Author: Anela Dokso

Australia has set its sights on becoming a global leader in hydrogen production, aiming to position itself as a renewable energy superpower. The Australian Government’s commitment to green hydrogen is clear, with plans to produce 500,000 tonnes per year by the 2040s. This target aligns with the current industrial hydrogen usage in the country, which is predominantly sourced from fossil fuels. The Commonwealth Government’s Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI) aims to boost this sector with substantial subsidies. Yet, despite these initiatives, the projected numbers suggest only a modest increase in production. According to the government’s own budget, hydrogen production is…

The European Union has set ambitious goals for green hydrogen production and imports, aiming to produce 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030 and import an additional 10 million tonnes.

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) plans to cut 700 jobs and shift its focus from green hydrogen to green electricity.

Sakhalin becames location of Russia’s first hydrogen testing ground The establishment of the hydrogen testing facility on Sakhalin yesterday will quicken Russia’s technological advancement. Pavel Sorokin, the Deputy Minister of Energy for the Russian Federation, made this claim on the ministry’s official YouTube channel. The first hydrogen complex in Russia has sprung up near Sakhalin, providing opportunity to advance several technological elements of hydrogen extraction.

Saudi Aramco has taken a significant step towards bolstering its hydrogen ambitions by signing final agreements to acquire 50% of Air Products Qudra’s (APQ) blue hydrogen industrial gases business.

The hydrogen economy, often touted as a panacea for climate change, faces a reality check as startups struggle to scale and commercialize their technologies. Uwe Kerkmann, head of H2UB, a platform that supports these fledgling businesses, has shed light on the industry’s growing pains.

In California, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Toyota, accusing the Japanese automaker of false advertising regarding the availability of hydrogen fueling stations for its Mirai model.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a general agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to establish a $3 billion (AED 11 billion) green financing facility.

hy-fcell Stuttgart is one of the most important international trade fairs and conferences for hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

Hazer completes hydrogen challenge The Hazer Group, an Australian innovative technology company, has successfully completed a crucial milestone in the development of its commercial hydrogen plant by ending a 180-hour continuous ‘hot’ test. This significant achievement underscores the company’s commitment to advancing hydrogen production technologies and sets the stage for future commercial operations. NamX obtains dual-tank system patent The dual-tank system patent has been obtained by NamX, a French start-up that is developing a hydrogen-powered SUV for 2027. NamX demonstrated their hydrogen fuel cartridge technology when showcasing its SUV at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. a concept that Toyota and…