Browsing: Europe

As the world races to combat climate change and transition towards greener energy solutions, Belgium is setting its sights on an ambitious goal: becoming completely climate neutral by 2050. At the heart of this endeavor is the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a current energy hub that plays a pivotal role in Belgium’s sustainable future.

Groningen Airport Eelde, situated in the Netherlands, is embarking on a visionary journey to become one of Europe’s greenest airports, leading the charge in sustainable aviation. In a significant step towards this transformation, a coalition of twelve partners recently signed a declaration of intent to develop a comprehensive liquid and gaseous hydrogen infrastructure at the airport, creating an environmentally responsible hydrogen network.

Across the globe, coal power plants are approaching the end of their operational lifespans, raising questions about the transition from coal-dependent communities to greener energy sources. South Africa, home to a significant fleet of over 20 gigawatts (GW) of coal power, is one such place where the challenges and opportunities of this transition are prominent.

The journey towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious steel industry is gaining momentum thanks to a groundbreaking development by HYBRIT, a collaborative venture involving Swedish companies SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall.

TECO 2030 is leading the charge towards emission-free shipping with its groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell technology. The Norwegian-based company is not only propelling ships but also heavyweight applications towards a greener future. Their innovation has the potential to transform the maritime and heavy-duty industries, making eco-friendly transport a reality.

MAN Energy Solutions is teaming up with industry leaders and research institutes to chart a course for the future of marine transportation.

Portugal is set to launch the first-of-its-kind auction for rights to sell green hydrogen, slated for injection into the national gas grid.

The creation of the European Hydrogen Bank, announced a little over a year ago by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was a watershed moment for Europe’s hydrogen economy. On top of the important regulatory work being done to create the framework for this nascent market, we now had a much-needed support scheme administered at the European level for the continent’s first major hydrogen projects.

Lhyfe, a forward-thinking player in the renewable energy landscape, is poised to build the largest commercial green hydrogen production plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Japan’s Marubeni has joined forces with the UK Government in a momentous memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sets the stage for an astounding £10 billion (approximately €11.5 billion) investment in the UK’s clean energy sector over the next decade. This partnership signifies a significant step toward fulfilling the UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.