Scotland is at a pivotal point in its journey towards sustainability, facing the reality that its 2030 net-zero targets are unlikely to be met. However, the commitment to achieving the 2045 targets remains firm. Within this context, green hydrogen emerges as a potential game-changer.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is making a significant investment in the future of hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty and off-road vehicles.
Volkswagen has unveiled plans to innovate hydrogen fuel cell technology for vehicles, aiming to achieve an impressive range of 1,243 miles.
The past two years have seen a significant increase in investment announcements for hydrogen electrolyzers, particularly led by China. According to a report by the Washington-based Energy Research Unit, global investment in electrolyzers used to produce green hydrogen is projected to rise by 140% to $5 billion in 2024.
At the recent Hydrogen Americas Summit, major oil and gas companies lobbied intensively for a broad interpretation of hydrogen tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
The Chilean government has unveiled ambitious plans to develop green hydrogen, a move aimed at leveraging the country’s renewable energy potential and positioning it as a leader in the global hydrogen market.
Germany, a leading industrial nation, is making significant strides in establishing a robust hydrogen economy. At the recent Hydrogen Council’s 2024 International CEO Event, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the urgency of private sector engagement and outlined the government’s regulatory framework and funding schemes to expedite hydrogen deployment.
Plans for using hydrogen to fight climate change are emerging across the San Joaquin Valley, with projects underway in western Fresno County, Pixley in Tulare County, and Orange Cove.
South Korea’s steel industry, a global heavyweight, is facing mounting pressure to embrace hydrogen-based direct-reduced iron (DRI) technology.
In an effort to reduce its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, the Chugoku region of Japan is implementing a strategy centered on ammonia and hydrogen co-firing for thermal power generation.
