The ambitious transition towards a sustainable and decarbonized hydrogen economy in Europe faces a roadblock due to ambiguous regulatory language in the European Union’s upcoming hydrogen and decarbonized gas markets package.
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Jericho Energy Ventures joins forces with its European partner, Exogen Hydrogen Solutions, to bring about a transformative change in industrial processes. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive decarbonization solutions, leveraging green hydrogen technology to drive innovation in industrial steam production, district heating, and mobility applications.
European Union and the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the Hypster project is poised to transform the landscape of renewable hydrogen storage.
German states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland have joined forces to establish and expand a cross-border hydrogen economy. Collaborating with neighboring Benelux countries and France, this decision, made in Brussels, outlines a bold vision for a greener and economically vibrant region.
Bulgaria is stepping into the future of sustainable energy with a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding. “Bulgartransgaz” EAD, in collaboration with “Glavbolgarstroy Holding” AD, American companies Solar Turbines Inc. and Honeywell, and Italy’s Pietro Fiorentini, has embarked on an ambitious pilot project for the production and utilization of green hydrogen within the Chiren underground gas storage facility.
Trianel, a key player in Germany’s energy landscape, is setting its sights on bolstering the nation’s energy security by adding a third hydrogen-ready unit to its gas-fired power plant in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia. This strategic expansion comes at a crucial juncture for Germany as it grapples with transitioning away from coal and embracing renewable energy sources.
France is taking a bold step forward in the world of hydrogen with a groundbreaking plan to invest €4 billion (approximately $4.2 billion) in the development of 1 gigawatt (GW) of electrolysis capacity over the next three years. This significant move aims to bolster the country’s position in the global hydrogen market and drive the adoption of green hydrogen produced through zero-carbon electricity sources.
In a continuation of its commitment to sustainable mobility, Toyota recently announced its plans to supply 500 of its groundbreaking hydrogen-powered Mirai cars for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games set to be held in Paris in 2024. This move follows Toyota’s successful deployment of the Mirai as part of the official Olympic fleet during the delayed Tokyo event in 2021.
Polish energy company ORLEN has proudly unveiled the country’s first hydrogen-propelled locomotive, marking a significant stride towards sustainable rail transportation.
Germany, a pioneer in renewable energy, faces a pressing dilemma in its ambitious hydrogen plans. A recent study by influential think-tank Agora Energiewende highlights the nation’s challenge in meeting its hydrogen demand while managing costs and sustainability.
