In Germany, Reuters reported that Germany’s cabinet approved a draft biofuels law which will allow continued use of food and animal feed as biofuel ingredients. Germany’s program to cut greenhouse gases includes blending biofuels, such as biodiesel and bioethanol, with fossil fuels to reduce emissions from road vehicles. Oil companies have greenhouse gas reduction targets, […]
In Norway, Hystar announced a strategic collaboration with McDermott to develop a comprehensive 100-megawatt (MW) green hydrogen plant design. Under the agreement, Hystar will provide its proprietary PEM electrolyser technology. McDermott will leverage its global expertise as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider for major energy infrastructure. The 100 MW reference plant will serve […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that the European Commission presented its European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative, which are aimed at lowering energy prices and supporting Europe’s energy independence. The report noted that the proposals seek to maximize the use of existing infrastructure and, at the same time, provide for faster development of […]
In Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that Bulgarian company Hydrogenera will integrate its electrolyzer with a gas burner at Volkswagen Poznań’s automotive factory in western Poland with the aim of cutting the consumption of the fuel as well as related emissions by up to 30%. The produced hydrogen and oxygen would both be utilized […]
In Taiwan, Reccessary reported that Southeast Asia’s hydrogen demand reached 4 million tons in 2024, yet the region is still struggling to become self-sufficient. Despite strong industrial needs and significant renewable potential, only 6% of announced low-emissions hydrogen capacity has reached a final investment decision (FID). In its recent webinar “Accelerating hydrogen in Southeast Asia: […]
In Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that Siemens Energy and Končar will install an electrolyzer and a solar power plant for Croatian oil and gas company INA. INA said it has signed two important contracts for the implementation of the green hydrogen production project at its Rijeka refinery. The report noted that INA has […]
In Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish what it claims to be Hong Kong’s first hydrogen energy innovation platform. The two parties will collaborate on areas such as technology commercialization and related […]
In Uruguay, International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced its first-ever global investment in green hydrogen, partnering with Grupo Santander to develop Kahirós, Uruguay’s pioneering project of its kind. The project includes a $20 million green loan from IFC and will integrate solar power, hydrogen production, and electric transport into […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) said it has succeeded in producing 99% pure hydrogen by cracking ammonia using steam as the heating source. The production of hydrogen at pilot scale using the steam heating was conducted at the company’s pilot plant in the Nagasaki District Research & Innovation Center, marking a world first. […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for SAF production showing that SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million tons this year, double the 1 tons produced in 2024. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 tons, IATA said. “SAF production in 2025 […]
