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The landscape of sustainable energy is set for a significant transformation as EET Hydrogen gears up for the front-end engineering design (FEED) of its planned 1GW HPP2 blue hydrogen production plant in the UK. This ambitious project is poised to mark a milestone in the realm of clean energy, with KBR taking the lead in executing the FEED.

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals in the Sultanate of Oman has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with key industry players to propel Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) and blue hydrogen development.

Elcogen has signed supply and Research & Development (R&D) collaboration agreement with the esteemed French company Genvia. This partnership marks the culmination of two years of successful cooperation and signifies a strategic move towards advancing solid oxide electrolyser (SOEC) technology for the commercialization of green hydrogen.

The German wind association, BWO, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative, calling for tenders on offshore electrolysers to propel green hydrogen production. The move comes in the wake of the 2022 revision of the German Offshore Wind Energy Act, WindSeeG, granting regulatory powers to the Climate Ministry.

Perth-based Province Resources, a company initially focused on gold and nickel exploration, is making significant strides in the green energy sector with its 8 GW HyEnergy project in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. The Western Australian government has granted additional licenses, covering over 600,000 hectares, including a crucial seabed area near Carnarvon required for hydrogen export.

The Danish government has unveiled its ambitious 2030 plan, titled “Denmark Ready for the Future,” signaling a shift in response to the evolving global competitive landscape. While the hydrogen industry applauds the commitment to strengthening the EU’s green industry, concerns linger about the immediate recognition of the challenges faced by Danish companies in the fiercely competitive international arena.

The Sultanate of Oman, known for its commitment to sustainable practices, is making significant strides towards clean energy, focusing on wind and solar power to generate electricity. In an ambitious move, Oman is investing over $30 billion in accelerating hydrogen production, a key player in the global shift towards renewable energy sources.

Morocco has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a 5,600km hydrogen pipeline that will traverse 11 West African countries.

Uruguay has unveiled its definitive 2040 green hydrogen roadmap, outlining a plan to develop a domestic industry that could generate $1.9 billion in revenue a year and create over 30,000 jobs.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a resounding commitment to a sustainable and decarbonized future with the official launch of its National Hydrogen Strategy.