Author: Anela Dokso

Universal Hydrogen Co. has soared to new heights in the realm of zero-emission aviation. The company recently marked significant milestones, including successful test flights and a substantial order book for its innovative regional hydrogen-powered aircraft conversion kits. These achievements pave the way for a greener future in aviation and bring us closer to sustainable skies.

In a tragic incident, a laboratory worker at a hydrogen fuel cell factory in Vénissieux, near Lyon, found himself in the midst of an emergency after an explosion occurred on a fateful Tuesday. The incident, which occurred due to contact with chemicals, has raised concerns about workplace safety and the potential hazards associated with hydrogen-related industries.

EVoLOH, a cleantech company on a mission to revolutionize green hydrogen production, has leased an existing industrial facility in Lowell and is gearing up to transform it into a Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

DuPont has announced the release of its first-ever product dedicated to the production of green hydrogen: the DuPont AmberLite P2X110 Ion Exchange Resin. This innovative resin is tailored to support the unique chemistry of electrolyzer loops, making it a game-changer in the world of hydrogen production.

Santa Cruz Metro has made history by purchasing 57 hydrogen-powered, fuel cell electric buses. This colossal acquisition, the largest of its kind in the United States, includes forty-eight 40 ft. buses and nine 60 ft. articulated buses, all set to hit the streets of Watsonville and Santa Cruz County in late 2024.

HH2E, or Hydrogen Hub and Energy, is making headlines with its strategic approach to turning intermittent solar and wind energy into a stable flow of carbon-free hydrogen, heat, and electricity. At the heart of their innovative strategy lies a significant partnership with BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (BSES) and the adoption of high-capacity Sodium Sulfur batteries (NAS® Batteries).

Colombia, a nation renowned for its rich coffee exports and stunning landscapes, is on the brink of a remarkable transformation. This South American country is poised to emerge as a significant player in the global shipping industry’s shift toward scalable zero-emission fuels, primarily green hydrogen.

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, India’s leading integrated power producer, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, popularly known as Kolkata Port. This MoU marks the establishment of a green hydrogen hub at the Kolkata port, a transformative initiative that holds the promise of revolutionizing India’s maritime and port operations.

In the relentless pursuit of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the International Energy Agency (IEA) presents its latest Net Zero Roadmap for 2023.

European Union (EU) sets its sights on importing vast quantities of renewable hydrogen by 2030, the path to realizing these ambitions is not without challenges. Green hydrogen, generated through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources like wind and solar, holds the promise of a cleaner energy future. Developing countries in the Global South, often blessed with abundant wind and solar resources and available land, stand to gain significantly from this renewable energy source. The EU, in its forward-looking plans, has committed to importing ten million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030. For cash-strapped developing nations, this presents a…