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Brazil-UK Hydrogen Hub Aims for Global Low-Emission Dominance

Brazil and the United Kingdom have officially launched the Brazil-UK Hydrogen Hub on December 3, 2023. The collaboration, represented by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) for Brazil and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for the UK, aims to strengthen international cooperation for hydrogen production as a crucial element in the global transition to a net-zero future.

UAE's Minister Charts Course for Affordable Hydrogen

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken center stage at the COP28 climate summit, grappling with a significant hurdle: the affordability of hydrogen. At a high-level roundtable, the UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, addressed the challenges and strategic initiatives associated with making hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen, economically viable.

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Germany’s pursuit of a sustainable energy transition has placed hydrogen in the spotlight as a potential game-changer. However, the journey from hydrogen production to its consumption in a climate-neutral manner involves overcoming numerous challenges.

California Secures $1.2B for Green Hydrogen Initiatives

California has been granted a whopping $1.2 billion by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The funding is earmarked for spearheading projects dedicated to clean energy and job creation, aligning with the state’s ambitious goal of achieving a net-zero carbon economy by 2045.

European Commission Launches Inaugural €800 Hydrogen Bank Auction

In a significant stride towards decarbonizing the EU’s energy sector, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and the Spanish Presidency of the Council have reached a consensus to facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market.