Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Germany’s chemical industry took a significant step toward decarbonization as BASF launched operations of the country’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer at its Ludwigshafen site. The 54-megawatt facility can produce up to one metric ton of zero-carbon hydrogen hourly, potentially reducing the site’s greenhouse gas emissions by 72,000 metric tons annually. The €149.3 million project—funded through a public-private partnership with €124.3 million from government sources and €25 million from BASF—represents a critical test case for integrating hydrogen production directly into existing chemical manufacturing infrastructure. The project’s implementation demonstrates the practical challenges of scaling green hydrogen within Europe’s largest chemical…

On March 12, 2025, Miasto Leszno released a notable tender titled “Zakup 7 szt. autobusów elektrycznych wraz z 4 szt. podwójnych ładowarek.”

The Serviciul de Telecomunicații Speciale in Romania has issued a tender titled “Acord-cadru de furnizare ACUMULATORI STATIONARI PENTRU STATII DE ENERGIE 48Vcc”.

The push for truly net-zero hydrogen fuels has intensified with the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Climate Impact Corporation (CIC) and Purus Marine. The agreement, disclosed on 11 March 2025, aims to integrate low-carbon shipping into CIC’s renewable hydrogen supply, ensuring that transport emissions are fully accounted for—a critical gap in current hydrogen certification frameworks. CIC’s approach hinges on modular hydrogen production, with two 10GW projects underway in Australia to meet growing demand in the Asia-Pacific and Europe. By leveraging Purus Marine’s low-carbon shipping solutions, the partnership seeks to deliver renewable hydrogen at net-zero emissions when including…

SAMSUNG E&A’s acquisition of a 9.1% stake in Norway’s Nel ASA for approximately USD 33 million marks a calculated shift toward dominating the green hydrogen market amid intensifying global decarbonization efforts. With this move, executed on 11 March 2025 and formalized at a high-profile ceremony in Houston, industry leaders signal a commitment to merging financial acumen with technological prowess. At the Houston event, top executives—including Hong Namkoong, President and CEO of SAMSUNG E&A, and Håkon Volldal, CEO of Nel ASA—outlined the strategic rationale behind the partnership. Nel ASA, a company with a storied history dating back to 1927, has established…

In the Pyrenees, a single tectonic system may generate enough hydrogen annually to power a city of 500,000—a figure extrapolated from peer-reviewed models simulating mantle rock hydration. This process, termed serpentinization, occurs when water infiltrates iron-rich mantle rocks that have been pushed upwards to depths of 7-15 kilometers, producing hydrogen gas. However, less than 0.1% of global hydrogen investment targets natural deposits, despite projections by Rystad Energy suggesting recoverable reserves could offset 10% of current synthetic hydrogen production costs by 2035. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW From Rifting to Reservoirs: The Tectonic Dance of Hydrogen Accumulation Mountain ranges like the Alps…

On March 11, 2025, Gerencia de la Empresa Malagueña de Transportes S.A.M. issued an important tender titled “La contratación del suministro e instalación de cuarenta cargadores para autobuses eléctricos mediante pantógrafo invertido y manguera de conexión,” financed through Next Generation EU funds (Order HFP/1030/2021).

École Centrale de Nantes has issued a tender titled “Concours restreint de maîtrise d’œuvre dans le cadre du projet GENIUS,” published on March 11, 2025, with a submission deadline that is not specified in the document.

In 2024, Hyundai’s domestic sales of the NEXO hydrogen fuel cell vehicle plummeted to approximately 2,751 units, a stark contrast to the 10,164 units sold in 2022—a decline exceeding 70% over two years. In response to this downturn, Hyundai is offering a 5 million won ($4,200) discount on NEXO purchases in March 2025, a departure from previous promotions that varied discounts based on production dates. Additional incentives include a 1 million won ($840) trade-in discount for customers selling their vehicles to Hyundai Certified Used Vehicles, a 300,000 won ($250) discount for owners of vehicles over 10 years old, and a…

The issuing entity, Hive Hydrogen (Ireland) Limited, has published a tender titled “HyDEA Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station” on March 7, 2025.