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In a significant step toward a sustainable energy future, the government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in collaboration with the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Environment (Sema), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green EN.IT and Ventos do Atlântico Energia Eólica SA.

The recent agreement between the B.C. government and the Japanese Organization for Metals and Energy Security highlights the province’s potential to export low-carbon energy sources, particularly hydrogen.

Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs) have gained support from automakers like Toyota and Hyundai in their quest for net zero emissions. However, despite their advantages on paper, dismal sales figures indicate that customers remain skeptical, posing challenges for wider adoption.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Japan’s JFE Steel and Exxon Mobil have joined forces to develop high-pressure hydrogen pipeline technology, aiming to establish industry standards as the demand for hydrogen rises, particularly in the United States.

Uruguay’s state oil company, Ancap, has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $4 billion green hydrogen project as part of the government’s broader strategy to foster low-cost renewable energy.

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a significant loan of $400 million to support the development of the green hydrogen industry in Chile.

The Government of British Columbia is investing $4 million in the BC Hydrogen Ports Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at decarbonizing the shipping and transportation sectors.

In a significant economic development announcement, Governor Jim Justice revealed a new hydrogen manufacturing project coming to West Virginia.

Petrobras, the Brazilian oil company, has entered into a two-year non-binding confidentiality agreement with chemical company Unigel to explore joint ventures focused on the development of projects related to green hydrogen and other low-carbon opportunities.

CMB.TECH and Ford Trucks have announced an exciting partnership to convert Ford F-Max trucks into dual fuel hydrogen trucks using groundbreaking hydrogen technology.