Browsing: Europe

Europe is poised to witness a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable transportation with the introduction of the continent’s first hydrogen-powered tram, set to debut in Görlitz by the end of 2026.

The European Union (EU) has allocated EUR 250 million to hydrogen projects under the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) scheme, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s transition to clean energy.

BASF and bp have joined forces to implement BASF’s gas treating technology, OASE white, in bp’s proposed blue hydrogen facility, H2Teesside, located in Teesside, UK.

Low-emission hydrogen production and the maturation of biofuel markets are poised to revolutionize the global energy landscape, buoyed by a wave of regulatory incentives and market demand.

A small Norwegian company, NAPOP (Not A Part Of the Problem), is making waves in the aquaculture and renewable energy sectors with its project that combines fish farming with hydrogen production.

The European Commission’s recent announcement regarding its pilot auction for green hydrogen production has stirred considerable excitement within the renewable energy sector. With a whopping 132 bids submitted from projects spanning 17 European countries, the auction has the potential to significantly bolster the EU’s domestic green hydrogen production targets for 2030.

The growing momentum behind hydrogen as a clean energy solution is met with skepticism and concern from environmental groups across Europe.

Germany’s state-controlled firm, Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), is making bold strides in the transition to green hydrogen, announcing plans to invest approximately $540 million (500 million euros) in repurposing its underground gas storage sites and pipelines.

Italian engineering firm MAIRE, through its subsidiary KT – Kinetics Technology, has clinched an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Eni to construct a hydrogen production plant at Eni’s Livorno refinery.

In the quest for decarbonization, nuclear power and green hydrogen emerge as a formidable duo, offering a beacon of hope for a sustainable future.