Author: Arnes Biogradlija

In a move to strengthen its support for the development of green hydrogen, Germany has announced plans to combine its H2Global funding scheme with the newly proposed European Hydrogen Bank.

Ireland and Germany have recently forged a cooperation agreement to delve into the realm of “green hydrogen,” an emerging field with immense potential. However, despite industry calls for urgency, the long-awaited national strategy on green hydrogen publication date remains uncertain.

Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group specializing in railway, defense, and plant systems, is gearing up for the commercial launch of South Korea’s first hydrogen-powered electric tram.

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is taking proactive measures to revitalize the hydrogen industry by establishing the ‘Hydrogen Industry Regulatory Innovation Public-Private Consultative Council.’

A team of scientists from the Ural Federal University (UrFU) and the Institute of High-Temperature Electrochemistry (IHTE) of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences has achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) by synthesizing zinc-doped lanthanum-containing perovskite.

The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sultan Al Jaber, made a significant announcement during the “Make it in the Emirates” Forum in Abu Dhabi.

Leading energy companies Statkraft, Foresight, and Progressive Energy have announced the formation of a joint venture company called Grenian Hydrogen.

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has announced its partnership with 14 European institutions, including the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Dresden University of Technology, to initiate the joint development of large liquefied hydrogen cargo tanks.

In a bid to accelerate the development and production of fuel cells and hydrogen-related products, Japanese automaker Toyota Motor has announced the establishment of a separate company called Hydrogen Factory. This new entity, set to be formed on July 1st, will centralize the management and advancement of Toyota’s hydrogen business area.

Norwegian company Pherousa Green Shipping, in partnership with Pherousa Green Technologies, has unveiled an ambitious plan to potentially order up to six Ultramax dry bulk carriers specifically designed to operate on ammonia as a fuel.