Author: Anela Dokso

Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) of the United States has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine. The agreement, signed by Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the FCHEA, and German Galushchenko, Ukrainian Minister of Energy, in Washington, DC, symbolizes a commitment to international collaboration for the promotion of sustainable hydrogen development.

Japan and South Korea are set to establish a joint supply network for cutting-edge fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia.

In the fast-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), BMW is steering into new territory with its iX5 Hydrogen, a hydrogen-powered SUV that blends the dynamics of an EV with the rapid refueling capabilities of hydrogen.

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.