Author: Anela Dokso

Spain’s push to become a hydrogen powerhouse took another step forward this week, as Repsol secured €315 million in public funding for its electrolyzer projects in Bilbao and Cartagena. The final approval by the Spanish Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) under the IPCEI Hy2Use framework confirms the state’s growing commitment to green hydrogen, despite unresolved questions about the commercial viability and energy returns of such large-scale investments. The approval grants €155 million for the Cartagena facility and €160 million for Bilbao, where Repsol plans to install 100 MW electrolyzers in each location. These are among the largest proposed…

Morocco has thrust itself into the international spotlight by approving green hydrogen projects totaling $32.5 billion (319 billion dirhams), an ambitious move set to redefine the country’s energy landscape. This strategic initiative, led by a coalition of global corporations, positions Morocco at the forefront of meeting future energy demands while contributing to global sustainability efforts. Central to these projects is the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. Among the approved ventures, the Moroccan government has selected industry-leading groups, including the United States’ Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex, to facilitate…

As Europe’s refining and petrochemical markets undergo structural transformation, TotalEnergies’ Antwerp platform is positioning itself to remain viable through a deliberate blend of decarbonization, market adaptation, and operational restructuring.

Germany’s ambition to become a leader in green hydrogen is encountering tangible roadblocks at the local level, with the hydrogen factory project in Neumünster now under scrutiny for its sluggish progress and administrative setbacks.

The buzz surrounding green hydrogen as a clean energy solution has crescendoed in the European energy landscape. A study conducted on the potential of green hydrogen production from renewable sources in Ireland has illuminated some compelling metrics. Driven by a sharp increase in renewable energy usage from 9.6% in 2004 to 22.1% by 2020 in the EU, Ireland aims to harness its renewable capacity, including advanced wind and solar technologies, to spearhead its hydrogen economy. Current market tensions stem from the disparity between hydrogen demand and sustainable supply solutions. The International Energy Agency reports a projected hydrogen demand surge to…

Industry data reveals a remarkable 60% reduction in safety incidents following the implementation of a comprehensive chemical safety management system (CSMS) in hydrogen facilities.

By 2050, the global green hydrogen market is projected to reach $2.5 trillion, driven by decarbonization efforts in heavy industries, transport, and energy storage. Punjab, India’s agricultural powerhouse, is positioning itself to capitalize on this shift with its draft Punjab Green Hydrogen Policy 2023. The policy targets 100 kilotonnes per annum of green hydrogen and ammonia production by 2030, leveraging the state’s abundant crop residue—paddy, sugarcane, and cotton—to fuel biomass-based hydrogen generation. Aligning with National and Global Climate Goals Punjab’s policy dovetails with India’s National Hydrogen Mission (2022) and its 2070 net-zero commitment, emphasizing green hydrogen as a critical lever…

In 2023, renewable energy accounted for 22.1% of the EU’s final energy consumption, up from just 9.6% in 2004. As demand for alternative energy sources surges alongside efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, green hydrogen production has emerged at the forefront.

The clean hydrogen revolution is gaining momentum, highlighted by a paradigm where waste — particularly waste heat — serves as an untapped frontier.

Germany’s ambitious shift towards a hydrogen-based energy system represents a significant shift in energy policy. Splendidly exemplified by the aim to transition existing natural gas and oil storage facilities to accommodate hydrogen storage—this could potentially fulfill 20 to 50 percent of Germany’s hydrogen storage requirements by the 2030s.