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Green hydrogen heralded as the linchpin of the energy transition, faces a setback in Schleswig-Holstein as a major 30-megawatt project in Heide is abandoned.

In a landmark summit in St. John’s, Canadian and European leaders formalized a new “green alliance” with a focus on collaborative efforts to combat climate change. The strategic choice of Newfoundland and Labrador as the summit venue reflects the region’s pivotal role in burgeoning green hydrogen and critical minerals industries.

DENSO, in a recent ‘Behind the Scenes’ exposé, produced in collaboration with NewsPicks Brand Design, sheds light on its ambitious quest to unlock the full potential of hydrogen, touted as the rising star of clean energy due to its capacity to release zero CO₂ when burned.

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 a strategic move, the European Union is positioning Egypt as a pivotal partner in its energy ambitions, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during her recent visit to Egypt, emphasized the EU’s vision for substantial investments in the Arab country’s clean energy sector.

The World Bank, along with international partners, has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to accelerate the global deployment of clean hydrogen as a low-carbon energy carrier.

In a surprising turn of events, the Heide refinery has announced the abandonment of its green hydrogen project.

Fraunhofer Institute is shedding light on the potential acoustic transformation brought about by hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles. While the comprehensive results are anticipated in spring 2024, early findings already indicate that 18-tonne trucks equipped with the Keyou hydrogen engine exhibit noise levels only half as loud as their diesel counterparts during low-speed operations and maneuvers.

Scientists at the Institute of Oil and Gas of the Siberian Federal University (SFU) in Krasnoyarsk have engineered a hydrogen-powered engine tailored for the extreme conditions of the Arctic. This innovation, reported by Vladimir Sedov, the General Director of Russian Hydrogen, showcases the potential of hydrogen as a transformative energy source in challenging environments.

In a bid to transition to cleaner energy sources, the exploration of hydrogen blending in existing natural gas pipelines has gained momentum. However, recent research from the Argonne National Laboratory reveals a critical hurdle — the increased risk of pipeline leakage associated with hydrogen blending, potentially limiting its viability in current infrastructure.