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TotalEnergies Partners with Air Liquide to Advance Renewable Hydrogen Production in France

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at the La Mède biorefinery in southeast France, aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually. The €150 million project will recycle byproducts to produce 25,000 … Read the full press release

Almost 1 in 4 Planes Sold in 2045 to be Battery Electric, Finds IDTechEx Sustainable Aviation Market Report

(IN BRIEF) A report by IDTechEx forecasts that nearly 25% of planes sold in 2045 will be battery-electric, despite challenges like battery weight, limited range, ownership costs, and variable carbon reduction depending on energy grid sources. Current batteries are 40 … Read the full press release

Toyota Expands Open Labs Program to Drive Startups in Sustainable Mobility Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Toyota Motor Europe has launched a second cohort of the Toyota Open Labs initiative, aiming to connect startups with Toyota’s business units to foster innovations in sustainable mobility. The program focuses on six key areas, including BEV energy … Read the full press release

Yara Launches Ammonia Import Terminal in Germany, Boosting Hydrogen Economy Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Yara International has officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, strategically located along the North Sea and Kiel Canal. This facility is set to import up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually, making … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures €7.7 Million Funding for Hydrogen and Electrification Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Technology group Rheinmetall has secured substantial subsidies totaling around €7.7 million from the German federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia for the development of innovative hydrogen and electrification solutions. These projects, in collaboration with industry and … Read the full press release

Collaboration for Carbon Neutrality: Swedish Companies Initiate Hydrogen and Biofuel Value Chain

(IN BRIEF) Boliden, Nevel, Skellefteå Kraft, and Sveaskog have entered a letter of intent to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a hydrogen and biofuel value chain in Västerbotten, Sweden, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions, particularly at the … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Expands Renewable Portfolio with Over 600 B2B Clients Globally

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has secured over 1.5 GW of renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with 600+ industrial and commercial clients globally. With 1.1 GW already operational, generating 1.5 TWh annually, an additional 400 MW will be commissioned by year-end. These … Read the full press release

Atlas Copco Group Expands Sustainability Portfolio with Acquisition of Houston-based Zahroof Valves Inc.

(IN BRIEF) Atlas Copco Group has acquired Zahroof Valves Inc., a company specializing in reciprocating compression valve technology based in Houston, Texas. Zahroof Valves’ innovative technology is renowned for reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in the oil and gas … Read the full press release

Naturgy Demonstrates Resilience with 20% Increase in Net Profit for 2023

(IN BRIEF) Naturgy, a prominent energy group, announced strong financial results for 2023 despite challenging market conditions. Their EBITDA increased by 11%, reaching 5,475 million euros, with a 20% rise in net profit to 1,986 million euros. The company heavily … Read the full press release

UK Energy Transition Outlook 2024: DNV Highlights Need for Policy Clarity

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading independent energy expert, released its 2024 UK Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report, highlighting the urgent need for the UK Government to prioritize long-term policy clarity and consistency to drive the transition away from fossil fuels. … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Steel Launches Tender for Hydrogen Supply in Decarbonization Drive

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Steel has initiated a call for tenders to supply hydrogen to its first direct reduction plant as part of the tkH2Steel decarbonization project. The project aims to transition to 100% hydrogen operation by 2029, with hydrogen use … Read the full press release

Bosch Showcases Electrification, Hydrogen, and Sustainability Innovations at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is at CES 2024, presenting its commitment to driving electrification and sustainable energy use, with a focus on hydrogen as a key solution. The company highlights innovations such as automated valet charging for electric vehicles, the use … Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport Joins International “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” Network to Advance Hydrogen Infrastructure in Aviation

(IN BRIEF) Hamburg Airport has become the first German member and the 12th overall member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network. This network aims to promote the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation and includes members from airports, … Read the full press release

Neste Collaborates with Altens and Bolloré Energy to Introduce Renewable Diesel in France

(IN BRIEF) Neste is teaming up with French fuel distributors Altens and Bolloré Energy to introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the French market starting in January 2024. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation … Read the full press release

Portugal’s Floene Enhances Cybersecurity in Energy Distribution Through ENCS Membership

(IN BRIEF) The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) welcomes Floene as its newest member, focused on enhancing cyber defenses in Europe’s energy sector. Floene manages Portugal’s largest gas distribution network and boasts modern infrastructure for renewable gas distribution, including … Read the full press release

Low-Carbon Hydrogen Focus: RWE and Equinor’s Innovative Value Chain

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Equinor have entered into a new supply contract for 10 to 15 terawatt hours (TWh) of natural gas annually, spanning until 2028. This collaboration strengthens their longstanding partnership and aims to enhance security of supply and … Read the full press release

Hydrogen Revolution: Saudi Arabia Debuts Alstom’s Eco-Friendly Passenger Train in Riyadh

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking initiative, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and global mobility leader Alstom are set to operate and demonstrate the world’s first passenger hydrogen-powered train, the Coradia iLint, in Riyadh during October. This pioneering event marks the introduction … Read the full press release

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