In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that the hydrogen project PosHydon is entering its final stage with the first hydrogen expected to be produced in the second half of 2024. PosHYdon, an initiative of Nexstep, a Dutch association for decommissioning and reuse, and TNO, a Netherlands organization for applied scientific research, involves the installation of […]
In Connecticut, Marine Link reported that Belgian tanker operator Euronav and its controlling shareholder CMB have entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in cleantech maritime group CMB.TECH for $1.15 billion in cash. Euronav said the transaction is part of its renewed strategy of diversification, decarbonization and accelerated […]
In Norway, Equinor said it will supply Germany’s state-owned energy company SEFE with 111 terrawatt hours of natural gas per year from 1 January 2024 until 2034, plus an option for another 5 years, at terms reflecting market prices. The 5-year option is for a total of 319 TWh over the period. The companies also […]
In India, PV Magazine reported that Oil India Ltd has invited domestic bids to establish a 1 MW green hydrogen plant in Himachal Pradesh. According to the report, the plant will produce high-purity green hydrogen for commercial use. The scope of work includes the supply and installation of a water electrolyzer system, supply and erection […]
In Egypt, Egypt Today reported that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was briefed on the government’s efforts to implement the national strategy for green hydrogen. In a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineer Tarek El-Molla, hydrogen production scenarios were reviewed […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that global hydrogen production will increase to 110 million metric tons per year by 2030 and probably to 240 metric tons by 2040, according to a study by German-based management consultancy Roland Berger. The study revealed that global hydrogen production will grow by an average of 2% per year […]
In Japan, Honda Motor Co., Tokuyama Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) said they will conduct a joint demonstration to operate a data center using by-product hydrogen and a stationary fuel cell (FC) power station designed to reuse FC systems from fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This demonstration project will be conducted in Shunan City, Yamaguchi […]
In Spain, Cemex Ventures said it has increased its stake in HiiROC, a startup with a novel proprietary process for low-cost, zero emission hydrogen production. Founded in 2019, HiiROC is a UK-based startup that produces cost-competitive and zero-emission hydrogen through its proprietary process of thermal plasma electrolysis. Alternatively, HiiROC’s technology stands out producing high grade […]
In Australia, ABC News reported that planning is underway for a $290.6 million hydrogen project in South Australia, which is set to create about 300 jobs during construction. The Riverbend Energy Hub would convert 200,000 tons of landfill into hydrogen annually within five years of operation. The project, which would be carried out by Adelaide-based […]
In New York, Mitsubishi Corporation and Amogy announced a strategic partnership that will focus on accelerating the adoption of Amogy’s ammonia-to-power and ammonia cracking technology in large-scale hydrogen carrier applications in East Asia, particularly Japan and South Korea. The joint study set to commence in December 2023 with SK Innovation, will first assess a large-scale […]
