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French company RH2 is developing hydrogen retrofit kits for heavy goods vehicles and construction machinery. The kits are designed to convert existing diesel engines to run on hydrogen, at a fraction of the cost of replacing the vehicles outright.

Everfuel and Hy24 have announced the formation of a joint venture to develop hydrogen infrastructure in the Nordic region. The joint venture has secured €200 million in funding to finance the development of electrolyzer capacity in the Nordics, with a particular focus on serving the EU market.

A recent workshop between the United States and Oman explored the potential for producing hydrogen from Oman’s unique geology. The workshop brought together government, industry, and academic experts to share information and ideas about geologic hydrogen, and to explore new partnerships between the two countries.

Four leading Finnish companies, Helen Ltd, Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd, have started preliminary studies on the development of an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland.

A significant disruption in the availability of gaseous hydrogen has rendered many Southern California hydrogen stations temporarily unavailable. While some stations with alternate supply chains remain operational, they are experiencing unusually high demand.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have embarked on an ambitious journey to strengthen their collaboration in industries that define the future. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, recently engaged in discussions centered around catalyzing investments and fostering joint ventures in pivotal sectors that include renewable energy, space exploration, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, agricultural technology, and smart mobility solutions. This substantial commitment to cooperation culminated in the signing of an agreement to collaborate on water management.

In the quest for a low-carbon economy, a team of visionary scientists at the NTI Competence Center, specializing in “Hydrogen as the basis of a low-carbon economy,” within the Federal Research Center, Institute of Catalysis SB RAS, have achieved a remarkable breakthrough. Their innovation involves a novel material for electrodes in hydrogen fuel cells, opening doors to a more efficient and environmentally friendly future.

Europe, despite its commitment to environmental sustainability, finds itself ensnared in the web of fossil fuels, with oil, gas, and coal comprising nearly 65% of its energy mix. This heavy reliance on fossil energies not only fuels climate change but also poses a significant geopolitical challenge, hindering Europe’s quest for energy independence. In this exploration, we delve into the current energy landscape, the challenges it poses, and the transformative role hydrogen is set to play.

Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil company, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vale, a global mining powerhouse. This partnership aims to explore joint ventures across various sectors, ranging from hydrogen to logistics and train fuel, signifying a significant shift towards renewable energy and decarbonization.

Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero carbon emission goal, National Central University and Xinding Nano Company have joined forces to drive innovation in the realm of hydrogen production from seawater.