Author: Anela Dokso

As the global transition to cleaner energy intensifies, the spotlight on hydrogen as a pivotal energy carrier is growing brighter. However, for hydrogen to play a central role, innovative infrastructure solutions are imperative. Enter Distributed Hydrogen Infrastructure (DHI), a transformative approach poised to make hydrogen more accessible, affordable, and secure than ever before.

International Energy Agency (IEA) unveils a comprehensive dataset showcasing the trajectory of government research and development (R&D) budgets in its member countries. This intricate data not only reflects the ebb and flow of energy R&D but also underlines the evolving priorities and technologies that have shaped the energy landscape.

TU Delft and The Green Village have conducted groundbreaking research on a seasonal energy storage system utilizing hydrogen.

UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is committing £6.1m ($7.4m) to the Bay Hydrogen Hub. This ambitious project, backed by a consortium comprising EDF, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), and Vulcan Burners, aims to supply hydrogen to an asphalt plant, demonstrating zero-emission asphalt production using nuclear-derived hydrogen.

Horisont Energi has inked a Letter of Intent (LoI) with VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH, a subsidiary of German energy giant VNG AG. This collaboration revolves around the offtake of clean ammonia from the Barents Blue project, poised to be Europe’s largest clean ammonia plant, situated in Hammerfest, Northern Norway.

Augustus Global Investment (AGI) has joined forces with Black & Veatch, a global critical infrastructure solutions leader, to explore the possibilities of green hydrogen generation in Indonesia. The feasibility study, proving technically and economically feasible, opens doors for a groundbreaking USD 500 million project in the Aceh province.

Germany has pledged EUR 23.1 million (USD 24.65 million) to South Africa. The financing, orchestrated by development bank KfW on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is designated to advance the development of a robust green hydrogen economy in South Africa.

TNPA RFIs South African port hydrogen initiatives Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has released a Request for Information (RFI) for the building of a terminal facility and related facilities for hydrogen projects at its commercial seaports in support of South Africa’s shift to a low-carbon economy. In order to determine the level of interest in creating, planning, building, funding, running, and maintaining an import and export terminal for hydrogen initiatives, the RFI evaluates the market. This covers green hydrogen at the ports of Saldanha, Durban, East London, Mossel Bay, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, as well as green ammonia,…

Siemens Energy, a key player in the global energy landscape, is spearheading the green hydrogen revolution with the initiation of electrolyzer production in Berlin. This milestone signals a significant leap toward large-scale green hydrogen adoption and a vital step in the global transition away from fossil fuels.

CS Energy has inked a deal with General Electric’s energy spin-off, GE Vernova, to provide hydrogen-ready peaking generation units for the cutting-edge 400MW Brigalow gas-fired peaking power plant. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Queensland’s journey towards a sustainable energy future.