Author: Anela Dokso

The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) has shed light on the concerning pace of hydrogen exportation and the formidable challenges it faces. A recent study exclusively disclosed by the Energy Platform unveils that despite the multitude of projects announced for hydrogen export, the vast majority are still in the early developmental stages and are far from making the critical final investment decisions required to propel them into implementation.

Westport to adapt hydrogen HPDIsystem for rail sector A rail sector supplier of locomotives and related equipment has entered into an arrangement with Westport Fuel Systems, wherein the latter will modify their hydrogen HPDITM fuel system. As part of a two-year hydrogen HPDI proof of concept project that is anticipated to start right away and be fully supported by the OEM, Westport will incorporate its HPDI technology into the engine design of the unidentified OEM. This will be the first time one of Westport’s hydrogen HPDI systems has been used for a locomotive application, necessitating significant capital expenditures in machinery…

Italy is taking bold steps to drive its transition towards renewable energy and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, marking a significant move in the fight against global warming. The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security recently issued a call for investments in green hydrogen, a clean energy source that holds the promise of a greener, more sustainable future.

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.