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China’s ambitious Kuqa project, hailed as the world’s largest green hydrogen facility, might not be living up to its green and gargantuan billing. While its potential to slash carbon emissions is undeniable, technical hiccups and production delays threaten to cast a shadow on this pioneering attempt at clean energy dominance.
Oman, nestled amidst the oil-rich sands of the Arabian Peninsula, is making a bold statement. In a five-year moonshot, the Sultanate is forcing factories across 14 economic zones to switch from fossil fuels to the clean-burning haven of green hydrogen. This audacious move positions Oman as a frontrunner in the region’s race toward a sustainable future, promising a domino effect on its economy and environment.
South Korea’s automotive titans, Hyundai Motor Co., and Kia Corp. have joined forces with American materials science leader W.L. Gore & Associates in a strategic partnership aimed at supercharging the development of critical material for hydrogen fuel cells: the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM).
South Korean steel giant POSCO is further strengthening its hydrogen alliance with German engineering powerhouse Linde, with a bold move toward on-site hydrogen production in Mexico.
Germany is about to embark on a €5 billion journey towards becoming a green hydrogen powerhouse, with construction of the flagship Lusatia Hydrogen Reference Power Plant slated to begin in early 2025.
In December 2023, the Korean automaker delivered a staggering fleet of 500 fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to the southern city, marking a significant milestone in China’s hydrogen ambitions.
Launched on January 1 aboard PSLV-C58, the 100 W class fuel cell operated efficiently in the orbital platform POEM3. This breakthrough marks a crucial step in powering future space missions with unparalleled efficiency, emitting only water as a byproduct.
Oman, the Netherlands, and key industry players have signed a Joint Study Agreement to explore the feasibility of a liquid hydrogen supply chain.
Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has announced the award of €150 million in funding to twelve pioneering projects under the H2 Pioneers Programme, marking a significant step forward in the country’s green hydrogen ambitions.
Danish financial economic fund is set to inject a staggering $10 billion into a green hydrogen plant in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, according to an announcement by President López Obrador.
