Browsing: Europe

As the world gears up for COP28, the upcoming UN climate summit, Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) issues a stark warning: “Hydrogen is big polluters’ latest trick, and we can’t afford to fall for it.” In a paper titled “Don’t Fall for the Hydrogen Hype,” FOEI challenges the perception of hydrogen as a clean alternative and calls for a just energy transition.

Statkraft has conducted a comprehensive feasibility study on hydrogen projects, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable hydrogen production. Focusing on Europe, the study addresses regulatory complexities, technological considerations, and the pivotal role of intermediaries in the evolving landscape of green hydrogen.

In what is poised to be Spain’s next energy revolution, a surge of over a hundred projects is set to harness the potential of green hydrogen, marking a pivotal step in the nation’s commitment to decarbonization.

Serbia has captured the interest of two major Chinese companies, Zijin Mining and Shanghai Fengling Renewable, signaling a potential transformation in the country’s energy landscape.

Germany has floated the idea of constructing a 400-mile hydrogen pipeline beneath the North Sea, connecting with the UK.

European Commission is set to open a series of tenders, with the first round offering 800 million euros in aid to community manufacturers. This initiative, part of the European Hydrogen Bank, aims to bolster the production of clean hydrogen, a crucial element in the EU’s ambitious climate targets.

In a strategic move towards understanding the potential risks associated with hydrogen as a ship fuel, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has initiated a call for tenders for a comprehensive study. With a budget of 450,000 euros, the AESM aims to delve into the specific hazards that hydrogen may pose in the maritime environment.

Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, alongside Germany’s Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Wenzel, inaugurated the fifth German-Algerian Energy Day in Algiers. This pivotal event, part of the longstanding German-Algerian Energy Partnership, centers on discussions about the reconstruction and enhancement of the hydrogen gas pipeline corridor, stretching from Algeria through Tunisia, Italy, and Austria to southern Germany.

International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) forecasts that the cost of owning and operating heavy-duty fuel cell trucks will outpace their diesel counterparts by 2030.

In a surprising turn of events, the Heide oil refinery, Ørsted Germany, and Hynamics Germany jointly announced the abandonment of the electrolyzer component of the “West Coast 100” project, a lighthouse initiative aimed at producing green hydrogen.