Ammonia production in Europe, largely reliant on hydrogen derived from fossil fuels, poses a significant challenge in meeting climate targets. The sector contributes to 27% of emissions from the European Union’s Emissions Trading System for the chemical sector.
Fortum’s recently concluded two-year feasibility study on new nuclear power—spanning small modular reactors (SMRs) and conventional large reactors—reveals a nuanced outlook: while nuclear could play a pivotal role in stabilizing the region’s energy mix, significant economic and regulatory hurdles remain.
A recently filed patent by Hitachi reveals an innovative water electrolysis system designed to generate hydrogen and oxygen gas from water while offering the ability to adjust power consumption dynamically.
The concept of lighter-than-air crafts, revitalized with contemporary technology, is the subject of a patent recently filed by ZeroAvia.
A recent evaluation of the European Union’s hydrogen strategy showcases a complex landscape where optimism meets hard-edged realism. The EU’s commitment to hydrogen as a cornerstone of its decarbonization efforts faces challenges and delays, particularly among its Central and Eastern European members. Despite legislation efforts in countries like Czechia, which has already incorporated the REDIII quotas into national law, the overarching targets remain out of reach. The expense of producing green hydrogen, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, highlights a significant hurdle. The high costs imply a need for substantial subsidies or incentives to meet EU quotas. However, there is…
Asturias, a northern Spanish region with ambitions to become a hub for green hydrogen production, has lost two critical projects totaling €100 million in investment and 200 potential jobs. The German wind energy giant Nordex and the HyDeal-Arcelor consortium recently opted to establish their electrolyzer gigafactories in Navarre and Guadalajara, respectively, despite Asturias’s offer of €11 million in subsidies for Nordex’s research initiatives. The setback underscores the fierce competition among European regions to secure a stake in the burgeoning green hydrogen supply chain. Guadalajara, home to Europe’s largest operational electrolyzer plant, has already begun exporting components to Germany, signaling its…
A staggering one billion euros invested in Holland Hydrogen I, the centerpiece of Rotterdam’s green energy strategy, now stands threatened by financial viability issues. Shell, the energy titan behind the project, wrestles with regulatory hurdles and a tepid market, casting doubts on the plant’s operational future. These woes underscore a broader stagnation plaguing the ambitious hydrogen agenda of the Port of Rotterdam, which was slated to be Europe’s hydrogen beacon. 2018 marked Rotterdam’s strategic alignment towards hydrogen, building on the notion of it representing the energy future. Shell took a pioneering role, unveiling plans for a 200-megawatt facility that dwarfed…
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) is channelling vast resources into the development of pink hydrogen, leveraging nuclear power for hydrogen production. As the company accelerated its focus beyond traditional nuclear energy, the strategic pivot towards pink hydrogen illuminates a scalable path to meet international climate goals while addressing scepticism surrounding nuclear energy’s role in sustainability. The global hydrogen market is projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030, with countries fervently exploring avenues to decrease carbon footprints. Herein lies KHNP’s opportunity to innovate; through investing in pink hydrogen, KHNP aims to integrate nuclear technology to mitigate carbon emissions effectively.…
As India pursues its energy transition goals, Fraunhofer IEE has unveiled a promising new hydrogen microgrid platform, reflecting a significant step in achieving sustainable and reliable energy systems.
With the recent inauguration of HyIron’s Oshivela plant, Namibia has taken a significant step toward embracing sustainable industrial practices. Recently, the facility started green hydrogen production, contributing to the green iron industry’s quest to eliminate carbon emissions from iron manufacturing processes.
