Author: Anela Dokso

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.

Germany is witnessing a surge in the planning of green hydrogen electrolyzers. The latest report from energy group Eon, presented in Essen, reveals a notable increase in the total planned generation power, reaching 8.7 gigawatts by August 2030, up from 8.1 gigawatts in February of the same year.

Air Liquide and ENEOS Corporation have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of low-carbon hydrogen in Japan.

In the heart of the Northern Adriatic region, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape – the Northern Adriatic Hydrogen Valley. This ambitious project, unveiled in Trieste, aims to produce 5 thousand tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually within six years. Spanning the territories of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Slovenia, and Croatia, the project signifies a collaborative effort involving 37 diverse public and private partners.

Scientists at the Institute of Oil and Gas of the Siberian Federal University (SFU) in Krasnoyarsk have engineered a hydrogen-powered engine tailored for the extreme conditions of the Arctic. This innovation, reported by Vladimir Sedov, the General Director of Russian Hydrogen, showcases the potential of hydrogen as a transformative energy source in challenging environments.

The journey toward a sustainable energy future is often likened to a river, but for Enel, the Italian energy giant, it seems to be a tumultuous ride with unexpected twists. Despite the substantial financial support from public authorities, Enel is facing challenges in realizing its green hydrogen ambitions, leading to the abandonment of a second hydrogen production project in Italy.

German steel producer Salzgitter embraces ABB’s electromagnetic stirrer to enhance the efficiency of its new electric arc furnace (EAF) in a groundbreaking move toward hydrogen-based steelmaking.

Dovetail to convert 10 aircrafts to hydrogen Air Nostrum, a Spanish airline, has awarded Dovetail Electric Aviation a contract to convert ten of its aircraft to run on its hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric powertrain. The airline, which is among the investors in the company that develops electric propulsion technology, placed an order, and the Rose Bay, Sydney-based company confirmed it on social media. Dovetail said: “Extremely relevant announcement today for Dovetail Electric Aviation at the Dubai Airshow, with our investor and now customer, Air Nostrum, committing to our project with an order for 10 conversions. Gensol gets EPC deal…

Provaris Energy, in collaboration with Norwegian technology company Prodtex, has reached a pivotal milestone in its ‘Prototype Tank’ program. Prodtex completed the design for a multi-layered carbon-steel prototype tank, a crucial component for Provaris’ H2Neo carrier.