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Saudi Arabia’s energy behemoth, Aramco, is steering its colossal resources towards the production of low-carbon hydrogen. This seismic shift in strategy is poised to propel Aramco into the vanguard of the green energy revolution, as the company aims to produce a staggering 2 million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030, a move that could potentially transform the global hydrogen landscape.

Italy has initiated discussions with German authorities regarding a potential supply agreement for natural gas and hydrogen to Bavaria, one of Germany’s key states. This collaboration signifies a significant stride in the Meloni government’s vision to transform Italy into a “gas hub,” positioning the country as a pivotal point for receiving and redistributing fuel between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Hexagon Purus Maritime, a subsidiary of Hexagon Purus, has secured a purchase order for a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel storage system. The recipient of this groundbreaking technology is Hvide Sande Shipyard, a renowned Danish shipyard with a strong commitment to pioneering zero-emission solutions for the maritime sector.

Everfuel and Hy24 have announced the formation of a joint venture to develop hydrogen infrastructure in the Nordic region. The joint venture has secured €200 million in funding to finance the development of electrolyzer capacity in the Nordics, with a particular focus on serving the EU market.

A recent workshop between the United States and Oman explored the potential for producing hydrogen from Oman’s unique geology. The workshop brought together government, industry, and academic experts to share information and ideas about geologic hydrogen, and to explore new partnerships between the two countries.

Four leading Finnish companies, Helen Ltd, Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd, have started preliminary studies on the development of an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland.

A significant disruption in the availability of gaseous hydrogen has rendered many Southern California hydrogen stations temporarily unavailable. While some stations with alternate supply chains remain operational, they are experiencing unusually high demand.

Cepsa, the Spanish energy company, has unveiled plans to produce green hydrogen in Andalusia by 2026. The company’s ambitious project will be situated in its La Rábida energy park, located in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, and will boast a substantial 400 megawatt green hydrogen production facility.

In Southern Africa, a group of financiers is leading the charge to raise over US$1 billion for the development of green hydrogen projects in South Africa and Namibia.

Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy solutions, celebrated the commercial launch of its groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at its advanced manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona, under the HYLA brand.