Author: Arnes Biogradlija

The inauguration of President Donald Trump brought an immediate reshaping of energy policy in the United States. Central to his first-day agenda was the declaration of a national energy emergency aimed at reversing the prior administration’s focus on renewable energy and environmental regulations. This initiative reflects a broader strategy to enhance domestic energy production by prioritizing fossil fuels while rolling back regulatory barriers. The implications of these changes extend across multiple sectors, from energy infrastructure to transportation. Recalibrating Energy Policy with Executive Powers The national energy emergency introduced expansive executive powers, allowing for expedited approvals of fossil fuel projects. Regulatory…

On January 20, 2025, Wasserstoff Lichtenau GmbH & Co. KG announced a tender titled “Elektrolyseur ‘Schlafender Riese'” for the construction of a hydrogen production facility with a scale of 9-12 MW in Lichtenau, Germany.

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…