Chinese railway equipment manufacturer CRRC has made a historic move with the unveiling of the world’s first hydrogen-powered metro train. The train, which was unveiled at an event in Shanghai on Chinese Brands Day, has a speed of up to 160 km/h and can travel up to 600 km on a single charge.
India, one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, has set a deadline of 2035 to establish green hydrogen bunkering and refuelling facilities at major ports in a bid to cut its carbon footprint.
Indian renewable energy company ACME and city-gas distribution company Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore business opportunities in Green Hydrogen supply.
A new report prepared by the South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) estimates India will reach an annual green hydrogen demand of 2.85 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030 if existing momentum in the public and private sectors for green hydrogen continues and announced projects get implemented. The report highlights that the fertilizer and export sectors will account for nearly 37% and 29% of the total 2.85 MMT green hydrogen demand, respectively.
PLN (Persero), the Indonesian state-owned electricity company, is looking to partner with French energy companies to develop green hydrogen technology and reduce Indonesia’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Uljin County in North Gyeongsang Province has signed a business agreement with GS Energy to promote the Uljin Nuclear Hydrogen National Industrial Complex. The Uljin military has been promoting the ‘Uljin Nuclear Hydrogen National Industrial Park,’ which is expected to receive a boost from this business agreement.
Hydrogène de France (HDF), a French company, has announced plans to construct a renewable-energy power plant in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. The plant, called “Hydrogen Renewstable,” will be the country’s first-ever hydrogen power plant, generating electricity from water.
Hanyang Co., Ltd., a leading South Korean company, has announced its entry into the hydrogen business by partnering with Linde, the world’s largest industrial gas production company based in Germany.
ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt Ltd (ACME) and Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the potential business opportunities of Green Hydrogen.
Energy expert and assurance provider DNV has expanded its research laboratory in Singapore with new testing equipment to support the safety assessments of hydrogen transport and storage facilities.
