Author: Anela Dokso

McPhy Energy has inaugurated what is hailed as France’s ‘first’ large-capacity, low-carbon hydrogen refueling station.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have embarked on an ambitious journey to strengthen their collaboration in industries that define the future. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, recently engaged in discussions centered around catalyzing investments and fostering joint ventures in pivotal sectors that include renewable energy, space exploration, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, agricultural technology, and smart mobility solutions. This substantial commitment to cooperation culminated in the signing of an agreement to collaborate on water management.

In the quest for a low-carbon economy, a team of visionary scientists at the NTI Competence Center, specializing in “Hydrogen as the basis of a low-carbon economy,” within the Federal Research Center, Institute of Catalysis SB RAS, have achieved a remarkable breakthrough. Their innovation involves a novel material for electrodes in hydrogen fuel cells, opening doors to a more efficient and environmentally friendly future.

Europe, despite its commitment to environmental sustainability, finds itself ensnared in the web of fossil fuels, with oil, gas, and coal comprising nearly 65% of its energy mix. This heavy reliance on fossil energies not only fuels climate change but also poses a significant geopolitical challenge, hindering Europe’s quest for energy independence. In this exploration, we delve into the current energy landscape, the challenges it poses, and the transformative role hydrogen is set to play.

Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil company, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vale, a global mining powerhouse. This partnership aims to explore joint ventures across various sectors, ranging from hydrogen to logistics and train fuel, signifying a significant shift towards renewable energy and decarbonization.

Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero carbon emission goal, National Central University and Xinding Nano Company have joined forces to drive innovation in the realm of hydrogen production from seawater.

NENS Power and e-power are embarking on a groundbreaking journey to harness green power generation for temporary energy supply.

Cepsa, the Spanish energy company, has unveiled plans to produce green hydrogen in Andalusia by 2026. The company’s ambitious project will be situated in its La Rábida energy park, located in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, and will boast a substantial 400 megawatt green hydrogen production facility.

In Southern Africa, a group of financiers is leading the charge to raise over US$1 billion for the development of green hydrogen projects in South Africa and Namibia.

ABB’s UNIREC H2 water-cooled power rectifier is being used to optimize green hydrogen production at a pilot facility in the Texas desert. The rectifier was customized to meet the specific requirements of the facility, which is located in an extreme weather environment.