Author: Anela Dokso
Rolls-Royce, in collaboration with easyJet, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in their hydrogen research project. This achievement propels hydrogen as a potent contender for powering aircraft, revolutionizing the narrow-body aviation segment from the mid-2030s onward.
The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in investments in electrolysis for hydrogen production, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen. While this marks significant progress in the transition to clean energy, it also highlights the challenges and ambitions surrounding the shift away from fossil fuels.
ExxonMobil, the largest U.S. oil company, is making headlines by lobbying the Biden administration for natural gas-derived hydrogen to qualify for subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act. This move has ignited a debate about the role of fossil fuel companies in the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Australia is setting the stage for a green hydrogen revolution with a $100 million investment from both federal and South Australian governments to develop the Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub near Whyalla. This ambitious project is not only expected to create regional jobs but also positions Australia as a significant player in the global shift toward renewable energy and decarbonized economies.
Turkey and Japan are seizing the opportunity to collaborate on what is often referred to as “the oil of the future” – hydrogen and renewable energy. Japanese Ambassador to Ankara, Takahiko Katsumata, recently highlighted the immense potential for cooperation between the two nations in the energy sector.
Brazil, a country renowned for its pioneering efforts in renewable energy, is set to achieve another groundbreaking milestone. It will become home to the world’s first plant dedicated to producing renewable hydrogen from ethanol.
H2X Global, a leading player in the hydrogen mobility sector, has joined forces with South Korean oxygen concentrator manufacturer NF Co. Limited.
Dutch government is allocating a total of 125 million euros over the next four years to promote hydrogen as a fuel. This bold move, spearheaded by outgoing State Secretary Vivianne Heijnen of Infrastructure and Water Management, aims to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles and infrastructure across the country.
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) has signed two groundbreaking memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with American firm ‘Eden Geopower’ and Omani Earth Sciences Consultancy Center. These agreements mark a pivotal moment in Oman’s pursuit of geologic hydrogen exploration, a critical component of its comprehensive energy transition plan.
German logistics giant DHL is joining forces with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals firm Sasol. Together, they are embarking on a pioneering venture to expand the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Germany. This transformative partnership promises to reshape the aviation industry and significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
