Browsing: Europe

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.

For Europe, the race to secure a prominent position in the green hydrogen landscape is nothing short of a strategic imperative.

In the heart of Spain’s Castellón, a quiet yet revolutionary transformation is taking place in the ceramic industry. This major sector, crucial not only for the region but also for the entire Valencian export landscape, is making substantial investments to decarbonize its operations. At the forefront of this green revolution is the adoption of green hydrogen, a key element in achieving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

European Hyflexpower consortium, spearheaded by Siemens Energy, has accomplished an unprecedented feat: powering a gas turbine entirely with renewable hydrogen. This revolutionary demonstration, known as Power to Hydrogen to Power (P2H2P), marks a historic milestone in clean energy production and paves the way for a greener industrial landscape.

Enel’s venture into green hydrogen production in Vallegrande, Italy, is under scrutiny from various angles, including its economic viability and available financing. The project aims to contribute to Italy’s energy transition, but it faces uncertainties that stretch beyond governmental decisions.

Green Energy Park and Puklavec Family Wines have joined hands at the World Hydrogen Congress in Rotterdam, signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to embark on a groundbreaking journey towards the decarbonization of wine production and distribution using hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources.

Belgium is setting its sights on an ambitious goal: to become a climate-neutral energy hub by 2050. This vision takes center stage in the form of the Hydrogen Import Coalition, a consortium of industry leaders including DEME, Engie, Exmar, Fluxys, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and WaterstofNet. Together, they are not just dreaming big but strategizing with meticulous detail.