Author: Anela Dokso

Solar-powered electrolysis offers a promising solution for sustainable hydrogen production, ushering in a new era in the energy industry.

Germany’s ambitious hydrogen strategy, while commendable, may encounter hurdles in securing sufficient supply to meet its targets. The nation aims to significantly increase its hydrogen demand by 2030, with a substantial portion to be met through imports.

Portugal is taking bold steps towards a greener and more sustainable future by investing in the production of hydrogen and renewable gases. With a new €70 million programme under REPowerEU and a significant investment from the Recovery and Resilience Programme, Portugal aims to strengthen its energy independence and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is setting ambitious goals in the field of green hydrogen with the launch of its comprehensive National Hydrogen Strategy. Developed in partnership with GHD and Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Integrated Energy Systems CINES, the strategy aims to leverage the country’s abundant natural resources, financial strength, and strategic positioning to become a leading global producer of low-carbon hydrogen by 2031.

Spain, one of Europe’s countries striving for carbon-neutral transportation by 2050, is witnessing the rise of young companies like Surcar Airlines, determined to make a difference in the aviation industry’s environmental impact.

Egypt is making significant strides in embracing green hydrogen technology, as Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirms the country’s commitment to boosting its competitiveness in the field.

Portuguese renewable energy company, Fusion Fuel, has taken a significant step towards advancing the green hydrogen industry by securing a long-term offtake contract for more than 100 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.

Wood, has been granted a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to provide comprehensive services to Shell’s worldwide projects.

UK releases hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure consultation results On 2 August, the UK government issued numerous minded-to positions from its hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure consultation. The UK government will initially focus on large-scale pipeline infrastructure that transports hydrogen as a gas, using a Regulated Asset Base (RAB). Like Ofgem regulates natural gas and electricity, the RAB will have an independent regulator to oversee the framework and regulate pipeline and network operators. The RAB and an external subsidy scheme will keep user fees low so hydrogen transporters may make a profit. Private law revenue support contracts between the counterparty…

Solaris, a prominent European bus manufacturer, has successfully delivered ten hydrogen buses to two private bus carriers in the Upper Bavaria region of Germany.