Statements of companies and regulators with links of primary sources about real projects
BOSCH showcased its new Hybrion PEM Electrolysis Stack at Hannover Messe
“This year’s Hannover Messe trade fair marks the market launch of our PEM electrolysis stack. It is the heart of each electrolysis system, as hydrogen is produced within its cells”, the BOSCH reported in its LinkedIn.
Hybrion stack produces 23 kilograms of hydrogen per hour at an output pressure of over 30 bar. This is equivalent to a power input of up to 1.25 megawatts.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/8pda7u9x
Hexagon Purus signs agreement with Stadler for delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems for rail applications in California.
Hexagon Purus, a world leading manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Stadler, a leading manufacturer of rail applications, for delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems for hydrogen rail applications in California.
The Type 4 hydrogen fuel storage systems will be produced in Hexagon Purus’ facility in Kassel, Germany.
“At Stadler, we are committed to reducing operational emissions and developing efficient and environmentally friendly rail solutions in collaboration with experienced partners, like Hexagon Purus. Leveraging our extensive portfolio and leadership in alternative drive systems, we provide our customers with optimal solutions tailored to their needs,” says Martin Ritter, CEO Division Stadler North America.
“Hydrogen is an attractive solution to decarbonize rail transport, especially for regions like California where full electrification is not viable”, says Michael Kleschinski, EVP Hydrogen Mobility & Infrastructure. “We are thrilled to sign this agreement with Stadler as a continuation of our long-term collaboration, and we are looking forward to supporting their efforts in rolling out hydrogen trains in the US”.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/4w7b6849
Toyota Provides Hydrogen Technology Roadmap at the 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar
Toyota’s long-term strategy on the advancement of a hydrogen-powered society took center stage at the 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar as executives presented and outlined the company’s vision and plan for achieving carbon neutrality, a plan that includes using hydrogen-powered technologies. At the event, Toyota reaffirmed its commitment to the fuel and introduced a number of applications and strategies aimed to expand Toyota’s hydrogen and fuel cell business.
In his opening remarks, Toyota’s Chief Engineer of Advanced Mobility Jay Sackett shared his goal for the seminar: to foster connections among industry leaders and advocates dedicated to promoting hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution.
“We are collaborating with companies that would traditionally have been our competition to develop standards for hydrogen fueling connections and protocols, recognizing that an industry standard was of greater benefit than our own competitive advantage,” Sackett said.
Hydrogen and the Multi-Pathway Strategy
Many of Toyota’s public-facing efforts toward decarbonization have focused on hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric powertrains, though hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles and powertrains remain an important part of Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy. The company believes that hydrogen can play a role in the transition to a carbon-neutral future, particularly in sectors with significant carbon footprints, such as heavy-duty trucking.
An example shared at the event was how Toyota’s largest port vehicle processing center in the U.S., located at the Port of Long Beach, which processes upward of 200,000 vehicles per year, has applied the technology. With FuelCell Energy, Toyota built the first-of-its-kind Tri-gen system at the Port.
The system was designed to use directed renewable biogas and convert it to hydrogen, which is then used to produce 2.3 megawatts of electricity per day, part of which is used to power Toyota Logistic Services’ port operations. Some of the hydrogen produced by the system, up to 1,200 kg per day, is pumped to two adjacent stations, providing fuel for heavy-duty trucks and light-duty passenger vehicles. The third product of the facility is water. Tri-gen produces 1,400 gallons of water a day as a byproduct of the electricity being generated by hydrogen – the Toyota team members use the water to wash vehicles when they come off shipping vessels. The system offsets 9,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year from the Long Beach community.
The port has about 30 FCEV trucks in its rotation, all of which can take hydrogen produced from Tri-gen, as the station is open to trucks from competitive truck makers. While this is a small start, given the more than 20,000 heavy-duty truck routes operating daily in the area including both the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Toyota sees a substantial opportunity to replace conventional diesel trucks with zero-emission, hydrogen-powered alternatives.
FCEV trucks are capable of not only matching the payload capacity of their diesel counterparts but also allow greater up-time for drivers through significantly quicker refueling times than pure BEV commercial trucks (15 to 20 minutes for a full fuel cell tank versus 90 minutes on the quickest chargers available for a 90% battery charge) and emit only water vapor.
Innovations and Collaborations
Toyota has been at the forefront of hydrogen technology for more than three decades, launching the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the Toyota Mirai, in 2014.
That vehicle showed that Toyota’s polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack could reliably convert hydrogen into electricity to power passenger vehicles. Those vehicles – and the millions of miles they’ve traversed in the ensuing decade – were only the start. Now, Toyota has shown that there are other use applications and cases to be found with the versatility and scalability of fuel cells.
Toyota’s North American Hydrogen Headquarters in Gardena, California, called H2HQ, has been codeveloping the technology with Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan, from the earliest fuel cells to the semi-truck applications to mobile and stationary generators, replacing diesel-powered generators in several applications.
General Manager of Fuel Cell Solutions Thibaut de Barros Conti touched on how a Toyota fuel-cell-based generator is already in use as a backup generator in a hospital in the Pacific Northwest. On a smaller scale, a mobile generator built into a Toyota Tundra by TRD North America for motorsports and marketing activations was used to power the Hot Cocoa Village and Santa’s Workshop, presented by Lexus, at last year’s Detroit Christmas tree lighting.
On a much larger scale, a 1-Megawatt proton exchange membrane fuel cell power generation system using Toyota’s fuel cells was installed at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Colorado, and a future microgrid at H2HQ includes fuel cells in its design to enhance energy resilience.
Addressing Challenges
Despite advancements in hydrogen technology, de Barros Conti highlighted the challenges faced in the creation of a hydrogen society. With a limited number of stations available across California, Toyota has been taking steps to address the infrastructure gap.
Looking Ahead
As Toyota continues to innovate and expand its hydrogen initiatives, the company is committed to decarbonizing its logistics and trucking fleet, integrating hydrogen solutions where they make sense.
With more than 500 industry leaders and government officials from California, Texas and other states attending, Toyota led the discussion at the seminar keynote session with optimism and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability. With a heavy emphasis this year on national energy independence and recently revised incentives toward hydrogen production, there’s a lot of new opportunity.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3ncfceuj
Enapter presents the world’s first AI-powered electrolyzer
AG has developed a innovative AI software that enables it`s customers to further optimize the performance of their AEM
electrolysers. Artificial Intelligence analyzes the data from the measuring sensors installed in the electrolyzer, which record temperature, pressure and power consumption at various
points, for example. The AI control the devices in real time and intervene where necessary, enabling an improved energy flow and increasing the efficiency of the devices. The AI models
are transmitted “over the air” to the electrolyzers and automatically optimize the performance of the end device. Multiple sensors on each stack also measure wear and tear
and can determine the optimal maintenance cycle in comparison with similarly configured devices and site conditions. This predictive approach avoids costly breakdowns and increases
the overall lifespan of each connected device. By incorporating data from the connected energy sources such as PV systems and wind power, as well as additional components such as
batteries, the overall energy management of the system can be improved. By predicting fluctuations in the availability of these fluctuating energy sources, the operation of the electrolyzers can be adjusted, improving overall sustainability and cost efficiency. The first version of the AI will be available to existing and new Enapter customers from April 17, 2025.
The new AI software is based on Enapter`s self-developed Energy Management System (EMS). Over the past six years, real data from 2.7 million operating hours has been collected from thousands of Enapter electrolysers delivered worldwide. The devices, which are stationed in almost all climate zones, have provided extensive data for a large number of different applications.
At the Hannover Messe from March 31 – April 4, 2025, the company will present the pre-release of the
AI to interested parties at the following Enapter Partner booths:
H2Core Systems (Stand D07)
JA-Gastechnology (Stand C09)
Fuel Cell Systems (Stand D11/1)
Hephas Energy (Stand B20/1)
Cosber Hydrogen (Stand C22)
Press release https://tinyurl.com/y46fx9ju
Dutch NIM announces initiative to develop the world’s first general cargo ship powered by liquid hydrogen
The maritime industry is taking a large step toward sustainability with the launch of the H2ESTIA Project, a groundbreaking initiative to develop the world’s first zero-emission general cargo ship powered by liquid hydrogen. Led by the Dutch Innovation company and supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, this initiative is a key pillar of the Maritime Masterplan, setting a new standard for decarbonizing European maritime logistics.
The project focuses on designing, constructing and demonstrating a hydrogen-powered cargo vessel that will operate in the North Sea and beyond. Managed by Van Dam Shipping, the ship is designed to transport bulk goods, eliminating harmful emissions and redefining the future of sustainable shipping.
At the heart of the H2ESTIA Project is its integrated approach to hydrogen powered propulsion. The vessel will be equipped with a newly designed cryogenic hydrogen storage and bunkering system, enabling safe handling and storage of liquid hydrogen at extremely low temperatures. A hydrogen fuel cell system together with batteries will provide primary propulsion, delivering clean power. To further enhance energy efficiency, the ship will incorporate wind-assisted propulsion and waste heat recovery solutions, reducing hydrogen consumption. Digital twin technology will create a virtual model of the ship, allowing for real-time monitoring, operational optimization, and enhanced safety measures.
The H2ESTIA Project is supported by a consortium of leading maritime and technology firms, TNO, MARIN, the University of Twente, Cryovat, EnginX, Encontech, classification society RINA and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/6xxe2b5p
World’s First Commercial-Use Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Completes Three-Month Demonstration Voyage
The world’s first commercial-use ammonia-fueled vessel, Sakigake, has successfully completed a three-month demonstration voyage, during which the vessel engaged in tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay and achieved a GHG-emission reduction of up to approximately 95%.
The vessel was completed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. (IPS) on August 23, 2024, in cooperation with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) as part of a Green Innovation Fund Project under Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
1. Background
The development project of this vessel started in October 2021 as part of NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund Project; “Development of vessels equipped with domestically produced ammonia-fueled engines”. It was completed in August 2024, becoming the world’s first commercial-use ammonia-fueled vessel. Afterward, NYK Group company Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha engaged the vessel in a three-month demonstration voyage while conducting tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay.
2. Project Results
NYK and IPS analyzed the ammonia co-firing and GHG-reduction rates during vessel operations and confirmed them to consistently exceed 90% and rise to approximately 95% in each of the main engine load ranges, as shown in the table below. The demonstration tests while in tugboat operation is the world’s first trial, confirming that ammonia is one of the most viable and promising options as a next-generation fuel for vessels.
Table: Ammonia co-firing rate / GHG-reduction rate during the demonstration voyage
| Main Engine Load | 100％ | 75％ | 50％ | 25％ |
| Ammonia Co-firing Rate | 95.2％ | 94.8％ | 93.4％ | 91.1％ |
| GHG Reduction Rate* | 94.0％ | 94.4％ | 93.0％ | 90.3％ |
A commemorative ceremony was held at the port of Yokohama to mark the successful completion of the vessel’s three-month demonstration voyage and celebrate this Green Innovation Fund Project milestone. Former Prime Minister SUGA Yoshihide, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry KATO Akiyoshi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism TAKAMI Yasuhiro and Mayor of Yokohama YAMANAKA Takeharu attended the ceremony.
3. Future Plans
The vessel will continue to be used for tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay, and NYK will continue to accumulate knowledge related to the development and operation of ammonia-fueled vessels.
In addition, NYK, Japan Engine Corporation, IPS, and Nippon Shipyard Co., Ltd. are working together to develop an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier, which is scheduled to be delivered in November 2026, also as part of NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund Project; “Development of vessels equipped with domestically produced ammonia-fueled engines”.
NYK will continue to develop and introduce next-generation fueled vessels, including ammonia-fueled vessels, and will work towards achieving net zero emissions in the shipping industry.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3k5rxcar
Jolt wins $10M grant for hydrogen projects in Chile
Jolt Activated Electrodes announced that it has been awarded a $10M grant from Chilean government agency Corfo to build an automatic manufacturing line for alkaline electrodes and other auxiliary systems.
Out of 30 applicants only 3 projects were selected; Jolt Activated Electrodes, Hygreen Energy and Guofu (Guofuhee) were awarded grants.
Jolt Activated Electrodes plans to support Chile and the rest of Latin America’s planned green hydrogen industry. Chile has abundant solar and wind resources & is uniquely positioned to produce low cost green hydrogen. Because of this Chile is actively pursuing green hydrogen development with a US$1 billion fund, aiming to become a major exporter and a leader in the global green hydrogen market.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/ykwkkckh
Next generation fuel cell truck: Daimler Truck tests first prototypes in the Swiss Alps
Daimler Truck’s development team has built up first prototypes of Mercedes-Benz’ next generation fuel cell trucks and has recently put them through their paces in a first series of demanding tests. Two vehicles of the next development stage of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck underwent intensive winter testing at the Simplon Pass in the Swiss Canton of Valais. The tough conditions in the cold and snow, as well as challenging gradient profiles in the region provided excellent conditions for testing the innovative technology under the hood of the liquid hydrogen-powered vehicles and allowed the team to gain valuable insights under realistic extreme conditions.
“For the further development of our Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, we are seamlessly building on the experiences of the first prototype generation and are therefore able to test the improved technology under extreme conditions right from the outset,” explains Dr. Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Product Engineering. “With a maximum elevation of more than 2,000 meters above sea level and a climb from 600 meters, the route over the Simplon Pass provided good conditions for testing the interplay of the fuel cell system with other enhanced components. The successful tests have underlined the potential and reliability of the GenH2 Trucks, even under demanding conditions.”
During testing, the interaction of all essential components was tested intensively, including the fuel cell, the high-voltage battery, the e-axle, the tank system, and thermal management. A particular focus was on the use of the Predictive Powertrain Controls system, the topography-dependent cruise control. The objective was to use the battery in combination with the fuel cell efficiently, both with regard to propulsion as well as for recuperation when driving downhill.
Two hydrogen trucks that are CO2e-free in driving operation were deployed and underwent an extensive and demanding test program with a gross vehicle weight of up to 40 tons during a period of 14 days. They covered a total of 6,500 kilometers and crossed mountain roads with an accumulated climb of 83,000 meters. Particularly challenging were the approx. 20-km-long up- and downhill stretches with gradients of 10 to 12 percent, with a total distance covering 1,600 kilometers. The fuel cell trucks were refueled via a mobile hydrogen refueling station from Air Products, which was set up at the test base in Valais.
Small series is part of extensive trials of fuel-cell trucks
Last autumn, the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) and the federal states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate approved funding totaling € 226 million for Daimler Truck. The funding is intended for the development, small-scale production and customer deployment (operation and maintenance) of 100 fuel cell trucks.
The funding project, created within the framework of the European Union’s IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) Hydrogen program, covers both vehicle and production-related activities. In addition to the development and build-up of the vehicles, the funding will also be used for feasibility studies with regard to the hydrogen value chain as well as investments in required production facilities and processes in preparation for planned series production. Final assembly of the next generation fuel cell trucks is set to take place at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth and the trucks are expected to go into operation at various customers from the end of 2026 onwards.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yrpk2tch
Akanetsu Installs Heat Source Facilities Utilizing Green Hydrogen,the First Such Initiative in Central Tokyo
Akasaka Heating&Cooling Supply Co.,Ltd (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), Ltd. which operates and manages a district heating and cooling system for the stable supply of energy produced in an underground plant to buildings in the Akasaka 5-chome district of Minato-ku, Tokyo, including the TBS Broadcasting Center,
hereby announces that it has installed facilities utilizing green hydrogen. This new development marks the first such initiative for a district heating and cooling company in central Tokyo. By harnessing green hydrogen to generate electricity with fuel cells, and by switching some fuels from city gas, Akanetsu aims to help reduce CO2 emissions in the process of producing cooling and heat. In this initiative, which is unique in Japan, installation of facilities is expected to be completed by October 2025, with green hydrogen transactions to begin in January 2026.
1. Facility Overview
Green hydrogen produced in Japan using renewable energy is transported by trailer to the Akasaka area of Tokyo, where it is stored in hydrogen storage alloy tanks manufactured by Shimizu Corporation and used as fuel for fuel cells and boilers.
2. Details of Installed Facilities
Hydrogen storage tanks
These are safe and compact hydrogen storage alloy tanks,
capturing the benefits offered by hydrogen adsorbed on a
special alloy to reduce hydrogen gas volume to 1/1000 of its
original volume for storage. Unlike conventional liquefied
hydrogen tanks and high-pressure containers, hydrogen
adsorbed on hydrogen storage alloys is handled at a low pressure
of less than 1 MPa, and the use of non-hazardous alloys that do
not ignite when placed near fire ensures safety for installation inside buildings.
In addition, these rare earth-free alloys contribute to cost reductions.
Specifications: Hydrogen storage alloy tank (manufacturer: Shimizu Corporation)
Capacity: 1,350 Nm3 (when combined with fuel cells, enables supply of 5,000W of electricity for about 2 weeks)
Fuel cells
These supply power to LED lights, some air conditioning, and emergency outlets on the plant premises. It provides “carbon zero” (carbon-free) electricity by generating electricity using
green hydrogen and operates independently not only on a daily basis but also in the event of a power outage.
Specifications: Pure hydrogen fuel cell (manufactured by Panasonic Corporation) Power generation capacity: 5,000W x 2 units
Hydrogen boilers
Hydrogen-mixing combustion boilers have been selected to achieve use of dual fuels between hydrogen and city gas. Of the heat source machinery in the plant, these will be
installed for boilers that emit relatively large amounts of CO2.
Specifications: Hydrogen-mixing once-through boiler
(manufactured by Hirakawa Corporation)
Converted steam volume: 2,000 kg/h x 2 units
Mixing ratio: 50% (by volume, maximum ratio) of hydrogen and city gas 13A
Press release https://tinyurl.com/f5bepv4v
MOLCT announced the conclusion of time charter contracts for the world’s first ammonia-fueled chemical tankers
MOL Chemical Tankers announced that the company has concluded time charter contracts with CMB.TECH NV for six newbuilding chemical tankers of 26,000 DWT, including four ammonia dual-fuel–ready vessels and two dual-fuel–fitted vessels. These vessels will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng Co., Ltd. and are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029.
These vessels will be the world’s first ammonia-fueled chemical tankers, contributing to the achievement of net zero emissions by 2050, in line with the MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.2.
The dual-fuel–fitted vessels will be equipped with ammonia dual-fuel engines upon delivery, while the dual-fuel–ready vessels will be designed for future retrofitting to ammonia dual-fuel operation, enabling flexibility in adopting sustainable fuel solutions.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3t8pr9h4
Six Japanese companies may invest in green ammonia project in India
IHI Corporation, Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and Tokyo Century Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore investment opportunities in a green ammonia production project currently under development in India, the MOL announced.
In the Project, a new green ammonia production facility will be established in Odisha, eastern India by 2030, in collaboration with ACME Group, a major renewable energy company in India. The facility aims to produce approximately 400,000 tons of green ammonia annually. This green ammonia will be safely and stably transported to Japan, catering to various domestic users such as power generation companies and chemical manufacturers.
IHI Corporation is dedicated to pioneering Japan’s first green ammonia value chain. Leveraging the strong cooperative framework among the six companies, the company aims to build and expand this value chain both domestically and internationally, ensuring a stable supply of green ammonia and contributing to the realization of a carbon neutral society.
Hokkaido Electric Power Company is advancing its efforts towards carbon neutrality by exploring the use of ammonia at the Tomatoh-Atsuma Thermal Power Station Unit 4, a coal-fired power plant. Additionally, the company is conducting studies on establishing facilities for the reception, storage, and supply of ammonia in the Tomakomai area of Hokkaido, aiming to promote and expand the use of ammonia.
Through this initiative, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical seeks to promote the decarbonization of ammonia-one of its core raw materials-and contribute to the transition to a decarbonized society through the expansion of green ammonia.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed an MoU with IHI Corporation to develop a green ammonia supply chain. MOL is working toward Japan’s first import of green ammonia, utilizing ocean-going vessels to transport the ammonia from IHI’s production base in India to Japan’s primary terminals, followed by coastal vessels for delivery to secondary terminals.
Mizuho Bank, acknowledging the urgent need for the development of supply chains for hydrogen and ammonia, recognizes the growing importance of financial institutions in providing funding, particularly for capital-intensive manufacturing sectors. Given this, the company aims to execute financing of 2 trillion yen for these sectors by 2030. Through this initiative, Mizuho Bank intends to contribute to the acceleration of supply chain development and the societal implementation of hydrogen, ammonia, and related technologies.
Tokyo Century has primarily focused on solar power within its renewable energy initiatives. However, recognizing the utilization of green ammonia as a crucial element in addressing the global challenge of achieving carbon neutrality, the company is considering participation in the ammonia business. Tokyo Century is committed to promoting new renewable energy sources and working towards the realization of a sustainable society.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/47vfp47n
Bosch acquired orders for PEM electrolysis stacks amounting to 100 megawatts before the official sales launch in April
Neuman & Esser will be integrating 16 Bosch Hybrion stacks into an electrolyzer with a capacity of 20 megawatts
Whether in the chemicals, transportation, steel, or energy industries, there is enormous potential for decarbonization if hydrogen is used as an energy source – especially if it is produced using renewables. With an expected global capacity of 100–170 gigawatts by 2030, electrolysis is a strategic growth field for Bosch, despite the slowdown in the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy, the Bosch stated.
To mark its entry into this market, the company is showcasing technology for electrolyzers at Hannover Messe. Bosch is premiering two Hybrion PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolysis stacks as a modular container solution integrated into an electrolysis system. Such stacks are at the heart of the electrolyzer. The complete system, with an output of 2.5 megawatts, is supplied by FEST, based in Goslar, Germany.
The company wants to use its experience in volume production to achieve economies of scale and reduce costs in the future. In 2025, it is planning to work on several projects in Europe with various partners. Even before the official sales launch in April, Bosch has already acquired orders amounting to some 100 megawatts – for example, Neuman & Esser will be integrating 16 Bosch Hybrion stacks into an electrolyzer with a capacity of 20 megawatts. Bosch is also working with companies including AKA Energy Systems, Andritz, Pietro Fiorentini, Hyter, H2B2, iGas, IMI, Nikkiso, and Técnicas Reunidas.
Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/mkh43xu6
HydrogenPro has received purchase order of USD 2.5 million
HydrogenPro, an OEM for high pressure alkaline electrolyser and supplies large scale green hydrogen technology & systems, announced that it has received a purchase order for the company’s high-pressure alkaline electrolyzers to an undisclosed customer at a value of USD 2.5 million. The manufacturing of the electrolyzers is planned to start in early May 2025.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/mwnjszvp
Fluxys starts construction of the first phase of the hydrogen pipeline network
Fluxys announces the start of construction of the first phase of its hydrogen pipeline network.
Based on Fluxys’ decades-long expertise in gas transport, the subsidiary Fluxys hydrogen NV was established in 2023 to develop the necessary infrastructure for hydrogen transport. In April 2024, Fluxys hydrogen was appointed as the operator responsible for the development and management of an open-access hydrogen transport network in Belgium (“Hydrogen Network Operator”).
The decision to build these first hydrogen pipelines was made after extensive consultations with the relevant authorities, the regulator, industrial market players, and is aligned with the delayed market development. The federal government provides support for these important initial investments in open-access hydrogen infrastructure through the European “Resilience and Recovery Fund”. This new pipeline network will be a first step in facilitating the hydrogen economy with a transport network to which producers and consumers can connect, as provided for in the appointment as “Hydrogen Network Operator”.
In the port areas of Antwerp and Ghent, as well as between those ports (from Kallo to Zelzate), Fluxys will build new hydrogen pipelines to provide transport capacity to the market according to the principle of open access. These pipelines will also be constructed with multi-purpose technology, like the recent natural gas pipelines. The first step of this network will be ready in 2026 and will be gradually expanded over the coming years in line with market development, and to the extent that the investment risk in the start-up phase of the market is brought to an acceptable level by government mechanisms.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3jfvs7ry
13 associations recommends German authorities to establish a hydrogen alliance with other EU member states
In a letter to Friedrich Merz, 13 associations representing the energy, gas, water, hydrogen, steel, chemical, and automotive industries, as well as mechanical and plant engineering, appealed to him to establish a strategic hydrogen alliance at the European level in a future government.
Geopolitical power shifts and international competition for value creation pose major challenges for Europe and Germany. They require a strategic approach to secure energy and technological sovereignty and strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of our industrial location. Hydrogen plays a key role in this.
There is currently no coalition of states at the EU member state level to advance the hydrogen ramp-up. Together with twelve other associations, the BDEW therefore strongly recommends that Germany take the initiative at the government level to establish a hydrogen alliance with other EU member states. Europe now needs a strengthening of the Energy Union and the internal market. A hydrogen alliance can unleash new integrative power here and underpin Germany’s leading role.
New impetus for the hydrogen ramp-up
The next legislative period is the crucial window of opportunity to give new impetus to the hydrogen ramp-up in Europe. We therefore propose that the coalition agreement include a provision for Germany to establish a hydrogen alliance at the European level with other EU member states. All member states – regardless of their energy mix – that want to actively promote the fastest and most ambitious ramp-up possible should have an interest in a hydrogen alliance. To enable a broad-based ramp-up, the alliance should be open to all forms of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen. It could be used to advocate for an ambitious and implementation-oriented hydrogen policy in the Council of the EU and vis-à-vis the European Commission and Parliament. It could also serve as a vehicle for building closer bridges with strategically important non-EU partners, such as the United Kingdom and Norway, as well as other potential importing countries.
The Hydrogen Alliance can materialize quickly, as numerous concrete projects are pending: the revision of the delegated acts on renewable and low-carbon hydrogen to make them more practical, the commitment to a globally compatible certification system, the acceleration of the expansion of the hydrogen backbone and connecting corridors outside the EU, and the further strengthening of the EU Hydrogen Bank and other funding instruments.
The following associations are advocating for the inclusion of a strategic hydrogen alliance in Europe in the coalition agreement of the new federal government:
Federal Association of the Energy and Water Industries (BDEW)
German Gas and Water Association (VGW)
German Hydrogen Association (DWV)
figawa
Association of Gas Transmission System Operators
THE GAS AND HYDROGEN INDUSTRY
Hydrogen Europe
Steel Industry Association (WV Stahl)
German Chemical Industry Association (VCI)
German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
VDMA
Association of Industrial Energy and Power Industries (VIK)
Association of Municipal Utilities (VKU)
Press release https://tinyurl.com/598ahzmy
Windcat delivers Hydrocat 60, the first hydrogen powered CTV in the MK5 series
Windcat delivers “Hydrocat 60”: the second Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) in the MK5 series. This innovative vessel is set to begin operations soon and will be the first of the series to be fitted with the full hydrogen dual fuel system, underscoring Windcat’s commitment to decarbonising offshore operations.
Hydrocat 60 is equipped with a dual fuel hydrogen combustion engine, co-developed by CMB.TECH and MAN. This advanced engine allows the vessel to operate on both hydrogen and traditional diesel fuel, ensuring flexibility and reliability. The vessel includes CMB.TECH’s full hydrogen system, capable of storing up to 458 kg of compressed hydrogen, providing a significant step towards reducing emissions in maritime operations.
The MK5 design addresses the evolving needs of the offshore wind industry by delivering high-performance vessels that significantly enhance crew comfort and operational efficiency. Developed through in-house innovation, the MK5 design incorporates feedback and experience from the daily operations of our fleet and offers further optimised seakeeping capabilities, larger deck space, and provisions for increased hydrogen storage. With an overall length of 27 meters, an optimised hull shape, increased width, and elevated freeboard, these vessels ensure greater accessibility and comfort, making the vessel series ideal for those developments located further offshore.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/y5rjb5ja
H2scan’s Revolutionary Monitoring System Enhances Safety and Reliability of Underground Vault Transformers
Real-time hydrogen measurement system provides instant awareness of internal faults that could lead to dangerous transformer failures
H2scan, a pioneer in the development of hydrogen sensing technology, announced its HY-VAULT™ system that provides utilities with a cost-effective continuous monitoring solution to improve the safety and security of the communities they serve.
The HY-VAULT system addresses critical safety and infrastructure challenges for utility companies managing aging underground vault transformers in urban environments. By remotely monitoring dissolved hydrogen gas in transformers, the system allows maintenance crews to prioritize those transformers at risk of failure. By reducing the frequency of manual oil samples, personnel have less exposure to potentially hazardous environments.
This innovative solution combines H2scan’s new GRIDSCAN® 5015 or 5000 family of hydrogen sensors with an AVO-1 interface, creating the industry’s only high-concentration monitoring solution specifically designed for vault transformers. By enabling reliable monitoring in previously inaccessible locations, HY-VAULT supports the shift from scheduled oil sampling to condition-based maintenance (CBM), minimizing unnecessary maintenance and potential risk to personnel.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/y3bdcecc
Linde and O-I Partner to Install OPTIMELT® TCR Technology compatible with hydrogen at German Holzminden
O-I Glass, Inc. and Linde announced plans to install Linde’s proprietary OPTIMELTTM Thermochemical Regenerator (TCR) technology at O-I’s container glass plant in Holzminden, Germany. This collaboration is expected to significantly reduce both fuel consumption and fuel-based Scope 1 carbon dioxide emissions for O-I, a global leader in glass manufacturing.
Linde offers a broad range of technologies, including the patented OPTIMELTTM TCR technology, to help glass manufacturers increase the energy efficiency of their melting operations. This unique technology recovers waste heat from glass furnace flue gas to preheat and reform the natural gas feed. This decreases fuel consumption of the melting process by approximately 30% versus furnaces that do not feature this technology. The OPTIMELTTM TCR technology is also compatible with a range of fuels such as low carbon hydrogen or blends of hydrogen and natural gas. Linde’s OPTIMELTTM TCR technology is being implemented by glass manufacturing customers worldwide, including in the United States.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/xtz34umh
Nikola Corporation Announces Intent to Voluntarily Delist from Nasdaq and Deregister with the SEC
Nikola Corporation, an integrated truck and energy company, including battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks and hydrogen refueling ecosystems announced its intention to file a Form 25 Notification of Delisting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about April 3, 2025, which will remove its securities from listing and registration on Nasdaq. Nasdaq previously suspended the trading of Nikola’s common stock at the opening of business on February 26, 2025 and notified Nikola that a Form 25 would be filed. However, as Nasdaq has not yet made the filing, Nikola is doing so voluntarily to permit it to file a Form 15 to deregister with the SEC.
Nikola previously announced on February 19, 2025 that Nikola and certain of its domestic subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Filing”).
Once the Nasdaq delisting on Form 25 becomes effective, Nikola intends to file a Form 15 to deregister with the SEC.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/7tzyt7dy
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan to unveil World’s First Hydrogen Cartridge-Powered Vending Machine
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has installed the world’s first hydrogen cartridge-powered vending machine, jointly developed with Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Note 1), at the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (“Osaka-Kansai Expo”) venue.
The vending machine consists of the machine itself and a generator fitted with a hydrogen cartridge. It operates using power generated by a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, allowing it to function independently. The machine can generate power in any location or weather conditions without emitting CO₂. The machine includes a monitor that displays the electricity generation process, offering visitors an experience of the “vending machine of the future.”
The vending machine is also compatible with Coca-Cola’s official app, Coke ON® (Note 2). Through its accessibility features (Note 3), the app provides users with on-screen visual information, tactile feedback through smartphone vibrations, and auditory guidance via voice read-out, assisting them in purchasing products. With the Osaka-Kansai Expo expected to attract many visitors, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan aims to make vending machines accessible and easy to use for everyone, including the elderly, wheelchair users, and people with disabilities.
One of these vending machines will be installed beneath the Expo’s Grand Roof (Ring) and will begin operation with the event’s opening on April 13.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5u3fxm5u
Metacon completes the 50 MW hydrogen project contract with Motor Oil Hellas by closing agreement for additional 20 MW capacity
Metacon AB (publ)announced that it had appointed as supplier for an additional 20 MW hydrogen production unit for the Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. (Motor Oil) planned 50 MW electrolysis plant in Corinth, Greece. The main contract package has now been finally signed by both parties. Assembly of the plant takes place in Metacon’s factory in Patras, Greece and and the majority of this add-on contract will be delivered in combination with the ongoing 30 MW project. When operational, the plant will be one of the biggest electrolysis-based hydrogen production plants in Europe to date.
The Motor Oil Group’s refinery, located in Ag. Theodoroi in Corinth is the largest private industrial complex in Greece and is considered one of the most modern refineries in Europe. Like the previously announced 30 MW contract, the additional 20 MW electrolysis units will be partly assembled in Metacon’s factory in Patras, Greece and Motor Oil will be responsible for on-site installation in Corinth, under the guidance and supervision of Metacon and PERIC. The project is also conducted in close collaboration with Metacon’s technology partner Siemens.
Motor Oil has communicated comprehensive plans for hydrogen in Greece. Besides the build-up of large-scale electrolysis-based production for ongoing and new operations, Motor Oil is championing an EU-supported Hydrogen Valley project as well as initiating build-up of hydrogen refueling stations in Greece.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2xsv2vwm
EWE awards contract for hydrogen storage project in northern Germany to NEUMAN & ESSER
• Family-owned company NEUMAN & ESSER supplies compressors for the first large-scale hydrogen cavern in the Wesermarsch
• Planned hydrogen storage from 2027
The energy service provider EWE is pushing ahead with the conversion of its gas storage site in the Wesermarsch for the storage of hydrogen. As part of the four-part large-scale project “Clean Hydrogen Coastline”, EWE has commissioned NEUMAN & ESSER to supply two compressors. These compressors form a central component for future large-scale hydrogen storage in a converted natural gas cavern. EWE wants to store hydrogen in it from 2027. From then on, the green gas can be available when it is needed, not when it is produced. Large-scale hydrogen storage thus improves the safe and flexible supply of future hydrogen users.
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PowerCell Secures 2 MW Order for M2Power 250 systems in Maritime Sector
PowerCell has received a groundbreaking first order for its M2Power 250 system from a leading European shipyard valued at SEK 150 million. This milestone marks the first commercial sale of a fully integrated methanol-to-power solution, an innovative technology launched in Q3 2024. This order includes a 2 MW installation of the M2Power 250 systems.
The M2Power 250 system converts methanol into clean electricity to support the vessel’s internal electrical systems. Methanol is emerging as a promising alternative fuel in shipping, helping the maritime industry transition to low-emission energy solutions.
Scheduled for delivery in 2029, the contract covers engineering services and product delivery, strengthening PowerCell’s position at the forefront of next-generation maritime energy solutions.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/mt2wpd23
Next Hydrogen Announces Strategic Partnership with Sungrow Hydrogen
Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. announced a wide-ranging cooperation agreement with Sungrow Hydrogen Sci&Tech. Co. Ltd. to accelerate the commercialization and scale-up of its innovative water electrolysis technology.
Under this agreement, Next Hydrogen will leverage Sungrow Hydrogen’s existing 3GW manufacturing facility to deliver on large volume orders starting in 2026 while ensuring continued control over the Company’s Intellectual Property and the design of its electrolyzers. Sungrow Hydrogen will also provide associated Balance of Plant systems, enhancing supply chain efficiency and cost competitiveness.
Additionally, the two companies will collaborate on co-development and cross-selling opportunities to offer customers a broader range of green hydrogen solutions to decarbonize ammonia, aviation fuels, refinery, steel and transportation industries.
Next Hydrogen will continue its research and development activities in Canada. To support both Global and North American market requirements, Next Hydrogen and Sungrow Hydrogen are also exploring expanding Next Hydrogen’s North American manufacturing footprint. This approach ensures localized production capabilities while maintaining supply chain flexibility and compliance with evolving regional clean energy policies.
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3M partners with open innovation platform H2UB,driving innovation in the hydrogen economy
The multi-technology company 3M and H2UB, Europe’s leading platform for open innovation along the entire hydrogen value chain, have signed a co-operation agreement. As part of the partnership, 3M will provide its expertise to support the network with technological and market-specific know-how. In addition, 3M will consult with H2UB on the overall market strategy. 3M believes that partnerships and the associated exchange of knowledge is a central key to innovation.
As a new partner of the H2UB innovation initiative in Essen, 3M will contribute its expertise and innovative solutions in the field of materials science. The multi-technology company 3M and the H2UB hydrogen initiative have already worked together successfully over the past year, including in the area of coaching start-ups. The H2UB ecosystem served as a valuable source of information for 3M to identify additional opportunities within the hydrogen economy. “3M and H2UB share the common goal of fostering innovation in the hydrogen economy. We believe that through this partnership we can make real progress in expanding this important future technology,” said Dr Jens Eichler, hydrogen technology architect at 3M New Growth Ventures.
Press release https://news.3mdeutschland.de
Intelligent Energy selected by Civil Aviation Authority to contribute to strategic Hydrogen Challenge programme
Fuel cell-powered Part 23 aircraft (with up to 19 seats) and Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft set to transform urban air mobility by end of the decade
A new partnership between fuel cell pioneer Intelligent Energy (IE) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is bringing the promise of zero-emission hydrogen-powered flights in the UK a step closer, the Intelligent Energy announced.
The collaboration will play a key role in ensuring the safe operation of the first generation of fuel-cell-powered passenger aircraft that are predicted to take to the skies this decade.
Loughborough-based Intelligent Energy, a global leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology for more than 20 years, made history in 2008 by partnering with Boeing to achieve the first manned flight powered by a fuel cell.
The company continues to push the boundaries of hydrogen aviation, with innovations including a proprietary water injection cooling system that delivers unrivalled power density.
IE’s 300kW IE-FLIGHT™ 300 (F300) product, launched in July 2024, has been designed to meet the needs of the first commercial zero-emission aircraft. It will power the Part 23 aircraft (with up to 19 seats) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that are set to transform urban air mobility. First deliveries are planned for 2027.
IE has been selected by the CAA to contribute to the second round of its UK Hydrogen Challenge, a pivotal initiative preparing the aerospace industry for the transition to hydrogen as a zero-carbon aviation fuel. IE’s primary role will be to advance the safety and certification standards for fuel cell-based propulsion systems, ensuring their compliance with aviation regulations and expediting their integration into commercial use.
Jonathan Douglas-Smith, Head of Business Development for IE-FLIGHT at Intelligent Energy, emphasised the significance of the partnership. He said:
“The UK is on track to lead the world in hydrogen fuel systems, but achieving zero-emission aviation requires more than just technological breakthroughs – it demands close collaboration between innovators and regulators.
“With our deep expertise in fuel cell design, manufacturing and real-world applications, we are uniquely positioned to bridge this gap. Our involvement in the UK Hydrogen Challenge keeps us at the forefront of zero-emission aviation while also shaping the future regulatory landscape for sustainable flight.”
The UK Hydrogen Challenge was launched in 2024, and trials in this second phase will run for three years.
“The long-term nature of the collaboration reflects the significance of the opportunity,” Douglas-Smith added. “Ultimately, this work will be instrumental in refining hydrogen fuel cell systems to meet aviation safety standards and accelerate their certification. We’re proud of our role in the project, which helps keep the UK a world-leader in hydrogen propulsion.”
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3x8askdr
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Secures secured AUD 814 М for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its CI Energy Transition Fund I (ETF I), announced it has secured AUD 814 million through the Australian Government’s Hydrogen Headstart program for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia.
As one of the world’s largest and most advanced commercial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia initiatives, the Murchison Green Hydrogen project is set to produce approximately 1.8 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, primarily for export to Asian markets. Located 20km north of Kalbarri in the Mid West region and powered by 6GW of onshore wind and solar generation, the project represents a significant milestone in advancing Australia’s green hydrogen economy.
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CASC Announces Successful Tests of First 100kg Liquid Hydrogen System on FAW Truck
The first domestic 100kg on-board liquid hydrogen system “Track 1000”, independently developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd. has completed tests on FAW Jiefang Lantu’s liquid hydrogen fuel cell vehicle “Starlight”, CASC said.
The system demonstrates remarkable performance advantages in the proposed application scenarios, marking a new stage in the development and demonstration of liquid hydrogen heavy-duty trucks.
The test vehicle was equipped with China’s advanced 300 kilowatt liquid hydrogen fuel cell system, which provides new insights for the development of powerful fuel cells for liquid hydrogen systems. The complete operation state of the vehicle’s dynamic process has a hydrogen supply pressure of more than 1.3 megapascal, and the pressure stabilisation ability is safe and reliable. For the first time, a liquid hydrogen filling ‘gun’ was connected to the system, and automatic purging was carried out before filling with liquid hydrogen, the risk of leakage is close to zero, the company claimed.
CASC previously announced the preparation of China’s first standards: ‘Safety Requirements for Liquid Hydrogen System Installed on Vehicles’ and ‘Regulations for Liquid Hydrogen Filling of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles’.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5n7ju448
Sizewell C has started transporting workers on three hydrogen buses to build a nuclear power station in Suffolk
Trial of first hydrogen buses in Suffolk could develop pathway to accelerate transport decarbonisation in the region, the Wrightbus announced. Buses to be built by Wrightbus in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, supporting UK jobs and manufacturing. Sizewell C aims to kickstart net zero technologies – and invest in UK companies to achieve it Sizewell C workers could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of the nuclear power station’s construction, if a new trial launched this week is successful. Three hydrogen double-deck buses and one single-deck bus – the first hydrogen buses in Suffolk – have begun transporting Sizewell C workers as part of a pilot scheme to test operational performance of the innovative clean technology.
The move could help kickstart the hydrogen economy in the region, provide opportunities for further hydrogen uptake, and accelerate transport decarbonisation in Suffolk. This would lead to more clean jobs and training opportunities to support this new technology, something which local education facilities are alive to. If the pilot is successful, Sizewell C could order up to 150 hydrogen buses, creating the UK’s largest hydrogen bus fleet.
Press release https://wrightbus.com/en-gb/Sizewell-C-trial-Wrightbus-Hydroliners
Scale Microgrids Secures Financing To Deliver Reliable Electricity And Clean Heat From HyAxiom Fuel Cells
Scale Microgrids, a vertically-integrated distributed energy company, has acquired a 9.6-megawatt combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The project, which is paired with a thermal loop, was acquired pre-construction from NuPower, an Easton, CT-based developer and investor in sustainable energy projects. Investec and MUFG will provide debt financing and Foss & Co will provide tax equity for the project, which Scale will finance as well as build, own, and operate over its lifetime.
HyAxiom, Connecticut’s largest fuel cell manufacturer, will fabricate, install, and operate the fuel cells for the project. These fuel cells will convert natural gas into hydrogen through an electrochemical process, generating combustion-free electricity as well as waste heat which will be captured for use in a 1.6 mile-long thermal loop in Bridgeport’s South end.
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dynaCERT’s Dealer Simply Green Achieves Remarkable Success with HydraGEN™ Sales
dynaCERT Inc., and Simply Green Distributors announced record growth in sales of dynaCERT’s proprietary HydraGEN™ Technology in Canada, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable energy solutions across industries.
In the past 2+ years, Simply Green has received 200+ HydraGEN™ Technology units. These units are being utilized by clients in the oil & gas and agriculture sectors, reinforcing Simply Green’s commitment to a greener future.
Following a highly successful pilot project, one of Canada’s largest oil and gas drilling companies, based in Alberta, has purchased 170 of these HydraGEN™ Technology units. Currently, 140 units are deployed and reporting data via dynaCERT’s proprietary HydraLytica™ system, a critical element in launching the Verra Carbon Credit projects. The remaining units have recently been shipped for deployment. According to Simply Green, the drilling company is committed to the continued expansion in its adoption of the technology.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5dandh82
Alfa Laval secures first contract for ammonia fuel supply system for onboard ammonia dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carriers
Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, reinforcing its position as a front-runner in developing solutions for decarbonizing the maritime industry. The ammonia fuel supply system will be installed onboard seven ammonia dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime.
With international shipping projected to more than double by 2050, the adoption of low-carbon fuels is crucial in the maritime industry’s pursuit of net zero emissions. Ammonia, recognized as a promising low-carbon fuel, is experiencing significant advances and increasing demand.
Alfa Laval is instrumental in delivering comprehensive fuel solutions to address the evolving requirements of the maritime sector, and the ammonia fuel supply system is another addition to a toolbox of solutions that can accelerate the industry’s decarbonization efforts. Alfa Laval has secured the first contract for its ammonia fuel supply system, highlighting its technological readiness to handle ammonia as fuel, as one of the pioneers in the industry.
“Through research, product development, and strategic partnerships, we are building the solutions needed for a safe and efficient transition to low-carbon alternative fuels,” says Peter Sahlen, Head of Marine Separation, Fuel Supply System & Heat Transfer, Alfa Laval. “Our deep experience with fuels like methanol and LPG has given us a head start with ammonia, and this first contract validates our commitment to driving decarbonization in shipping with reliable and innovative solutions.”
The FCM Ammonia will be installed on a CSSC Huangpu Wenchong shipyard in China for ship owner Tianjin Southwest Maritime (TSM). The first installation will be on three 25,000 cubic metre LPG/ammonia carriers, followed by four 41,000 cubic metre LPG/ammonia carriers. The first FCM Ammonia unit for TSM is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2025.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/45atd2uj
Accelera hosts Spanish prime minister and industry leaders at its new Guadalajara electrolyzer facility
Accelera recently announced its largest electrolyzer project to date – a 100-megawatt (MW) system for bp’s green hydrogen plant in Lingen, Germany
Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. , hosted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other government officials at its state-of-the-art electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Castilla-la Mancha, Spain.
Prime Minister Sánchez toured the 260,000-square-foot proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer manufacturing facility, one of the largest in Spain, and met with Accelera employees to celebrate their work in building the nation’s green hydrogen economy. The energy-efficient electrolyzer facility began production in April 2024 and has created 91 highly skilled jobs, with the potential for more as production expands.
Accelera recently announced its largest electrolyzer project to date – a 100-megawatt (MW) system for bp’s green hydrogen plant in Lingen, Germany – and production for the electrolyzer system is underway at the facility in Guadalajara. With an immediate 500MW of capacity, scalable to 1 gigawatt (GW), Accelera has plans to increase onsite manufacturing in the future, bringing more hydrogen production to Spain and further establishing the country as a hydrogen industrial hub in Europe.
During the discussions, participants emphasized the importance of domestic electrolyzer production in Spain, including Accelera’s plant in Guadalajara. This production is crucial not only for reaching Spain’s target of 12GW of installed electrolyzers, but also for creating jobs and strengthening Spain’s industrial base.
Attendees included:
- Olvido Moraleda, President of bp Spain and Vice President of bp group
- Arturo Gonzalo Aizpiri, CEO of Enagás
- Millán García-Tola, Global Hydrogen Director of Iberdrola
- José Manuel Martínez, CTO of Moeve
- Amy Davis, President of Accelera by Cummins
- Andreas Lippert, Vice President of Electrolyzers for Accelera by Cummins
Accelera is a leader in large-scale hydrogen production using PEM electrolysis and has deployed more than 600 electrolyzer units worldwide, powering some of the most advanced PEM electrolyzer systems operating globally. This includes a 20MW facility in Quebec, Canada, and a 25MW system in Florida, U.S.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5n7va2mw
Nel ASA receives purchase order for one MC500 containerized PEM electrolyser for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project
Nel Hydrogen US, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, has received a purchase order for one 2.5 MW containerized PEM unit for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project in the north-east of Scotland. The scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility powered by renewable energy, is being delivered through a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council. Hydrasun awarded the contract following their successful bid to design and integrate the hydrogen refuelling station and associated infrastructure.
Hydrasun is a leading international provider of integrated fluid transfer, power, and control products, serving diverse industries worldwide. The company has developed solutions for both transportation and industrial hydrogen applications, successfully completing over 40 projects across the UK, Scandinavia, and Europe.
“We are excited that Hydrasun has selected Nel for this meaningful project. Hydrasun is a professional enabler with quality backing, and we look forward to our collaboration, supporting them with fast-to-market and reliable electrolyser equipment,” says Nel’s President and CEO, Håkon Volldal.
Neil Thompson, CEO at Hydrasun said, ” Awarding the initial contracts for major equipment packages in the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project is a key milestone for the hydrogen market and a boost for the supply chain, highlighting our joint capabilities in delivering hydrogen projects in the UK.”
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5xh5br4c
lomarlabs and Newlight Collaborate to Pioneer Hybrid Hydrogen-Diesel Retrofits for Greener Shipping
Strategic collaboration to pilot hydrogen-diesel engine retrofits, reducing fuel consumption on average by 20% and accelerating maritime decarbonisation
Savings of up to 30% demonstrated in workshop trials and new collaboration will seek to replicate this onboard vessels
lomarlabs, the innovation arm of Lomar Shipping, has announced a strategic collaboration with Newlight, a technology company specialising in hybrid hydrogen-diesel engine retrofits, to accelerate the adoption of cost-effective, lower-emission solutions for the shipping industry. This collaboration will focus on retrofitting conventional diesel engines to operate on a hydrogen-diesel mix, reducing fuel consumption on average by 20% and significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Savings of up to 30% have already been demonstrated in workshop trials and this new collaboration will seek to replicate this onboard vessels.
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KPIT, EKA Mobility and BPCL to deploy a state-of-the-art 9-meter Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus at Cochin International Airport
In a landmark move towards Kerala’s net-zero ambition, EKA Mobility, a leading electric mobility solutions provider backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan) and VDL Groep (Netherlands), has partnered with KPIT Technologies and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to deploy a state-of-the-art 9-meter Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus at Cochin International Airport (CIAL), Kochi. This first-of-its-kind initiative in Kerala represents a major leap in India’s clean mobility ecosystem, paving the way for the mainstream adoption of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
The 30+ passenger hydrogen fuel cell bus will be deployed at CIAL as part of a Proof of Concept (PoC) project with a three-year operational life.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yt95tdct
AFC Energy launches the world’s first containerised cracking module capable of hydrogen producing up to 500kg/day
AFC Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, announces the launch of “Hy-5” through its Hyamtec brand, the world’s first containerised, portable, cracking module capable of producing up to 500kg/day for delivery from 2026.
Hy-5 will be offered as a “plug and play” under a “fuel as a service” (FaaS), with the headline cost of hydrogen, on-site, charged at £10/kg*. This is substantially below prevailing market rates including those attracting government subsidies.
Hy-5 will provide hydrogen purity >99.9% to ISO14687 grade D with <0.1% ppm of ammonia in the feed stream, making this compatible with AFC Energy S and S+ series hydrogen fuel cell generators, with a power consumption <9.5kWh/kg.
This provides market opportunities across multiple verticals:
– H2 fuel for off-grid power (e.g. fuel cell generators);
– H2 refuelling stations for fuel cell/H2 combustion engine buses, trucks, vans;
– H2 refuelling for construction equipment (e.g. excavators and mining trucks);
– Off-grid EV charging (with a fuel cell generator);
– Industrial burners (for heat used in industrial applications);
– Industrial manufacturing facilities (e.g. refining, steel, cement, ceramics, glass, chemicals production, e-fuels production); and
– H2 supply for hydrogen fuel logistics companies.
Ammonia is currently used and transported at scale around the world, providing Hy-5 with global opportunities.
Hy-5 (together with ammonia supply vessels) provides a highly compact, self-contained footprint for hydrogen generation. It does not require a grid supply or renewable energy power source (e.g. a wind farm/solar farm) as is required for supply of energy to electrolysers which, if built from scratch, would likely require land, planning consent, grid connection, additional environmental permits, potentially requiring material capex and relatively lengthy timescales (e.g. lead-time on consents and permitting, equipment supply, construction and commissioning, dependent on the scope of the project).
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2w258v33
Verdagy Selects Black & Veatch for a FEED Study for its 60-megawatt Clean Hydrogen Plant in Texas
Verdagy, a leading clean hydrogen electrolysis company, announced that it has selected Black & Veatch, a global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company as the FEED contractor for its 60-megawatt (MW) clean hydrogen project near the Gulf Coast in Texas. The project has a production capacity of more than 9,000 tons/year of clean hydrogen, with a targeted FEED completion in May 2025 and Final Investment Decision (FID) in July 2025.
“We’re excited to tap Black & Veatch with its deep domain expertise for this FEED study,” said Verdagy President Rahul Bammi. “This project will bring over $150 million of investment to Texas, increase U.S. energy exports and create American jobs and be the precursor to over a gigawatt of upcoming projects in the state.”
“Black & Veatch has broad experience in project execution, and infrastructure development in gas storage, processing and liquefaction. We’ve worked on front-end engineering design, and complete engineering, procurement, and construction of hydrogen electrolysis projects across North America and we’re pleased to be selected for this study,” said Anand Pattani, vice president and managing director of Energy Majors, Black & Veatch. “We will utilize this expertise as we support Verdagy on this project, which will help develop the U.S. energy industry and strengthen U.S. energy exports.”
The project will use Verdagy’s eDynamic® electrolyzers, which offer the widest dynamic operating range in the industry and will match the ERCOT grid’s energy variations in real time to improve grid resilience, to maximize hydrogen production that is both RFNBO compliant to meet European RED III requirements and 45V compliant to meet U.S. Treasury requirements. Verdagy’s electrolyzers are designed, and manufactured in the U.S. and are creating jobs across the entire domestic supply chain.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/mrxcy848
Fuel Cell Systems to install EFOY Direct Methanol Fuel Cell on two-woman rowboat for 8,000 mile trip
In Spring 2025, the team from Seas the Day Ocean Rowing will take on their biggest challenge yet: 8000 miles of Pacific ocean to raise money for The Outward Bound Trust. Leaving from Peru, South America, the two-woman team – Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe, will row continuously until they reach the shores of Australia. Rowing up to 15 hours a day, the voyage could take around 6 months.
Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. is excited to support the expedition with an EFOY Direct Methanol Fuel Cell from SFC Energy AG, providing onboard backup power for emergencies. The Service and Maintenance Manager of Fuel Cell Systems André Anthony carried out training with Miriam and Jess who feel confident in its straightforward operation.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/mr4xaa73
KEYOU and Bücker + Essing, part of the Elevion Group, enter into strategic partnership to convert engines to hydrogen operation
KEYOU, the Munich-based pioneer for hydrogen engines and “H2 Mobility as a Service” provider, and Bücker + Essing, a member of the Elevion Group and an international specialist for engine reconditioning based in Lingen (Ems) in Lower Saxony, have signed a letter of intent for the joint ramp-up of hydrogen combustion engines. The agreement initially covers the conversion of around 1,000 new diesel engines to hydrogen by the end of 2028 in order to accelerate the market ramp-up for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles and thus the decarbonization of road freight transport. The conversion of the engines of existing vehicles in larger numbers is expected to begin from 2029.
KEYOU and The Bücker + Essing share a common conviction that the conversion of combustion engines will play a key role in the successful decarbonization of the commercial vehicle industry in the future. The two companies are already working together successfully on engine conversions for KEYOU’s 18t pioneer fleet. With the memorandum of understanding, the existing cooperation will further expanded. Both sides have agreed on concrete targets, which are also reflected in the respective business plans of the two companies.
The aim of the intensified cooperation is to retrofit more than 1,000 new engines by the end of 2028 as part of the series planned by KEYOU. From 2029, the retrofitting of used vehicles will begin in parallel with the new vehicle business. In the future, it is planned to retrofit around 5,000 engines per year from 2029.
The advantages of the hydrogen engine over other drive technologies are particularly evident on long journeys and therefore in the heavy-duty segment. The first 40-ton trucks based on a Daimler Actros chassis with KEYOU-inside hydrogen engines are expected to roll off the production line as early as 2026. The model KEYOU is currently working on is based on a Daimler Actros with a 12.8-liter engine and will have an output of 346 kW. Like the 18-ton truck, it will be equipped with 350-bar hydrogen tanks. The targeted tank volume is expected to provide a range of around 650 kilometers. The company announced the official sales launch at the end of November with a time-limited sales offer.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yv7b4cr9
Res Integra and Ohmium will Deploy Four-Megawatt Green Hydrogen Project in Sicily
Res Integra is installing an electrolyzer system with an annual capacity of up to 700 tonnes of hydrogen using Ohmium International PEM electrolyzer technology at a facility in an industrial area of Siracusa (Sicily region, Italy), one of the largest petrochemical sites in Europe. The Ohmium green hydrogen PEM solution is targeted for shipment to commence in 2025; the project will be powered by solar PV, producing green hydrogen to support efforts to decarbonize regional industrial operations and mobility.
Ohmium will provide its cutting-edge PEM electrolyzers, which deliver both high efficiency and high energy density. The modular units feature integrated advanced power electronics enabling rapid dynamic ramping, essential for pairing with intermittent renewable energy. Res Integra, the project developer, will lead the implementation of the green hydrogen system, ensuring seamless integration for their offtakers.
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H2SITE and SNAM Collaborate on an Innovative Hydrogen and Natural Gas Separation Project Promoted by ARERA
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H2SITE, a leading company in hydrogen separation technology and hydrogen transportation solutions, has announced its collaboration with SNAM, one of Europe’s key energy infrastructure operators, to develop an innovative project focused on the separation of hydrogen and natural gas mixtures.
As part of this initiative, H2SITE has designed a Pd-alloy membrane separator, capable of extracting hydrogen from 2% to 10% concentrations. Once built, this unit will represent the largest installation of its kind, capable of separating hydrogen at low concentrations while achieving high recovery rates.
The Pd-alloy membrane separator allows the recovered hydrogen to be used directly in fuel cells, hydrogen-to-power solutions such as gas turbines and engines, and high-temperature ovens. At the same time, it minimizes the hydrogen content in the remaining natural gas, preventing unwanted alterations in its composition. This is particularly important for industrial consumers whose processes cannot tolerate significant hydrogen concentrations and ensures compliance with local regulations in the gas grid. H2SITE membranes will operate at pressures above 50 bar, an industrial scale proof point relevant for large-scale hydrogen storage applications, such as salt caverns or depleted reservoirs.
H2SITE’s hydrogen separation technology has already been successfully validated with gas distribution grid operators, demonstrating the compatibility of existing distribution infrastructures with the transport of hydrogen-natural gas mixtures. It has also proven the efficient separation of hydrogen from the natural gas stream, enabling both the production of high-purity hydrogen and the removal of hydrogen from natural gas while maintaining to clean streams.
This new project reinforces H2SITE’s strategic collaboration with major infrastructure players like transmission system operators (TSOs), distribution system operators (DSOs), and other stakeholders interested in hydrogen separation. Additionally, and thanks to the support from the Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks, and Environment (ARERA), it strengthens H2SITE’s commercial presence in the Italian market, fostering collaborations and promoting the adoption of innovative technologies for the energy transition.
This initiative marks a significant step towards decarbonizing the energy sector, leveraging existing infrastructure, such as pipelines, and integrating new ones, such as salt caverns etc. to facilitate hydrogen integration as a clean and renewable energy source. Through advanced separation solutions, H2SITE and SNAM are contributing to making hydrogen a key resource for the future of sustainable energy.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/4t9rz7hu
HOPIUM launches testing of the complete 200 kW marine version fuel cell system
HOPIUM, the cleantech company aiming to decarbonise heavy transport, announces the launch of bench testing of the complete 200 kW (2 x 100 kW) marine version of its fuel cell system.
Following the initial trials of two 100 kW fuel cells in series, carried out at the start of 2025 HOPIUM’s teams have finalised the development and assembly of the complete system capable of generating the 200 kW power required to propel medium-sized boats (10 to 15 metres), designed to initiate the use of HOPIUM systems in a marine environment, in partnership with K-Challenge.
Ramping up from niche markets to heavy transport applications
In line with its business plan, HOPIUM is now starting to test its complete 200 kW fuel cell system on the test bench. Hopium is pursuing its strategy of initially targeting niche markets
(aerospace, maritime), which are more tolerant of current fuel cell prices, before moving on to small production runs, in order to be in a position by 2028-2030 to offer a competitive alternative to diesel for the heavy transport market (HGVs, long-distance coaches, high service level buses,construction equipment, etc.).
Press release https://tinyurl.com/c2jzrycd
EODev’s electro-hydrogen generator chosen by ACCIONA for construction sites in Madrid
The GEH2, electro-hydrogen generator is chosen to power a large-scale construction site on the outskirts of Madrid, the EODev announced. Acciona, a leading specialist construction and public works company in Spain, is using EODev’s zero-emission solution to electrify the site base for which it has been commissioned.
Faced with growing energy needs and with a view to making more sustainable choices, GEH2® emerged as the most appropriate solution to deploy on this housing construction site, pending its connection to the local grid.
Mobile, high-performance, reliable, adaptable and silent, our solution has it all. Respectful of both the environment and the health of on-site workers, it significantly improves working conditions by purifying the air and emitting no fine particles, NOx or CO2.
To ensure its smooth operation, Franck Magnoloux, the expert and member of the EODev after-sales service, even went on site to carry out annual preventive maintenance, in addition to training new users in the long-term handling of our solution.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/4ekzx7zh
BASF commissions Germany’s largest 54-megawatt water electrolyzer
Germany’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer has gone into operation at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site. Designed to produce zero-carbon hydrogen, the electrolyzer has a connected load of 54 megawatts and the capacity to supply the main plant with up to one metric ton of this substantial chemical feedstock every hour. After a construction period of around two years, the plant was officially inaugurated in the presence of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, and Mobility Katrin Eder, and Udo Philipp, State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
Built in cooperation with Siemens Energy, the water electrolyzer is embedded in the production and infrastructure at the Ludwigshafen site, making it truly unique in terms of its interface and integration into a chemical production environment. A total of 72 stacks – modules in which the actual electrolysis process takes place – have been installed in the system. The electrolyzer has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at BASF’s main plant by up to 72,000 metric tons per year.
The emission-free production of hydrogen – using electricity from renewable sources – is fundamental to the market ramp-up of chemical products with a reduced carbon footprint. Once produced, the hydrogen is fed into the site’s hydrogen Verbund network and distributed to the production facilities as a raw material. In addition to using it as a feedstock for chemical products, BASF plans to supply hydrogen for mobility in the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, supporting the development of a hydrogen economy in the area.
In cooperation with the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action provided funding of up to €124.3 million for the construction of the plant – €37.3 million of which was financed by the government of Rhineland-Palatinate. BASF’s investment in the project amounts to around €25 million. The project, entitled Hy4CHem, was selected as part of the IPCEI Hydrogen expression of interest procedure and subsequently funded as an individual project.
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