In Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that yhe Cypriot government is exploring the possibilities for hydrogen production as a complementary solution for the island state’s energy isolation. The draft strategy until 2030 envisages the first hydrogen buses and trucks, according to the report. Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou, said: “While advancing […]
In India, India Today reported that India’s Kandla Port set to become the first in the country to host a green hydrogen manufacturing facility. The project is expected to be operational by June 2025. The green hydrogen plant will harness renewable energy from wind and solar sources to manufacture hydrogen suitable for several industrial processes, […]
In Sweden, Metacon AB said that the company had been appointed as supplier for an additional 20 MW hydrogen production unit for the Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. planned 50 MW electrolysis plant in Corinth, Greece. The assembly of the plant takes place in Metacon’s factory in Patras, Greece and the majority of this […]
In Germany, energy service provider EWE said it is pushing ahead with the conversion of its gas storage site in Wesermarsch for the storage of hydrogen. As part of the four-part large-scale project “Clean Hydrogen Coastline”, EWE has commissioned NEUMAN & ESSER to supply two compressors. These compressors form a central component for future large-scale […]
In Latvia, Latvenergo, Latvia’s national electricity company, and H2Pro, an Israeli innovator in green hydrogen production, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility of deploying H2Pro’s breakthrough decoupled electrolysis technology in Latvia. In phase one of the agreement, Latvenergo and H2Pro will review the feasibility of piloting an electrolyzer in the […]
In Australia, Blue Economy reported that green hydrogen will be produced for the first time in Tasmania, following the launch of the Blue Economy CRC’s hydrogen production and research facility. The new facility will provide commercial-scale hydrogen for industry and transport applications. The facility features an innovative DC hydrogen microgrid, controlling one of Australia’s largest […]
In India, SolarQuarter reported that the European Commission has approved a $435.5 million Austrian State aid scheme and a $39.2 million Lithuanian State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The funding will be allocated through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool, with the auction set to close in 2025. The report noted […]
In Norway, Nel ASA has signed an EPC collaboration agreement that allows SAMSUNG E&A to offer its customers complete hydrogen plants of its own design using Nel’s electrolysers. In a separate transaction, SAMSUNG E&A will purchase 10% of newly issued Nel ASA shares through a direct placement, implying a post transaction ownership of 9.1%. As […]
In South Korea, Business Korea reported that Hyundai Motor Co. will establish its first domestic hydrogen fuel cell plant at its Ulsan factory. The company agreed to utilize the idle site of the front-wheel 6-speed automatic transmission and dual-clutch transmission (DCT) factory at the Ulsan plant for the new hydrogen fuel cell assembly plant, according […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has achieved rated operation (435kW/1,500min-1) using 100% hydrogen fuel in a trial run of a 500kW-class hydrogen engine generator set at the company’s Sagamihara Plant. Following safety and reliability evaluations, development will now accelerate toward commercialization, the firm […]
