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Hydrogen newsletter  20 January-3 February 

Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects 

zepp. solutions to develop hydrogen fuel cell generator set for crane vessel of Van den Herik Sliedrecht

Van den Herik Sliedrecht, a Dutch hydraulic engineering company, has placed an order with zepp.solutions for the development of a hydrogen fuel cell generator set. 

The genset will be built around zepp.solutions’ X150 fuel cell system and is designed to power the battery-electric crane vessel: the Prins 6. The genset set will initially be used in an assignment for the Dutch Department of Waterways and Public Works (Rijkswaterstaat). Thanks to the hydrogen-powered generator set, Van den Herik will achieve a projected annual emission reduction of 165 tonnes of CO2 eq. and 2 tonnes of NOx with the deployment of the Prins 6 alone.

The purchase agreement between Van den Herik and zepp.solutions was officially ratified during the InfraTech vakbeurs in Rotterdam at Van den Herik’s stand. 

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zepp.solutions.Pictured: Isolde Struijk and jan huijbers (Van den Herik-Sliedrecht management board), Roger Mol (chief sustainability director and CPO Rijkswaterstaat), Arne de Kock and Lennart van der Ploeg (zepp.solutions).

Press release https://tinyurl.com/mtjp3y6y

Bavarian authorities awarded a €2 million certificate for the construction of a hydrogen fuelling station near Pocking

A public hydrogen filling station for trucks and buses is being built at the future A3/A96 motorway junction near Pocking. Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Hubert Aiwanger has presented the future builder and operator, the Maier & Korduletsch Group, with a funding certificate for the construction of the filling station. Aiwanger emphasized: “Anyone who takes the decarbonization of the transport sector seriously must clear the way for every technology that works – whether it’s a battery, fuel cell or modern combustion engine. But it is already clear today that hydrogen offers an ideal alternative to fossil fuels, especially in heavy-duty transport. Bavaria is promoting filling stations, and now the federal government is required to provide targeted support for H2 vehicles as well! The abrupt halt to the promised funding is damaging the industry and poses the risk that international competitors will overtake Germany.”

The hydrogen filling station is to be supplied by a 5 megawatt electrolyzer. For the minister, this is exactly the right approach: “We have to pull together all the threads. Without filling stations, there will be no H2 vehicles, and without vehicles, the filling stations cannot be operated profitably. In total, we have already been able to get 30 filling stations up and running through our funding program. But that is only possible if we have the right partners on the business side. I am pleased that we have companies in Bavaria with whom we can work together on a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure.” The presentation of the certificate was used to discuss developments in the field of hydrogen and the decarbonization of heavy goods traffic as part of a business discussion. In addition to Maier & Korduletsch, the companies Paul Nutzfahrzeuge, which manufactures H2 trucks, and Troiber GmbH, which uses H2 trucks for its sales, were also present.

The Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy is supporting the project with a grant of two million euros as part of the hydrogen filling station funding program. A grant of five million euros was approved for the construction of the electrolyzer as part of the electrolyzer funding program.

Press release https://www.stmwi.bayern.de/presse/pressemeldungen/30-2025/

EU invests  €1.2 billion in 41 energy infrastructure projects including hydrogen projects

The Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained the status of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest (PCIs and PMIs) in 2024 under the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) policy framework.

This is the largest call for proposals under the current CEF Energy programme, both in terms of applications received and funding awarded and goes beyond the call’s initial indicative budget of €850 million. It is also the first call under the revised TEN-E Regulation which includes hydrogen and offshore electricity grid projects

As underlined by the Draghi report, such cross-border energy infrastructure investments are key to securing Europe’s competitiveness. They will contribute to the EU’s goals of integrating energy markets and decarbonising the energy system. 

Selected projects

Overall, the funding is allocated for 5 works proposals and for 36 studies. Nearly €750 million of the funding is earmarked for 8 electricity grid projects including offshore and smart electricity grids. The largest grant, of €645 million, will support the Bornholm Energy Island project for the construction of an innovative, first-of-a-kind hybrid interconnector in the Baltic Sea that allows both to link Denmark and Germany and to integrate 3 GW of offshore windfarm capacity. Another grant for construction works of almost €33 million will go to Danube InGrid, a cross-border smart electricity project between Hungary and Slovakia that will integrate renewable energy and more efficiently balance the system. The other 6 projects, located in Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Slovakia, and Spain, will receive grants for support studies.

To help decarbonise EU industry, hydrogen infrastructure will benefit from grants for 21 development studies amounting to over €250 million. It will help to alleviate investment risks associated with this nascent market and complement the hydrogen policy framework introduced in the Hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package. The grants are intended for projects in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden: notably the BarMar-H2med project between Spain and France, the backbone projects in Italy, Portugal and Spain, and the hydrogen corridors and routes in the Baltic region.

Additionally, funding worth €250 million will support the construction of 3 projects and the financing of 9 preparatory studies for CO2 infrastructure. The Prinos storage facility in Northern Greece will be awarded almost €120 million, thus contributing to the first carbon capture and storage value chain in the South-Eastern Mediterranean region. A second grant, for works worth €55 million, is destined for construction works of the North Sea L10 CO2 storage facility on the Dutch continental shelf. A third grant, for works of just below €12 million, will be awarded to the Norne CO2 facility in Denmark. CEF-funded CO2 projects are set to contribute to the 2030 target of 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity as underlined in the Net Zero Industry Act.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/jjhasc3u

FEST GmbH secured an order for a 2 MW PEM electrolysis system ‘gEl 400’

“Our customer, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf AG, will use our electrolyser to produce hydrogen for fuel cell buses and lorries”, FEST GmbH reported. “The biogenic electricity from the municipal utility’s waste incineration plant will be used to produce the hydrogen. This is an important step towards climate-friendly inner-city mobility.

This order underpins our strategic focus on electrolysis systems for decentralised applications such as mobility projects in the municipal sector. A strong start to the new year, which motivates us and confirms that we are on the right track. We are excited about the realisation phase and look forward to further pioneering projects”.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/msjyr5ds

Meyer Werft kicks off the zero4cruise research project 

to revolutionize fuel cell technology 

Meyer Werft officially launched the zero4cruise project at Freudenberg e-Power Systems in Munich, together with its project partners (Freudenberg e-Power Systems and German Aerospace Center, the maritime coordinator Dieter Janecek, Projektträger Jülich (PtJ), and representatives from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz). The project addresses a critical challenge for the maritime industry: developing climate-friendly and low emission energy systems for 

cruise ships.

Building on previous developments, zero4cruise focuses on fuel cell technology powered by green methanol. The project’s core goal is to create large scale fuel cell stacks (DLR) and fuel cell systems (Freudenberg e-Power Systems) that can be retrofitted on existing ships. This retrofit approach is key to accelerating the 

decarbonization of the cruise sector, which is vital given the long operational lifespans of vessels.

The hybrid energy system will combine PEM fuel cells with a methanol reformer and battery systems to optimize efficiency and ensure ships can operate carbon-neutral in ports and coastal areas.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/mrxzf9xp

Evonik and VoltH2 forge long-term partnership to pioneer green hydrogen in Delfzijl

Evonik has signed a term sheet with Dutch company VoltH2 to advance green hydrogen production at the Delfzijl chemical park. According to the agreement, VoltH2 will construct a 50 MW electrolyzer near Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plant. Evonik will then source a significant portion of its hydrogen demand from the electrolyzer, which will start operations at the end of 2027. The facility will be the first green hydrogen water electrolysis plant at an industrial scale in the North of the Netherlands. 

For the interim, Evonik’s remaining hydrogen needs will continue to be provided by its own conventional on-site hydrogen production. This solution will ensure uninterrupted supply until green hydrogen capacity grows to fully cover demand at all times. VoltH2 will also construct a tube trailer filling station on Evonik’s premises. The hydrogen in tube trailers will be made available to VoltH2’s other customers around the clock. 

The collaboration aims not only to forward Evonik’s own sustainability agenda, but also to form, together with VoltH2, the nucleus of a wider hydrogen network at this important industrial hub.

Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/3btn6xcd

HELION Hydrogen Power signs strategic partnership agreement with M REFORMER

HELION Hydrogen Power (a subsidiary of the Alstom Group) announces the signature of a Strategic Partnership Agreement with M REFORMER. As part of this partnership, HELION, a manufacturer of high-power fuel cells, aims to demonstrate that its systems are compatible with hydrogen produced from methanol. HELION will provide a 100kW fuel cell that will be paired with M Reformer’s E-NOMAD system. The demonstration will take place at M Reformer’s industrial site in Molins de Rey, near Barcelona.

The coupling of hydrogen fuel cells with methanol reformers represents a significant advancement toward sustainable energy solutions. Methanol-hydrogen generators enable the production of high-quality hydrogen, which is essential for the proper operation of a fuel cell.

By combining the two systems, HELION and M Reformer aim to highlight the importance of using hydrogen vectors in liquid form to meet strong customer demand for increased on-site energy storage capacity. “This strategic partnership constitutes a decisive step in our product development strategy, laying the groundwork for the multi-vector H2 function of our systems. By using green hydrogen derived from methanol, we are addressing one of the biggest constraints of storage: the amount of usable energy for our clients,” said Vincent Mahéo, President of HELION. “We are committed to supporting the adoption of this future technology by reducing the barriers related to hydrogen storage that currently hinder its widespread use,” he concluded.

This Strategic Partnership Agreement with HELION Hydrogen Power reaffirms M Reformer’s commitment to methanol reforming technology as a real, viable solution available to everyone, eliminating existing barriers to the storage and transport of Hydrogen.

For M Reformer, this collaboration with a leading company such as HELION Hydrogen Power is an honor, with the aim of demonstrating the compatibility of M Reformer’s E-NOMAD, a system completely designed by M Reformer for the generation of off-grid electrical energy. This collaboration will demonstrate the compatibility of both systems, creating a present validation and a future collaboration in the following evolutions of the system for stationary and mobile applications.

For M Reformer, this opportunity is once again a demonstration of the potential of Green Molecules, especially Methanol, to be a clear bet in this transition towards the decarbonization of our society.

Using green hydrogen derived from methanol reforming solves the major constraints regarding the storage and transport of hydrogen, and hydrogen production is carried out not only at the point of consumption but also at the time of consumption.

“Our commitment to green molecules, especially methanol, is maximum, as demonstrated by all those clients who have already trusted in the products designed by M Reformer. I cannot be prouder of this great opportunity provided by HELION to demonstrate the compatibility of our system with their technology and with the desire for future joint collaborations in new designs for the applications in which they are leaders in the various sectors,” said Javier Torres, Managing Director of M Reformer.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/25pa35t9

The first ever green hydrogen-powered ship in Lithuania has been moved from shipyard into water by the Klaipėda Seaport

The first ever green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship in Lithuania, commissioned by the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, has been moved from shipyard into water. Leaving no trace on the environment, it will clean other vessels entering the port, accepting waste from them.

“We have not only launched a tanker, but also a new approach to port operations – cleaner, smarter and more environmentally friendly. This first ever hydrogen and electricity-powered ship is not only an innovative technological solution, but also an important step in strengthening Lithuania’s image as a modern maritime nation. At the moment, the tanker is getting used to the seaport water, so to speak, and at the end of the year we expect it to start its important mission of taking care of the clean seaport environment. Such a decision will not leave a footprint on nature, but it will certainly leave a strong mark on our path to a greener future”, – says Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.

In June last year, a symbolic keel-laying ceremony at the Western Baltija Shipbuilding of the Western Shipyard Group marked the start of the ship’s construction. To date, the hull has been fabricated and painted, with piping, valves, coolers, shaft lines, rudder feathers, heat and fire insulation installed.

“We are proud that the portfolio of green ships being designed and built in Klaipėda has been expanded with a unique Lithuanian project. It is a testimony to the successful development of a green shipping ecosystem, with close cooperation between our port and the maritime engineering industry, which has the necessary competences and technological capabilities. By creating high added value, we contribute to the implementation of sustainability goals and strengthen the public confidence that innovative solutions that reduce emissions and ensure a clean environment are the future of Klaipėda and Lithuania”, – emphasised Arnoldas Šileika, CEO of the Western Shipyard Group.

Once the tanker is moved into the water, the engine room equipment will be installed, the interior of the wheelhouse will be redecorated, the electrical wiring and the main electrical engines will be installed, the hydrogen system will be installed and other work necessary for the operation of the ship will be carried out.

According to the current rules, vessels are obliged to hand over the waste they produce when they arrive and before they leave Klaipėda Port. The Seaport Authority was entrusted with the collection of the waste, and the company decided to use modern and environmentally friendly equipment to further improve the quality of the ship waste collection service.

The tanker’s main function is to collect storm water, sewage, sludge and garbage, as well as to ensure efficient waste management. The ship will be equipped with special tanks and a modern rainwater treatment plant that will allow the treated water to be transferred to the city’s sewage treatment plants. The tanker will be ready to work around the clock and collect up to 400 cubic metres of liquid waste.

The tanker is 42 metres long and 10 metres wide. The ship’s power system will consist of two electric motors powered by 2,000 kWh batteries and an innovative hydrogen fuel cell system. Depending on the intensity of the work, the tanker will be able to operate in the port of Klaipėda for up to 36 hours without additional power charging.

This ship building project with a total value of €12 million has been commissioned by the Port Authority and is being built by Western Baltija Shipbuilding together with Baltic Workboats under a joint operating agreement.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/bdhz993n

Quest One and MAN Energy Solutions startes construction of a demonstration plant for its MHP PEM electrolyzer in Augsburg

Electrolyzer manufacturer Quest One has started construction of a demonstration plant for its Modular Hydrogen Platform (MHP) PEM electrolyzer in Augsburg, Germany. The electrolyzer will be installed in a test stand at the Turbocharger Performance Center (TPC) on the Augsburg site of MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES), where it will generate data in test operation for continuous optimization. With the demonstration plant, Quest One is turning large electrolyzers into a tangible experience. Operational constraints often mean that these plants cannot be viewed while they are in use at customers’ sites. The joint project aims to change this: From mid-2025, it will be possible for potential customers as well as for project developers and EPCs to visit the demonstration plant. This will give them valuable insights into the construction phases, dimensions, inner workings and infrastructure.

A second objective of the joint project with MAN Energy Solutions is to continuously optimize the scale of PEM electrolyzers on the base of field data and to further refine both the system operation as well as the installation and service concept.

“It is essential to have industrial-scale electrolyzers to meet the huge demand for green hydrogen in the future. With our new hydrogen demonstration plant we will show that the technology for industrial-scale hydrogen production already exists. In particular, our PEM electrolysis technology is perfectly suited for use with renewable energy sources and stands out with a high hydrogen quality. Prospects can now experience these advantages at our demonstration plant,” says Jürgen Klöpffer, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Quest One and member of the Executive Board of MAN Energy Solutions.

“Our MHP is an essential building block for decarbonizing of the industrial sector. The scalable system can be flexibly adapted to increasing hydrogen demands as the industry ramps up. The demonstration plant is an important means for us to further optimize the performance and operating parameters of the MHP. This will ensure that our products continue to produce green hydrogen in a reliable and efficient way in the future,” explains Michael Meister, COO at Quest One.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/36upc7hm

Enagás confirms Europe’s interest in green hydrogen with the third Enagás Hydrogen Day in Madrid 

The third Enagás Hydrogen Day took place in Madrid. The event was inaugurated by the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez. 

According to Enagás CEO Arturo Gonzalo Aizpiri, the company and its partners in the H2Med project registered 528 hydrogen projects from 168 companies from Spain, Portugal, Germany and France as part of a competition they launched last November to gauge interest in infrastructure development, Spanish newspaper ABC.ES reported.

Arturo Gonzalo described the figures as a ‘great success’ as they show support for the entire European hydrogen value chain and confirm ‘the great demand for green hydrogen in Europe’.

The Enagas director said that H2Med represents a ‘benchmark of maturity in Europe’ thanks to the ‘strength’ of co-operation with project partners Portugal’s REN, France’s GRTgaz and Teréga and Germany’s OGE.

In November 2024, Enagás, together with its partners, launched the first call for proposals for a pan-European hydrogen corridor, H2med, which was finalised last December.

The purpose of this ‘call for interest’ was to identify needs in all areas covered by the corridor and, in particular, the needs of the national hydrogen backbone networks that the five initiators will set up for implementation in 2030.

The H2med project is a transnational initiative between Portugal, Spain, France and Germany to interconnect the hydrogen networks from the Iberian Peninsula to Northwestern Europe. It will unlock the potential of a hydrogen economy and enable Europe to meet its decarbonisation and reindustrialisation objectives thanks to an affordable green hydrogen supply by 2030. The H2med Corridor includes a hydrogen interconnection between Portugal and Spain, CelZa (Celorico da Beira – Zamora), with a capacity of 0.75 million tons (Mt) per year, as well as a maritime pipeline connecting Spain to France, BarMar (Barcelona – Marseille), with a 2 Mt/year capacity. Both interconnections have been included in the list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) published on the 8th of April 2024. 

EODev received Type Approval Certificate for  REXH2 from Bureau Veritas Group

 “We’ve reached a key milestone for maritime hydrogen: REXH2® has officially received TAC (Type Approval Certificate) certification from Bureau Veritas Group”, the EODev announced.

“At the HyVolution 2025 trade fair, on the Brittany Region stand, Yann Darmaillac, Technical Director of EODev, received this certification from Frédéric THOMAS, Director of Marine & Offshore Equipment & Materials Certification at Bureau Veritas, in the presence of Philippe BOUCLY, President of France Hydrogène, and Charles Cardi, CEO of Green Navy.

Following the ceremony, Green Navy announced the integration of several REXH2® in its Prometeo project, a zero-emission catamaran intended for passenger transport, developed with the support of the integrator SECO MARINE. 

This certification, the result of years of work, validates the safety, reliability and performance of our REXH2® solution, designed essrparound the Toyota Motor Corporation fuel cell, and paves the way for its adoption on a greater number of vessels”.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/5dz6szhn

Nel and KHNP intend to expand into global clean hydrogen markets

Nel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to collaborate on clean hydrogen production technology, the company announced.

This partnership combines Nel’s expertise in alkaline electrolysis with KHNP’s experience in nuclear power. KHNP is South Korea’s largest power generation company, specializing in nuclear and hydroelectric energy to support the country’s electricity needs and carbon neutrality goals.

KHNP has been researching nuclear-produced clean hydrogen since 2022.The company is currently undertaking a demonstration project and has been conducting the world’s largest nuclear clean hydrogen production demonstration project as a national R&D project since April last year. Nel and KHNP intend to expand into global clean hydrogen markets.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/bddbesse

Toyota Motor Europe partners with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions and ENGIE for a fast and cost-efficient hydrogen refuelling infrastructure

Toyota Motor Europe has signed an agreement with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) and ENGIE with the aim of rolling out the next-generation of hydrogen refuelling systems. The new solution, which is faster and more cost efficient, will be piloted in an EU-funded RHeaDHy project that focusses on accelerating infrastructure deployment.

One of the challenges for expanding hydrogen supply infrastructure is the need for hydrogen dispensers that can refuel both light-duty and heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles faster.

The new Twin Mid Flow Technology addresses this challenge by incorporating a higher-flow dual nozzle, allowing one hydrogen dispenser to refuel heavy-duty vehicles in less than 10 minutes and light-duty vehicles in less than 5 minutes. This innovation eliminates the need for two different types of dispensers at each refuelling station.

The practical benefit is that a 40-tonne truck will be able to refuel for a 600km range in just 8 minutes and for a 900km range in only 12 minutes.

The installation cost of such hydrogen refuelling stations will be significantly lower, which will help accelerate their deployment in line with the target set out by European Union’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) to deploy publicly accessible hydrogen stations at every 200km along the TEN-T networks by 2030.

Through the newly signed agreement, Toyota will provide a test bench and a truck equipped with the Twin Mid Flow Technology.  Hydrogen Refueling Solutions and ENGIE will develop new-generation hydrogen refuelling stations compatible with this innovation, which will be tested in the RHeaDHy project as from the fourth quarter of 2025. 

Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/27fhmw62

Syzygy Plasmonics and Lotte Chemical Unlock Ammonia as a Hydrogen Carrier in Asia, Successfully Complete Trial of Ammonia e-Cracking Unit

Syzygy Plasmonics announced today that it and Lotte Chemical have commissioned and completed performance testing of the world’s largest all-electric ammonia cracking system in Ulsan, South Korea with logistical support from Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and Sumitomo Corporation Korea. This marks the second installation of Syzygy’s Rigel™ reactor cell, the other being located at the company’s demonstration facility in Houston, Texas. Building on positive results with over 2500 hours of testing in Houston, the results in Ulsan prove the viability of using ammonia as a hydrogen carrier and set the stage for energy importing regions like Korea to engage in clean ammonia imports.

Syzygy’s ammonia-cracking reactor cell immediately hit desired performance levels and operated flawlessly during testing at a Lotte Chemical site in Ulsan, South Korea.

While many agree that low-carbon hydrogen will play a major role in reducing global emissions, transporting it to energy importing countries is difficult and costly because it must be compressed, liquified, and transported at -423°F(-253°C). Combining nitrogen with low-carbon hydrogen from regions with ready access to renewable electricity yields low-carbon ammonia, which is easier to store and transport. When it arrives on location, the ammonia can be cracked with Syzygy’s Ammonia e-Cracking™ systems to provide the low-carbon hydrogen energy importers need. Successful testing of this technology sets the stage for opening the hydrogen economy.

“Lotte and Syzygy made history with this project,” said Dr. Suman Khatiwada, Co-founder and CTO at Syzygy. “This is the breakthrough that Korea, Japan, and Eastern Europe have been waiting for. They now have an efficient, proven way to crack imported ammonia for hydrogen. We are incredibly grateful to Lotte and Sumitomo Corporation Group for having the vision and showing the leadership to advance technologies like ours that hold the key to decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors. And we are proud of the Syzygy team. Their talent, commitment, and drive are unmatched. The next step is small commercial plant deployment.”

With shipping and logistical support from Sumitomo Corporation Group, Lotte installed a Rigel cell at its facility in Ulsan, completed plant construction in early November, and completed field testing in December 2024. Syzygy provided onsite and remote support for plant commissioning through the duration of the test. Following KOSHA certification and installation, the Rigel cell immediately hit desired performance levels and operated flawlessly throughout all phases of the trial. Steady-state operation eclipsed previous performance, and by manipulating flowrate and light intensity during separate testing phases, the cell produced all-time best achievements of 11 kWh/kg, 81 percent energy efficiency, 99 percent conversion, and 290 kg/d of hydrogen. Data from this trial gives Syzygy a clear pathway to achieve 8 kWh/kg of hydrogen at the cell level in future Rigel cell designs.

“We look forward to working on commercializing this technology in South Korea. Over the coming years we plan to work with Syzygy to identify a good application for building a small commercial plant together, which will be a big step towards meeting South Korea’s growing hydrogen needs,” said Hans Shin the Project Manager at Lotte Chemical.

Press release https://plasmonics.tech/news/

Linamar and Canadian authorities invest $1.1B in new technologies including the development of a hydrogen storage tank for fuel cell vehicles

Linamar Corporation announced that it has reached agreements with both the Canadian Government and the Ontario Provincial Government on an investment program that will see the company heavily invest in technologies and manufacturing capabilities in preparation for the future of Mobility. Together the 3 parties are committing to an overall investment of approximately $1.1B that will protect nearly 10,000 existing jobs and create over 2,300 new jobs in the Ontario automotive manufacturing sector.

The program will focus on a broad portfolio of mobility technologies including Hybrid Propulsion Systems, Battery Electric Solutions such as eAxle Propulsion technologies, Propulsion Agnostic Products, Inverter and Semi-conductor research, Energy Storage Systems, and Fuel Cell Systems such as a novel conformable hydrogen gas storage tank for fuel cell vehicles, and Lightweight Structural Casting solutions across all propulsion types. Investments are related to both ongoing product research and development as well as installation and commission of new manufacturing equipment for launching programs.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/3nvhwmjt

HVS secured its first international investment from Qatar’s Excelledia Ventures Group

HVS , a pioneer in hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles and artificial intelligence solutions for the logistics and transport sectors, has secured its first international investment from Qatar’s Excelledia Ventures Group, a partnership which marks another critical milestone in HVS’s mission to revolutionise sustainable transportation.

HVS’s groundbreaking AI Emissions Reduction Technology serves as the cornerstone of its strategy, optimising diesel, battery, and hydrogen-powered trucks to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. This unique approach not only addresses current environmental challenges but also accelerates the adoption of hydrogen-powered solutions worldwide.

Excelledia Ventures, globally recognised for its AI-enabled enterprise management software catering to corporations and governments – including Nestle, BP and Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs – brings synergies to HVS’s innovative approach. 

HVS aims to further expand its impact with a NASDAQ listing in 2027, leveraging its Inngot IP valuation and Apricum’s market analysis to attract global investors. 

This collaboration between HVS and Excelledia Ventures represents a powerful step forward in achieving sustainable transportation solutions, combining advanced hydrogen technology with AI-driven efficiency to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.

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GreenH and Luxcara make investment decision for hydrogen project in Bodø

The board of GreenH Bodø has made a final investment decision to develop a green hydrogen facility in Bodø. This follows the completion of a financing package totalling NOK 1 billion.

“This is a big step for GreenH. We are now moving full speed ahead with the actual construction of the hydrogen facility on the site in Bodø. This is based on solid backing from Enova and internationally renowned investment managers, namely Luxcara and SWEN Capital Partners, as well as long-time Norwegian financial backers in Infranordic, Lychegården, Brødrene London and Grieg New Energy. The facility will be the first of its kind in Northern Europe, and will have the capacity to deliver up to 8.5 tons of hydrogen every day”, says Morten Solberg Watle, CEO of GreenH.

Over the past years, Paris-based SWEN Capital Partners (through its strategy SWEN Impact Fund for Transition 2 (SWIFT 2)) and Hamburg-based Asset Manager Luxcara, have entered into Green H, securing the company and its subsidiary GreenH Bodø AS approximately NOK 1 billion through private placements, loan arrangements, and a share purchase.

GreenH is an experienced green hydrogen developer with projects in Bodø, Kristiansund, Tønsberg, Sandnessjøen and Rogaland. GreenH has been developing the project in Bodø for over four years. In November 2024, Enova awarded NOK 391 million in funding to GreenH projects, including NOK 129 million to the hydrogen facility at Langstranda in Bodø, which was formally accepted in December. This funding was a key enabler for the Bodø project to reach Final Investment Decision (FID). 

“It is rewarding to see that the support from Enova so rapidly leads to the investment in an important hydrogen hub along the Norwegian coast for maritime vessels. This is an important first step for realizing the first functioning value chain for hydrogen as maritime fuel in Norway, hence paving the way for a zero-emission maritime sector towards 2050,” says Sigmund Ø. Størset, senior advisor and head of Enova’s hydrogen program.

SWEN Capital Partners have vast experience from developing renewable energy projects in Europe and North America and have approximately EUR 8.3 billion under management. 

The Bodø facility will, in phase 1, have an electrolyser capacity of  20MW and an annual hydrogen production capacity of up to 3,100t of green hydrogen. The produced hydrogen will be delivered to the Vestfjorden ferry connection operated by Torghatten Nord, with planned start of operation in 2026. The facility will be the first to supply pressurized green hydrogen directly from the facility to a maritime vessel. 

The backing from investors and Enova will finance the ongoing and further development of hydrogen projects. 

Press release https://tinyurl.com/y4scp6u4

Kyoto Transformation Xchange and Arstroma partner to convert CO₂ into blue hydrogen

Kyoto Transformation Xchange (KTX), a pioneering entity in cryptocurrency algorithms, announced a partnership with Arstroma E&C Co. Ltd., a leading technology provider from South Korea renowned for their innovative membrane systems for carbon sequestration. These systems specifically convert CO₂ into blue hydrogen (H₂) and have successfully commercialized membrane technologies for the first time in the world.

Arstroma proposes to join in overcoming global warming with its affordable and easy-to-install technology.

This partnership aims to leverage Arstroma’s cutting-edge membrane technology to facilitate the production of blue hydrogen, a crucial component in the transition to a sustainable energy future.

KTX will tokenize Arstroma’s membrane machines and their output, projected to generate billions of dollars in future hydrogen production and create the world’s most efficient carbon capture technology. This innovative approach not only enhances the economic viability of hydrogen production but also contributes to the global effort in carbon credit management. By tokenizing the carbon credits associated with the use of Arstroma’s technology, KTX aims to create a secure and efficient marketplace for carbon credits, ultimately reducing costs and promoting sustainability.

“We are excited to partner with Arstroma E&C Co. Ltd.,” said Dr. Thana Balan J, the Founder and Executive Chairman of Kyoto Transformation Xchange. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to integrate advanced technology with digital finance, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future.”

Arstroma’s CEO, Mr. Han Jung Oh, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Our innovative membrane technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach carbon sequestration and hydrogen production. By collaborating with KTX and appointing Dr. Thana Balan J as Emeritus Chairman to oversee Arstroma’s Membrane Technology Enhancements and Global Sales and Marketing Rights through KTX, we will enhance the accessibility and efficiency of our technology solutions, making a meaningful impact on the environment.” He added, “This partnership will create significant economic benefits for countries adopting our membrane system technology to capture carbon and turn it into a high-value sustainable energy product.”

The partnership between KTX and Arstroma E&C Co. Ltd. is set to drive advancements in both technology and finance, fostering a sustainable future through innovative solutions in carbon

management. This technology project is fully funded by Letscoin Stable Digital Currency to develop additional facilities in South Korea for mass production of membranes. It has also been agreed that assembly plants and distribution centers for the complete membrane system will be established in several countries to handle future demand, as every nation globally is committed to the mission of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Letscoin has once again proven its strategy in market placement as a stable digital currency for long-term membrane technology systems for CO₂ carbon capture and sequestration investments with Arstroma. When questioned about capital risks to Letscoin regarding their participation in the membrane technology system, Mr. Jean Baptiste Bilala, the Executive Chairman of Letscoin, explained: “By utilizing Arstroma’s cutting-edge membrane system, industries can significantly reduce their carbon footprint while producing blue hydrogen, a clean energy carrier that can power everything from vehicles to power plants. This is a guaranteed return on investment for Letscoin. Having a tokenizing arrangement with KTX is a secure algorithm of digital cryptocurrency, backed 100% not only by the sustainable production of H₂ blue hydrogen but also by cost savings on obtaining carbon credit offsets from various governments. This precise mathematical value gives KTX’s cryptotokenization strong market confidence.”

Press release https://tinyurl.com/33fnju62

Worley: Leading design for the first commercial scale electric ammonia plant on the US Gulf Coast

Worley announced that it has been selected by First Ammonia to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for an electric ammonia facility in Victoria, Texas.

This facility has an initial anticipated production capacity of 300 metric tonnes of electric ammonia per day and will also be the first to utilize solid oxide electrolyzer technology (SOEC) for hydrogen production.

This technology will set new standards in energy efficiency, by utilizing a process that is 30 percent more energy efficient compared to conventional electrolyzers.

The plant’s design accommodates fluctuating renewable energy and will play a key role in stabilizing the local grid and paving the way for scalable and cost-effective ammonia production.

The FEED study has a target completion date of Q1 2025, with construction expected to begin later this year.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/emh94ya4

Pure Hydrogen to deliver two Taurus 70-tonne hydrogen fuel cell prime movers

Pure Hydrogen has kicked off 2025 with a major milestone, securing a significant purchase order from global logistics leader Toll Group Transport. 

The agreement includes the delivery of two Taurus 70-tonne hydrogen fuel cell prime movers, scheduled for delivery in Q4 2025, with a total value exceeding $2 million.

This landmark order highlights the growing demand for Pure Hydrogen’s state-of-the-art fleet of hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. With a strong and expanding sales pipeline, the company is well-positioned to lead the way in sustainable transport solutions throughout 2025 and beyond.

In October 2024, Pure Hydrogen also signed two agreements with the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club, valued at approximately $9.4 million. These agreements cover the supply of zero-emissions vehicles along with hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, further cementing Pure Hydrogen’s role as a leader in the transition to cleaner energy.

The Taurus prime mover model ordered by TOLL is already making waves across Australia. Barwon Water has purchased it, and PepsiCo is trialling the same vehicle for its operations.

In addition, Pure Hydrogen has delivered a hydrogen fuel cell waste collection truck to leading waste management company Solo Resource Recovery following comprehensive vehicle testing.

Other recent sales include the delivery of two battery electric mini-buses, valued at $700,000, to Sapphire Coast Buslines in Western Australia.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/t98mxckx

Alleima receives an order for mass production of fuel cells from Doosan Fuel Cell

Alleima, a leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys, has received an order from Doosan Fuel Cell to supply its Sanergy™ HT pre-coated material for interconnects for the upcoming mass production of fuel cell stacks. The order spans over two years and the deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2025. The total value of the order value amounts to SEK 160 million.

“We are pleased that Alleima has been given the opportunity to supply pre-coated material for use in interconnects with our unique mass production technique. Alleima provides material for a key component in the fuel cell industry, an end-market that aligns well with our growth strategy. We will through our innovations contribute and play an important role in the transition to more sustainable energy,” says Mikael Blazquez, EVP and Head of Strategy, at Alleima.

”We are delighted with Alleima, which is based on leading materials technology, and sustainable accompany for accelerating a decarbonized future.” said Global Chief Procurement Officer, DOOSAN Fuel Cell.

“This order is important for the Surface Technology business unit at Alleima as it shows that we are a reliable and long-term key partner for Doosan Fuel Cell on their journey into a fossil free energy system. It feels great to be an enabler in the green transition with this new design of SOFC technology,” says Henrik Fintling, General Manager for Surface Technology at Alleima.

A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), is a system that converts the energy of hydrogen fuel into electrical power. This type of fuel cell operates at high temperatures, ranging from 500-700 °C and is due to its high efficiency gaining increasing interest as an important enabler for the shift to a sustainable energy system due to its high efficiency. Examples of use include providing primary and backup electrical power for data centers and buildings, as well as serving as an auxiliary power supply on ships to support maritime transport’s efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. One of the companies in the forefront of this technology is Doosan Fuel Cell which will start commercial production of SOFC in 2025.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/35pkkhsz

Hydrogenious LOHC starts to install one of the world’s largest operating LOHC systems with a hydrogen storage in German research centre 

“We are thrilled to announce the start of the onsite installation of Project One Reactor – a groundbreaking innovation at the Living Lab Energy Campus at Forschungszentrum Jülich, the Hydrogenious LOHC reported.

“Once finished, Project One Reactor will be one of the world’s largest operating LOHC systems with a hydrogen storage and release capacity of approximately up to 300 kg per day. Project One Reactor represents a significant step toward bringing LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier) infrastructure to an industrial scale enabling safe and efficient hydrogen transport worldwide”.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/dus3rxfx

bp Ventures and partners to invest in technology to unlock the potential of natural hydrogen 

Snowfox Discovery announced the closure of the first tranche of Series-A funding, led by bp Ventures and includes investment from Rio Tinto with continued support from Oxford Science Enterprises. 

Snowfox Discovery is on a mission to unlock the potential of natural hydrogen for a net zero future. The investment will enable us to accelerate the development of our core technology, expand our operations and build a global portfolio of leading natural hydrogen opportunities. 

We look forward to collaborating with bp and Rio Tinto as we look to deliver on key milestones to make our vision a reality. This is made possible by the incredible efforts of the Snowfox Discovery team, supported by world-class advisors. More to follow in 2025!

Snowfox Discovery is a spinout from Durham and Oxford Universities with early stage funding from Oxford Science Enterprises. 

Co-founded by leading academics, experienced explorers and technology experts to unlock the potential of natural hydrogen for a net zero future. 

Snowfox Discovery is an exploration company with scientific endeavour at its heart, building sector-defining technology, with an aspiration to have a significant impact.  

Press release https://tinyurl.com/59m2crmv

H2iseO: first Italian hydrogen train in Rovato 

The first Italian hydrogen train has arrived at the new maintenance and hydrogen refueling plant in Rovato. The convoy – which is one of the 14 purchased by FNM thanks to funding from the Lombardy Region, also through PNRR resources – arrived in the Brescia area from the Salzgitter (Germany) test circuit of the manufacturer Alstom. The Rovato plant, built by FERROVIENORD and equipped with cutting-edge equipment, will be the first depot in Italy specifically designed and built for the maintenance of hydrogen trains as well as the first plant for the hydrogen refueling of trains.

In the coming days, testing activities of the plant itself and refueling tests of the train will be carried out by the manufacturer and hydrogen supplier Sapio. On February 13th, a press presentation event will be held, during which it will be possible to visit the Rovato site and the convoy.

The entry into commercial service of hydrogen trains in Valcamonica, along the non-electrified Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line of FERROVIENORD on which the service is managed by Trenord, is part of the H2iseO project, which aims to create the first Italian Hydrogen Valley in the Brescia area. Promoted by FNM, FERROVIENORD and Trenord, the H2iseO project aims to develop an economic and industrial hydrogen supply chain in Valcamonica, starting from the mobility sector, start the energy conversion of the territory, contribute to the decarbonization of a significant part of local public transport. It is a highly innovative project, which includes, among other things, the construction of 3 hydrogen production, storage and distribution plants (in Brescia, Iseo and Edolo), in addition to the maintenance and refueling plant for Rovato trains.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/yffutd8z

Nel ASA receives USD 7 million purchase order for 5 MW of containerized PEM electrolysers 

 Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA (Nel), has received a purchase order for two containerized PEM electrolyser units for about USD 7 million. The two MC500 electrolysers, 2.5 MW each, will be used to produce hydrogen for a new steel mill in the US. 

The undisclosed customer, one of the largest US steel producers, already uses Nel’s PEM electrolysers to generate hydrogen at two other sites in the US.

“We are delighted to receive a purchase order from an existing customer, as it signifies their satisfaction with the performance of our electrolysers,” says Nel’s Chief Commercial Officer, Todd Cartwright.

“We continue to see an increasing demand for our containerized PEM electrolysers for smaller installations as this reliable turn-key concept offers easy outdoor installation and operation,” he says.  

This is a firm purchase order for two PEM MC500 units that will be produced Nel’s manufacturing facility in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Press release https://nelhydrogen.com/press-releases/

DiagnaMed and TerraVent Announce Strategic Collaboration for Next-Generation Clean Hydrogen Production

DiagnaMed Holdings Corp., a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for the cleantech and life sciences industries, announced a strategic collaboration with TerraVent Environmental Inc. (“TerraVent”). This partnership will advance the evaluation and integration of two ground-breaking hydrogen production technologies with TerraVent’s proprietary Heatwave® electromagnetic thermal tools in both petroleum reservoirs and geologic hydrogen producing geologies. Together, this collaboration will produce low-cost, carbon-zero hydrogen, revolutionizing traditional methods and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Revolutionizing Hydrogen Production 

This strategic alliance underscores DiagnaMed’s commitment to commercializing its breakthrough hydrogen production processes.

The first technology, pioneered by Dr. Qingwang Yuan of the HOPE Group at Texas Tech University, is an innovative method combining hydraulic fracturing with electromagnetic heating to efficiently extract hydrogen from light oil, gas, and shale reservoirs. By repurposing existing oil and gas infrastructure, including over 25,000 active oil and gas fields globally and the 2-3 million abandoned wells in the United States, this technology can be implemented far more quickly than technologies still in the ideation stage, positioning DiagnaMed at the forefront of the clean hydrogen revolution. With projected hydrogen production costs as low as $0.86 per kilogram, these technologies align perfectly with the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Hydrogen Shot” initiative to achieve $1/kg hydrogen by 2031.

The second, developed in-house at TerraVent, stimulates naturally occurring hydrogen generation (“White”, Natural”, or Geologic” Hydrogen) with small amounts of zero-Carbon ElectroMagnetic (“EM”) heat. TerraVent’s novel process, combined with their existing EM heating systems, increases the production of geologic hydrogen, bringing marginal production sites to full commercial viability. Hydrogen production costs for enhancing natural production of Hydrogen are expected to be even lower than production from hydrocarbon reservoirs, close to half the $1/kg goal.

Describe more in press release https://www.diagnamed.com/news

Petron Scientech selects Verdagy to deploy 320 MW of green hydrogen electrolizers in its biorefinery 

Verdagy, a leading green hydrogen electrolysis company, announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Petron Scientech, a company with over thirty-five years of experience in renewable sustainable chemical and biofuel process technologies. Petron will use 320 MW of Verdagy’s eDynamic® electrolyzers to produce over 45 kilo tons per annum (KTA) of green hydrogen for integration into its first biorefinery project for production of SAF, renewable diesel and e-Methanol, resulting in a CO2e reduction of 500 KTA or over 15 megatons by green hydrogen alone and combined with biorefinery resulting in reduction of 2 megatons/year or over 60 megatons of CO2e through the project lifetime.

The two companies are collaborating on several biorefinery projects to produce SAF, e-methanol and bio-chemicals and polymers. Verdagy opened its 1 GW electrolyzer factory in Silicon Valley in 2024 where the electrolyzers will be manufactured.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/26ujsdpm

ITM to develop a standard design configuration for a 10MW green hydrogen production plant

ITM announced that it had been contracted by a European energy company to jointly develop a standard design configuration for a 10MW green hydrogen production plant. The customer intends to deploy this plant design in several projects across the UK. 

The design will combine two of  NEPTUNE V plug-and-play 5MW containerised electrolyser systems. NEPTUNE V utilises ITM’s leading and proven TRIDENT stack technology. 

The UK has ambitious targets for producing green hydrogen, with the aim of 6GW installed capacity by 2030, aided by the Hydrogen Allocation Rounds (HAR). HAR2, for example, aims to support up to 875MW of capacity.

Dennis Schulz, ITM CEO, said: “This agreement with yet another large-scale European energy company further cements NEPTUNE V as the clear leader in its class. The 10MW configuration will allow our customer to deploy projects rapidly across the UK.”

Press release https://tinyurl.com/mu673cx6

Hydrogen pilot project H2CAST ETZEL: Start of hydrogen filling of caverns launched

  • Another milestone in the conversion of existing caverns for the use of hydrogen in Etzel has been realised as planned
  • Introduction of the first tranche of 90 tonnes of hydrogen in total
  • STORAG ETZEL: ‘The existing caverns in the Etzel cavern field are suitable for hydrogen storage’
  • STORAG ETZEL: ‘We are continuing to pursue our hydrogen storage strategy. The Etzel caverns are scalable and flexible, meaning that existing underground gas and oil storage facilities here can be repurposed for the use of hydrogen.’

Following the successful completion of the conversion and leak tests with hydrogen in two caverns in 2024, STORAG ETZEL began injecting the first quantities of a planned total of 90 tonnes of hydrogen at the turn of the year. The injection is part of the ‘H2CAST Etzel’ research and development project, which is developing the technical implementation of hydrogen storage in salt caverns. ‘This represents another milestone in the conversion of existing caverns for the storage of hydrogen in Etzel,’ says Carsten Reekers, project manager of the “H2CAST Etzel” research and development project.

The gaseous hydrogen delivered at a pressure of 300 bar by truck trailers displaces the brine from the caverns during storage via the cavern head and borehole piping suitable for hydrogen. The brine is transported away via the STORAG ETZEL brine system.

Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/3ran25ma

Addis Energy Introduces Novel Technology to Unleash the Earth’s Potential for Clean Ammonia Production


 Addis Energy  introduced its technology platform, which harnesses the Earth’s chemical and thermal potential for clean ammonia production at low cost through a net energy-positive process. The platform unlocks energy abundance and affordability by combining next-generation chemical innovation with legacy expertise from the oil and gas industry, and will create new economic opportunities for domestic energy production with zero emissions. Addis Energy has raised $8.75 million total to date: $4.5 million from ARPA-E through its Vision OPEN program and $4.25 million in pre-seed funding from Engine Ventures, Pillar VC and Voyager Ventures. The company’s co-founder Dr. Iwnetim Abate published a paper in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Joule outlining how ammonia can be produced directly from iron-rich rocks using only the injection of nitrate-source water into the Earth’s subsurface. The novel process leverages established oil and gas drilling techniques to access subsurface heat and pressure, offering a low carbon intensity alternative to conventional ammonia synthesis at cost parity.

Describe more in press release https://addisenergy.com/blog/

SEFE AND HÖEGH EVI TO DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL CLEAN HYDROGEN SUPPLY CHAINS

  • Partnership to establish international supply chains to secure competitive clean hydrogen
  • SEFE responsible for securing the supply of clean hydrogen and for the sale of hydrogen in Germany and Europe
  • Höegh Evi to provide infrastructure for transport and import of clean hydrogen via floating terminals

SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and marine infrastructure provider Höegh Evi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop international supply chains for clean hydrogen to be delivered to Germany and other locations in Europe. Together, SEFE and Höegh Evi will analyse the technical and commercial feasibility of various corridors for the supply of clean hydrogen based on ammonia and develop them accordingly.

Enabling customer decarbonisation in support of Germany’s energy transition goals

The objective of the agreement is to implement international supply chains for clean hydrogen. This includes sourcing of ammonia, transportation by ship, and delivery to floating import terminals where the ammonia is cracked into hydrogen for delivery to SEFE customers through the German hydrogen core grid. The cooperation will also identify possible locations for floating ammonia-to-hydrogen terminals along Germany’s Baltic Sea and North Sea coasts, as well as other potential locations in Europe.

SEFE will manage both the upstream supply portfolio and the downstream part of the supply chain, including the global sourcing of clean molecules and the aggregation of hydrogen demand in Germany and Europe. SEFE is already investing in the German hydrogen core grid through its subsidiary GASCADE.

Höegh Evi will provide the midstream infrastructure to connect the joint projects and thereby Germany with international hydrogen markets including the transportation of ammonia by ship and the floating import terminal infrastructure. The terminals will provide a supply of dispatchable and baseload-ready clean hydrogen for industrial customers by storing the ammonia at the terminal and using Höegh Evi’s ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, the world’s only floating solution to convert ammonia to hydrogen at an industrial scale.

Creating clean hydrogen supply chains from sourcing to customer delivery

Hamead Ahrary, CSO of SEFE highlights: “In our relentless quest to provide our customers with competitive clean hydrogen, we are pleased to be partnering with Höegh Evi to establish international supply chains. With Höegh Evi’s pioneering technology in the field of floating import terminals including the cracking of ammonia to hydrogen within the terminal and the deep customer understanding we have gained over the last decades, we have the best conditions to develop international clean hydrogen supply chains to make the energy transition a reality.”

Erik Nyheim, CEO of Höegh Evi says: “Establishing global supply chains for hydrogen is a major step towards advancing the energy transition in Germany and Europe. SEFE is leading the way by investing in the German hydrogen core grid and building-up global and local partnerships for the production, sourcing and supply of cost-competitive clean hydrogen for Germany and Europe. Höegh Evi is proud to contribute to this endeavor with its world-leading expertise in floating infrastructure and unique hydrogen terminal solutions. In Germany and across Europe, we are developing infrastructure that creates new pathways to decarbonisation via global market corridors for clean hydrogen.”

Press release https://tinyurl.com/bddkffat

Norwegian Hydrogen acquires Aker Horizons’ hydrogen project in Rjuka

Norwegian Hydrogen has firmly established itself as a leading producer of green hydrogen, with operational facilities in Norway and Denmark serving a diverse range of industrial customers across the Nordics. The company is actively developing several promising new projects. The company has now acquired Aker Horizons’ hydrogen project in Rjukan. As part of the agreement, Aker Horizons has the option to re-enter as an investor and active partner in the project at a later stage.

Norwegian Hydrogen takes over an existing long-term power purchase agreement with Tinn Energi, ensuring the project has access to renewable energy under terms which create a good foundation for delivering competitive hydrogen to the market.

Capacity and opportunities for large-scale development 

Norwegian Hydrogen plans on building 25 MW plant, positioning it as one of the largest hydrogen projects in the Nordics. In the somewhat longer term, the project also offer potential for further upscaling and expansion.

Letter of Intent with Nel 

Norwegian Hydrogen has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with Nel for the delivery of a pressurized alkaline electrolysis plant for the project. Nel previously received support from the EU Innovation Fund to develop this type of technology.

Rjukan: a central hub for the green transition 

Norwegian Hydrogen builds on the solid foundation that Aker Horizons established in Rjukan, to produce clean and sustainable hydrogen for industrial customers across the Nordics. This includes deliveries to several industrial segments that demand innovative and sustainable energy solutions. We are very pleased to be able to take over this exciting project. This acquisition provides us with an excellent opportunity to enhance our commitment and deliver innovative zero-emission solutions to both existing and new customers. At the same time, we look forward to realizing the project and contributing to the green transition in close cooperation with local stakeholders.

Jens Berge, CEO of Norwegian Hydrogen

Norwegian Hydrogen is already actively engaged in every part of the project and look forward to collaborating even more with local authorities, communities, and a broad customer base to realize the project. The company will share more updates on progress in the near future. This acquisition is part of the company’s long-term goal of creating a sustainable and competitive value chain for green hydrogen in the Nordics.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/55xnbz5z

H2SITE successfully raises EUR36 million from a consortium of investors

H2SITE, a deep-tech pioneer of hydrogen separation solutions, announces today the successful closing of its Series B funding round at EUR36 million from a consortium of investors, combining strategic and financial investors focused on the next growth phase. H2SITE has received support from new co-lead investors Hy24, the world’s leading low-carbon hydrogen pure-play investment manager, through its Clean Hydrogen Equipment Fund, and SC Net Zero Ventures, the climate tech venture capital fund with focus on industrial and mobility decarbonization, managed by Suma Capital, a pioneer in sustainable and impact investments.

The lead investors are joined by new investors MassMutual Ventures, Enagás Emprende and Exergon, and existing historical investors and partners involved in the first phases of H2SITE’s solution industrialization: Series A Funding round leader Breakthrough Energy Ventures along with Equinor Ventures and Ezten, FCR (a fund managed by Gestión de Capital Riesgo del País Vasco of the SPRI Group – Basque Government). This consortium of investors will provide H2SITE with access to a broad international ecosystem of stakeholders who share the unified vision of hydrogen as a vital energy vector for achieving European and global industrial decarbonization targets.

Since 2021, H2SITE has been developing a proprietary membrane reactor technology which enables hydrogen separation from gas streams and easy-to-transport molecules, such as ammonia or methanol. H2SITE has built and operated 15 projects in Western Europe and is now developing large-scale infrastructure first-of-a-kind projects in North America, the EU and Asia Pacific.  

The Series B funding aims to support the company’s next industrialization and commercialization milestones, including multi tons per day hydrogen production capacity in operation by 2026, and addressing several end-use markets such as large scale and decentralized ammonia cracking, natural hydrogen production in the USA and maritime decarbonization applications. By tackling the challenge of hydrogen supply chain, separation technologies play a critical role in the suite of innovations required to build a reliable, scalable, and efficient low-carbon hydrogen economy.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/3kmcm2vb

Plug Closes Loan Guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy

Loan guarantee supports Plug’s domestic hydrogen production plant buildout

Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, closed a $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO).

“Finalizing this loan guarantee with the Department of Energy represents a significant step in the expansion of our domestic manufacturing and hydrogen production capabilities, which create many high-quality jobs throughout the U.S.,” said Plug CEO Andy Marsh. “In addition to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the resilience of the U.S. energy grid, we believe the hydrogen economy aligns closely with national security interests, ensuring that the U.S. remains at the forefront of energy technology development and deployment on a global scale.”

The loan guarantee will help finance the construction of up to six projects to produce and liquify zero- or low-carbon hydrogen at scale throughout the United States. Plug’s Graham, Texas, green hydrogen plant, the first to benefit from this financing, will create hundreds of high-quality jobs. Powered by an adjacent wind farm, Plug’s green hydrogen production plant will utilize the company’s electrolyzer stacks manufactured at its factory in Rochester, N.Y., and its liquefaction and storage systems built at its facility in Houston.

The hydrogen economy is strengthening America’s energy independence, and securing U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation. Most importantly, the industry is a vital step toward bolstering the resilience of our energy grid and reducing reliance on foreign energy sources. By aligning with national security priorities, this initiative ensures the U.S. remains a global leader in cutting-edge energy technology and economic growth.

Plug’s current hydrogen generation network, with plants in Woodbine, Georgia, Charleston, Tennessee, St. Gabriel, and Louisiana has a liquid hydrogen production capacity of approximately 45 tons per day.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/yu565d63

Sungrow Hydrogen to provide water electrolysis hydrogen production equipment for Oman’s 320MW project

Sungrow Hydrogen signed supply aggrenment with ACME Group to provide water electrolysis hydrogen production equipment for Oman’s 320MW green ammonia project. It also marks the official start of the deep cooperation between Sungrow Hydrogen and ACME Group in the Middle East.

According to the agreement, Sungrow Hydrogen will provide multiple sets of 1000Nm³/h ALK hydrogen production equipment and flexible green hydrogen production solutions. The delivery will be completed within 2025.

The project is the core part of ACME’s green energy strategy in the Middle East is anticipated to begin operations in 2026. Upon commencement, the initial capacity for green ammonia production will be 300 tonnes per day. Undoubtedly, it has the potential to greatly strengthen Oman’s position in the global green hydrogen industry in the future.

Sungrow Hydrogen’s competitiveness in the global green hydrogen industry is on the rise. In 2024, our electrolyzer products were set to receive prestigious certifications from CE and TÜV. Additionally, the 20MW Water Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Empirical Platform has been granted with Laboratory Accreditation Certificate (NO. CNASL22238) by China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). Furthermore, Plant No.2 of the Sungrow Hydrogen Intelligent Manufacturing Centre has recently become operational. This facility features China’s first automated assembly line for ALK electrolyzers, which is expected to boost production efficiency by 60%. As a result, Sungrow Hydrogen’s annual production capacity has now increased to 3GW.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/2ea9djhe

26 massive hydrogen storage tanks to install at world’s first multi-megawatt hydrogen power plant

 The construction works at the Centrale Électrique de l’Ouest Guyanais (CEOG), undertaken by Siemens Energy, are reaching an exciting phase! The installation of 26 massive hydrogen storage tanks is now in progress—one of the most remarkable steps in the project’s construction.

HDF Energy is the pioneering developer of the CEOG project, the world’s first multi-megawatt hydrogen power plant. Powered by our game-changing Renewstable® technology, the CEOG plant will deliver clean, stable, and round-the-clock electricity to meet the needs of the local Guyanese population.

What makes CEOG a global benchmark for renewable energy? The CEOG plant combines:

Intermittent Solar Energy

Advanced electrolyzers and green hydrogen storage

HDF’s cutting-edge 1.5 MW fuel cells

This innovative integration will ensure 24/7 baseload electricity. 

Once operational, the plant will generate enough electricity to power 10,000 Guyanese households.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/4urxyvs3

MAN’s catalytic methanation technology will be used to convert green hydrogen in Finland

Ren-Gas selects MAN Energy Solutions’ methanation technology for its Tampere e-methane plant

MAN Energy Solutions will deliver 50 MWel methanation reactor for Ren-Gas Tampere e-methane plant. The equipment delivery will consist of catalytic methanation reactor designed and manufactured in Germany.

Ren-Gas is excited to announce the selection of MAN Energy Solution (MAN) as one of the key technology provider for the Tampere Power-to-Gas project. MAN’s catalytic methanation technology will be used to convert green hydrogen and captured biogenic CO2 into renewable e-methane.

MAN will oversee the design, manufacturing, pre-fabrication, testing, delivery, installation supervision, commissioning, and performance testing of the equipment. This extensive scope guarantees that the project leverages MAN’s advanced technology and expertise at every phase, from initial design to final performance validation.

“We are very excited to work with MAN Energy Solutions on our Tampere project. With their methanation technology we are able reach very good methane production efficiency, and to expand our sector integration opportunities even further. Once again, it is great to work with a leading European partner like MAN, and to advance the European hydrogen sector together, said Mikko Piekkala, Commercial Manager, Ren-Gas

Christian Obermeier of MAN Energy Solutions added: “I’m proud that Ren-Gas will rely on our proven methanation technology for this impressive Power-to-Gas project. MAN Energy Solutions is a Power-to-Gas pioneer commissioning its first methanation reactor already in 2013. Since then we have collected comprehensive and valuable operational experiences, which will be incorporated into the design of this new reactor making it highly efficient and resulting in a high methane quality. Our innovative engineering know-how paired with a decade-long experience in methanation makes us unique in the Power-to-Gas field.”

Ren-Gas’s facility in Tampere is set to produce renewable e-methane for heavy road and maritime transport sectors. In the e-methane production MAN’s methanation reactor will use, approximately 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide captured annually from the Tarastenjärvi waste incineration plant’s flue gases, along with green hydrogen produced with electrolysers. The plant will yield approximately 200 GWh of renewable fuel for heavy road and maritime transport annually, as well as 180 GWh of carbon dioxide-free district heating for Tampere’s district heating system.

Ren-Gas is the leading green hydrogen and e-methane project developer in Finland, which has secured significant public support for its portfolio from Finnish Government as well as from EU.  The company has developed an industry benchmark project portfolio, from which the Tampere facility is proceeding the construction in 2025, and commercial operation will start in 2027.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/465bcuz8

FUCHS and Dumarey Group Launch Market-Ready Hydrogen Engine Lubricant

FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, and the Dumarey Group, world leader in propulsion solutions for the automotive industry, announced that the lubricant for hydrogen internal combustion engines is now ready for market. This achievement is the result of a strategic collaboration that started in 2021, focused on advancing sustainable powertrain technologies through the development of specific lubricant formulations. Moreover, the collaboration has led to the creation of leading-edge lubricants for E-axle reducers. Carsten Meyer, Executive Vice President Mining Division & OEM Division of FUCHS SE said, “We are excited to continue our collaboration with DUMAREY on the field of future propulsion systems. Our innovative lubricants are engineered to meet the unique specification of hydrogen engines and electric powertrains, ensuring optimal performance and contributing to the future of mobility and power generation.”

Pierpaolo Antonioli, Chief Technology Officer of Dumarey Group, commenting on the announcement, “Cooperating with FUCHS allowed us to push the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable automotive technology and has been a key contributor to DUMAREY commitment to enable sustainable mobility for all, developing leading edge hydrogen and electrical propulsion solutions.”

This collaboration underscores the commitment of both FUCHS and DUMAREY to driving innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry setting new standards for performance and environmental responsibility in powertrain technologies.

Furthermore, the new development complements the already existing comprehensive FUCHS portfolio for new mobility applications and solutions.

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ArcelorMittal Poland: Krakow hydrogen furnaces are in operation 

Over the two decades of its presence in Poland, the company has already invested almost PLN 2.5 billion in both rolling mills. The recently completed project to build hydrogen furnaces in the annealing plant of the Krakow branch of ArcelorMittal Poland consumed PLN 52 million. The sheets are now annealed without the use of ammonia, which will bring measurable environmental benefits in the long run – it has already reduced CO2 emissions from the process by 50 percent. The installation is currently in the start-up phase

In Krakow, there is the most modern hot rolling mill in Europe, built in 2007 for PLN 1.2 billion, and a cold rolling mill with galvanizing and sheet metal painting lines. 

“Sheet metal, which fits perfectly into the needs of customers from the household appliances or construction industry, is a specialty of Krakow. The assortment of this branch is valued not only in Poland, but also abroad, which is why since 2004, when ArcelorMittal took over the Krakow steelworks, we have been consistently expanding and modernizing our production lines, as well as investing in new products. The value of our investments in the processing part is already nearly PLN 2.5 billion” says Wojciech Koszuta, chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal Poland. 

Hydrogen revolution at ArcelorMittal Poland’s Kraków branch

Modernization of the production process is associated with technological changes that gradually reduce the environmental impact of plants. Only thanks to the recent, PLN 52 million hydrogen furnace project, the company eliminated ammonia from the annealing process and shortened the duration of the process itself, which translated into lower consumption of natural gas and electricity. This, in turn, reduced CO2 emissions during annealing by 50 percent. 

Replacing installations that have been operating until recently with new ones with a 100% hydrogen atmosph

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