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Germany’s Economics Minister Robert Habeck has unveiled an ambitious national hydrogen strategy, placing a strong emphasis on the promotion of green hydrogen.

In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape Egypt’s energy trajectory, Dalia Samir, co-chair of Egypt’s Hydrogen Company, has unveiled a pivotal partnership agreement with China’s industry giant, “Beric.”

In the landscape of energy transition, few elements have sparked as much intrigue and enthusiasm as hydrogen. The year 2023 has witnessed a surge in discussions surrounding hydrogen’s potential, often bordering on exaggerated zeal.

Enagás, a key player in Spain’s energy landscape, is poised to become a linchpin in the development of this groundbreaking initiative that could redefine hydrogen transport across Europe. However, as the H2Med vision takes shape, it’s not without its share of challenges and skeptics.

In a stride towards realizing its National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian government has taken a leap by officially announcing the Green Hydrogen Standard for the nation. This move, spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), outlines specific emission thresholds that hydrogen produced from renewable sources must meet to be classified as ‘Green’.

The Sultanate of Oman is firmly stepping into the green hydrogen arena with aspirations to become a prominent global exporter in the sector, aligning with the directives of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.

Danish investment fund Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has officially confirmed its strategic move to establish a green hydrogen facility in the southeastern region of Mexico.

Renewable energy giant Orsted and energy company Phillips 66 have jointly announced their decision to withdraw funding from the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model (HMB) process for their green hydrogen project Gigastack at Hornsea 2, the world’s largest wind farm. The HMB process aims to financially back the initial gigawatts of low-carbon hydrogen projects by 2025.

Sapphire Technologies has successfully raised $10 million in Series B funding for hydrogen. Notable investors, including Energy Capital Ventures, Marathon Petroleum, Chevron Technology Ventures, Equinor Ventures, and Cooper and Company, joined forces to back this endeavor.

In a pioneering move to boost its burgeoning hydrogen industry, South Australia has unveiled a comprehensive hydrogen business directory featuring over 260 firms actively involved or interested in the hydrogen supply chain.