Author: Arnes Biogradlija

The European Union’s Hydrogen Bank has already allocated €2 billion to 61 pioneering projects in its first auction, marking a critical step toward its ambitious goal of producing 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030. This initiative, part of the bloc’s REPowerEU strategy, reflects a surge in innovation, with applications for funding outpacing grants by 3:1—a testament to robust interest from industries and startups alike. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Strategic Investments Fueling Innovation Europe’s hydrogen sector is gaining traction through targeted funding and collaborative frameworks. The Clean Hydrogen Partnership, a €1.3 billion EU initiative, has accelerated R&D…

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has issued a tender titled “033/2025 EPC Contract for Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)” aimed at advancing energy storage capabilities within the hydrogen industry.

Power to Hydrogen has announced a strategic investment from ALIAD, the venture capital arm of Air Liquide, as part of its Series A second close. This investment will support the company’s efforts to scale up its Hybrid Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysis technology and accelerate the deployment of commercial electrolysis systems. Air Liquide, a leader across the entire hydrogen value chain, is focused on advancing clean hydrogen solutions. The investment aligns with its broader strategy to support emerging technologies that enhance hydrogen production, storage, and distribution. Paul Matter, CEO of Power to Hydrogen, stated, “This support from Air Liquide’s venture…

Energinet Systemansvar A/S published a significant tender titled “Supplier Qualification System for EPCM Consultant for the Danish Hydrogen Backbone” on March 19, 2025. The submission deadline for this tender is yet to be specified. This tender is crucial for developing Denmark’s hydrogen industry and connecting it to the broader European hydrogen market. It is a call for experts to construct part of the necessary infrastructure to produce hydrogen sustainably using renewable resources like wind and solar. The main objective of this tender is to develop a portion of the Danish Hydrogen Backbone (DHB), a large-scale infrastructure project designed to transport…

Alliander N.V. has issued a significant tender titled “Wide Range Couplings,” published on March 18, 2025.

Municipiul Sibiu has announced a tender titled “Achiziție autobuze electrice de 10 metri, stații de încărcare lente și stații de încărcare rapidă”, published on March 18, 2025.

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…