Author: Arnes Biogradlija

The hydrogen economy has been gaining significant attention in recent years, with many experts and industry leaders touting it as a game-changer in the transition to a low-carbon economy with many others questioning its value and criticizing the hydrogen industry for overpromising and underdelivering on its potential; citing some projects for failing to meet expectations. However, the question remains: is hydrogen a hype, a hope, or a slow burner? Introduction Hydrogen is the topic of the day. The much heralded global ‘Hydrogen Revolution’has prompted many politicians from across the world to follow the hydrogenbandwagon and to follow suit without questioning…

Luxembourg’s Procurement & Logistics organization has released a significant tender for the ELU_2025_001 EPC project, which involves creating a 5 megawatt hydrogen production unit known as LuxHyVal.

The French Ministry for the Energy Transition has authorized two exclusive research permits (PER) for natural hydrogen exploration, marking a notable shift in the country’s approach to low-carbon energy resources. The permits, granted to Storengy and 45-8 ENERGY, cover 266 km² in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and the Landes department. While the formal decrees were published on March 29, 2025, the groundwork for these projects—dubbed “Grand Rieu” and “Marensin”—began years earlier through preliminary research and regional scientific collaboration. Data-Driven Approach to Exploration The research permits to build on findings from the H2NA project (2021-2022), which was co-funded by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Storengy…

DB Energie GmbH has issued a tender titled “Hydrogen Refueling Station for Rail Vehicles at Mühldorf am Inn”. The tender was published on April 2, 2025, with a submission deadline for requests to participate set for May 5, 2025.

Saarbahn Netz GmbH has issued a tender titled “Supply of Hydrogen for Fuel Cell Buses” on April 2, 2025.

The Municipality of Vatra Dornei has issued a tender titled “Dotarea Municipiului Vatra Dornei cu stații de încărcare rapidă pentru vehicule electrice” aimed at equipping the city with rapid charging stations for electric vehicles. This tender was published on 2nd April 2025, with the submission deadline set for 5th May 2025.

The Technická správa komunikací hl. m. Prahy, a.s. issued a tender titled “Framework Agreement for the Construction of Public Charging Stations in Prague”. Published on April 2, 2025, the tender invites submissions until April 22, 2025.

At this year’s Hannover Messe, Bosch Senior Vice President Matthias Ziebell delivered an impassioned briefing on the company’s pioneering work in hydrogen technology—a cornerstone of Bosch’s strategic initiatives for a greener, decarbonized future. Commitment to Hydrogen Hydrogen has emerged as a pivotal technology for Bosch, as emphasized by Ziebell during his presentation. “We invest continuously in this technology,” he stated, highlighting Bosch’s unwavering conviction in the potential of hydrogen solutions on a global scale. The company’s latest showcase at the fair is a newly developed electrolysis stack designed to generate green hydrogen. This innovation underscores Bosch’s commitment to producing clean…

Global renewable energy capacity witnessed an unprecedented surge in 2023, adding a staggering 510GW – a near 50% increase year-on-year – yet the anticipated breakthrough of green hydrogen continues to falter, casting a shadow on the trajectory of global decarbonization. This dichotomy, revealed in the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Renewables market report, underscores the complex realities of transitioning to a sustainable energy future. While solar PV and wind power are demonstrably accelerating their dominance, green hydrogen, despite fervent industry enthusiasm, is struggling to translate pilot projects into tangible contributions to the energy mix. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, while…

A staggering volume of disingenuous narratives, strategically amplified within increasingly fragmented information ecosystems, significantly impedes meaningful climate action. This was a central contention in a recent discussion with Karim Megherbi, a seasoned renewable energy sector figure whose insights underscore the complex interplay between deliberate misinformation campaigns and the urgent need for a global energy transition. The conversation highlighted a critical challenge: the traditional approach of countering falsehoods with factual data appears increasingly inadequate in a landscape where trust in institutions and established media is demonstrably waning. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW Megherbi’s assertion that “you don’t fight misinformation with information” strikes…