

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Uruguay signs green hydrogen deal with the European Union

Uruguay signs green hydrogen deal with the European Union

July 20, 2023 |

In Uruguay, Mercopress reported that Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in renewable energies, energy efficiency, and green hydrogen with the European Union to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Lacalle Pou signed the deal on behalf of the South American country and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen […]

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Mubadala Energy, Masdar to collaborate on decarbonization projects

Mubadala Energy, Masdar to collaborate on decarbonization projects

July 20, 2023 |

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Gulf Business reported that Mubadala Energy and Masdar have signed an agreement, which will see both companies jointly explore collaborations that leverage Mubadala Energy’s deep technical capabilities across its operated and non-operated portfolio, together with Masdar’s know-how in decarbonization and energy transition technologies. The agreement has a focus on […]

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UK’s Regulatory Horizons Council publishes recommendations on the regulation of hydrogen fuel propulsion in maritime vessels

UK’s Regulatory Horizons Council publishes recommendations on the regulation of hydrogen fuel propulsion in maritime vessels

July 20, 2023 |

In the UK, The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) has published an independent report on the regulation of hydrogen propulsion in maritime vessels, to help take advantage of the benefits of hydrogen fuel and stimulate sustainable growth in the maritime sector. The entity noted that maritime vessels produce around 5% of the UK’s domestic transport greenhouse […]

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HyAxiom announces completion of $150m private placement

HyAxiom announces completion of $150m private placement

July 20, 2023 |

In Connecticut, HyAxiom, a developer and manufacturer of fuel cell and electrolyzer solutions announced  the completion of a private placement of convertible preferred stock in an aggregate amount of approximately $150 million led by three Korean investment firms – Korea Investment Private Equity, KDB Investment–Hana Securities and KB Asset Management. The company intends to use […]

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ITM Power secures contract for 100MW project in Germany

ITM Power secures contract for 100MW project in Germany

July 20, 2023 |

In the UK, ITM Power announced the award of a contract for the procurement of long lead-time materials and components required for the manufacturing of a state-of-the-art MEP30 skids for a 100MW project in Germany. The Final Investment Decision (FID) is aimed to be taken by our customer in 2023, the firm said. Dennis Schulz, […]

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Mercury Renewables plans $224m wind farm and hydrogen plant

Mercury Renewables plans $224m wind farm and hydrogen plant

July 20, 2023 |

In Ireland, Business Plus reported that renewable energy developer Mercury Renewables has submitted an application for a $224m utility-scale integrated wind farm and green hydrogen project. The planned development would produce 4.5 million kilograms of green hydrogen per year once fully operational, according to the report. The hydrogen plan will use renewable energy from the […]

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IATA says governments need to provide incentives to boost SAF production

IATA says governments need to provide incentives to boost SAF production

July 19, 2023 |

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that IATA Director General Willie Walsh said that the industry has not seen governments providing sufficient production incentives to ramp up the supply of sustainable aviation fuels. “And many governments, including several in Europe, are contemplating placing additional financial burdens on aviation in the name of the […]

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IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance SAF

IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance SAF

July 19, 2023 |

In the UK, IAG Cargo said it will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million liters of SAF in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from used cooking oil and food waste, […]

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Truckee Tahoe Airport seeks to boost the use of SAF

Truckee Tahoe Airport seeks to boost the use of SAF

July 19, 2023 |

In Nevada, Sierra Sun reported that the Truckee Tahoe Airport is already offering SAF to its clients. In July 2022, the airport set a goal to increase the SAF percentage of its Jet A fuel sold from 10% to 25% SAF by year-end. After the goal was achieved the airport increased the percentage of SAF […]

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