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Thyssengas, the transmission system operator, and Currenta, the chemical park operator, have joined forces through a joint letter of intent to establish a hydrogen supply network for the chemical parks of the future. This collaboration is set to kick off in 2030.

Hopium, a French start-up that had set its sights on developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, has recently encountered severe financial turbulence, casting a shadow of uncertainty over its future endeavors.

In a dramatic incident that unfolded in Bursa’s İnegöl district, a potentially catastrophic situation was averted as 25 tons of hydrogen gas leaked from a tanker parked on the roadside. Quick and effective intervention by emergency teams on the scene prevented a disaster that could have had severe consequences.

Germany’s OWP Butendiek offshore wind farm is making waves in the renewable energy sector with the signing of a groundbreaking offshore power purchase agreement (PPA). This landmark agreement, with the invaluable support of Pexapark, a software and consulting firm specializing in renewable energy, is a pioneering move in the emerging field of green hydrogen production.

Kenya Nut Company, based in Nairobi, is set to revolutionize fertilizer production by becoming the first farm globally to manufacture its sustainable fertilizer.

Ark Energy has officially broken ground on its SunHQ H2 Hub in Townsville, Queensland. The ceremony, attended by local dignitaries, company executives, and key stakeholders, marked the commencement of construction for the cutting-edge green hydrogen facility.

Powerhouse Energy Group has announced its withdrawal from the Longford waste-to-hydrogen facility project in the Republic of Ireland. While this decision might come as a surprise to some, it reflects the company’s commitment to making well-informed choices and ensuring long-term success.

H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies has unveiled the “largest” operational green hydrogen production plant powered entirely by renewable energy in North America.

India has placed a significant bet on green hydrogen. The Indian government has already committed substantial financial resources, with over Rs 19,000 crores earmarked to transform the nation into a “global hub” for green hydrogen energy production, utilization, and export. However, a recent report by Bengaluru-based think-tank Climate Risk Horizons has raised important questions about the potential environmental impact of India’s green hydrogen initiatives.

In recent years, green hydrogen has staged a remarkable comeback and is emerging as a linchpin in the pursuit of a climate-neutral economy. It promises to play a pivotal role, particularly in addressing emissions in challenging sectors such as transport, heating, and heavy industry, and offers a solution for inter-seasonal energy storage. This resurgence of green hydrogen, driven by both energy security and decarbonization imperatives, is now not only fostering economic opportunities but also birthing a new era of EU-Africa relations.