Browsing: Europe

Italy has initiated discussions with German authorities regarding a potential supply agreement for natural gas and hydrogen to Bavaria, one of Germany’s key states. This collaboration signifies a significant stride in the Meloni government’s vision to transform Italy into a “gas hub,” positioning the country as a pivotal point for receiving and redistributing fuel between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Enagás and Reganosa have sealed their historic alliance. This transformative agreement involves Enagás’s acquisition of Reganosa’s 130-kilometer gas pipeline network for approximately 54 million euros, coupled with the acquisition of a 25% stake in the El Musel regasification plant in Gijón for 95 million euros. The regasification facility will undergo a renaming to E-Hub as it embarks on a new era of energy transformation.

Hexagon Purus Maritime, a subsidiary of Hexagon Purus, has secured a purchase order for a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel storage system. The recipient of this groundbreaking technology is Hvide Sande Shipyard, a renowned Danish shipyard with a strong commitment to pioneering zero-emission solutions for the maritime sector.

Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has just unveiled the X1.5, the United Kingdom’s inaugural full-sized hydrogen-powered Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) prototype. It’s not just a vehicle; it’s a beacon of hope for the environment and a testament to the power of hydrogen fuel-cell technology.

McPhy Energy has inaugurated what is hailed as France’s ‘first’ large-capacity, low-carbon hydrogen refueling station.

French company RH2 is developing hydrogen retrofit kits for heavy goods vehicles and construction machinery. The kits are designed to convert existing diesel engines to run on hydrogen, at a fraction of the cost of replacing the vehicles outright.

Everfuel and Hy24 have announced the formation of a joint venture to develop hydrogen infrastructure in the Nordic region. The joint venture has secured €200 million in funding to finance the development of electrolyzer capacity in the Nordics, with a particular focus on serving the EU market.

Four leading Finnish companies, Helen Ltd, Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd, have started preliminary studies on the development of an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have embarked on an ambitious journey to strengthen their collaboration in industries that define the future. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, recently engaged in discussions centered around catalyzing investments and fostering joint ventures in pivotal sectors that include renewable energy, space exploration, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, agricultural technology, and smart mobility solutions. This substantial commitment to cooperation culminated in the signing of an agreement to collaborate on water management.

In the quest for a low-carbon economy, a team of visionary scientists at the NTI Competence Center, specializing in “Hydrogen as the basis of a low-carbon economy,” within the Federal Research Center, Institute of Catalysis SB RAS, have achieved a remarkable breakthrough. Their innovation involves a novel material for electrodes in hydrogen fuel cells, opening doors to a more efficient and environmentally friendly future.