Author: Arnes Biogradlija
Arnes Biogradlija
Arnes Biogradlija is the founder and Editor in Chief of EnergyNews.biz, which he launched in 2021 to separate energy transition realities from fairy tales. He writes data driven analysis on hydrogen, energy storage, small modular reactors, grids and industrial policy, and leads the Energy Talks interview series. EnergyNews.biz reporting has been cited more than 100 times by the International Energy Agency.
TEMSA which allocates approximately 5 percent of its turnover to research and development annually, has teamed up with Portugal-based zero-emission bus manufacturer CaetanoBus to create an intercity bus powered by hydrogen fuel.
During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen revealed that the EU is now attracting more investment in hydrogen energy development than both the United States and China combined.
South Korea, a nation actively pursuing a sustainable energy future, recently hosted its largest hydrogen industry exhibition, H2 MEET 2023. With participation from 303 companies representing 18 countries, the event showcased the latest advancements in clean energy technologies, ranging from hydrogen-fueled vehicles and drones to innovative energy systems.
Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the hydrogen sector, signaling a profound commitment to clean energy and sustainability. The nation’s ambitious initiatives align with the global imperative to curb carbon emissions, advance the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, and drive the transition toward a low-carbon future.
Barbara Beltrame, the Vice President of Confindustria for internationalization, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACWA Power, a prominent global company in energy production, desalinated water, and green hydrogen. ACWA Power operates across the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, making this agreement a crucial step in advancing sustainable energy initiatives.
Argentina has taken a significant step towards a greener, more sustainable future with the unveiling of its National Strategy for the Development of the Hydrogen Economy. This comprehensive plan, presented by the Secretariat of Strategic Affairs (SAE), outlines the nation’s roadmap for harnessing the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.
Mibrag, the lignite mining company, has set its sights on a green hydrogen transformation, signaling the end of lignite mining in Profen by 2035 at the latest. With ambitious plans and substantial investments, Mibrag aims to become a leading energy service provider powered by renewable energies.
In a bid to ensure the continued operation of energy-intensive industries like chemicals and steel manufacturing within North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group in the state parliament is advocating for substantial efforts from the state government to make hydrogen readily available as an affordable energy source.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) of Germany recently joined forces under the Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership.
This collaboration aims to commercialize innovative hydrogen fuel storage solutions, focusing on a cartridge-based hydrogen fuel storage system tailored for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
