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San Bernardino Depot Train Station recently marked a milestone with the arrival of its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, the Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU).

The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has put forward an ambitious vision for Scotland to become a leading hydrogen exporter by 2045. The “Energy Hubs: Fill the Backbone” report highlights the necessary infrastructure, investment, and technological advancements required to scale up hydrogen production.

The BarMar project, a collaborative initiative between Enagás, GRTgaz, Teréga, and OGE, marks a significant development in the European hydrogen energy sector. Aimed at connecting Spain and France via a maritime hydrogen pipeline, the project signifies a major stride toward establishing a transnational hydrogen network across Europe.

Recently construction began on Italy’s largest green hydrogen factory in Cernusco sul Naviglio, near Milan.

HDF Energy (Hydrogen of France) recently got the approval for significant financial support from the European Commission under the IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) framework.

BHP recently shared its strategy for reducing its carbon footprint. While emphasizing electric excavators and battery haul trucks over hydrogen or hybrid alternatives, the company acknowledged that its emissions would increase in the short term due to rising commodity production.

Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, recently announced significant investments to bolster green hydrogen production in the country.

Sparc Technologies Limited, through its joint venture Sparc Hydrogen with the University of Adelaide and Fortescue, has made significant strides in de-risking the development of a pilot green hydrogen plant.

Rolls-Royce, in collaboration with a consortium of five companies and research institutes, has embarked on the development of a highly efficient hydrogen combustion engine for combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

Sirius Aviation, based in Baar, Switzerland, has unveiled two new hydrogen-powered luxury business jets—the Sirius CEO-JET and the Sirius Adventure Jet.