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.
Portugal is set to achieve 80% renewable energy by 2026 through a combination of solar energy licensing, wind tower renovation, hydrogen support, and offshore wind production, according to the country’s Environment Minister, Duarte Cordeiro.
The British multinational Hive Energy and Enagás have announced plans for a major green hydrogen project in Albacete, with an investment of up to 10 billion euros. The project will focus on the production, storage, and transport of green hydrogen, which is a priority for the European Union. Hive Energy and Enagás have signed a collaboration agreement with the local government to carry out the project.
Hopium, a French automaker, shelved plans for a high-performance sedan in order to concentrate on fuel cells, that it will make available to other big businesses.
In a move that underscores its commitment to clean energy and international cooperation, Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China in the field of clean hydrogen energy. The announcement was made following a cabinet meeting chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
BMW Korea has recently launched its new hydrogen-powered SUV, the iX5 Hydrogen, which is based on the fifth-generation eDrive technology.
Thyssenkrupp, the German industrial engineering and multinational conglomerate, has completed an intensive Technical Concept Study for Cayman Islands-based energy infrastructure provider Brooge Energy.
Canadian renewables developer Amp Energy has won a competitive bidding process to lead the development of a gigawatt-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production project in South Australia.
PTT Group, Thailand’s state-owned oil and gas company, has pledged to invest $7 billion in green hydrogen production in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, ACWA Power.
KBR Inc. has secured the primary integrated project management contract across BP’s global hydrogen project portfolio, according to an announcement made by the Houston-based company.
Hazer Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chubu Electric and Chiyoda Corporation to establish a commercial-scale Hazer facility in Japan’s Chubu region.
