As the world gears up for COP28, the upcoming UN climate summit, Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) issues a stark warning: “Hydrogen is big polluters’ latest trick, and we can’t afford to fall for it.” In a paper titled “Don’t Fall for the Hydrogen Hype,” FOEI challenges the perception of hydrogen as a clean alternative and calls for a just energy transition.
Statkraft has conducted a comprehensive feasibility study on hydrogen projects, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable hydrogen production. Focusing on Europe, the study addresses regulatory complexities, technological considerations, and the pivotal role of intermediaries in the evolving landscape of green hydrogen.
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business and Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. have joined forces, signing a memorandum of understanding to integrate Next Hydrogen’s cutting-edge electrolysis technology with GE Vernova’s power systems offerings.
In what is poised to be Spain’s next energy revolution, a surge of over a hundred projects is set to harness the potential of green hydrogen, marking a pivotal step in the nation’s commitment to decarbonization.
China has surged ahead in the green hydrogen race, funneling an impressive 300 billion yuan ($42.04 billion) into the burgeoning industry this year, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV.
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), under the leadership of Andrew Forrest, is set to embark on a $1.14 billion journey into the green hydrogen landscape, spanning multiple continents.
Indonesia takes a resolute step towards realizing its commitment to clean energy transition with the implementation phase of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). The Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) document’s release signifies a crucial milestone, marking the end of the planning stage and the initiation of tangible actions.
APA Group (APA) and Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy, and Fertilisers (WesCEF) have secured a substantial $1.33 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The funding, facilitated through ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program, is earmarked for the Parmelia Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia, a venture set to reshape the energy landscape.
European Commission is set to open a series of tenders, with the first round offering 800 million euros in aid to community manufacturers. This initiative, part of the European Hydrogen Bank, aims to bolster the production of clean hydrogen, a crucial element in the EU’s ambitious climate targets.
Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, alongside Germany’s Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Wenzel, inaugurated the fifth German-Algerian Energy Day in Algiers. This pivotal event, part of the longstanding German-Algerian Energy Partnership, centers on discussions about the reconstruction and enhancement of the hydrogen gas pipeline corridor, stretching from Algeria through Tunisia, Italy, and Austria to southern Germany.
