In Brazil, BNamericas reported that Brazilian steelmaker CSN signed a protocol of intent with state oil firm Petrobras to build a green hydrogen plant in Paraná state. “The signing of this protocol of intent is aligned with CSN’s medium and long-term decarbonization plan and reflects the group’s commitment to sustainability and the transition to a […]
In Japan, Asahi Kasei has received governmental support for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity for cell frames and membranes of alkaline water electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen at its plant site in Kawasaki, Japan. The purpose is to establish a stable domestic manufacturing supply chain for technologies that contribute to achieving the […]
In Sweden, GreenIron and Scandinavian Steel AB have signed a collaboration agreement under which Scandinavian Steel will become the exclusive distributor of GreenIron’s fossil-free iron, produced in Sandviken, Sweden. The agreement covers a regular delivery of hydrogen direct reduced iron (DRI), which will be offered to the Nordic and European markets. Peter Witz, COO Scandinavian […]
In India, SolarQuarter reported that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India’s largest public sector steel producer and a Maharatna company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), the Indian arm of the global John Cockerill Group. The agreement aims to combine the expertise and technological strengths of […]
In the UK, SGN said it has reached a key milestone on its H100 Fife project, with the completion of the construction of what it claims to be the world’s first domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth, Fife. Green hydrogen gas, created using renewable electricity from a local 7MW offshore wind turbine, will flow through […]
In the UK, Fuels Cells Works reported that the South Korean government has unveiled plans to establish the largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant in the country. Located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Gangdong Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant will be developed with a blend of public and private investments, according to the report. The report […]
In the UK, edie reported that the Scottish Government has published the nation’s first hydrogen export plan, setting out plans to develop regional hydrogen ‘hubs’ which co-locate production, storage and transportation infrastructure. Scotland aims to be a “key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030”, the plan states. A key export market will be […]
In Spain, Castellon Plaza reported that bp and Iberdrola have just injected $946,000 into Castellón Green Hydrogen, the joint venture created for the development of the first green hydrogen project undertaken by both companies. Both companies signed the agreement that kicked off this project in July. The strategic alliance between the two multinationals includes the […]
In Malaysia, The Sun reported that the country’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) said it aims to produce two million tons of hydrogen annually, scaling up to 16 million tons by 2050 in an Emission Driven Scenario (EDS) under the Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR). Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang […]
In Colombia, Reuters reported that Colombia’s majority state-owned energy company Ecopetrol plans to build a new green hydrogen plant at its refinery in Cartagena for some $28.5 million. The plant will produce 800 tons of green hydrogen a year, making it Latin America’s biggest, according to the report. “Ecopetrol has entered the modern era of […]
