Author: Anela Dokso
It is time the world looked to Africa for energy amid the climate, energy, and geopolitical crises that have been raging for some time now. During a discussion on “Repowering the World” at the 53rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan made a statement. Hassan stated Africa requires a lot of energy because many Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies are being used there and because a lot of associated manufacturing is done there. He made a request for more private sector investment in Tanzania. Ilham Kadri, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Solvay, asserted that…
In mid-December 2021, the Government announced the PERTE for renewable energies, hydrogen, and storage (ERHA), which is “delayed” due to “the low level of commitment” to the green hydrogen program and “lower than projected” transfers to autonomous communities. According to Llorente y Cuenta’s Next Generation EU Unit report and other business sources, they have not received a single penny of the money raised. The Executive has opened five 400-million-euro aid lines. The Council of Ministers authorized 74 million euros in direct financing for green hydrogen value chain initiatives of community interest last week. H2B2, Sener, Nordex, and Iveco will invest…
Spain can set a European and global hydrogen standard. Enagás’ “Hydrogen Day” message was this.
Province of Overijssel to launch hydrogen-powered work vessel The province of Overijssel’s new workboat will operate on hydrogen. At the InfraTech 2023 trade show in Rotterdam on January 19, the ideas for this were unveiled. T he province of Overijssel hopes to launch a hydrogen-powered ship first. Auburn University in feedstock-to-hydrogen project Auburn University academics are leading a $2 million (€1.8m) Department of Energy study. It generates hydrogen from legacy waste coal, forest residues, and municipal solid trash. Adhikari claimed biomass and food waste can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide clean hydrogen at $1 (€0.92) per kilogram for the…
To establish a green hydrogen facility and a green ammonia pilot project in the Republic of Uzbekistan, ACWA Power has signed detailed heads of terms agreements with the nation’s Ministry of Energy and Uzkimyosanoat, a state-owned chemical corporation.
Both the “National Energy Plan” and the “Hydrogen Technologies Strategy and Roadmap” were unveiled by Turkey in preparation for the nation’s 2053 net zero emission goals.
Norwegian hydrogen bunkering expert HYON has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with compatriot cruise company Northern Xplorer to adopt its hydrogen fueling technology.
A green ammonia Power-to-X (PtX) plant is forthcoming from Topsoe and Mintal Hydrogen Energy Technology in China.
In a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed Germany’s goal of attaining climate neutrality, or net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, by 2045.
The European Clean Hydrogen Partnership program has issued a new Call for Proposals. Subsidies of 195 million euros are available for the development of ground-breaking hydrogen technology. Projects can be submitted beginning January 31. Grants can be applied for in one of 26 different subjects. A total of 49 million euros has been set aside for the manufacture of renewable hydrogen. For hydrogen storage and delivery, 36 million euros are available. Transport: 25.5 million euros; heat and energy generation: 19 million euros. A total of 38 million euros will be allocated to initiatives in Hydrogen Valleys, with 20 and 7.5…
