Author: Arnes Biogradlija

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.

The Dirección General de la Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias S.A., a body governed by public law in Spain, has issued a tender titled “Contratación del suministro, instalación, puesta en marcha y mantenimiento de un grupo de recarga de vehículos eléctricos en el Aparcamiento del Umbracle de La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.” This tender, published on March 6, 2025, has a submission deadline set for April 3, 2025. The main objective of this tender is to supply, install, commission, and maintain a vehicle charging group at La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències’…

The National Police of Spain has issued a tender titled “Suministro de baterías con destino a los vehículos pertenecientes a la Policía Nacional” specifically aimed at supplying batteries for their vehicles for the economic periods 2025-2026.

The municipality of Alba Iulia has announced a tender titled “Furnizarea a 15 Stații de reîncărcare pentru vehicule electrice” aimed at delivering and installing 15 electric vehicle charging stations. This tender was published on March 3, 2025, and interested parties must submit their proposals by March 18, 2025. This initiative is part of Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, crucial for advancing the hydrogen energy sector by supporting infrastructure for green transport. The main objective of this tender is to supply, install, and connect electric vehicle charging stations in Alba Iulia. It also includes providing technical design services, technical verification…

Verkehrsbetrieb Hamm GmbH in Germany has issued a tender titled “Teilmobile Wasserstofftankstelle” on February 28, 2025. This tender invites proposals for the supply, installation, maintenance, and operation of a semi-mobile hydrogen fueling station for up to 30 buses. The deadline for submission of tenders is March 31, 2025. Similarly, R.D.T. AIN in France has released a tender for “Avitaillement pour autocars et autobus à Énergie de traction hydrogène de type pile à combustible” on the same date, focusing on fuel supply for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Interested parties must submit their requests to participate by March 12, 2025. These tenders…