The geopolitical landscape of energy supply has witnessed significant shifts in recent years, particularly for European nations. Italy, in the wake of its estrangement from Russia, has turned its focus towards Africa, emerging as a crucial energy partner for the European Union.
The recent announcement by EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson and Argentina’s Secretary of Energy Eduardo Rodríguez Chirillo marks a significant step in advancing the EU-Argentina Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on renewable energy and hydrogen.
Germany’s push towards integrating green hydrogen into its energy portfolio has been highlighted by a recent study from Berlin-based think tanks Agora Energiewende and Agora Industrie.
In the realm of motorsports, Alejandro Agag, renowned for his pioneering work with Formula E and Extreme E, is once again pushing the boundaries of sustainable technology. His latest venture, Extreme H, marks a shift towards utilizing green hydrogen and fuel cell technology in racing—a move poised to revolutionize the industry.
In a bid to revolutionize steel production and reduce emissions, Italian gas grid operator Snam, steel pipe maker Tenaris, and green technology company Tenova have embarked on a trial at the Dalmine plant near Bergamo, Italy.
The European Union’s strategy for green hydrogen, outlined in the REPowerEU plan, aims to produce and import 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.
Finnish energy company Helen has announced the selection of Sweco as its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) partner for its inaugural green hydrogen production plant.
Enova, a Norwegian state-owned enterprise, recently awarded Nkr300M (US$28M) in innovation funding to develop, build, and operate five hydrogen-powered dry bulk vessels.
European hydrogen equipment manufacturers are calling for greater support from the European Union to compete with cheaper Chinese products. Leading companies such as Thyssenkrupp Nucera, Siemens Energy, and Nel Hydrogen have addressed a letter to the EU, urging intervention to level the playing field.
