Duisburg, a city steeped in industrial history and once known for coal, is now emerging as a key player in the new industrial revolution – one driven not by fossil fuels but by green hydrogen. Alexander Klomparend, head of corporate communications at Duisburg Kontor, is unequivocal in his belief: “Hydrogen is the new coal.” The city’s unique attributes make it a potent candidate to lead this revolution.
Italy’s ambitious “Hydrogen Valleys” project, aimed at transforming the decommissioned Vallegrande coal power plant into a hydrogen hub, stands at a pivotal juncture. Enel Produzione, the energy giant leading the initiative, is yet to formally accept a substantial 13.72 million euro loan offered by the Liguria Region for the project. This hesitance by Enel has raised concerns about the future of the hydrogen venture.
Colombian Association of Industrialists (ANDI) and Naturgas have jointly launched Colombia’s very first hydrogen corridor project. This innovative endeavor, supported by nine prominent companies, aims to transform the way cargo is transported in a country where over 95% of goods are traditionally moved by road.
OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), a recently listed gas transportation company in the Sultanate, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Belgian-based energy infrastructure group Fluxys. The collaboration seeks to explore and develop hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) infrastructure projects in Oman, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s sustainable energy journey.
Toyota, a leading name in the automotive industry, is making a significant pivot. The Japanese automaker has decided to shift its focus in hydrogen fuel-cell technology development from passenger cars to commercial vehicles. The rationale behind this decision and its implications for the future of green transportation are worth exploring.
India’s Adani Group has set its sights on raising up to $4 billion, as reported by Bloomberg News. The grand goal? To propel the development of green hydrogen technologies, marking a significant stride in the global race toward clean energy alternatives.
Kenya stands at the forefront of a revolution that promises to redefine not only its energy landscape but also its economic prospects. At the heart of this transformation is the embrace of green hydrogen technology, an innovative approach to producing clean energy and mitigating the impact of climate change.
Fortescue Metals, led by Andrew Forrest, has manually produced its first “home-grown” hydrogen electrolysers at its Gladstone “gigafactory.” These 1MW PEM electrolysers, to be automated soon, mark a pivotal development for Fortescue’s participation in the Australian federal government’s $2 billion Hydrogen Head-start program.
NTPC’s National Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) and Engineers India Ltd (EIL) have taken a significant step in India’s quest for sustainable energy and carbon reduction.
The 2.2GW Neom green hydrogen megaproject is set to supply green hydrogen to a pioneering e-fuels facility operated by Saudi Arabian state oil company Aramco. This groundbreaking initiative aims to produce 35 barrels a day of synthetic gasoline using green hydrogen and captured CO2.
