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NIB and Varanger Kraft Collaborate on Green Energy Upgrade and Hydrogen Production in Norway

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered into a seven-year loan agreement with Norwegian utility company Varanger Kraft to support the upgrade of their hydrogen facility and the improvement of the electricity distribution network in Norway’s Varanger region. … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Highlights Sustainability Solutions at ReThink HK 2023

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong, a prominent testing, inspection, and certification service provider, sponsored and participated in ReThink HK 2023, a premier event for sustainable business development. During the event, the company showcased its green and sustainability solutions across … Read the full press release

Airbus Innovators Shortlisted for German Future Prize with CO2 Capture Breakthrough

(IN BRIEF) A team of engineers and a developer from Airbus has been shortlisted as one of the top three finalists for the prestigious German Future Prize 2023. Their nomination is in recognition of their innovative work in developing Direct … Read the full press release

Eni Sustainable Mobility Redefines Transport with Enilive Brand Launch

(IN BRIEF) Eni Sustainable Mobility introduces the Enilive brand, marking a significant leap in eco-conscious transportation. Enilive focuses on bio-refining, biomethane production, and smart mobility solutions like the Enjoy car sharing service. With over 5,000 Enilive Stations in Europe, the … Read the full press release

ČEPS and RWE Finalize Sale of RWE Gas Storage CZ

(IN BRIEF) State-owned electric power transmission operator ČEPS has finalized the sale of its subsidiary, RWE Gas Storage CZ, to RWE, a German energy company. The Czech Republic’s government approved the purchase, and the contract was signed recently. RWE Gas … Read the full press release

Wood to Provide Specialized Services for Shell’s Energy Transition Projects

(IN BRIEF) Global consulting and engineering company, Wood, has been awarded a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to continue providing specialized services to Shell’s worldwide projects. Wood’s expertise in consulting, engineering, procurement, and project management will support Shell’s greenfield and … Read the full press release

Germany’s Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck Commits €2 Billion to thyssenkrupp’s Green Steel Project tkH2Steel

(IN BRIEF) Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, pledges around two billion euros in funding to thyssenkrupp Steel’s “tkH2Steel” decarbonization project. The joint effort with the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia aims to revolutionize … Read the full press release

AFRY Management Consulting Recognized as Top Consultancy for Green Hydrogen by Reuters

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has been ranked among the top three consultancies for green and low-carbon hydrogen by Reuters in their report on the top 100 innovators in hydrogen for 2023. AFRY’s expertise in the hydrogen value chain, ranging … Read the full press release

Bosch Commences Volume Production of Fuel-Cell Power Module, Investing €2.5 Billion in Hydrogen Technology

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has announced the start of volume production of its fuel-cell power module, marking its entry into the hydrogen age of mobility. The module will be used in Nikola Corporation’s Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, scheduled … Read the full press release

Green Team Twente Unveils Hydrogen Race Car to Showcase the Power of Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) Green Team Twente, a multidisciplinary student team, has unveiled their new hydrogen race car, Apollo GDO, during a car reveal event. The team aims to create a greener future by showcasing the power and speed of hydrogen and … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Lists Hydrogen Business on Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Raises €526 Million in Successful IPO

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp has successfully listed its hydrogen business, thyssenkrupp nucera, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrolysis plants for green hydrogen production, thyssenkrupp nucera raised approximately €526 million through the IPO. The … Read the full press release

RINA and Eni Collaborate on Green Maritime Initiatives for Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RINA and Eni have signed an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at the energy transition and decarbonization of their operations, with a focus on maritime transport. The partnership will explore the use of HVO biofuel produced by … Read the full press release

Sweco to Lead Preliminary Research on Hydrogen Routes for Fluxys Belgium’s Pipeline Network

(IN BRIEF) Infrastructure company Fluxys Belgium has partnered with Sweco to prepare its pipeline network for the transportation of hydrogen and CO2. Sweco has been assigned to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary research for multiple hydrogen routes in Ghent … Read the full press release

DNV Reinforces Global Position on Materials Testing for Hydrogen with Singapore Lab Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Energy expert and assurance provider DNV has expanded its Singapore laboratory with new testing equipment to evaluate the safety of hydrogen transport and storage facilities. The lab includes a hydrogen-ready integrated solution for fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) … Read the full press release

Il progetto australiano Rosedale Green Hydrogen assicura l’investimento MYTILINEOS per alimentare i camion a lungo raggio

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) MYTILINEOS Energia e amp; Metals ha acquisito una partecipazione del 15% nel progetto Rosedale Green Hydrogen di CLARA Energy in Australia. Il progetto costruirà un impianto di generazione di idrogeno alimentato esclusivamente dalla produzione solare per fornire … Read the full press release

Australian Rosedale Green Hydrogen Project Secures MYTILINEOS Investment to Power Long Haul Trucks

(IN BRIEF) MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals has acquired a 15% equity stake in CLARA Energy’s Rosedale Green Hydrogen project in Australia. The project will build a hydrogen generation facility powered exclusively by solar production to supply long haul trucks along … Read the full press release

DNV’s new Technology Centre in Groningen to focus on low-carbon technology research

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a global independent energy expert and assurance provider, has opened a new Technology Centre on Groningen’s Zernike campus. The new sustainable facility will provide the latest testing equipment to support DNV’s research into the decarbonisation of energy … Read the full press release

German Operator Rebus Regionalbus Rostock Partners with Solaris for Hydrogen-Powered Public Transport

(IN BRIEF) Rebus Regionalbus Rostock, a German public transport operator, has signed a deal with Solaris for the supply of 52 Solaris Urbino hydrogen buses, including five 18-meter articulated vehicles, by the end of 2024. The deal, Solaris’ largest contract … Read the full press release

Hydrogen Sector in Wallonia, Belgium Set to Thrive with EIB Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The Walloon Region has signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to foster collaboration in the hydrogen sector. The agreement will enable Walloon projects to be eligible for EIB support, including financing, guidance, and … Read the full press release

Swiss Museum of Transport and Empa collaborate on “Experience Energy!” exhibition

(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Museum of Transport has opened a new exhibition, “Experience Energy!” at its purpose-built “House of Energy” in Lucerne. The exhibition aims to promote cross-generational dialogue on the Energy Strategy 2050 and has been created in collaboration … Read the full press release

Anglo American partners with H2 Green Steel for low-carbon steel production trials

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with H2 Green Steel to collaborate on the advancement of low carbon steelmaking processes. Under the agreement, the two companies will study and trial the use of premium quality iron … Read the full press release

EPH-eigenes Kraftwerk Leipheim geht ans Netz, um auf Wasserstoff umzusteigen

(IN KÜRZE) Das Kraftwerk Leipheim bei Ulm in Deutschland hat mit der erstmaligen Netzanbindung nach erfolgreicher Zündung einer Gasturbine einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht. Das Projekt, das von LEAG verwaltet wird und sich im Besitz von Energetický a průmyslový holding („EPH“) … Read the full press release

EPH-Owned Leipheim Power Plant Connects to Grid, Designed to Switch to Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) The Leipheim power plant, located near Ulm in Germany, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting to the grid for the first time after the successful ignition of a gas turbine. The project, managed by LEAG and owned … Read the full press release

Germany Invests €39 Million in Hydrogen-based Chemical Research in Southeastern Bavaria

(IN BRIEF) The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has announced funding of approximately 39 million euros for the “Alliance Project H2 Living Laboratory Burghausen”, which will focus on the use of hydrogen as an energy source and … Read the full press release

Evonik expands production of gas separation membranes to meet demand for sustainable energy solutions

(IN BRIEF) Specialty chemicals company Evonik has started up a new hollow-fibre spinning plant for the production of gas separation membranes in Austria. The new production capacity will meet the high demand for SEPURAN membranes in applications such as biogas, … Read the full press release

DNV Estimates Green Hydrogen Potential of 300 TWh/a in Offshore Production

(IN BRIEF) A study commissioned by infrastructure system operators GASCADE and Fluxys and conducted by renewable energy consultant DNV has found that green hydrogen has the potential to generate up to 300 TWh/a, making offshore hydrogen production critical to meeting … Read the full press release

Die ORLEN-Gruppe eröffnet ihre erste Wasserstofftankstelle in Prag, um umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff zu fördern

(IN KÜRZE) Die ORLEN-Gruppe hat eine neue Wasserstofftankstelle am Standort ORLEN Benzina in Prag in Betrieb genommen, die umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff für Pkw, Lkw und Busse in der Tschechischen Republik anbieten wird. Später in diesem Jahr wird die ORLEN-Gruppe auch Wasserstofftankstellen … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group launches its first hydrogen refuelling station in Prague to promote eco-friendly fuel

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has launched a new hydrogen refuelling station at the ORLEN Benzina facility in Prague, which will offer eco-friendly fuel for cars, trucks, and buses in the Czech Republic. Later this year, ORLEN Group will also introduce … Read the full press release

Equinor Boosts UK Operations with $850 Million Suncor Energy Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Equinor UK Limited has agreed to acquire Suncor Energy UK Limited for $850 million, which includes a non-operated interest in the Buzzard oil field (29.89%) and an additional operated interest in the Rosebank development (40%). The acquisition will … Read the full press release

E.ON, Nikola, and Richter Group Joint Venture to Supply Hydrogen Electric Trucks and Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Energy company E.ON has signed a Letter of Intent with Nikola Corporation and Richter Group for the initial order of 20 Class 8, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen electric vehicles and the hydrogen needed to supply them. Richter Group, … Read the full press release

Joint Venture to Develop Hydrogen Stations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles on Major European Roads

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Air Liquide are forming a joint venture to develop a network of hydrogen fueling stations for heavy-duty vehicles on major European roads. The two companies plan to deploy over 100 hydrogen stations across France, Benelux, and … Read the full press release

NWO Launches €14 Million Call for Proposals for Direct Use of Hydrogen in Industry, Mobility and Built Environment

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) has launched a new call for proposals for the National Growth Fund (NGF) program GroenvermogenNL, focused on the direct use of hydrogen in the energy-intensive industry, … Read the full press release

Germany’s Hydrogen Future Gets a Boost with Yara’s Ammonia Terminal Modifications

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced its plans to modify its ammonia terminals in Germany to handle … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and easyJet trial the world’s first aero engine that runs on green hydrogen

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced that together with easyJet, Europe’s leading short-haul airline, it trialed the world’s first aero engine that … Read the full press release

VINCI Concessions part of the latest EUR 10 million funding round of H2 MOBILITY, a leader of hydrogen refueling stations in Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 11-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI (EPA: DG), a global player in concessions, energy and construction businesses active in nearly 120 countries, has announced its investment in H2 MOBILITY, a leader of hydrogen refueling stations in Germany. The … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and the German renewable energy expert SOWITEC partner over the production of green hydrogen with mtu electrolysers

Target: up to 500 MW electrolysis capacity for power-to-X projects Production of green hydrogen and e-fuels for shipping, aviation, mining, agriculture, data centers (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on … Read the full press release

Hydro to switch to 100 percent locally produced power from renewable energy sources for its aluminium manufacturing plants in Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced its intention to to switch to 100 percent locally produced power from renewable energy … Read the full press release

DNV contracted in the UK for the review of the safe use and conversion of the local transmission systems (LTS) high pressure pipelines for transporting 100 percent hydrogen

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 26-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced a new contract in the UK for the review of the safe use and conversion of the local transmission systems (LTS) high pressure … Read the full press release

DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) partner over the advancement of the 2D (decarbonization and digitalization) efforts in Singapore’s maritime sector

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 23-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced a new partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), an autonomous university in Singapore that offers applied learning with extensive work-study degrees, … Read the full press release

Das österreichische Mobilitätstechnologieunternehmen AVL erweitert seine globale Testinfrastruktur für Brennstoffzellen- und Wasserstofftechnologie mit einem neuen hochmodernen Testzentrum in Graz, Österreich

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) GRAZ, Österreich, 20-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — AVL, eines der weltweit führenden Mobilitätstechnologieunternehmen für Entwicklung, Simulation und Erprobung in der Automobilindustrie, hat den substanziellen Ausbau seiner globalen Testinfrastruktur für Brennstoffzellen- und Wasserstofftechnologie angekündigt. Das Unternehmen hat gerade ein neues, hochmodernes … Read the full press release