Browsing: Europe

European Investment Bank (EIB) and Germany have announced a significant expansion of the Green Hydrogen Fund.

French researchers Philippe de Donato and Jacques Pironon, in collaboration with gas company Française De l’Énergie, are delving into the depths of Lorraine, France, in search of what is referred to as “white hydrogen.”

Equinor and Germany’s state-owned energy company, SEFE (Securing Energy for Europe), have entered into long-term gas sales agreements, signaling not only a strategic energy partnership but also a significant step toward large-scale hydrogen supplies.

Snam, the Milan-based energy infrastructure company, has launched the Modena Hydrogen Valley. This project, considered one of Italy’s first and most crucial initiatives for renewable hydrogen development, aims to support the nation’s journey towards decarbonization.

AVL and British start-up Spark EV Technology have unveiled an intelligent energy management system tailored for commercial vehicles.

European Commission has given the green light to a €140 million Portuguese scheme designed to catalyze the production of renewable hydrogen and biomethane.

Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has secured a EUR 94 million grant from the EU’s Innovation Fund for its groundbreaking Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells (SOEC) factory.

Spain’s ambitious plans for hydrogen production face a significant hurdle: water vulnerability. According to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) titled “Water for Hydrogen Production,” over 46% of all green and blue hydrogen projects slated for 2040 in Spain will be situated in regions grappling with severe water scarcity.

Thyssenkrupp Nucera, the hydrogen-focused subsidiary of the German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp, marked a robust performance in the past fiscal year, reporting significant growth in sales and earnings.

Siemens Mobility has reached a pivotal milestone in the realm of sustainable transportation with the completion of an order for seven hydrogen-powered two-car Mireo Plus H trains.