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Hydrogen is becoming increasingly important as a resource in the global push towards climate neutrality. In Austria, Chancellor Karl Nehammer has called it a vital element in the country’s transition away from fossil fuels. At a recent hydrogen summit, Nehammer emphasized the need for a climate-neutral industry and highlighted the role of hydrogen in achieving this goal.

Entergy has broken ground on the Orange County Advanced Power Station (OCAPS), a 1,215 MW combined cycle plant located near Bridge City, Texas. The plant, which would use natural gas initially and transition to hydrogen in the future, would have the ability to use up to 30% hydrogen by volume, potentially reaching 100%. The $1.2 billion project is expected to create nearly $1.8 billion in total economic activity in Southeast Texas.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is one of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Valencia port has become the first port globally to use a 4×4 truck tractor unit, powered by green hydrogen to move containers.

As countries look to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decarbonize their economies, the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source is becoming increasingly attractive.

Stuttgart-based company H2FLY, a developer of hydrogen fuel cell systems for aircraft, has achieved a significant milestone in the development of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to develop green hydrogen as another energy source in light of the global clamor for energy transition.

Bulgaria’s gas transmission operator, Bulgartransgaz, has outlined its ten-year plan to develop the country’s gas network. The proposed plan includes the construction of new pipelines and the expansion of existing infrastructure, with a total investment of BGN 979.2 million between 2023 and 2025.

Green hydrogen, a clean fuel produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy, has gained prominence globally as a crucial element in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors.

The Netherlands and Germany have long been important trading partners in Europe, with their economic relations being strengthened in recent years.