The European Council has approved a proposal that sets ambitious emission reduction targets for the heavy-duty transport sector. These targets essentially mandate a gradual transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles, making way for zero-emissions trucks and buses fueled by hydrogen or batteries.
The race to finance a Danish hydrogen pipeline is in full swing, pitting the state against private players, with the key question being whether Denmark can establish a hydrogen connection to Germany by 2028. While the ambitious plan aims to build an infrastructure for green hydrogen, the financial framework to support it is yet to be finalized.
The debate over the role of hydrogen in the future of rail transport has heated up in Bavaria, with passenger association Pro Bahn Bayern firmly declaring that hydrogen is “meaningless” for local rail passenger transport in the state.
H2 Energy Ecosystem UK Limited is seeking approval for a pioneering hydrogen generation scheme on the former Puma Energy site in Milford Haven, South Wales. If given the green light, this project could mark the first of its kind in the region and potentially revolutionize the energy landscape.
Russia is gearing up to export hydrogen from its Far East region as early as 2026. The ambitious plan, revealed by Denis Deryushkin, the head of the Russian National Hydrogen Union (NHU), highlights China and South Korea as promising destinations for this vital export. This development, announced at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), signifies Russia’s commitment to becoming a significant player in the burgeoning hydrogen economy.
Sinopec, the energy giant, recently unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in China’s quest for clean energy. The Xinjiang Kuqa green hydrogen demonstration project, the country’s largest photovoltaic power generation direct green hydrogen production initiative, has been successfully completed and is now operational.
In a stride towards realizing its National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian government has taken a leap by officially announcing the Green Hydrogen Standard for the nation. This move, spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), outlines specific emission thresholds that hydrogen produced from renewable sources must meet to be classified as ‘Green’.
The spotlight is trained on sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals, as a new study commissioned by the EU Commission and conducted by Fraunhofer ISI delves into the ramifications of this industrial overhaul on the European energy system across multiple scenarios.
A recent study conducted by the renowned Fraunhofer Institute has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the financial viability of green hydrogen production in Germany. The study highlights the predominant factor behind this conundrum: exorbitant production costs, particularly arising from electricity sourced from photovoltaic and wind power plants.
With the rise of clean energy and sustainability, various sectors worldwide are considering how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
