Author: Anela Dokso

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has unveiled Phase 2 of an extensive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project valued at 6.73 billion SAR.

The German hydrogen technology sector faces another setback as HPS Home Power Solutions AG, once heralded for its pioneering energy storage solutions, has declared insolvency. The switch to more sustainable energy sources has been a policy directive in Germany, but this recent development highlights the financial challenges that accompany such transitions. HPS’s flagship product, the “Picea” storage system, was introduced to the market with the promise of providing buildings with consistent power and heat around the year, leveraging hydrogen-based storage technology. However, the exorbitant production costs have led to financial insolvency, forcing the company to cease operations in early April,…

Launching in the Spanish heartland of Toledo, the Eco2Fly project marks a significant venture into sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) production, targeting a shift in how industrial emissions are repurposed. Through an alliance between Holcim, Ignis P2X, and Exolum, the project sets the ambitious target of producing 100,000 tonnes of hydrogen-based e-SAF each year by harnessing carbon emissions from cement production, an industry historically fraught with high CO2 outputs. The core innovation lies in the project’s ability to capture CO2 emissions directly from Holcim’s cement production processes. The Toledo facility is engineered to sequester over 700,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, a…

ONTRAS has announced the launch of a 25km green hydrogen pipeline connecting to the TotalEnergies refinery. This strategic infrastructure aims to bolster the country’s commitment to sustainable energy by transitioning from conventional fuels to hydrogen—a key player anticipated to occupy a significant role in Germany’s future energy mix. The relevance of this new pipeline cannot be overstated. The European Union has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050, and Germany has been front and center, spearheading efforts to reduce carbon emissions. By establishing such pivotal infrastructure, Germany is not just positioning itself to meet these targets but…

Austria’s ambitions for a sustainable hydrogen future are facing significant hurdles as illustrated by the stalled progress of the Zurndorf hydrogen plant.

A €7 billion investment to produce one million tons of green ammonia annually might be a turning point for Egypt’s renewable energy trajectory. Yet beneath the optimism surrounding the Egypt-France deal signed during French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Cairo, critical questions remain about timelines, infrastructure readiness, and export market competitiveness. The agreement—inked by the Red Sea Ports Authority, Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), and the Green Fuel Alliance (a joint venture between EDF Renewables and Zero Waste)—marks one of the largest green hydrogen announcements in North Africa to date. The project, centered in Ras Shukheir, aims…

Green hydrogen has long been promised as a clean energy solution, but turning that promise into reality requires more than just ambition—it demands practical engineering. In a recent discussion with Yujin Lee of Lightbridge Korea, we explored how modular electrolyzers are quietly solving some of hydrogen’s biggest challenges.

Paul McCormack, CEO of Hydrogen Ireland and a pivotal figure in Europe’s green hydrogen transition, has been appointed to the Energy News Advisory Board.

Dr. Aleksandar R. Žerađanin, a Group Co-Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) and a distinguished electrochemist joins the Energy News Advisory Board, bringing over 15 years of research expertise in advancing electrocatalysts for hydrogen production and energy systems.

Western Australia’s ambitious plans to position itself as a global leader in green hydrogen production have faced a setback with the collapse of one of its flagship projects.