Author: Anela Dokso

In an exciting development for the world of hydrogen energy, a team of scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University has unveiled a cutting-edge automated complex. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the creation of new materials crucial for the hydrogen energy sector.

Russian nuclear energy titan Rosatom is currently pioneering the development of an engineered nuclear power plant (ENPS). This groundbreaking project integrates a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) with a hydrogen production plant, signifying a pivotal moment in the evolution of gas-cooled reactors and hydrogen technologies.

Hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a linchpin in the transition to clean energy. As the world races toward the 2050 Net Zero goal, the key to success lies in decarbonizing sectors that are historically challenging, such as heavy industry and transportation. Hydrogen’s role in replacing fossil fuels in these areas has sparked a global surge in electrolyzer projects, marking a crucial step in scaling up the hydrogen economy.

Namibia is on the cusp of an energy revolution, as the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) embarks on a groundbreaking project that could reshape the nation’s energy landscape.

Toyota Motor and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, is joining forces with domestic investment company Advantage Partners to establish a groundbreaking fund. This fund aims to revolutionize the country’s hydrogen sector by investing in critical infrastructure related to hydrogen production and storage.

Spie, a multi-technical engineering group, has engineered a hydrogen-based energy supply system as part of a carbon-neutral pilot project for the heat treatment of cold-rolled steel strips. This project, a collaboration with Bilstein, a world-renowned manufacturer in the sector, represents a significant milestone in transitioning to a cleaner, more eco-friendly future for the steel industry.

HPS Home Power Solutions AG has recognized this need and introduced an impressive upgrade to its Picea system. The Picea 2, a hydrogen-based electricity storage solution designed for residential use, promises to be a game-changer in the world of home energy storage.

BayoTech has unveiled its BayoGaaS Hydrogen Hub in Wentzville, Missouri, which generates a substantial 350 tons of hydrogen annually.

Recently, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) released industry-leading requirements that provide a crucial framework for the safe and efficient transportation of hydrogen by sea. This development is a significant step towards meeting the anticipated market demand for hydrogen as a clean maritime fuel.

French hydrogen specialist HDF Energy is gearing up for a significant milestone in its quest to revolutionize green hydrogen production. The company expects to commission a factory for multi-megawatt fuel cell mass production in Bordeaux, France, in the summer of 2024.