Author: Arnes Biogradlija

In 2014, Norwegian energy companies unveiled ambitious plans to develop a massive wind farm on the Fosen Peninsula. Despite objections from Sámi herders concerned about the impact on traditional reindeer grazing lands, political hurdles were cleared, and permits were issued. State-owned energy giant Statkraft declared the project was moving “full steam ahead.” Yet, by 2015, the initiative ground to a halt—not because of local resistance, material shortages, or bureaucratic delays, but because projections showed the project would not deliver sufficient returns to justify investment. This quiet collapse of an emblematic renewable energy project is part of a more significant, underexplored…

The Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH has issued a tender titled “Errichtung und Wartung von Gasanalyseanlagen im Zusammenhang mit der Herstellung von Wasserstoff,” signifying a substantial move in the hydrogen industry.

Article written by Dr. Albert Harutyunyan. The role of hydrogen in the global energy transition is becoming more and more indisputable as deposits of natural hydrogen (H2) attract attention as a potentially clean, abundant source of energy. Nevertheless, the genesis and accumulation of natural hydrogen remain controversial. One area that deserves close attention is the dehydration of serpentinized rocks, which may contain untapped potential for hydrogen generation. This article examines this concept’s scientific nuances and feasibility and suggests directions for future research. Formation of hydrogen by dehydration of serpentinized rocks The dehydration of serpentinized rocks has been identified as a…

The Dirección General de la Fundación Ciudad de la Energía has issued a significant tender titled “Suministro integral de equipos y materiales, ingeniería, montaje y puesta en servicio de la instalación de un sistema de compresión y almacenamiento de hidrógeno” for the comprehensive supply of equipment and materials, engineering, assembly, and commissioning of a hydrogen compression and storage system.

Netzgesellschaft Düsseldorf mbH has published a tender titled “Netzbauleistungen 2025 bis 2027 mit Option Verlängerung bis 2030 – Los 2 NINoBr,” on January 14, 2025.

Akciju sabiedrība “Latvenergo,” Latvia’s state-owned utility company, has issued a tender titled “Supply of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)” related to energy storage systems that are crucial for integrating hydrogen into the energy grid.

The global energy storage market is projected to grow exponentially, with lithium-ion technology at its helm—a dominance that poses challenges for alternatives like sodium-ion batteries. Yet, recent advancements by researchers at Argonne National Laboratory may offer a path forward in addressing key performance limitations of sodium-ion cells. These developments, while significant, underscore the broader struggles of diversifying energy storage technologies.

Natural hydrogen exploration is at a crossroads reminiscent of the early oil and gas wildcatting days. Despite advancements in geological sciences, hydrogen exploration remains fraught with uncertainties. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW Current practices often hinge on assumptions, leading to a hit-or-miss approach. The inherent characteristics of hydrogen, particularly its propensity to diffuse and react with various materials, further complicate efforts to locate and quantify reserves. Unlike oil, hydrogen exploration lacks established methodologies for reliably assessing resource size and flow potential, as in the fracking revolution, where geophysicists and modelers defined resource potential, so natural hydrogen must overcome similar barriers to…

The arid northern rangelands of Kenya have long been home to nomadic herders whose lives revolve around the delicate balance of land, livestock, and seasonal migration. However, these vast landscapes have become a flashpoint in the global carbon offset market, attracting investments from major tech companies such as Netflix and Meta. The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project, touted as the largest of its kind, promises to sequester vast amounts of CO2 by controlling grazing practices. While this approach is marketed as a win-win for climate mitigation and community development, reality reveals deep tensions and systemic issues. A Complex Web of…

The Département de la Loire has issued a tender titled “Etude d’opportunité de l’utilisation de l’hydrogène dans les bâtiments gérés par le Département de la Loire.”