Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Wupsi GmbH has announced a tender titled “Delivery of Hydrogen for Fuel Cell Buses and Establishment of a Simplified Refueling Solution,” published on April 4, 2025.

The City of Leszno has issued a tender titled “Purchase of Electric Buses and Charging Stations” as published on April 7, 2025.

Doosan Fuel Cell and Air Products have recently terminated projects collectively valued at over $1 billion, underscoring the complex interplay of regulatory frameworks and market dynamics influencing the hydrogen economy.​ Doosan Fuel Cell, a prominent South Korean manufacturer, has canceled three hydrogen fuel cell supply contracts totaling approximately $560 million. Among these, a notable 110 MW supply agreement with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Corporation, Kumho Technology, and LS Electric was discontinued due to prolonged delays in securing necessary permits. Doosan attributed this decision to evolving industry conditions, particularly the introduction of the Clean Hydrogen Power Generation Obligation System (CHPS)…

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.