Author: Anela Dokso

Hyundai Rotem, one of South Korea’s leading tank manufacturers, presented a vision for the next generation of main battle tanks (MBTs) at the recent ADEX 2023 arms exhibition held in Seoul. While the K2 “Black Panther” currently serves as South Korea’s advanced MBT, discussions about its eventual replacement have been ongoing among senior military officials. Hyundai’s concept, known as Next Gen MBT (NG MBT), represents a significant step towards that future.

As the world eagerly embraces the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source, the efficient transport of this versatile gas becomes a critical consideration. A recent study published by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) dives into the energy requirements for transporting hydrogen through various methods and uncovers some compelling insights.

In a determined move to achieve climate neutrality by 2040, the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany is discovering that its path to sustainability depends significantly on an earlier and more substantial supply of green hydrogen. Recent findings from a survey conducted by the Ministry of the Environment suggest that the demand for hydrogen is much greater and arrives sooner than previously assumed.

A project initiated by EVE, Petronor, SENER, and Nortegas is driving the Basque Hydrogen Corridor (BH2C) forward. This endeavor aims to pioneer the use of renewable hydrogen to fuel a wide range of applications in the Basque Country, from industrial processes to public transportation.

Indonesia, a country rich in energy and renewable resources, is taking a substantial step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future with the support of global infrastructure solutions leader, Black & Veatch. The company has conducted a feasibility study for Augustus Global Investment (AGI) that explores the potential of green hydrogen generation in the archipelago.

South Korea is taking a giant leap towards its green hydrogen ambitions with the recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by SK E&S, Plug Power, K-water, and SK Plug Hyverse. The strategic partnership, inked on November 3, is set to not only expand the distribution of green hydrogen but also invigorate the entire industry.

Pineapple Power Corporation, with its iconic rainbow-colored pineapple logo, has set its sights on a greener horizon. The UK-based special acquisition vehicle has signed heads of terms for the acquisition of Ilios Hydrogen, a Vancouver-based green hydrogen company, in a £33 million reverse takeover.

EnerVenue, a producer of metal-hydrogen batteries, has announced a Master Supply Agreement with VedantaESS.

Ballard Power Systems announced that it has received multiple purchase orders for a total of 62 hydrogen fuel cell engines from its long-standing customer, Solaris Bus & Coach.

A consortium of French hydrogen energy companies is embarking on a groundbreaking project to test a novel hydrogen power system aboard the Fortuna Crane, an older supply vessel. This project, known as “HydroSil,” aims to pioneer the use of a liquid, silicone-based hydrogen carrier, which has the potential to reshape the way ships store and utilize hydrogen fuel.