China’s ambitious Kuqa project, hailed as the world’s largest green hydrogen facility, might not be living up to its green and gargantuan billing. While its potential to slash carbon emissions is undeniable, technical hiccups and production delays threaten to cast a shadow on this pioneering attempt at clean energy dominance.
Oman, nestled amidst the oil-rich sands of the Arabian Peninsula, is making a bold statement. In a five-year moonshot, the Sultanate is forcing factories across 14 economic zones to switch from fossil fuels to the clean-burning haven of green hydrogen. This audacious move positions Oman as a frontrunner in the region’s race toward a sustainable future, promising a domino effect on its economy and environment.
South Korea’s automotive titans, Hyundai Motor Co., and Kia Corp. have joined forces with American materials science leader W.L. Gore & Associates in a strategic partnership aimed at supercharging the development of critical material for hydrogen fuel cells: the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM).
South Korean steel giant POSCO is further strengthening its hydrogen alliance with German engineering powerhouse Linde, with a bold move toward on-site hydrogen production in Mexico.
Germany is about to embark on a €5 billion journey towards becoming a green hydrogen powerhouse, with construction of the flagship Lusatia Hydrogen Reference Power Plant slated to begin in early 2025.
Europe is gearing up for a transformative shift in its energy landscape, with the ambitious CelZa project emerging as a key player in this green revolution.
Gas transmission system operators (TSOs) from six EU countries are translating the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) vision into concrete action.
Honda and Mitsubishi have joined forces to test a small data center powered by waste hydrogen from an industrial electrolysis plant. The innovative project aims to repurpose retired automotive fuel cells in a stationary application, marking a significant step in the journey towards decarbonization.
Sinopec, the Chinese oil giant, has acknowledged ongoing issues at its 260MW Kuqa green hydrogen project in northwest China.
In the ever-evolving landscape of Australia’s hydrogen ambitions, Bell Bay finds itself at the crossroads of promise and disappointment.
