EWE Gasspeicher, a prominent German energy company, has taken steps to convert an existing natural gas cavern into a hydrogen storage facility. The application for this transformation has been submitted to the Federal Network Agency, marking a crucial milestone in the journey towards decarbonization.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently concluded a significant legal battle with a hydrogen fuel vehicle company and several of its executives.
United Kingdom and Germany have joined forces to propel the global hydrogen industry to new heights. This groundbreaking partnership signifies a shared commitment to driving hydrogen technology innovation across Europe and the world, marking a pivotal chapter in the quest for a sustainable energy future.
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has made a strategic move to support Norway’s clean energy transformation by signing a seven-year loan agreement with Varanger Kraft, a prominent Norwegian utility company. This partnership aims to facilitate the upgrade of Varanger Kraft’s hydrogen facility for commercial operations and the enhancement of the electricity distribution network in Norway’s Varanger region.
GET H2 TransHyDE joint project, in Lingen, has achieved a significant breakthrough. For the first time, hydrogen has been produced at the site of the RWE gas-fired power plant in Emsland (KEM) using a high-temperature solid oxide electrolyser (SOEC) from Sunfire.
Universal Hydrogen Co. has soared to new heights in the realm of zero-emission aviation. The company recently marked significant milestones, including successful test flights and a substantial order book for its innovative regional hydrogen-powered aircraft conversion kits. These achievements pave the way for a greener future in aviation and bring us closer to sustainable skies.
In a tragic incident, a laboratory worker at a hydrogen fuel cell factory in Vénissieux, near Lyon, found himself in the midst of an emergency after an explosion occurred on a fateful Tuesday. The incident, which occurred due to contact with chemicals, has raised concerns about workplace safety and the potential hazards associated with hydrogen-related industries.
Alfa Laval has teamed up with key industry partners in a consortium to develop and build the world’s first 10 MW green hydrogen production facility offshore in the North Sea, near the Belgian coast.
Three major Japanese shipping companies—Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)—have joined forces with JSE Ocean, a subsidiary of Japan Suiso Energy (JSE). This collaboration marks a crucial step towards realizing Japan’s ambitious hydrogen targets as outlined in its Basic Hydrogen Strategy, revised by the Japanese government in June 2023.
