Author: Arnes Biogradlija

As European energy markets grapple with tightening decarbonization mandates and post-crisis supply shocks, a strategic alignment between Masdar and OMV could indicate a recalibration of how major players approach hydrogen. The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) and Austria’s OMV have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to jointly explore the production and scaling of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels across Austria, the UAE, and broader Central and Northern Europe. The timing of this partnership reflects mounting pressure in both regions to diversify energy portfolios. In the EU alone, the REPowerEU plan targets the production of 10 million tonnes…

In our interview with Enapter’s Wilhelm Schünemann, it became clear that installed water-electrolyser capacity jumped from 1.4 GW at the end of 2023 toward a projected 5 GW by late 2024—yet Eastern Europe’s fragmented regulations and erratic funding threaten to stall that growth. Projects repeatedly pause mid-engineering when grant windows close alongside election cycles, and investors hesitate without clarity on permitted electricity sources and end-use applications a decade out. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW Funding bursts tied to shifting political winds force developers into fresh compliance rounds—often country by country, region by region—adding months to certification pipelines. That uncertainty clashes with…

As cities race to decarbonize public transport, the debate between battery electric and hydrogen-powered buses is heating up. At the heart of this transition is CaetanoBus, backed by Toyota technology, leading a quiet revolution that’s louder than many may think. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW The Case for Hydrogen in City Transit Francisco Magalhães of CaetanoBus argues a compelling case: hydrogen buses are not just an alternative—they are often the only practical solution for certain urban conditions. In many cities, the electrical grid simply cannot support large-scale charging infrastructure for battery electric buses. That’s where hydrogen steps in. “Think of it…

Japan is betting on underground natural hydrogen to bridge the cost gap in its decarbonization ambitions, as the country prepares to commence resource exploration in fiscal year 2025. Backed by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), the initiative reflects growing interest in what some experts are calling the “geological gold” of the clean hydrogen market—a potentially cheap, abundant, and carbon-free fuel source that has remained largely untapped. Natural hydrogen—also referred to as “white” or “gold” hydrogen—is attracting increasing attention globally for its potential to disrupt hydrogen production economics. Unlike green hydrogen, which currently costs between $3 and…

India’s ambitious target to develop 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen production capacity annually by 2030 hinges not only on state-level policy commitments and large-scale infrastructure but increasingly on the integration of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) into the emerging value chain. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) National Workshop on April 29, 2025, placed this overlooked segment of the economy at the center of India’s green hydrogen industrial strategy. With over 300 stakeholders in attendance—including MSMEs, financiers, multinational agencies, and government officials—the workshop served less as a ceremonial event and more as a strategic…

In 2024, China accounted for more than a third of the world’s hydrogen output, producing 36.5 million tons—yet less than 1% of that came from green hydrogen. Despite high-level backing and hundreds of new policies, China’s renewable hydrogen ramp-up continues to lag in implementation and scalability, raising questions about the maturity of its clean hydrogen strategy. According to the National Energy Administration (NEA), 56% of China’s hydrogen was still derived from fossil fuels last year. Electrolysis-based hydrogen, the cornerstone of any credible green hydrogen transition, totaled just 320,000 tons—a figure dwarfed by overall production. This mismatch underscores the growing divide…

Over the past 150 years, we have treated the planet as an endless resource, burning fossil fuels laid down over hundreds of millions of years in a matter of centuries. As we pivot to hydrogen-based processes, we must recognise that we cannot demand instant parity with technologies refined over generations. In a recent conversation with Jens Wulff and Frank Buschmann of Neuman & Esser, two experts in hydrogen compression and infrastructure, we explored the unique challenges of hydrogen, the sectors leading adoption, the price thresholds for industrial uptake, and the policy catalysts needed to accelerate the energy transition. WATCH THE…

Europe’s ambition to import 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030 hinges on more than just production capacity—it depends on overcoming logistical and infrastructure bottlenecks. A recent development by Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions addresses a central hurdle: how to cost-effectively transport and convert hydrogen at scale. Their new floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, capable of producing up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year, positions itself as a flexible, modular solution to decouple Europe’s energy strategy from grid constraints and port-side limitations. Announced in 2023 and supported by €5.9 million from Norway’s Green Platform programme, the project taps…

In the world of hydrogen innovation, it’s often the massive, government-backed mega-projects that grab headlines. But sometimes, the most transformative ideas come from small, nimble teams willing to rethink the fundamentals. One such company is XINTC, a Dutch startup led by Wilko van Kampen. With a bold vision to build the most affordable modular electrolyzer in the world, XINTC is taking a radically different approach—one that could redefine how and where green hydrogen is produced. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW Instead of improving on legacy technology, Wilko and his team started with a blank slate. They questioned every assumption baked into…

The hydrogen industry is no stranger to bold claims, but few back them with daily proof. In a recent conversation, Resato Hydrogen Technology’s CEO, Rob Castien, pulled no punches. From sub-five-minute refueling to high-pressure innovation and brutal truths about industry inertia, his words painted a clear picture: the future of hydrogen is here, but only for those who can handle the pressure. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW “The energy transition will happen exponentially… like the internet,” Castien says. “If you’re not in the race, you’re already out.” That urgency is central to Resato’s strategy. With compression technology that hits 10,000 bar,…