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Anders Christian Nordstrøm played a pivotal role in Ørsted’s foray into the burgeoning realm of green hydrogen, a journey he helped initiate. However, as of now, their paths diverge.

The race to finance a Danish hydrogen pipeline is in full swing, pitting the state against private players, with the key question being whether Denmark can establish a hydrogen connection to Germany by 2028. While the ambitious plan aims to build an infrastructure for green hydrogen, the financial framework to support it is yet to be finalized.

Russian scientists, in collaboration with international counterparts, have achieved a groundbreaking feat in the realm of hydrogen energy. They’ve successfully synthesized a compound with the potential to revolutionize the storage and transportation of hydrogen, a key hurdle in the expansion of hydrogen-based energy solutions.

Hitachi Energy has successfully delivered an innovative modular eHouse solution to Ovako, a prominent European steel manufacturer and one of the Nordic region’s largest steel recyclers.

One significant challenge lies in the high capital costs associated with building the necessary electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. According to experts, these costs can only be recouped with consistently high capacity utilization, which requires a stable and reliable source of power for electrolysis.

The debate over the role of hydrogen in the future of rail transport has heated up in Bavaria, with passenger association Pro Bahn Bayern firmly declaring that hydrogen is “meaningless” for local rail passenger transport in the state.

The Royal Society urges the UK government to invest in large-scale hydrogen storage for a net-zero carbon electricity network by 2035.

Schaeffler is intensifying its collaboration with Swedish startup H2 Green Steel. This strategic partnership aims to redefine the steel industry through innovative green practices and advanced technologies.

Russian nuclear giant Rosatom and Chinese equipment manufacturing powerhouse LS Group Co have inked a memorandum of understanding, marking the commencement of a partnership with vast implications for the future of clean energy. The focal point of this cooperation is the creation of a hydrogen production facility on Sakhalin Island.

H2 Energy Ecosystem UK Limited is seeking approval for a pioneering hydrogen generation scheme on the former Puma Energy site in Milford Haven, South Wales. If given the green light, this project could mark the first of its kind in the region and potentially revolutionize the energy landscape.