Author: Arnes Biogradlija

As the International Energy Agency (IEA) delivers a “reality check” on the sluggish progress of green hydrogen, Rystad Energy emerges with a contrasting forecast, predicting a surge in momentum for the renewable-based hydrogen sector in 2024.

ReNew has unveiled plans to invest a staggering INR 26,400 crore in a green hydrogen project in Kerala. The ambitious venture aims to establish a 220-kilo-tonnes-per-annum (KTPA) green hydrogen project to produce 1,100 KTPA of green ammonia.

Cork County Council is on the verge of a pivotal decision that could shape Ireland’s future of clean energy. In early March, the council is expected to rule on a planning application submitted by ESB Networks for a hydrogen power plant in Aghada on the eastern side of Cork Harbour.

This plea set the stage for a global quest to find sustainable alternatives, with green hydrogen emerging as a potential game-changer for achieving decarbonization and defossilization goals.

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.