Author: Anela Dokso

European Hydrogen Week 2023 starts in Brussels Policymakers and stakeholders in the hydrogen industry will convene for a four-day high-level policy conference and discussion at European Hydrogen Week 2023 to deliberate on the most recent advancements, obstacles, and prospects inside the sector. President von der Leyen will give a video message to kick off the event this afternoon. Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič will give a keynote address on the importance of hydrogen and upcoming global challenges, with a focus on maintaining the competitiveness of the EU sector. Bio Energy Netherlands produces pure hydrogen from bio-waste Bio Energy Netherlands’ gasification plant…

Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) has announced its co-development partnership for the White Dunes project, a groundbreaking initiative poised to establish a green hydrogen production plant in Morocco’s Dakhla region.

Hyundai Motor Company has undergone key executive replacements, signaling a potential shift in strategy. Despite ambitious goals, the company’s hydrogen business has faced stagnation, prompting a series of resignations among top executives. The recent reshuffle aims to breathe new life into Hyundai’s hydrogen division and address challenges hindering the realization of its hydrogen roadmap.

Haffner Energy has secured the initial financing for its groundbreaking project to establish a large-capacity plant in Saint-Dizier, France.

British Columbia is set to invest $16.5 million in a pioneering pilot program led by Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC). The initiative aims to explore the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for commercial trucking, ushering in a new era of clean and efficient freight transport.

Universal Hydrogen has solidified its collaboration with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Engineering (JALEC) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims to usher in a new era of hydrogen-powered flight in Japan, positioning JAL as a global pioneer in operating true zero-carbon-emissions passenger aircraft.

EKPO has secured a commitment of up to €177 million in funding from the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport, along with support from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment.

Spanish government is set to allocate 150 million euros from European Union funds to prominent hydrogen projects led by major energy corporations. This funding injection, part of the Incentive Program for Pioneering Renewable Hydrogen Projects (H2 Pioneers Program), underscores Spain’s commitment to advancing green hydrogen technologies.

Australian Parliament has passed the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023, marking a pivotal moment in the state’s commitment to becoming a global player in the burgeoning hydrogen and renewable energy industries.

Fraunhofer Institute is shedding light on the potential acoustic transformation brought about by hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles. While the comprehensive results are anticipated in spring 2024, early findings already indicate that 18-tonne trucks equipped with the Keyou hydrogen engine exhibit noise levels only half as loud as their diesel counterparts during low-speed operations and maneuvers.