In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that the Friedrich Vorwerk Group has been awarded the major contract for the construction of the “H2 Coastlink 1” hydrogen pipeline between Emden and Leer as part of a joint venture with EWE NETZ – acting as general contractor on behalf of the project developer and long-distance pipeline […]
In the UK, Gas World reported that German and Austrian utilities EWE and Verbund have been cleared by the European Commission to form a green hydrogen joint venture (JV). The previously unannounced JV would see a tie-up between the firm’s green hydrogen businesses EWE Hydrogen and Verbund Green Hydrogen, according to the report. While details […]
In Egypt, Egypt Oil & Gas reported that Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held talks with the Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh in Amman to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, natural gas, and mining, while exploring new partnership opportunities in phosphate, green hydrogen, and infrastructure projects. The […]
In California, ECL and PowerCell Group AB announced a strategic partnership to deploy industrial-grade hydrogen fuel cell power across ECL’s AI data center platform. The agreement comprises a firm purchase order for PowerCell PS190 fuel cell systems, alongside a separate non-binding memorandum of understanding between ECL and PowerCell for approximately 300 MW of additional hydrogen […]
In Germany, Lhyfe announced the signing of a major commercial, industrial and financial partnership with Messer. Under the agreement, Messer is taking a 30% stake in four of Lhyfe’s hydrogen production sites in France and Germany. Moreover, the two partners will sign a 10-year contract on the supply of renewable hydrogen. With that single transaction, […]
In Malaysia, The Malaysian Reserve reported that the government is broadening Malaysia’s green hydrogen ecosystem beyond Sarawak as it seeks to establish the country as a regional hydrogen economy leader through coordinated national policies, new industrial hubs and stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Datuk Dr […]
In Morocco, Morocco World News reported that the country is advancing efforts to develop local expertise in green hydrogen and Power-to-X technologies through the third edition of the Green Hydrogen Morocco Camp. Held from July 6 to 11 at the campus of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Benguerir, the initiative aimed to strengthen technical […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a $514 million loan to support the construction of OMV’s green hydrogen production plant, which is set to significantly contribute to the decarbonization of the Schwechat refinery in Lower Austria. With a total investment of $686 million, this 140 MW plant in […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Syntholene Energy has received an independent technical and economic review of its geothermal-integrated hydrogen production platform, assessing its potential application to low-carbon fuels including synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF). The report noted that Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) was engaged to review the technical basis and cost methodology […]
In India, Deccan Herald reported that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the country’s first hydrogen train from Jind railway station in Haryana on July 17. The train, equipped with two driving power cars (DPCs) and eight passenger coaches, has successfully completed extensive trials over the past two-and-a-half months. It was […]
