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In the picturesque town of Seraing, Belgium, where the echoes of the Walloon steel industry’s heyday still resonate, a new chapter in industrial history is unfolding. This time, the clanging of hammers is replaced by the hum of cutting-edge technology as John Cockerill, a European industrial leader, stands at the forefront of a new era, one powered by the potential of hydrogen.

A recent study conducted by the renowned Fraunhofer Institute has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the financial viability of green hydrogen production in Germany. The study highlights the predominant factor behind this conundrum: exorbitant production costs, particularly arising from electricity sourced from photovoltaic and wind power plants.

In a resolute stride towards decarbonization, the Province of British Columbia is committing a robust $4 million to power the BC Hydrogen Ports Project (BCH). This strategic investment aligns seamlessly with the province’s ambitious decarbonization objectives, bolstering a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.