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MSU to co-lead workshop on climate solutions through biobased products

MSU to co-lead workshop on climate solutions through biobased products

May 20, 2023 |

In Michigan, Michigan State University (MSU) reported that that the MSU Department of Forestry partnered with Natural Resources Institute Finland to facilitate workshop on climate-smart forestry products. Researchers and leaders of government and industry from Finland, Michigan, Maine, Washington and other states will gather in Helsinki, Finland, on May 26, for a unique set of […]

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India urges G20 nations to collaborate to develop full potential of the biofuels market

India urges G20 nations to collaborate to develop full potential of the biofuels market

May 20, 2023 |

In India, Mint reported that the country’s secretary of petroleum and natural gas, Pankaj Jain, said that G20 nations should work together to tap into the full potential of biofuels. Noting biofuels’ contributions towards economic prosperity, energy security, and affordability, the official called for increased collaboration among G20 countries to accelerate the development of the […]

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Egypt approves draft law to promote green hydrogen initiatives

Egypt approves draft law to promote green hydrogen initiatives

May 18, 2023 |

In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that Egypt’s cabinet granted approval to a draft law aimed at boosting green hydrogen projects and their related ventures. The legislation applies to projects involved in the production of green hydrogen and its various by-products, provided that agreements are reached within five years of the law’s implementation, according […]

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Stellantis to acquire equal stake with Faurecia and Michelin in Symbio

Stellantis to acquire equal stake with Faurecia and Michelin in Symbio

May 18, 2023 |

In France, Faurecia, together with Michelin and Stellantis, announced the signing of a binding agreement for Stellantis to acquire 33.3% stake in Symbio, a specialist in zero-emission hydrogen mobility. Faurecia and Michelin will remain shareholders with 33.3% holding each. The companies said that the addition of Stellantis as a shareholder will boost Symbio’s development across […]

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RWE and Westfalen Group ink deal for future supply of green hydrogen for vehicles

RWE and Westfalen Group ink deal for future supply of green hydrogen for vehicles

May 18, 2023 |

In Germany, RWE and the Westfalen Group said they will work together to supply green hydrogen for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Through a joint venture, RWE and Westfalen aim to develop a hydrogen fuel station infrastructure in Germany for heavy commercial vehicles in particular. The companies said that up to 70 hydrogen fuel stations will be in […]

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Saudi Aramco says it is not putting on hold its blue hydrogen plans

Saudi Aramco says it is not putting on hold its blue hydrogen plans

May 18, 2023 |

In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that Saudi Arabian oil firm Saudi Aramco has dismissed media reports claiming that its blue hydrogen plans have been put on hold. The company noted that such media reports are inaccurate. Saudi Aramco confirmed that its goal of producing up to 11 million tons of blue ammonia, a […]

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H2B2 to go public on the Nasdaq via a proposed business combination with RMG Acquisition Corp. III

H2B2 to go public on the Nasdaq via a proposed business combination with RMG Acquisition Corp. III

May 18, 2023 |

In Florida, H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, a global green hydrogen platform that provides integrated solutions across the hydrogen value chain, and RMG Acquisition Corp. III, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to take H2B2 public via a business combination. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, H2B2’s […]

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ABS explores near-shore green hydrogen production in Korea

ABS explores near-shore green hydrogen production in Korea

May 18, 2023 |

In Germany ABS said it has joined Korean entities and companies in the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to produce a feasibility study for a near-shore floating platform of green hydrogen production and liquefaction. In this agreement, ABS joins the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH); HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD […]

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Syntex to develop hydrogen facility in Arkansas

Syntex to develop hydrogen facility in Arkansas

May 18, 2023 |

In Maryland, Power reported that officials in Clarksville, Arkansas, signed an agreement with Syntex Industries, part of SyntexNRG, to design and build the Syntex Hydrogen power plant. The current timeline for the hydrogen project calls for at least limited power generation to begin in 2025, with the plant  expected to be completed in 2026. The […]

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Hydrogen buses start running across Liverpool region

Hydrogen buses start running across Liverpool region

May 18, 2023 |

In the UK, the BBC reported that the first of Liverpool City Region’s hydrogen buses have started operations. The zero emission vehicles operate on the 10A route between St Helens, Knowsley and Liverpool city center, according to the report. There are 20 buses which will be “brilliant for those congested routes where air quality is […]

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