Author: 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.

Ukrainian authorities are drafting a strategy for hydrogen energy growth in the country until 2030, which will include the option of manufacturing pink and green hydrogen. This was confirmed by the press service of Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy. Pink hydrogen will be produced using nuclear energy, whereas green hydrogen will be produced utilizing renewable energy sources. Earlier this year, Ukraine’s Deputy Energy Minister Y. Podkomornaya met with R. Curtis, the Australian embassy’s deputy head of mission and consul in Ukraine, during which the parties agreed to collaborate on hydrogen energy research between their nations’ specialists. At the Ministry of Energy,…

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Atome has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Itaipu technological park (PTI), the research arm of the massive Itaipu hydroelectric dam on the Brazil-Paraguay border, for the latter country’s proposed 250MW green hydrogen and ammonia plant. The company stated in a press that it “intends to ramp up production from a 50MW first unit beginning in late 2024 with considerable potential local end markets.” Atome was founded by President Energy, an upstream operator with activities in Paraguay and Argentina. President, headquartered in London, announced the incorporation of Atome in February. According to the statement, the facility would be…

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The Western Australian Government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for its $10 million Hydrogen Fueled Transport Program, which aims to promote the usage of hydrogen-fueled vehicles and local hydrogen generation in the state. Operators of public transportation, equipment manufacturers, and hydrogen producers are asked to submit an expression of interest. The initiative will fund a project that entails the acquisition and operation of hydrogen or green ammonia-fueled transportation, as well as the installation of one or more refueling stations. Shortlisted EOI applicants will be encouraged to submit a more detailed project proposal. The EOI process’s successful applicants…

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The European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) “Grande Region Hydrogen” has been formed by Creos Deutschland, Encevo, GazelEnergie, GRTgaz, H2V, Hydrogène de France, SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH, and Steag GmbH. The EEIG’s members have set themselves the objective of developing an integrated cross-border energy system in the Greater Region by connecting cross-sector projects (hydrogen production, transport, and consumption). The “Grand Region Hydrogen” initiative is made up of interconnected projects that rely on one another. Additionally, it will generate synergies that will help grow the entire hydrogen value chain. The Saarland Federal State (Germany), the Lorraine Region (Grand-Est – France), and the…

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