Bulgaria is stepping into the future of sustainable energy with a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding. “Bulgartransgaz” EAD, in collaboration with “Glavbolgarstroy Holding” AD, American companies Solar Turbines Inc. and Honeywell, and Italy’s Pietro Fiorentini, has embarked on an ambitious pilot project for the production and utilization of green hydrogen within the Chiren underground gas storage facility.
Egypt Hydrogen Company, a pioneering firm specializing in the production of green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, is poised to become a major player in Europe’s green energy landscape. The company is eyeing exports to four European nations—Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands—as it strategically expands its hydrogen production capabilities to meet the surging demand across the continent.
Marrakech, known for its vibrant culture and historical significance, recently became the epicenter of groundbreaking developments in the world of sustainable energy.
France is taking a bold step forward in the world of hydrogen with a groundbreaking plan to invest €4 billion (approximately $4.2 billion) in the development of 1 gigawatt (GW) of electrolysis capacity over the next three years. This significant move aims to bolster the country’s position in the global hydrogen market and drive the adoption of green hydrogen produced through zero-carbon electricity sources.
In a continuation of its commitment to sustainable mobility, Toyota recently announced its plans to supply 500 of its groundbreaking hydrogen-powered Mirai cars for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games set to be held in Paris in 2024. This move follows Toyota’s successful deployment of the Mirai as part of the official Olympic fleet during the delayed Tokyo event in 2021.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation’s subsidiary, Yokogawa Australia, has received a pivotal order for an energy management system (EMS). This system will play a central role in the Yuri Green Hydrogen project, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to establish an industrial-scale renewable hydrogen production complex in Australia’s Western region.
Germany, a pioneer in renewable energy, faces a pressing dilemma in its ambitious hydrogen plans. A recent study by influential think-tank Agora Energiewende highlights the nation’s challenge in meeting its hydrogen demand while managing costs and sustainability.
Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) has achieved a crucial milestone with the approval in principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its innovative offshore hydrogen and ammonia production platform design.
In a significant move towards Oman’s vision of becoming a global leader in renewable hydrogen production, Fluxys, a prominent energy infrastructure company, has committed to acquiring a 4.9% stake in OQGN, a state-owned transmission system operator in Oman. This partnership aims to harness Oman’s abundant wind and solar resources for a sustainable future.
Brazil’s Pecém Port has secured a substantial investment of $90 million. This financial backing, approved by the Brazilian External Financing Commission (Cofiex), is poised to catalyze the development of the Green Hydrogen Hub within the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP S/A).
