Ahmed Rizk, a representative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), highlighted that Egypt’s journey into green hydrogen dates back to the 1960s when it embarked on this sustainable path with the establishment of the Aswan High Dam. This pioneering approach positions Egypt as one of the earliest adopters of green energy initiatives globally.
Shanghai Hydrogen Propulsion Technology Co., Ltd (SHPT) and Sydrogen Energy Pte. Ltd. (Sydrogen) have recently forged a strategic partnership that could potentially reshape the landscape of fuel cell technology on a global scale. The collaboration, marked by a comprehensive agreement signed between the companies, holds significant promise for advancing the adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source in various sectors.
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’.
In a pioneering move to boost its burgeoning hydrogen industry, South Australia has unveiled a comprehensive hydrogen business directory featuring over 260 firms actively involved or interested in the hydrogen supply chain.
The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) at the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources is embarking on a pioneering venture in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory, Engineering, Procurement and Construction LLC (EPC), and Williams, a major energy infrastructure company.
Fidelis New Energy has unveiled plans to build its first net-zero carbon hydrogen production facility in Mason County, West Virginia. This venture encompasses not only advanced hydrogen production but also a data center campus powered by clean hydrogen and an innovative greenhouse system that optimizes waste heat and captured CO2 for efficient food cultivation.
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.
SK Gas has proudly announced its selection as one of five operators for general hydrogen power generation in the first half of 2023. This decision was revealed by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy on the 5th, marking a significant stride in Korea’s hydrogen energy ambitions.
TÜV Rheinland has secured authorization from the “Clean Energy Partnership” (CEP) – a consortium of industrial partners – to test and approve the refueling protocols of hydrogen filling stations.
Oil and gas have long shaped the economies and geopolitics of many nations, but the rising importance of green hydrogen is set to revolutionize the energy landscape.
