In a surprising turn of events, the Heide oil refinery, Ørsted Germany, and Hynamics Germany jointly announced the abandonment of the electrolyzer component of the “West Coast 100” project, a lighthouse initiative aimed at producing green hydrogen.
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Eneco, a key player in the renewable energy landscape, has taken a significant step towards advancing green hydrogen production with the submission of a permit application for the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer’. This groundbreaking project, set to be realized in the Europoort in Rotterdam, is a collaborative effort with parent company Mitsubishi through the joint venture Eneco Diamond Hydrogen.
Federal Council of Switzerland approved the postulate report titled “Hydrogen. Interpretation and options for action for Switzerland” during its latest meeting.
In a strategic move, the European Union is positioning Egypt as a pivotal partner in its energy ambitions, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during her recent visit to Egypt, emphasized the EU’s vision for substantial investments in the Arab country’s clean energy sector.
In a surprising turn of events, the Heide refinery has announced the abandonment of its green hydrogen project.
Haffner Energy has secured the initial financing for its groundbreaking project to establish a large-capacity plant in Saint-Dizier, France.
EKPO has secured a commitment of up to €177 million in funding from the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport, along with support from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment.
Spanish government is set to allocate 150 million euros from European Union funds to prominent hydrogen projects led by major energy corporations. This funding injection, part of the Incentive Program for Pioneering Renewable Hydrogen Projects (H2 Pioneers Program), underscores Spain’s commitment to advancing green hydrogen technologies.
Fraunhofer Institute is shedding light on the potential acoustic transformation brought about by hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles. While the comprehensive results are anticipated in spring 2024, early findings already indicate that 18-tonne trucks equipped with the Keyou hydrogen engine exhibit noise levels only half as loud as their diesel counterparts during low-speed operations and maneuvers.
Germany is witnessing a surge in the planning of green hydrogen electrolyzers. The latest report from energy group Eon, presented in Essen, reveals a notable increase in the total planned generation power, reaching 8.7 gigawatts by August 2030, up from 8.1 gigawatts in February of the same year.
