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Rolls-Royce, in collaboration with easyJet, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in their hydrogen research project. This achievement propels hydrogen as a potent contender for powering aircraft, revolutionizing the narrow-body aviation segment from the mid-2030s onward.

Turkey and Japan are seizing the opportunity to collaborate on what is often referred to as “the oil of the future” – hydrogen and renewable energy. Japanese Ambassador to Ankara, Takahiko Katsumata, recently highlighted the immense potential for cooperation between the two nations in the energy sector.

Dutch government is allocating a total of 125 million euros over the next four years to promote hydrogen as a fuel. This bold move, spearheaded by outgoing State Secretary Vivianne Heijnen of Infrastructure and Water Management, aims to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles and infrastructure across the country.

German logistics giant DHL is joining forces with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals firm Sasol. Together, they are embarking on a pioneering venture to expand the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Germany. This transformative partnership promises to reshape the aviation industry and significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

Portuguese energy heavyweight Galp has unveiled a bold plan to invest €650 million (approximately $692 million) in two transformative projects. These projects aim to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the Sines refinery and its associated products while ushering in a greener energy era in Portugal.

Hamburg-based Eternal Power is setting its sights on producing hydrogen in Chile for export to Germany and the broader European market. This audacious venture aligns with Chile’s ambitious goal of becoming a major exporter of green hydrogen, with the country’s Energy Ministry targeting a production cost of around $1.5 per kilogram.

Piedmont, a region in northwest Italy, has embraced hydrogen potential as a beacon of hope for its industrial rebirth. As the clock ticks on the European Union’s ambitious Recovery and Resilience Plan (Pnrr), Piedmont, along with other Italian regions, is rapidly transitioning towards a hydrogen-powered future.

The global commitment to sustainable and clean energy solutions continues to gain momentum, with nations increasingly turning to innovative technologies and partnerships. In this pursuit, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have emerged as key players, engaging in fruitful discussions and collaborations on clean energy and hydrogen. These diplomatic efforts hold the promise of transforming the energy landscape and contributing to a greener future.

ORLEN and Yokogawa Europe have announced a partnership to develop technology for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This partnership marks a major milestone in the pursuit of carbon neutrality in the aviation industry.

The University of Warwick is one of several partners to benefit from £11 million funding as part of a new hydrogen research hub.