Germany has launched a program aimed at supporting heavy industry in transitioning to more sustainable production practices. The program, initially valued at up to 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion), is set to span over a 15-year period and includes provisions for the adoption of hydrogen technology.
In a speech at the headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris, Pinakin Chaubal, head of technology at ArcelorMittal, highlighted the challenges and costs associated with decarbonizing the steel industry.
Research project “HyTraGen” (Hydrogen Tram for Next Generation) has been launched under the leadership of Hörmann Vehicle Engineering GmbH in Chemnitz.
As the global community accelerates towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future, individual nations are closely observed and evaluated for their progress in energy transition. In this context, Darren Davidson, the head of the UK division of Siemens Energy, recently voiced concerns about the country’s sluggish pace in advancing towards their ambitious energy targets.
German firm Voith Group and China’s Weifu Hi-Tech, a subsidiary of Wuxi Industrial Group, have inked a strategic cooperation agreement. The collaboration aims to revolutionize type IV high-pressure hydrogen storage systems, paving the way for innovation, large-scale production, and global deployment of this cutting-edge technology.
Vattenfall, a leading European energy company, is advancing offshore hydrogen infrastructure with the completion of the HT1 project in the United Kingdom.
