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Vale, the Brazil’s largest individual energy consumer, and Petrobras, the national petroleum company, are forging ahead with plans to lead the transition toward green hydrogen.

In the intricate tapestry of transport, Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) weave a disproportionate environmental footprint, contributing 20% of emissions despite constituting only 1.5% of all transport. As sustainability takes center stage globally, the need to decarbonize HGVs becomes imperative.

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business and Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. have joined forces, signing a memorandum of understanding to integrate Next Hydrogen’s cutting-edge electrolysis technology with GE Vernova’s power systems offerings.

Secretariat of the Environment and Water Resources (Semarh) of the Government of Piauí has granted a preliminary environmental license for the establishment of a Green Hydrogen Production Park in the Export Processing Zone (ZPE) of Parnaíba.

The initiative, titled “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office FOA to Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy,” aligns with the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap.

British Columbia is set to invest $16.5 million in a pioneering pilot program led by Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC). The initiative aims to explore the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for commercial trucking, ushering in a new era of clean and efficient freight transport.

Monarch Energy and LS Power have forged a partnership, establishing the Clean Hydrogen Fuels, LLC platform. LS Power’s commitment to invest up to $400 million in Monarch’s green hydrogen projects underscores the ambition to revolutionize diverse industries, including refining, chemicals, fertilizer, and long-haul transport.

DeltaHawk Engines, renowned for their innovative FAA-certified jet-fueled piston engines, has successfully completed advanced simulation analysis for a hydrogen-fueled variant of its engine family.

The Dominican Republic (DR) is delving into the potential of green hydrogen, an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fuels. Italian company EN.IT stands at the forefront, expressing a keen interest in contributing to the DR’s burgeoning green hydrogen industry.

Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, is contemplating a significant transformation in its refining processes. The company is actively exploring alternatives to replace fossil-derived hydrogen with renewable hydrogen, aligning with global efforts to embrace cleaner energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. William Franca, Petrobras’ Industrial Processes Executive Officer, sheds light on this strategic shift.