Author: Anela Dokso

EU plans for the hydrogen market are meeting obstacles due to a lack of infrastructure, say Slovak experts. Unlike the established natural gas system, hydrogen lacks storage, transport, and production facilities. The EU’s new directive aims to integrate renewable gases into the energy system by 2026, but current infrastructure is lacking. Anna Slavkovská from Nafta highlights the absence of hydrogen storage and transport capabilities. She believes current regulations modeled on the robust gas market are premature for hydrogen. The directive also requires states to develop hydrogen infrastructure, but this is seen as a chicken-and-egg problem similar to electric vehicle adoption,…

Algeria has entered into an agreement with Spain’s energy company Cepsa to work on a significant hydrogen development project.

In recent developments, Benbros Energy has opted out of the European Union’s hydrogen auction. This auction, which is part of the EU’s efforts to bolster renewable energy sources, aims to distribute significant funding to projects that can advance hydrogen as a sustainable energy alternative.

Liebherr and STRABAG have achieved a significant milestone in the construction equipment industry with their successful completion of trials for a hydrogen-powered wheel loader.

ArcelorMittal has received electrolyzers for its green hydrogen-based steelmaking plant in Hamburg, Germany. The delivery of these electrolysers had been delayed by nearly a year due to supply chain disruptions and technical challenges. However, their arrival underscores ArcelorMittal’s commitment to innovating within the steel industry and shifting to more sustainable practices. By integrating green hydrogen into steelmaking, ArcelorMittal aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and promote an eco-friendly manufacturing approach. With the installation of these electrolysers, ArcelorMittal plans to move forward with developing green steel. This initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to meet environmental goals…

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has invested in Koloma, a geologic hydrogen startup based in Denver, Colorado.

PGE Gryfino 2050 Sp. z o.o., a leading Polish energy company, has announced a tender titled “Dostawa komponentów chemicznych do PGE Gryfino 2050 Sp. z o.o. w latach 2024-2025.” Published on October 14, 2024, the tender invites bids for the supply of chemical components, specifically ammonia, during the years 2024 and 2025.

A recent tender titled “Hydrogen Transport Services” has been issued by Enova SF, a Norwegian organization dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly technologies.

The International Journal of Hydrogen Energy has published a comprehensive review on hydrogen propulsion systems for aircraft, exploring recent advances and ongoing challenges in this promising field.

The UK government is exploring alternatives to fossil fuels for home heating, and hydrogen is under consideration as a potential solution.