In the Netherlands, Gidara Energy said it has secured a key environmental permit for its Advanced Methanol Amsterdam (AMA) facility. The environmental permit, granted by the province of Noord-Holland, allows the firm to build its advanced methanol facility which will convert local waste into advanced methanol. The renewable methanol facility, located in the Port of […]
In Malta, Malta Today reported that a group of researchers at the University of Malta are currently investigating the feasibility of producing green hydrogen out at sea by using energy generated by floating wind turbines. The project also foresees the use of an innovative piston technology developed by the University of Malta to store excess […]
In Argentina, Infobae reported that the Argentine government increased domestic prices of biodiesel for blending with diesel. The Ministry of Economy’s energy secretariat set the price of biodiesel for May at 307,226 Argentine pesos ($1,349) per ton, up from 294,430 pesos previously, the government said. The new prices are effective immediately. Biofuel prices are periodically […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and Belgium’s Ministry of Energy have signed an agreement for a Green Energy Certificate pilot project for the ‘Hyport Duqm’ project. According to the report, the Hyport Duqm is a joint venture between Belgium’s DEME Concessions and Oman’s OQ Alternative Energy […]
In Australia, Reuters reported that the government will invest $1.4 billion to scale up development of its domestic renewable hydrogen industry. According to the report, funds will be allocated under a “Hydrogen Headstart” program that provides revenue support for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects through competitive hydrogen production contracts. The Australian government said the funds would […]
In Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed an agreement with the Port of Rotterdam, with the aim of encouraging the establishment of hydrogen supply chains to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s export of green hydrogen to the Netherlands and to other parts of Europe in the future. “Our province is well-positioned to help meet […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that the country can only meet 30% of its own needs for green hydrogen. According to the report, green hydrogen is a pillar of the German government’s plan to transition away from fossil fuels. “We need partners,” Habeck said, adding that contracts and memorandums […]
In Switzerland, ABB said it is collaborating with Lhyfe, a specialist in the production of renewable hydrogen, and renewable energy firm Skyborn, to jointly realize and optimize the SoutH2Port renewable hydrogen project. The new hydrogen production plant, operated by Lhyfe and Skyborn, will be located in the municipality of Söderhamn, in Sweden, and connected to […]
In Belgium, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) said it has joined forces with Dutch company VDL Groep (VDL) to break into the market of zero-emission heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Europe, using Toyota’s fuel cell technology. TME sees significant potential in using hydrogen trucks to decarbonize its logistic routes. The lower mass of hydrogen systems allows for […]
In the UK, Ford said it is spearheading research into the potential for hydrogen as an on-board energy source for its E-Transit van. The project will establish if hydrogen fuel cell technology can deliver more zero-emission range to heavy-use E-Transit customers. Partially funded by the Advanced Propulsion Center (APC), Ford’s consortium of six partners will […]
