Author: Anela Dokso

The government is taking significant steps towards the commercialization of hydrogen produced at the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture. This move is part of the ambitious Fukushima Plan for a New Energy Society, which aims to revitalize the region and establish a sustainable hydrogen supply chain.

South Korean companies, Hanwha Solutions Corp. and SK D&D, have announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell and solar power generation initiatives.

A cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell and electrolysis test facility, spanning an impressive 240 square meters, was officially inaugurated by Ceres.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set ambitious goals for hydrogen production as part of its energy strategy review. The country aims to produce 1.4 million tons of hydrogen per year by 2031, with a vision to increase production tenfold to 15 million tons by 2050.

Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has entered into an investment agreement with the Jiading District in Shanghai to drive the development of the hydrogen economy in China.

In a significant move following their framework agreement, Geely and Renault have solidified their partnership by signing a binding joint venture agreement for the establishment of a new combustion engine company.

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) has announced its participation in the South Australia green cement transition project, aiming to contribute to carbon neutrality in the cement industry through the production of green hydrogen.

PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), in partnership with PT PLN (Persero) and ACWA Power Company, is making significant strides in the development of clean energy in Indonesia.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $32.1 million in funding to Rio Tinto for the implementation of hydrogen calcination technology at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. This project aims to test the viability of utilizing green hydrogen to reduce emissions at the refinery.

In a recent statement, Miguel Stilwell, the CEO of Portugal’s main utility EDP, criticized the European Union’s ambitious targets for green hydrogen production by 2030, deeming them inflated and unrealistic. Stilwell cited regulatory uncertainty and slow progress in the sector as major hurdles to achieving these goals.