Browsing: Europe

The journey toward a sustainable energy future is often likened to a river, but for Enel, the Italian energy giant, it seems to be a tumultuous ride with unexpected twists. Despite the substantial financial support from public authorities, Enel is facing challenges in realizing its green hydrogen ambitions, leading to the abandonment of a second hydrogen production project in Italy.

German steel producer Salzgitter embraces ABB’s electromagnetic stirrer to enhance the efficiency of its new electric arc furnace (EAF) in a groundbreaking move toward hydrogen-based steelmaking.

Provaris Energy, in collaboration with Norwegian technology company Prodtex, has reached a pivotal milestone in its ‘Prototype Tank’ program. Prodtex completed the design for a multi-layered carbon-steel prototype tank, a crucial component for Provaris’ H2Neo carrier.

Port of Amsterdam has signed three crucial agreements during the H2 Connecting Event in Duisburg. These agreements aim to solidify the port’s position as a vital supplier of renewable hydrogen and derivatives to the German market, aligning with the collaborative efforts between the Netherlands and Germany in the realm of renewable hydrogen.

As the urgency to decarbonize intensifies, the European Union (EU) is set to roll out a distinctive financing experiment, a pilot auction commencing on November 23. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to create a dynamic marketplace for renewable hydrogen by aligning producers and users through a competitive bidding process.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) outlines an ambitious vision, estimating that global hydrogen consumption must surge to 150 million tonnes by 2030, a substantial increase from the current 95 million tonnes in 2022.

The European Commission’s ambitious plan for a €1 billion green hydrogen and raw materials partnership with Namibia is facing uncertainty as the southern African nation refrained from signing the multicountry “Samoa Agreement.”

Hylane, a subsidiary of DEVK Versicherungen, and Quantron AG join forces to usher in a new era of emission-free last-mile transport. With a shared commitment to innovative and climate-friendly mobility solutions, the collaboration introduces hydrogen-electric vans, specifically designed for last-mile operations, in a pioneering pay-per-use model.

Sunfire has officially started the construction of its research and development center in Dresden. With a hefty investment of around 30 million euros earmarked for the company’s headquarters, Sunfire is set to propel the development of cutting-edge electrolyzer prototypes, aiming to redefine the landscape of green hydrogen production.

In a study conducted by researchers at Harvard Business School and the University of Mannheim, hydrogen emerges as a transformative force capable of accelerating the global energy transition. The study delves into the challenges, progress, and potential impact of hydrogen technology, shedding light on the promising future of this clean energy source.