Brazil is setting its sights on becoming a major player in the low-emission hydrogen sector, with Thymos Energia estimating that the country needs to invest a substantial $28 billion in hydrogen projects by 2030. This ambitious endeavor aims to produce 20 million tons of hydrogen per year, a goal that could potentially increase to 38 million tons per year, considering projects in various stages of development.
A significant milestone in Germany’s ambitious hydrogen strategy has just been achieved as a natural gas pipeline, designed for conversion to hydrogen, becomes operational. Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE), the network operator, made the groundbreaking announcement, signaling the beginning of a nationwide hydrogen pipeline network.
Airbus, a leading European aircraft manufacturer, is setting its sights on a groundbreaking development in the aviation industry. The company is eyeing the possibility of commissioning a 150-seat hydrogen plane, with the target year for potential launch set for 2035.
McPhy Energy, a prominent player in the field of low-carbon hydrogen production and distribution equipment, is back on track with its ambitious CEOG (Centrale Électrique de l’Ouest Guyanais) project. The company recently announced the lifting of the suspension on the project, which had been initiated by Siemens Energy, its customer.
Lhyfe and Thevenin & Ducrot (AVIA) have emerged as the winners of a call for proposals initiated by the town of Bussy-Saint-Georges in partnership with various public entities. This collaborative venture aims to establish a green hydrogen fuel chain in the Seine-et-Marne region, marking a promising shift towards sustainable mobility and job creation.
MIT engineers are on the verge of a clean energy breakthrough that could revolutionize hydrogen production and help eliminate the dependence on fossil fuels.
Japan, a pioneer in formulating a national hydrogen strategy in 2017, is now grappling with the harsh realities of hydrogen adoption, particularly in the taxi industry.
Siemens Energy, as part of the HYFLEXPOWER consortium, has achieved a world-first by successfully operating an industrial gas turbine with 100% renewable hydrogen. This milestone, accomplished at the Smurfit Kappa site in Saillat-sur-Vienne, France, brings to light a promising outlook for carbon-neutral power generation and the ambitious goal of decarbonizing energy-intensive industries.
Charbone Hydrogen Corporation has taken a momentous step. The company, which is fast emerging as a key player in hydrogen production, has executed a “Design and Build” construction agreement with one of Quebec’s largest construction giants, EBC. This strategic agreement, dated October 13, 2023, is poised to revolutionize the hydrogen landscape.
The Appalachian region in the United States is poised for a major transformation, thanks to a significant federal investment of nearly $1 billion from the taxpayer’s purse.
