Author: Anela Dokso

In the ever-evolving landscape of clean energy, a verbal joust between two industry heavyweights has taken center stage. Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest, CEO of Fortescue Metals, recently addressed his differences with Elon Musk, the iconic chief of Tesla, shedding light on the contentious debate between hydrogen and electric batteries.

European Commission has officially inaugurated the inaugural auction under the European Hydrogen Bank.

Matteco, a newly established Spanish company, has emerged as a key player specializing in nanotechnology. The company’s primary focus revolves around the research and development of advanced materials crucial for decarbonization efforts. During the European Hydrogen Week in Brussels, Matteco unveiled its groundbreaking innovation—a new generation of catalysts and electrodes, fundamental elements for green hydrogen production through electrolysis.

Enagás, the leading energy infrastructure company, has reported an overwhelming response, with more than 600 projects expressing interest in utilizing the upcoming hydrogen network in the country. The ‘call for interest’ process, initiated by Enagás, attracted participation from over 200 companies, unveiling a diverse range of projects aiming to supply hydrogen domestically and export to international markets.

Vale, the Brazil’s largest individual energy consumer, and Petrobras, the national petroleum company, are forging ahead with plans to lead the transition toward green hydrogen.

Bramble Energy and EDAG Group have joined forces, marking a significant step in the digital integration of this transformative energy source. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two entities holds the promise of reshaping the landscape of hydrogen applications.

Hyundai Motor, a powerhouse in the South Korean automotive industry, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with University College London (UCL).

DENSO, in a recent ‘Behind the Scenes’ exposé, produced in collaboration with NewsPicks Brand Design, sheds light on its ambitious quest to unlock the full potential of hydrogen, touted as the rising star of clean energy due to its capacity to release zero CO₂ when burned.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has successfully completed the construction of the Sinopec Xinjiang Kuqa Green Hydrogen Pilot Project.

In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) sheds light on the growing prominence of hydrogen in the global energy matrix. Global hydrogen consumption soared to 95 million tonnes in 2022, marking a 3% annual increase. However, despite this surge, the share of green hydrogen, the low-emission variant, remains a modest 0.6% of the total supply.