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.
Indonesia marked a historic moment as PT PLN (Persero) unveiled 21 state-of-the-art Green Hydrogen Plant (GHP) units strategically positioned across the country. The inauguration, held at the Tanjung Priok Steam Gas Power Plant (PLTGU), Jakarta, signifies a significant stride towards establishing Indonesia’s first green hydrogen supply chain.
In a surprising turn of events, the Heide oil refinery, Ørsted Germany, and Hynamics Germany jointly announced the abandonment of the electrolyzer component of the “West Coast 100” project, a lighthouse initiative aimed at producing green hydrogen.
Eneco, a key player in the renewable energy landscape, has taken a significant step towards advancing green hydrogen production with the submission of a permit application for the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer’. This groundbreaking project, set to be realized in the Europoort in Rotterdam, is a collaborative effort with parent company Mitsubishi through the joint venture Eneco Diamond Hydrogen.
Secretariat of the Environment and Water Resources (Semarh) of the Government of Piauí has granted a preliminary environmental license for the establishment of a Green Hydrogen Production Park in the Export Processing Zone (ZPE) of Parnaíba.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a collaborative effort between Japan and South Korea to establish a robust supply network for hydrogen and ammonia.
The Indian government’s push for green hydrogen is gaining momentum, with significant investments anticipated at key ports. V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu and Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat, are set to become focal points for green hydrogen hubs, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable energy.
The initiative, titled “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office FOA to Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy,” aligns with the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap.
Hyundai Motor Company has undergone key executive replacements, signaling a potential shift in strategy. Despite ambitious goals, the company’s hydrogen business has faced stagnation, prompting a series of resignations among top executives. The recent reshuffle aims to breathe new life into Hyundai’s hydrogen division and address challenges hindering the realization of its hydrogen roadmap.
