The transport authority of Lower Saxony in Germany has unveiled a bold plan to deploy 102 electric trains starting in 2029. This move comes as a potential setback for hydrogen-powered trains, specifically Alstom’s iLint Coradia, which currently runs on the EVB network.
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The British gas distribution company, SGN, has received approval from energy regulator Ofgem for the next phase of its hydrogen gas trial.
Italy is taking a major step towards greener road transport with the implementation of a strategic aid plan by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
An ambitious plan to establish the UK’s first ‘Hydrogen Village’ in Redcar is making waves as Northern Gas Networks (NGN) reveals that the project could bring over £300 million in investments and generate at least 300 new jobs in the historically underfunded region.
In a bid to accelerate its journey towards carbon neutrality, Aurubis, the leading multimetal and recycling specialist, is pioneering hydrogen-powered copper production. With an ambitious commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and investing around €40 million, the company’s Hamburg plant is set to become one of the first copper smelters globally to replace natural gas with hydrogen in its anode furnaces.
The energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainable alternatives, and hydrogen is at the forefront of this revolution. As part of this green transition, gas distributor SGN has embarked on a groundbreaking project to trial hydrogen gas through a decommissioned pipeline in Scotland.
As Aberdeen moves forward with its ambitious green hydrogen hub project, a political divide emerges between coalition partners in the Scottish government. The debate revolves around the involvement of oil and gas giants, BP and Shell, in the development of the hydrogen facility.
Provaris Energy, a pioneer in integrated green hydrogen projects, is making significant strides in advancing green hydrogen production and export supply projects in Australia and Norway.
Ford Trucks and Ballard Power Systems have joined forces to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle prototype. This groundbreaking partnership aims to advance the adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) for long-distance heavy transport and contribute to sustainability goals.
Unlocking the potential of green hydrogen as a clean energy carrier requires overcoming the challenges of cost-efficient transportation from distant production sites to energy-hungry regions. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST) joins hands with German and Australian partners to bring green hydrogen from Australia to Germany.