Author: Anela Dokso
West Africa is poised to emerge as a formidable player in the global green hydrogen market, with a visionary policy adopted by the region’s heads of state. This policy not only aims to elevate West Africa as a competitive green hydrogen producer but also envisions significant socioeconomic growth for local communities. By 2023, the region aspires to produce 0.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually, with a monumental target of 10 million tonnes per year by 2050.
The French energy ministry has allocated €700 million ($737 million) for a support mechanism for hydrogen production in 2024. The funding allocation is part of a €10 billion package for ecological planning announced late Sept. 27, including €1.5 billion for nuclear in 2024.
Alpiq, Campillo Palmera, and Ecoinversol have joined forces to spearhead a green hydrogen initiative that promises to revolutionize transportation and industry in Molina de Segura, Murcia. Known as “Almolina H2 SL,” this ambitious project is currently in the early engineering and permitting phases, with a target to commence construction by the end of 2024.
The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub in New South Wales (NSW) has received a substantial $45 million boost from the state government. This investment is poised to redefine the region’s industrial landscape, reduce emissions, and demonstrate the viability of green hydrogen at scale.
French motor oil specialist, Motul, has forged a strategic partnership with Green Corp Konnection (GCK), a pioneer in carbon-free mobility solutions. This collaboration, set to be unveiled at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, promises to revolutionize the automotive industry.
Belgium is gearing up for a hydrogen revolution as it prepares to invest €10 million in developing infrastructure for hydrogen imports at its ports. The move, initiated by the Belgian Minister of Energy, is a significant step toward positioning the country as a key player in the burgeoning hydrogen economy.
Ionomr Innovations has successfully completed its participation in the Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) program. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the cleantech realm, offering a promising solution to the challenges of green hydrogen production.
EWE Gasspeicher, a prominent German energy company, has taken steps to convert an existing natural gas cavern into a hydrogen storage facility. The application for this transformation has been submitted to the Federal Network Agency, marking a crucial milestone in the journey towards decarbonization.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently concluded a significant legal battle with a hydrogen fuel vehicle company and several of its executives.
eThekwini Municipality in South Africa has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to kickstart the development of a hydrogen supply chain infrastructure.
