Hydrogen Newsletter 14 - 28 April

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

The government of Netherlands: Correction factor for renewable hydrogen in refineries announced

The government of Netherlands has opted for a correction factor of 1.0 for the use of renewable hydrogen in refineries (purification plants), the Dutch Natural Hydrogen Program reported. This means that this use counts just as heavily for European obligations as direct use in transport. The previous proposal was a factor of 0.4.

European rules oblige fuel suppliers to supply renewable hydrogen (RFNBO) to the mobility sector. They meet this requirement, for example, by directly using renewable hydrogen in transport, such as in trucks. And using synthetic fuels (e-fuels). But this requires a lot of money. For example, to build filling stations or to produce the e-fuels.

Another way to meet the obligations is the ‘refinery route’. Refineries then use renewable hydrogen in the production process of transport fuels, such as petrol and diesel. These factories already use hydrogen made with natural gas. So no major adjustments are needed in the factories. This makes it possible for refineries to switch to renewable hydrogen relatively easily and at low cost.

Previous proposal made refining route more expensive

Fuel suppliers demonstrate that they meet their obligation via a system of tradable rights. They can create rights themselves via one of the 3 options (direct use, e-fuels or refining route). Or they can buy rights from other fuel suppliers who have used and supplied renewable hydrogen to mobility.

Fuel suppliers receive one right for each unit of renewable hydrogen they supply. But earlier, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) proposed to give the use of renewable hydrogen in refineries a correction factor of 0.4. This means that every kilogram of renewable hydrogen that a refinery uses would not be worth one right, but 0.4 rights. Refineries would then have to use 2.5 times as much hydrogen to obtain one right. This would make the refining route more expensive and less attractive.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) base the new correction factor of 1.0 on a study by TNO. This study shows the consequences of the previously proposed factor of 0.4 for the business model of electrolysis projects in the Netherlands. And its influence on the sustainability of the industry. Furthermore, the study examines the price difference between imported e-methanol and the refining route. TNO mainly looked at the blending of imported e-methanol in petrol as a way to meet the obligation.

Describe more in press release ( translated by Google) https://tinyurl.com/yc5ffves

DP WORLD PILOTS HYDROGEN FUEL CELL CRANE AT VANCOUVER PORT

DP World has successfully completed initial testing of its hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver, marking a significant milestone in decarbonizing its port operations. The RTG is now undergoing field testing as the company assesses the feasibility of electrifying its global fleet of 1,500 RTG cranes.

Traditionally powered by diesel, RTG cranes are essential for cargo handling but are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. At DP World’s Vancouver terminal, 19 RTG cranes account for 50% of diesel consumption and generate over 4,200 tonnes of CO2 annually. The adoption of hydrogen technology promises to dramatically reduce or even eliminate this impact.

Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said: “As one of the world’s foremost port and terminal operators, we are dedicated to advancing sustainable practices that will drive industry-wide change. This pilot not only marks an important step in DP World’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations, but it also sets a new benchmark in sustainable logistics. Real-world testing ensures our solutions are reliable and effective and could open the door to electrifying our global fleet of RTGs.”

DP World launched its pilot project in October 2023. The first phase included retrofitting a diesel RTG with an integrated solution consisting of a Hydrogen-Electric Generator (HEG), battery energy storage system, hydrogen storage module, regenerative energy capture, and integrated control and safety systems. The RTG has now entered its second phase, a one-year field trial to track performance parameters such as hydrogen consumption, energy generation, and regenerative energy capture rates.

This data will allow the team to compare the zero-emission hydrogen electric RTG to a traditional diesel-powered RTG in terms of productivity, reliability, maintainability, costs and environmental benefit.

DP World partnered with TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd., H2 Portable and HTEC for this pioneering project. H2 Portable, together with TYCROP, designed a Hydrogen-Electric Generator (HEG) utilizing a dual fuel cell and battery energy storage system, while HTEC provided the hydrogen storage system and hydrogen supply.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/3j9vdef6

Hong Kong Authorities Approve 8 Hydrogen Projects for H2 Trucks, Buses and production

Eight more trial projects on hydrogen fuel technology given agreement-in-principle by Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel

A spokesman for the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) said that the Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel (Working Group) led by the EEB has given agreement-in-principle to eight more applications of trial projects on hydrogen fuel technology at its meeting today (April 25).

The relevant projects involve:

(a) an application jointly submitted by International New Energy Industry Alliance Limited, Wing Tat Cargo & Trading (HK) Limited, H2 Powertrains Limited and Ontime International Logistics (HK) Co Limited, to try out 10 hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) goods vehicles for cross-boundary transport;

(b) an application submitted by Wilson Logistics Limited to try out two HFC goods vehicles for cross-boundary transport;

(c) an application submitted by Kam Wai Tourist Bus (HK) Company Limited to try out two HFC coaches for local passenger services;

(d) an application jointly submitted by China Travel Tours Transportation Services HK Ltd, Allenbus Automotive Technology Co Limited and REFIRE Hong Kong Limited to try out two HFC coaches for cross-boundary passenger services;

(e) an application submitted by Affluent Coach Services Company Limited to test out two HFC coaches for local passenger services;

(f) an application jointly submitted by the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited and CIMC Enric Hong Kong Limited, which involves provision of electricity with hydrogen power generation equipment for charging electric vehicles at a commercial building in North Point;

(g) an application jointly submitted by the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited and the Hong Kong Housing Society, which involves extracting hydrogen from the existing towngas network at a construction site in Shau Kei Wan to generate electricity for charging electric vehicles and providing electricity for the site office; and

(h) an application jointly submitted by the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, which involves extracting hydrogen from the existing towngas network at Hong Kong Science Park to generate electricity for charging electric vehicles.

The spokesperson for the EEB stated, “The Working Group has promptly initiated the examination process upon receipt of detailed information of the trial projects. Following the applicants’ enhancement on the designs and technical details according to feedback from government departments to ensure that the trial projects can be carried out smoothly and safely, the Working Group has given agreement-in-principle to the eight applications at its meeting today.”

To date, the Working Group has given agreement-in-principle in stages to a total of 26 applications of hydrogen energy trial projects. Among them, the three HFC street washing vehicles from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department have passed the examination with the Certificate of Roadworthiness issued, and Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited has completed all commissioning and testing for the public hydrogen filling station at Au Tau, Yuen Long. The operational trials are expected to be launched in the first half of this year.

The Working Group will continue to make reference to the operational data and experience collected from all local trials, in order to provide advice for the continuous enhancement of the safety and technical guidelines on the local application of hydrogen energy.

The spokesman said, “The Government announced the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong (the Strategy) in June last year, establishing an action timeline across five key areas: regulatory framework, standards formulation, supporting infrastructure, regional co-operation, and capacity building. At the meeting, the EEB and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) briefed the Working Group on the latest implementation progress of the Strategy, including introducing the Gas Safety (Amendment) Bill 2025 to the Legislative Council to incorporate safety regulations for hydrogen fuel, taking forward the consultancy study on establishing a green and low-carbon hydrogen certification standard, setting up safety training courses for hydrogen technology professionals, stepping up publicity and education work and promote local, regional, and international collaboration on hydrogen energy development, including organising science popularisation activities and seminars (such as the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2025 held this year). The Working Group will continue to regularly review the progress of the Strategy and provide recommendations to facilitate the implementation of its various measures.”

The spokesman supplemented, “To promote the green transformation of transport, the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address announced the earmarking of funding under the New Energy Transport Fund to launch a new Subsidy Scheme for Trials of HFC Heavy Vehicles. The EEB has announced the acceptance of applications in December last year.”

The spokesman further supplemented, “The Government is also committed to promoting hydrogen development through regional collaboration. The working plan of the Pearl River Delta Air Quality Management and Monitoring Special Panel under the Hong Kong-Guangdong Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Combating Climate Change covers demonstration projects of cross-boundary delivery vehicles transiting into HFC vehicles. Moreover, the liaisons between the EMSD and the State Administration for Market Regulation as well as the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China on the technical level, and the EEB’s exchanges with the Mainland authorities regarding exchanges involving hydrogen development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, have all been making good progress.”

The Working Group is formed by the EEB, the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Development Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Environmental Protection Department, the EMSD, the Fire Services Department, the Transport Department, the Marine Department, the Planning Department, the Lands Department, the Buildings Department, the Architectural Services Department and the Labour Department.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/rwydvwy8

SAG Group plans to set up a joint production facility for truck’s LNG and liquid hydrogen tanks in India

The SAG Group, an international producer of aluminum tanks and lightweight components as well as a pioneer in the field of cryogenic tank technology for commercial vehicles, is preparing to expand into India. At the heart of the plans is a strategic partnership with an Indian manufacturing company in the state of Maharashtra. The plan is to set up a joint production facility for truck cryogenic tanks for LNG and liquid hydrogen (LH2) as well as for innovative rheocasting lightweight components for the booming two-wheeler market in India. Initial talks with the potential partner are currently underway. If an agreement is reached, licensed production for the Indian market is to start as early as the course of the year.

Photo of The SAG Group

Press release https://tinyurl.com/344c4pkd

Michelin, CNRS and tree universities partner to develop a new technology of hydrogen production

Michelin, the CNRS, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble INP – UGA and Savoie Mont Blanc University launched their new partnership. Over a period of four years, the research teams will strive to develop sustainable hydrogen production technology using water. The joint laboratory is the third LabCom pooling Michelin and CNRS expertise and deploying green hydrogen production technologies.

At the present time, we are still to find a method for producing hydrogen on a large and sustainable scale, the Michelin reported. To address this major challenge, the research teams at the Alcal’Hylab joint laboratory are teaming up to design next generation materials capable of boosting green hydrogen production using water, in a low-carbon and sustainable manner, and on an industrial scale.

Currently, the majority of hydrogen1 produced in the world is qualified as grey, as it is generated from fossil resources such as natural gas. Although this type of hydrogen is the least costly to produce, it is also one of the least eco-friendly. When combined with black hydrogen, obtained via coal gasification, their production generates more than 2% of global carbon dioxide (CO2)2 emissions. While less polluting alternatives exist, such as blue hydrogen, which is generated from fossil fuels with the capturing of CO₂ emissions, there is still no satisfactory method for producing hydrogen sustainably in industrial quantities. Despite the existence of different production methods for green hydrogen using solar and wind power or hydroelectricity, this currently represents less than 5% of total global production.

There are now several methods for producing green hydrogen using water. The first is alkaline water electrolysis, known as AWE3, which was first discovered over 200 years ago. This process produces hydrogen by circulating an electrical current through a solution of potassium hydroxide and water less acidic than drinking water, using catalyzers composed of non-noble metals4 such as nickel, iron or steel. Although it is widely used in industry, this technology does not create ultra-pure hydrogen at a high speed and is difficult to couple with renewable energies.

To overcome these hurdles, a new type of water electrolyzer, which uses a polymer membrane, impermeable to gas (hydrogen and oxygen) was developed in the last few decades: PEMWE5 technology. While this results in ultra-pure gas production with a higher yield, this technology is nevertheless accompanied by new constraints: a reliance on rare and noble metals (platinum, iridium and titanium) and the generation of pollutants linked to the membrane used, such as fluorine.

With support from the Michelin R&D Center in Clermont-Ferrand, the research teams at the Electrochemistry and Physicochemistry of Materials and Interfaces Laboratory (CNRS/ Grenoble Alpes University/Grenoble INP – UGA/ Savoie Mont Blanc University), under the aegis of CNRS researcher, Frédéric Maillard, hope to develop water electrolysis technology combining the best of both worlds. The aim is to benefit both from the advantages of AWE technology (using non-noble metals that abound in the earth’s crust) and PEMWE (using a polymer membrane to achieve high hydrogen production speeds, to pressurize the gases produced, with a high gas purity and to couple the electrolyzer with renewable energies).

This new technology, called Anion-Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer (AEMWE), will require the development of nano-catalyzers comprising metals that abound in the earth’s crust including nickel, and an anion exchange polymer membrane that is more environmentally compliant.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/yt8x25xc

Linde has unveiled Europe’s largest liquid hydrogen trailer Produced at Linde’s Schalchen, Germany

Linde has unveiled Europe’s largest liquid hydrogen (LH2) trailer, developed in-house to meet growing demand. With a payload of 3.9 tons—50% more than previous models—this trailer sets a new standard for efficiency and capacity, the Linde reported in its Facebook.”Produced at Linde’s Schalchen, Germany plant, the trailer supports meeting increased LH2 demand and lays the foundation for Linde’s own LH2 trailer fleet. It’s compatible with all common truck tractors and will soon be available to other market participants”.

Source https://tinyurl.com/2mw29khm

Estonian Operail carried out the first test charging of GE C30 locomotive batteries using the hydrogen mobile charger

Operail, the Estonian capital based railway company, carried out the first test charging of GE C30 locomotive batteries in Estonia using the COOLERGIZER mobile charger developed by the European company COOLERGY. The charging was carried out in Tapu depot.

“We practiced to charge the batteries of the American GE C30 diesel locomotive GE C30 at whole junction station, Tapa, where the depot of our partner company Operail is located, together with which we make hydrogen locomotives for work in the Free Port of Riga” the Kirill Lyats, CEO of COOLERGY said. “Thus, in Estonia alone, we practiced charging a car, yacht, airplane and locomotive with the Coolergizer – almost all the main types of transport.

In a couple of months, here in Tapa, the first test runs of the TGM 4 H2 hydrogen locomotive will take place, on which two COOLERGIZER will eventually be installed, which, together with the battery pack, will allow for a peak load of up to 500 KW”.

COOLERGIZER, as the power generator is called, is an environmentally friendly and low-noise mobile charger with hydrogen fuel cells.

COOLERGIZER is designed to power and charge aircraft at airports, ships at ports, mobile refrigerators, electric vehicles and other applications.

The presented COOLERGIZER has an output power of up to 40 kW with the possibility of increasing to 80 kW, as well as a voltage of 27 to 380 V. It is designed for autonomous power supply or recharging of objects remote from public networks and without access to “green” energy.

Earlier, the COOLERGY team reported that on April 22, 2025, they began the “Great Hydrogen Journey” with COOLERGIZER from Tallinn to Madrid.

The first stop of the journey was the area in front of the central office of Eesti Energia/Enefit in Tallinn. Specialists from Coolergy S.L. demonstrated to partners from the largest energy company in the Baltics the efficiency of a mobile charger using hydrogen as fuel.

Representatives of COOLERGY and Enefit/Eesti Energia, who are already cooperating on hydrogen projects in Estonia, discussed further steps to hydrogenate the economies of the Baltic states.

Another stop was the Olgina airport complex, located near Narva, where COOLERGY specialists charged the batteries of the Wilga 35A aircraft right on the runway.

The “Big Hydrogen Journey” with COOLERGIZER from Tallinn to Madrid continues.

Source https://tinyurl.com/mr2y344s

Next Hydrogen Reveals Its Achievements Over the Past Year

Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., a designer and manufacturer of electrolyzers, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

“Next Hydrogen demonstrated best commercially available cell performance with best-in-class operating range, delivered its second-generation system to a customer site after an extended Factory Acceptance Test, secured a strategically important Green Ammonia project in partnership with GE and Casale, entered the aviation fuels vertical in partnership with Pratt & Whitney and secured funding support from Export Development Canada and existing investors,” said Raveel Afzaal, President & CEO. “With proven technology advantage and globally competitive gigawatt scale manufacturing capacity available through partnering with a leading hydrogen production system manufacturer, our objective is to drive a significant growth in our sales backlog in strategic verticals in 2025.”

2024 Financial Highlights

Cash balance was $3.5M as of December 31, 2024, compared to $10.9M as of December 31, 2023.
Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1.4M compared to $1.0M in the same period of the prior year.
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $14.6M compared to $12.0M in the same period of the prior year.

Management is proud to highlight several recent milestones that demonstrate significant recent progress:

In April 2025, Next Hydrogen received a $5M working capital debt facility from the Export Development Canada (“EDC”), of which approximately $3M has been received in cash and the remaining $2M is expected later in the year. Next Hydrogen intends to use the funds where necessary to improve on its technology and for general corporate purposes.
Next Hydrogen has achieved over 40,000 hours of data on its test platform driving the significant improvement in cell performance achieved to date.
In March 2025, Next Hydrogen partnered with a leading hydrogen production system manufacturer with an existing gigawatt scale manufacturing facility to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of its water electrolysis technology. This partnership provides Next Hydrogen with world-leading manufacturing capacity and competitively positions it to bid on large-scale projects globally starting in 2026. Next Hydrogen will continue to maintain control over intellectual property and electrolyzer design. The Company also aims to further expand its Canadian operations to ensure flexible supply chain and production that aligns with evolving clean energy policies, driving global green hydrogen adoption.

Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/3a2c8y39

Höegh Evi, Wärtsilä and partners complete development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker

Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, have successfully completed development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker. This breakthrough technology enables floating import terminals to produce hydrogen at industrial-scale volumes from transported ammonia, marking a major step in the energy transition. The project was announced in April 2023 and is part of Norway’s green platform programme.

Scalable technology for a secure energy transition

The industrial-scale ammonia cracker has a modular design that allows integration into both hybrid Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) and dedicated Floating Hydrogen Terminals. The technology is highly scalable with a sendout capacity of up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually. Ammonia storage can range from 10,000m³ to 120,000m³.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/7bdd45j6

For the first time in Estonia, a COOLERGIZER, mobile hydrogen generator charged aircraft batteries on the airfield

Estonia’s Olgina Airport, located near Narva, and the European company COOLERGY, specialising in hydrogen solutions, performed Estonia’s first charging of aircraft batteries on the airfield using a COOLERGIZER mobile hydrogen generator.

The Wilga 35A aircraft, which provides transport and drop of parachutists, was the first aircraft in the history of the Baltic States to be charged with a Coolergizer hydrogen generator.

‘We have been interacting with the Olgina Aerocomplex for several years, discussing a hydrogen aerotaxi project between Estonia’s Narva and Finland’s Kotka,’ says CEO of COOLERGY, Kirill Lyats.It’s only a 15-minute flight. And now, the first hydrogen has arrived in the field. For now, in an electric generator. As you probably know, aircraft use ground power before launch and after landing to conserve on-board fuel, and before launch to optimally switch on on-board generation. External power is also used during repairs. We already have orders for such facilities specifically for servicing business jets in Spain, but for now we decided to test the possibility itself. And, voila, the contact is there. Many thanks to Vadim Orlov, aviation lover and enthusiast of Narva city, for many years of co-operation and help in this event”.

COOLERGIZER, the name of the electric generator, is an environmentally friendly and low-noise mobile charger powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

COOLERGIZER is designed to power and charge aircraft at airports, ships at ports, mobile refrigerators, electric vehicles and other applications.

Earlier it was reported that local companies intend to begin construction of a modern airport and business park on the basis of the Olgina airfield, as part of the ER201 “Narva-Olgina Air Gateway” project.

For this purpose, the Ida-Virumaa Investment Fund (IVIA) submitted an application to the Estonian Ministry of Regional Development and Agriculture to transfer the site within the planning boundaries to the ownership of IVIA, Gazeta.ee wrote. So “green”, mobile energy will be very useful in this complex.

Earlier, the COOLERGY team reported that on April 22, 2025, they began the “Great Hydrogen Journey” with COOLERGIZER from Tallinn to Madrid.

The first stop of the journey was the site in front of the Eesti Energia/Enefit central office in Tallinn. Coolergy S.L. specialists demonstrated to partners from the largest energy company in the Baltics the efficiency of a mobile charger that uses hydrogen as fuel.

Representatives of COOLERGY and Enefit/Eesti Energia, who are already cooperating on hydrogen projects in Estonia, discussed further steps to hydrogenate the economies of the Baltic states.

Volunteers — owners of electric cars — came to the presentation. Thus, Nikita Kirichenko and Natalia Efimova became the first drivers in the Baltics whose electric cars were charged by a hydrogen electric generator. The use of COOLERGIZER allows to completely abandon the use of fossil fuels for the supply of electricity and autonomous power supply or recharging of objects remote from public networks where there are no local power plants from renewable sources, the manufacturer claims.

German-British study on hydrogen trade presented

As part of the German-British hydrogen partnership, head of the BMWK department Dr Philipp Steinberg and the Hydrogen Director of British Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Stef Murphy presented the results of a ground-breaking feasibility study in London, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action announced.

It analyses the political, regulatory and technical requirements for a hydrogen pipeline between Germany and the United Kingdom.

The study was conducted by Arup, Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) and adelphi – with a clear objective: the development of a cross-border hydrogen market for a climate-neutral energy future.

In focus:

Development of onshore & offshore infrastructures

Harmonisation of technical standards

Market support for molecular hydrogen trading

With this initiative, both countries are sending a strong signal for international cooperation and the development of a European hydrogen network.

Further information: https://tinyurl.com/2c86nbxm

Haffner Energy unveils Hynoca Flex 500 IG: A flexible, cost-

effective alternative to grey hydrogen and fossil fuels

Haffner Energy introduces Hynoca® Flex 500 IG, a line of hydrogen production units capable of producing 12 tonnes of green hydrogen per day to be delivered under €3/kg

without subsidies. Hynoca®Flex 500 IG also enables the production of cost-competitive renewable electricity to manage fluctuations in hydrogen demand or ensure energy

autonomy.

“The expectations for hydrogen are extremely high, but they remain significantly constrained

by the chicken-and -egg problem and the high cost of green hydrogen production ,” said

Philippe Haffner, Co-founder and CEO of Haffner Energy. “Our Hynoca® Flex 500 IG solution

simultaneously addresses both challenges , in a market worth over €100 billion worldwide. This

is a major milestone for our company, which is expected to have a significant impact on our

2025 results, and which should also enable us to build up our order book for the coming years.

More generally, it’s clearly a major paradigm shift for the glob al hydrogen ecosystem. ”

Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/zm24snnz

Nobian and partners launch recycling initiative for rare metals used in electrolyzers

Nobian, Asahi Kasei, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt have launched a joint project to recycle rare metals from electrolyzers, marking a significant step towards increasing circularity of rare metals used in the chlor-alkali industry.
This initiative contributes to building a strong rare metal recycling ecosystem, addressing the challenge of efficiently using limited precious metal resources.
By reclaiming and refining metals from end-of-life electrodes used in electrolyzers, these rare metals can be reused again to manufacture new electrolyzer electrodes.
Recycling rare metals used in elektrolyzers helps to ensure a stable supply of electrodes for salt electrolysis. This reduces the dependency on virgin materials that are needed to manufacture a consistent availability of caustic soda and chlorine to meet global demand.

In the chlor-alkali industry, electrolyzers produce chlorine, caustic soda and hydrogen from brine by using electricity. These chemicals are crucial for everyday life and materials and are key components for the energy transition, such as windmill blades, batteries, and insulation materials. Important components used in electrolyzers require rare metals like iridium and ruthenium for the electrodes used in the process.

Due to the increasing demand for batteries and electrical components, as well as geopolitical developments, the costs of rare metals needed to manufacture electrolysis cells are rising. This trend is expected to continue and to accelerate, due to the growing need of electrolyzers for water electrolysis for hydrogen production. Consequently, the chlor-alkali industry faces a challenge to make efficient use of limited precious metal resources.

To address this challenge, Nobian and Asahi Kasei started a pilot project in Europe in 2023 as the first step towards realizing a circular economy for precious and other metals. While this pilot project focused on the reuse and reduction of existing cells, the new initiative focuses on the recovery of recycled metals from electrodes that have reached the end of their service life, refining them for reuse as raw materials for new electrodes.

Together Nobian and Asahi Kasei are working to create an ecosystem within the chlor-alkali industry that circulates limited rare and other metal resources as much as possible, ensuring a stable supply of electrodes for salt electrolysis, and ultimately, a stable supply of essential caustic soda and chlorine to the world.

Jacky Oonincx, Director Technology Chlor-Alkali & Chloromethanes at Nobian: ‘Our chlor-alkali electrolysis technology uses rare metals like ruthenium and iridium. In collaboration with Asahi Kasei Corporation, one of our main electrolyzer suppliers, we are developing methods to recycle these metals from electrodes. Most of the ruthenium and iridium can be recovered and, along with titanium and nickel, will be reused to produce new, recycled electrodes and cell frames, creating a circular value chain.’

Marco Waas, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Nobian: ‘By securing these critical raw materials, we contribute to the EU’s ‘Critical Raw Material Act’ which requires a minimum of 25% of strategic raw materials, including iridium and ruthenium, to be recycled within the EU by 2030. This recycling initiative supports Nobian’s Grow Greener Together sustainability approach, by reducing our environmental impact by minimizing the mining of these essential materials.’

Yoshifumi Kado, Senior General Manager of Ion Exchange Membrane & Electrolysis System Division at Asahi Kasei: ‘This initiative represents an important step forward for the chlor-alkali industry and furthers our commitment to advancing circular economy solutions. By combining the expertise of Asahi Kasei, Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt, we will be able to garner even more value from the important precious metals used in electrolyzer technology while transforming sustainability goals into practical, scalable outcomes.’

Additional participants and future goals of the recycling initiative

In addition to Nobian and Asahi Kasei, Furuya Metal (Tokyo, Japan) and Mastermelt (London, UK) are also participating in the initiative. Furuya Metal specializes in industrial-use rare metals, whose integrated business ranges from refining to manufacturing and fabrication to recycling. Mastermelt leads in precious metal recycling and has expertise in recovering metals from industrial waste streams, jewellery, manufacturing scrap, and end-of-life products.

In the future, the recycling project aims to improve and track the circularity of the ecosystem, reduce CO₂ emissions across the supply chain by using recycled metals in cells and electrodes, and expand into the water electrolysis field.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/ykmjw6hb

Next Gen Honda Fuel Cell Module to Make North American Debut at ACT Expo 2025

Fresh from its global debut at the International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo in Japan, the Next Generation Honda Fuel Cell Module will make its first appearance in North America at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo starting April 28. Set to enter production in 2027, the new module will reduce production cost by half while doubling durability and tripling volumetric power density, as compared to the Honda Fuel Cell (FC) module currently in use.

Honda continues to seek new business collaborations as the company expands its hydrogen business to achieve its global goal of zero environmental impact, including carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.

Honda Hydrogen Strategy: Four Domains
Honda has identified four core domains for the initial utilization of its new fuel cell module: fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), commercial fuel cell vehicles, stationary power stations and construction machinery. Perzynski will participate in presentation block, “Hydrogen Power for Fleets,” on April 29 to provide further insights about Honda hydrogen plans.

Honda ACT Expo Display Items
Honda will showcase the following zero-emission products and technologies at its ACT Expo display booth (#2927):

Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept: The Honda Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept that debuted at ACT Expo 2024, will be on display supported by a new video highlighting real-world testing of the hydrogen-powered truck on California roads that can be seen here. The operational truck concept is powered by three Honda FC Modules, utilizing the system that also powers the CR-V e:FCEV.
Honda Fuel Cell Module: The module features the current Honda FC system, co-developed by Honda and GM over the last decade. It advanced performance and doubled durability while reducing cost by two-thirds compared to the previous generation1 system. It is available for product integration and on sale now.
Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module: Honda is concurrently beginning discussions with potential customers for its next generation FC module, set to enter production in 2027. The new module will reduce production cost by half, double durability and triple volumetric power density compared to the current FC module.
Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator: The Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator is a stationary power system capable of supplying hydrogen-derived, clean electricity to large facilities such as factories, data centers and offices. It will utilize combined Honda FC modules, able to scale from 250 kW to 3 MW of electric power supply. It is scheduled for mass production in 2026, utilizing the current Honda FC module A 1/10 scale mock-up of the generator will be displayed.
2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV: the first production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in America is powered by the current Honda FC system.

Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module Specifications

Maximum Output (Net)	150 kW
Output Voltage	450 – 850 V
Maximum Efficiency (Net)	59.8 %
FC Refrigerant	Honda Genuine FC refrigerant
Hydrogen Gas Composition	Equivalent to ISO 14687
Low Voltage Power Supply	DC24V
Module Dimensions	W730 x D580 x H700 mm
Volume ・ Volumetric Density	300 L ・ 0.50 kW/L
Weight ・ Weight Density	250 kg ・ 0.60 kW/kg
Operating Temperature	-30°C – +60°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C – +60°C
Max Altitude	3,500 m
Ingress Protection Rating	Equivalent to IP67
CAN Communication Standard	ISO11898
Communication Protocol	SAE J1939 / Honda Hi-Speed CAN (selectable)
Compatible Communication Speeds	500kbps

*Note: These are target values for development and may change in the future

Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept Specifications

Total length/width/height	8,000 mm / 2,400 mm / 4,000mm
GCW	GCW : 37,273kg (82,000 lbs)
Top Speed	70 mph at GCW
Driving Range	>500 miles at GCW
FC Modules Output	234kW combined (78kW x 3 FC modules)
Hydrogen Tank	High pressure 700bar Hydrogen Tank 82kg-H2
Vehicle Battery	120kWh High Voltage Battery

Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator Specifications

Usage	Emergency Backup Power Generator
Output	Up to four 250kW units (1,000kW total) can be connected It can be configured in parallel based on 4 units to exceed a total capacity of 1,000 kW
Rated Voltage	AC 200-480V, 3-phase, 4-wire system
Compliant Standards	ANSI/CSA FC1 / IEC 62282-3-100
Startup Time	Within 10sec
Installation Environment	Temperature: -25°C – +45°C Altitude: MAX 2,000m / Performance guaranteed 1000m
Noise Level	76dBA (@7m) or less

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Sinopec:Hydrogen use will rise from 2% in 2023 to nearly 50% by 2060, exceeding 340 million tonnes annually

Sinopec Makes Overseas Debut with Global Energy Forecast: Global Energy Outlook 2060 Report Released

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation officially released the first Global Energy Outlook 2060 report (the “Report”) on April 21 at the overseas launch event for China’s energy and chemical industry reports held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Two more reports, the China Energy Outlook 2060 (2025 Edition) and the 2025 China Energy and Chemical Industry Outlook, were published at the event as well.

This is Sinopec’s third overseas release event in Saudi Arabia, strengthening collaboration on energy transition and promoting academic and business exchanges.

The report marks the first time a Chinese enterprise has published a mid- to long-term global energy outlook overseas, using innovative research for improved forecasts. It predicts global primary energy consumption will peak at 26.71 billion tonnes of standard coal by 2045, with renewables comprising 51.8% by 2060. Energy consumption will slow to 25.25 billion tonnes by 2060, with oil and gas making up 35.7%.

Oil consumption will peak at 4.66 billion tonnes in 2030, shifting focus from transportation to industrial raw materials, while still accounting for 40% of transportation energy by 2060.

Non-fossil energy will see major growth: hydrogen use will rise from 2% in 2023 to nearly 50% by 2060, exceeding 340 million tonnes annually. CCUS capacity will expand to 110 million tonnes by 2030 and 4.7 billion tonnes by 2060, driving the energy transition.

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HDF Energy and Philippines Government Forge Partnership to Develop Hydrogen Technologies in the Philippines

Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy), a leading force in large scale green hydrogen infrastructure and high-power fuel cell manufacturing, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr), witnessed by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of HDF’s Renewstable® hydrogen power plants in the country, delivering continuous, renewable electricity to public power grids and producing green hydrogen to help decarbonize heavy maritime and rail transport.

Under the MoU, the parties have committed to facilitating the exchange of information and collaboration necessary for the development of green hydrogen infrastructure in provinces where HDF Energy Philippines will develop, construct, and operate its hybrid Renewstable® power plants, presenting a green alternative to conventional diesel fuel power plants. The distinctive feature of these plants lies in their ability to provide baseload non-intermittent renewable power, day and night, to the provinces’ electric grids, by combining an intermittent renewable energy source (solar or wind) with substantial on site energy storage in the form of green hydrogen.

Thanks to economies of scale, HDF Energy can produce additional green hydrogen, at an optimized marginal cost as fuel for HDF’s high-power fuels cells that could propel future hydrogen-powered maritime vessels and locomotives, supporting the Philippine’s transition to sustainable transportation.

HDF Energy is advancing the development of up to 15 Renewstable® power plants across the country, representing a potential investment of USD 1.5billion. In 2024, HDF Energy reached a significant milestone by signing a MoU with the Department of Energy and the Mindanao Development Authority.

Photo by: Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia

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Kaiser Permanente unveils the largest hospital-based, renewable energy microgrid system in the US with 1 MW fuel cell

The new microgrid system at the Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center in Southern California adds 2MW of on-site solar generation and 9MWh of non-lithium battery storage capacity to the state’s electrical grid, increasing reliability. The microgrid also features a 1-MW fuel cell.

The microgrid provides clean, reliable electrical power for the hospital’s day-to-day use and will serve as the initial emergency power backup system during commercial power outages. It has the capacity to serve all the hospital’s emergency power needs for 10 continuous hours.

The battery storage component of the project was funded through an $8.3 million grant from the California Energy Commission to Faraday Microgrids. The solar power canopies were installed by Ameresco under a power purchase agreement with Kaiser Permanente.

Improvements in battery technologies and climate-driven challenges to electrical grid infrastructure have led Kaiser Permanente to explore innovative energy solutions for its facilities. The organization installed California’s first renewable microgrid at its Richmond Medical Center in 2017. With 250kW of solar generation and 1-MWh of battery storage, that hospital’s system reduces energy costs and provides limited backup generation.

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MHI outlines its CO2 reduction initiatives including robust hydrogen value chains

In order to realize a carbon neutral society, the Energy Transition from fossil fuels to clean fuels that do not emit CO₂ at the time of combustion, is necessary. Hydrogen is expected to be one of those clean fuels, the MHI announced.
However, in regions like Japan where renewable energy resources are not readily available and the lands usable for CO₂ storage are limited, it is difficult to produce hydrogen at a low cost. That is why it is necessary to build a value chain, to produce low-cost green/blue hydrogen in regions outside Japan where renewable energy resources are abundant and vast lands are available for CO₂ storage, and to transport hydrogen to the points of utilization. As hydrogen can only be liquefied at much lower temperatures than natural gases, transportation methods other than liquefied hydrogen are being studied, such as transporting it as ammonia produced from hydrogen and nitrogen in the air; or as methylcyclohexane (MCH) produced in a chemical reaction of hydrogen with toluene.
Also, substituting methane produced by a chemical reaction of green hydrogen and captured CO₂ for natural gas is being studied.

MHI Group has various technologies encompassing the production, transportation and utilization of clean fuels, including technologies for producing green/blue hydrogen, converting hydrogen to ammonia that can be handled more easily and safely and transporting it, and generating power with hydrogen and ammonia. We will combine these technologies and expertise and contribute to building a value chain of clean fuels, accelerating the Energy Transition towards realization of a carbon neutral society.

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Emirates SkyCargo invests in hydrogen-powered trucks

As part of its continued commitment to implementing fuel saving initiatives across ground operations, Emirates SkyCargo, in collaboration with Allied Transport Company, will add hydrogen-powered trucks into its trucking fleet. Currently in production, the trucks will be onboarded to the fleet by Q1 2026.

Emirates SkyCargo’s truck fleet comprises over 60 trucks and serves as a conveyer between Dubai World Central (DWC) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), as well as the wider domestic region. The airline will deploy five hydrogen-powered trucks, marking a key milestone in the company’s gradual transition to alternate fuel vehicles. The addition of these trucks is expected to reduce Emirates SkyCargo’s CO2 emissions, while contributing to better air quality.

The hydrogen trucks, like the current diesel-powered vehicles, can carry up to 28 tonnes of cargo, ensuring no compromise on capacity. They will be refuelled at two dedicated hydrogen fuelling stations in Dubai – Expo City and the Al Qudra Dewa station, and a full tank can provide a range of up to 700 kms, to ensure seamless and low-emission transport for Emirates SkyCargo’s customers.

Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo,said: “The deployment of hydrogen-powered trucks into our fleet marks an exciting development in our strategy to reduce emissions in our ground operations. We will continue to explore more ways to integrate alternative fuels and technologies and scale up efforts that mitigate our environmental footprint without compromising on the high standards of service our customers expect.”

Mr. Ali Bin Beyat, CEO of Allied Transport Company, expressed strong confidence in the potential of hydrogen-powered transport, stating: “Through our extensive research, we are confident that achieving significantly reduced emissions is possible with hydrogen trucks, without relying on conventional power sources. In partnership with Emirates SkyCargo, we are introducing Hydrogen-powered trucks across UAE-especially in Dubai-to support a cleaner and sustainable logistics future. This initiative aligns with Emirates SkyCargo’s sustainability goals and supports the UAE’s vision for a greener future.”

The hydrogen trucks are tractor units, compatible with a variety of trailers to accommodate different types of cargo, ensuring that Emirates SkyCargo can meet its diverse customer needs while minimising its environmental footprint.

Reducing emissions is one of the key pillars of the Emirates’ Environmental Sustainability Framework, with multiple initiatives dedicated to efficient operations. In 2023, Emirates achieved IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications, a testament to the airline’s longstanding commitment to impactful environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Gen-Hy obtains €100M to create France’s first AEM electrolyser factory for green hydrogen production

Gen-Hy obtains 100 million euros from the State to create France’s first AEM membranes and electrolysers factory for green hydrogen production in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region

On the occasion of visit by Industry and Energy Minister Marc Ferracci to Gen-Hy’s factory in Allenjoie (Doubs), the French start-up offering innovative solutions for the production of green hydrogen has announced the signature with Bpifrance of a €99.84m public aid contract by the French government. The contract is for the construction of France’s first AEM (Anion Exchange Membrane) membranes and electrolysers production factory in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Gen-Hy’s plant project was approved by the European Commission in May 2024 as part of the fourth wave of the Hy2Move Hydrogen IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest). (1)

Commissioning of the future plant, which has already broken ground at the Allenjoie site in the Montbéliard region, is scheduled for Q1 2026, with an annual production capacity of 350 AEM electrolyser units (with a production capacity that varies between 100 kW and 2 MW) as it ramps up. The site is expected to create 150 jobs over 4 years, rising to 250 on the longer term.

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Doosan Group Signs MOU with Southern Power to build an eco-friendly power plant utilizing 40MW hydrogen fuel cells

Doosan Fuel Cell announced that it signed a MOU for ‘Energy Resource Flexibility Technology Cooperation’ with Korea Southern Power’s Shin Sejong Bitdream Headquarters and Doosan Energy.

This agreement was made to improve the overall efficiency of the power plant and transform it into an eco-friendly power plant by grafting the technologies and products of Doosan Fuel Cell and Doosan Energy into the Shinsejong Bitdream Headquarters Combined Heat and Power Plant. The Shinsejong Bitdream Headquarters Combined Heat and Power Plant, which began commercial operation in June 2024, can produce 630MW of electricity (420MW gas turbine, 210MW steam turbine) and 340Gcal/h of heat using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its main fuel, and Doosan Energy supplied the steam turbine.

Through the technology agreement, the three companies agreed to develop a combined heat and power mode (heat/power parallel) that can achieve optimal overall efficiency by utilizing hydrogen fuel cells of up to 40MW, and to advance the automatic generation control (AGC) operation technology for power system stabilization. They also plan to review the development of a business model that grafts the relevant technologies onto combined heat and power plants in the future by forming a consultative body and maintaining continuous collaboration.

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SSB presents articulated fuel cell buses in Stuttgart:Ten Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell H2 mode vehicles in operation

Minister of Transport Winfried Hermann, Chairman of the SSB Supervisory Board and Mayor of Stuttgart Dr. Frank Nopper, and SSB Chief Technical Officer and Spokesperson Thomas Moser presented the first of ten articulated fuel cell buses that SSB will put into operation in 2025.

These are the first emission-free buses that SSB will integrate into its bus fleet as part of its regular replacement procurement following the fire at the Gaisburg depot in 2021. They are also buses with a new drive system that is particularly important for Stuttgart. The SSB will no longer purchase diesel buses: From 2027, it plans to serve Stuttgart’s city center exclusively with zero-emission buses, and from 2035, it will operate the entire Stuttgart bus network in a climate-neutral manner. Over the next few years, the SSB plans to invest a total of €31 million in zero-emission buses for its fleet. The state is supporting the additional investment in the procurement of buses with alternative drives, in this case with €1.4 million. The state capital of Stuttgart is supporting the operator of its public transport network in the bus procurement with complementary funding of around €3.4 million.

SSB Stuttgart’s new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell buses are equipped with four NMC3 high-voltage battery packs with a total energy capacity of 392 kWh. The compact fuel cell module has a maximum output of 60 kW and is located on the roof of the rear carriage. The articulated bus also has six hydrogen tanks on the roof, each with a total capacity of 30 kilograms. With the eCitaro G fuel cell from SSB Stuttgart, a very long range of up to 360 kilometers can be achieved in H2 mode.

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PHINIA and KGM forge strategic partnership for hydrogen-powered LCV development

PHINIA Inc., a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products, has announced a strategic partnership with South Korean original equipment manufacturer (OEM), KG Mobility (KGM), to design, develop, and supply a 2.2-litre hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE).

Under the partnership, PHINIA will design a tailored H2ICE system and supply critical hydrogen-specific control systems and components, including its innovative DI-CHG10 fuel injector, engine control unit (ECU), and rail system. KGM, formerly known as SsangYong Motor Company, will integrate its in-house diesel engine technology with PHINIA’s fuel injection equipment and ECU technology to drive the project forward.

This is one of many hydrogen combustion projects that PHINIA has embarked on, and the сompany is currently involved in many more. In 2024, PHINIA successfully completed a 1000 km, 12-hour vehicle test using its H2ICE technology and more recently announced a technical partnership with Alpine to support the development of the Alpenglow hydrogen-powered concept car.

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Technip Energies awarded major contract for Blue Point Number One ATR, the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia production facility

Technip Energies has been awarded a major contract by Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA, and MITSUI & CO, for the BluePoint Number One ATR Project in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

This project aims to deliver the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia plant with a capacity of approximately 1.4 million metric tons per year.

Technip Energies will perform the engineering, procurement, equipment and module fabrication for the production facility, leveraging its expertise in modularization and project delivery excellence. Working with Topsoe to integrate its SynCOR AmmoniaTM technology, Technip Energies will draw on its proven ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies into industrial-scale projects.

The Blue Point Number One ATR Project is expected to enable greater than 95 % CO2 recovery, representing a significant step forward for the ammonia industry. The low-carbon ammonia produced will be used to meet what is expected to be robust global demand for both traditional and new applications. Ammonia offers a low-cost liquid energy vector compared with other modes of hydrogen transport. The significant improvement in technology will contribute to its further development as a viable, low-carbon solution for power generation, marine fuels and other markets.

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NatPower H will supply hydrogen and offer refueling services free of charge to all participating boats at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025

Building on the success of last year, NatPower H is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable yachting by expanding its partnership with the Yacht Club de Monaco. As the official hydrogen supplier for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025, NatPower H will provide hydrogen to support all competing teams throughout the event, which takes place from July 2nd to July 5th, 2025.

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, now in its twelfth edition, is a leading global competition demonstrating the efficiency of eco propulsion and hull design innovation for maritime mobility. The event, open to the public, will bring together 35 teams from 18 countries, featuring more than 1000 students, engineers, and innovators involved year-round developing next-generation sustainable propulsion systems. The competition is divided into four distinct classes (Al Class, Energy Class, Sealab Class and Open Sea Class) based on energy sources and technological approaches, ensuring a level playing field while driving forward groundbreaking innovations in zero-emission yachting.

NatPower H will supply hydrogen and offer refueling services free of charge to all participating boats, making clean energy more accessible to innovators in the field. This initiative is a crucial step toward the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a clean, high-performance alternative to fossil fuels in the maritime sector, demonstrating its viability in real-world applications.

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Amogy Accelerates Commercialization of Ammonia Cracking Catalyst in Partnership with JGC for Clean Hydrogen Production

First Pilot Plant Deployment of Amogy’s Low Ruthenium Content Catalyst Marks Milestone in Scaling Ammonia Cracking for Clean Hydrogen Production

Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, announced the first pilot plant deployment of its advanced ammonia cracking catalyst with JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC), a global engineering company headquartered in Japan. This agreement is a key component of a pilot project designed to advance large-scale ammonia cracking technology for low-carbon hydrogen production.

JGC selected Amogy’s low ruthenium content catalyst for use in its ammonia cracking demonstration project as part of its participation in a broader initiative by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to establish a competitive hydrogen supply chain. In addition to supplying the catalyst, Amogy will provide support to ensure optimal performance and reliability in large-scale operations.

The project aims to develop and optimize a large-scale hydrogen production system utilizing ammonia cracking technology. While small-scale ammonia cracking technologies have been commercialized, expanding energy efficient processes remains a challenge. This initiative seeks to bridge that gap by advancing component technologies and system optimization. Working alongside partners, JGC will lead the design and development of the large-scale ammonia cracking system.

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Authorities of Extremadura has authorized the first in Spain hydrogen production project using ‘P2G” from German Turn2x

The Regional Government of Extremadura has authorised, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Sustainable Development, the first hydrogen production project using ‘P2G’ technology in Spain, located in Miajadas (Cáceres), making the region a pioneer in this type of facility. It is a Turn2x project and this technology consists of obtaining hydrogen by electrolysis of water, for subsequent combination with carbon dioxide in a reactor designed for the purpose, to generate the Sabatier reaction, a process at high pressure and temperature, resulting in synthetic methane (SNG) and water (CO2 + 4H2 ¿ CH4 + 2H2O). The gas obtained will be injected into the distribution network of Distribuidora Gas Extremadura, S.A. In order to start up this project, the General Directorate of Industry, Energy and Mines has carried out the entire process to legalise this renewable gas plant. The uniqueness of this project in terms of its process is that it is the first plant to be installed not only in Extremadura but also in Spain, constituting a pilot installation with a view to the implementation of another plant with a similar process in the same town, but on a much larger scale than the one described. In this way, Extremadura becomes a pioneer in the implementation of this type of process and in its legalisation, since it is a pilot plant for the implementation of another plant with a similar process in the same town, but on a much larger scale than the one described.

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Nobian first large-scale European producer with green hydrogen RFNBO certification

The International Sustainability and Carbon (ISCC) EU certification recently confirmed that Nobian’s green hydrogen meets the EU sustainability criteria for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). The certification assures customers that the green hydrogen was produced with renewable energy. The certification follows strict carbon footprint requirements, which promotes transparency and trust in the green hydrogen market.

Nobian’s application was thoroughly audited by Normec QS. Fuel suppliers and industrial hydrogen users, such as refineries, can use RFNBO to help meet the upcoming EU 2030 carbon reduction targets for the mobility and industry sectors. By 2030, 1% of all transportation fuels and 42% of all industrial hydrogen in the EU must be derived from RFNBO.

The environmental benefits of green hydrogen are significant. Its production emits ten times less carbon than grey hydrogen. Green hydrogen can be produced using renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or hydropower. The chlor-alkali electrolysis production process uses salt and water to manufacture essential chemicals, including hydrogen. When produced with renewable energy this process has no CO₂ emissions, making green hydrogen a clean and sustainable energy carrier.

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Lhyfe confirms record €149 million subsidy from the French government for one of its largest upcoming production sites

Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of green and renewable hydrogen for mobility and industry, announces that the French Prime Minister has officially confirmed, by signature, a €149 million grant for its future green hydrogen production plant located near the Grand Canal of Le Havre. The facility is expected to reach a capacity of up to 34 tonnes per day.

Image of Lhyfe: 3D modelling of a Lhyfe green hydrogen production site

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Lloyd’s Register partners with Pusan National University to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed an agreement with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University (PNU) in Korea, forming an international partnership aimed at advancing liquefied hydrogen carrier technology and cryogenic engineering.

Through this new partnership, LR and PNU will collaborate across a wide range of activities, including joint research and technology development, the exchange of technical expertise, international academic cooperation, and shared policy development. The agreement represents a significant step forward in accelerating the commercialisation of liquefied hydrogen carriers and ensuring that they are designed, built and operated to the highest international safety and performance standards.

PNU, home to Korea’s first university-based institute specialising in eco-friendly ships, is helping to address the challenge. As the lead organisation behind the ‘Hydro Ocean K’ project, the world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier currently in development, the university is contributing to the future of zero-emission maritime transport.

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CrossWind:Construction of the Base Load Power Hub hydrogen production-battery storage platform completed

The aim of the project is to gain experience in designing and building a platform that can be used to stabilize the electricity production of wind farms by storing energy during periods of high wind speeds and releasing it during periods of less wind. CrossWind has developed a unique platform that combines a 2.5MW electrolyzer, hydrogen storage and conversion back to electricity with a 5MWh electric battery. This system can absorb both hourly and daily fluctuations of the wind profile, ensuring a more stable power output. The installation is 19 by 41 meters and weighs a total of about 2200 tons.

Maria Kalogera, Innovations Manager CrossWind: “The BLPH represents a groundbreaking concept, combining an electrolyser, a fuel cell and battery storage system designed and built for offshore conditions. Overcoming the complexities to make this system operational was a significant challenge. We are now ready to share our acquired knowledge, enabling future projects to benefit from our experiences and accelerating the energy transition.”

After completion of the final commissioning tests at the Rosetti Marino Group yard in Italy, the BLPH will be transported to the Netherlands by ship. The platform is expected to be set up in Eemshaven this summer. Ownership will then be transferred to offshore innovation company DOT, in agreement with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). With the BLPH, DOT wants to work in collaboration with Groningen Seaports and TNO to further develop knowledge about hydrogen production on a platform.

Rene Peters, TNO: “The placement of the BLPH in the Eemshaven, part of the Dutch Hydrogen Valley, offers a wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge in the very short term that is needed to realise similar offshore wind energy hubs on a large scale in the future. We encourage the choice to test the platform onshore now. It makes the platform easily accessible to a wider network of researchers and energy institutes, which can accelerate innovation across the industry.”

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Leading carmakers meet in Berlin to develop a unified position on hydrogen filling station standards

Representatives of leading vehicle manufacturers met in Berlin as part of the Clean Energy Partnership e.V. (CEP).

AUDI AG, BMW Group, Daimler Truck AG, ENGINIUS GmbH, Honda Deutschland, Hyundai Motor Deutschland GmbH, Toyota Deutschland GmbH and Volvo Trucks Deutschland as well as FORVIA came together to work on the further development of essential norms and standards for hydrogen refuelling.

“Our focus is on integrating the industry’s perspective into practical standards – an approach that has already proven its worth in the past, the CEP announced. “An outstanding example of this is the development of the internationally recognized standard for the gaseous refuelling of hydrogen at 700 bar.

The results are far-reaching:

– Uniform, clearly defined standards

– Avoidance of compatibility problems

– Optimization of costs and safety aspects

These meetings underscore our shared commitment to a sustainable and viable future for hydrogenmobility.

Through continuous collaboration, we are helping to pave the way for innovative and environmentally friendly mobility solutions”.

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German Enapter partners with Italian Simplifhy to develop a hydrogen solutions

The first joint project is already underway – the construction of a 50 Nm³/h AEM Electrolyzer system for Comes SpA

“We’re proud to announce a new core partnership with Simplifhy, a leading Italian integrator with a strong track record in custom

hydrogen solutions”,the Enapter reported in its LinkedIn. “This collaboration marks the beginning of a shared vision: making decarbonization simple, practical, and accessible through green hydrogen.

Our first joint project is already underway – the construction of a 50 Nm³/h AEM Electrolyzer system for Comes SpA, one of southern Italy’s most prominent industrial players. Together with SOL Group as the EPC and full solution provider, this project is a perfect example of how expert teams can come together to drive meaningful change.

This fast-track project is more than just a technical achievement – it’s a step forward in equipping industrial partners with the know-how to operate with green hydrogen”.

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France Hydrogène welcomes the revised National Hydrogen Strategy with the €9 billion support

The French government has released the revised version of the National Strategy for the hydrogen deployment, reaffirming its commitment and support to the national hydrogen sector, the France Hydrogène reported. With updated targets, the government reaffirms its support through the €9 billion envelope announced in 2020, to be committed by 2030.

The revised Strategy reaffirms France’s ambition to become a producer of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen via electrolysis, capitalizing on the country’s strengths in nuclear and renewable electricity production. Targets of 4.5 GW by 2030 and 8 GW by 2035 set a realistic course, backed by concrete means: the production component of the IPCEI on hydrogen, the creation of favorable conditions for long-term electricity agreements, and extension beyond 2030 for undirect carbon cost compensation for energy-intensive industries.

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EC approves a €400 million Spanish State aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million Spanish State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the auction closing in 2025. The scheme will contribute to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal to accelerate the decarbonisation of EU industry while strengthening its competitiveness, of theREPowerEU Plan to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the green transition, as well as the EU Hydrogen Strategy.

Spain notified the Commission of its intention to introduce a scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool within the European Hydrogen Bank. The approved scheme will support construction of up to 345 megawatts of installed electrolyser capacity, and the production of up to 221,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen in Spain. This is estimated to result in the avoidance of the equivalent of up to one million tonnes of CO2. The scheme will help Spain achieve its national objective to install 12 gigawatts of electrolyser capacity by 2030, as well as the targets for the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) consumed in transport and in industry that are set in the Renewable Energy Directive.

The aid will be awarded through a competitive bidding process that concluded in the first quarter of 2025. The bidding process will be supervised by the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) which will receive, assess, and rank bids for projects in all Member States. The support provided under the schemes will be open to companies planning to construct new electrolysers in Spain.

Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of a direct grant per kilogram of renewable hydrogen produced. The aid will be granted for a maximum duration of ten years. Beneficiaries will have to prove compliance with EU criteria for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs). This includes contributing to the deployment or financing of the additional renewable electricity which is needed to produce the hydrogen supported under the scheme.

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Historic Agreement Signed for World’s First Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor Between Oman, the Netherlands and Germany

А groundbreaking Joint Development Agreement (JDA) has been signed to establish the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor, connecting the Sultanate of Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany. This corridor will link the port of Duqm in Oman, the port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and key logistics hubs in Germany, including the port of Duisburg in Germany, enabling the commercial-scale import of renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) compliant liquid hydrogen to Europe. The agreement was signed during the state visit by His Majesty the Sultan of Oman to the Netherlands.

The agreement was signed by eleven parties in total, including prominent players like Hydrom, Oman’s national green hydrogen orchestrator, OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, Tata Steel Nederland, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and Hynetwork, bringing together all the critical links for the envisioned supply chain. This supply chain capitalizes on proven technologies for the liquefaction, transport, storage, and distribution of liquid hydrogen. ECOLOG’s advanced vessel design ensures net zero boil-off, eliminating cargo loss in marine transportation. This transformative innovation significantly reduces unit freight costs, setting a new standard for efficiency and sustainability.

The agreement comprises several key components vital to the corridor’s development. First, the development of a centralized liquefaction, storage, and export facility at the port of Duqm, which is one of the hubs for Omani-produced green hydrogen. Second, discussions will be held on the pricing and delivery of liquid hydrogen to offtakers located in the broader Amsterdam area, as well as offtakers located elsewhere in the Netherlands and Germany, with EnBW as the aggregator. Finally, the aligned development of dedicated infrastructure throughout the corridor, including export and import facilities in the ports of Duqm, Amsterdam and Duisburg, as well as for several distribution modalities for gaseous and liquid hydrogen, most notably gas pipeline networks, rail connections, and barge distribution leveraging the Netherlands extensive canal network.

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Airbus Ventures Invests in Fourier, Which Has Developed a Specialized Hydrogen Production Technology

Airbus Ventures announces its investment in Fourier – emerging from stealth with its pioneering on-site, on-demand, hydrogen production systems – as part of the company’s $18.5m in Series A funding. With this latest funding, the company will begin scaling manufacturing, accelerating commercial deployments, and expanding its engineering efforts to integrate its systems into critical energy infrastructure.

“We’re just getting started. With this new capital, we’re scaling fast, pushing boundaries, and building a more energy-resilient world – where hydrogen plays a defining role,” remarks Siva Yellamraju, Fourier CEO. “We’re already seeing tremendous customer demand, with early pilots yielding exceptional results across industries, like specialty chemicals, pharma manufacturing, metals, and ceramics.”

As the world’s energy demands skyrocket with the proliferation of AI and advanced technologies, the need for energy solutions that are more reliable, secure, affordable, scalable, and cleaner continues to evolve. Hydrogen holds enormous potential to meet these demands, but high costs, inefficient production, and complex distribution logistics have long stood in the way of its widespread adoption.

At the core of Fourier’s technology is an ultra-modular, software-defined system architecture that sets its hydrogen production apart from currently available systems. Their approach is driven by advanced algorithms that optimize performance in real-time, constantly adjusting to deliver the highest efficiency and reliability. Its architecture can monitor and predict performance, minimize downtime and ensure peak operational efficiency.

“Industrial decarbonization will require revolutionary energy solutions. Fourier’s unique fusion of machine learning, modular electrolysis systems, and real-time optimization is a powerful synthesis for structural advantage in scaling hydrogen where others have faced challenges. We believe this approach has the potential to reshape not just hydrogen production, but how we think about distributed energy systems more broadly,” explains Airbus Ventures Senior Associate, Abigail Hitchcock.

Fourier’s modular methodology reduces upfront costs, simplifies deployment, and ensures scalability as demand grows. By removing the logistical constraints of traditional hydrogen production, Fourier has helped forge a pathway for hydrogen to become a viable, cost-effective solution for industries like transportation, heating and cooling, and power storage.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/2p3ryw6m

Wates Group has been trialling a JCB 60kVA hydrogen combustion generator on a site near Wolverhampton

Wates Group sees hydrogen as a major contributor to its plans to reduce carbon emissions across its operations after successfully trialling a JCB generator powered by the fuel.

The company, one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies, has been trialling a JCB 60kVA hydrogen combustion generator on a site near Wolverhampton. Coupled with a 104kWh Powerpack battery storage unit, the intelligent combined power system can operate on battery power alone, as a hybrid (using both battery and generator power), or hydrogen-powered only.

Adam Cannon, Project Director at Wates, said: “One of the questions we get from customers is how can you make site set-up more energy efficient and more carbon neutral? We’ve been trying other fuels, but they’ve been a bit of a challenge. Hydrogen for me is the way forward.It is completely new thinking for power for our accommodation on site and it really reduces the burden from the statutory authority having to bring new cables and infrastructure to site. It will allow us to be standalone and to offer a carbon neutral offering to our customers.”

Press release https://tinyurl.com/yc8j6zbu

CB&I and Shell Demonstrate First Commercial-Scale Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tank Design for International Trade Applications at NASA

CB&I and a consortium including Shell International Exploration and Production, Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, GenH2 and the University of Houston announced the completion of a first-of-its-kind, affordable, large-scale liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage tank concept at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, that will enable international import and export applications.

The project, which began in 2021 and is supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE), developed a novel non-vacuum tank design concept for large-scale (up to 100,000 cubic meters) storage of LH2that is anticipated to provide a substantial cost advantage over conventional vacuum insulated tanks. This concept is being demonstrated through the construction, startup and testing of a small-scale LH2 demonstration tank at NASA MSFC.

The demonstration tank will significantly increase the MSFC hydrogen test facility’s LH2 storage capacity and be used to characterize the behavior of materials under cryogenic conditions, mimicking normal fill and empty cycles and testing non-vacuum insulation materials. In addition to an estimated six-month test period included in the project scope, a Space Act Agreement among the partner organizations provides for MSFC’s use of the tank over a five-year period, during which CB&I and Shell will continue to test new insulation technologies under non-vacuum conditions.

Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/6dxn2y9m

Wrightbus to invest £25 million for research to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles

Northern Ireland based firm Wrightbus to invest £25 million for cutting-edge research to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles, the Wrightbus announced.

The success of Wrightbus shows how bold investment in Research and Development pays off – with the Science Secretary calling it a prime example of the benefits innovation can bring to businesses and the wider economy.

Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed by Science Secretary Peter Kyle, highlighting it as a key driver of economic growth under the Plan for Change. As the UK’s fastest-growing zero-emission bus manufacturer and a major employer in Northern Ireland and the wider UK, Wrightbus’ new funding will accelerate the next generation of electric and hydrogen-powered buses, potentially creating dozens of new jobs, slashing emissions, and supporting the government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower.

Describe more in press release https://tinyurl.com/5n99nz9p

Hexagon Purus receives first order from MCV for delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems

Hexagon Purus, a world leading manufacturer of zero emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has received its first purchase order for the delivery of next generation hydrogen fuel storage systems from MCV, a leading bus manufacturer in Middle-East and Africa, worth approximately EUR 2.4 million. Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen fuel storage systems will be delivered in 2025 for use onboard MCV’s hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses targeted for the European public transportation market.

The hydrogen storage systems will be manufactured in Hexagon Purus’ facility in Kassel, Germany.

“We continue experiencing strong commercial momentum for hydrogen transit bus as more bus manufacturers introduce fuel-cell electric bus offerings to support decarbonization of public transportation across several core markets”, says Michael Kleschinski, Executive Vice President, Hydrogen Mobility and Infrastructure at Hexagon Purus. “We are very excited to receive this first order from MCV and are looking forward to support their efforts in rolling out their hydrogen offering in Europe”.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/2navzar2

Hyundai Motor Group Presents Action Plans for Waste-to-Hydrogen Ecosystem in Indonesia

Hyundai Motor Group to collaborate with Pertamina and West Java Province to build a waste-to-hydrogen ecosystem, advancing sustainable hydrogen solutions
By 2027, the Group plans to launch an on-site hydrogen refueling station utilizing Pertamina’s CNG infrastructure
Building on its successful W2H model in Korea, the Group plans to expand the ecosystem in Indonesia as its first overseas initiative
The April 2025 summit in Jakarta featured Indonesia’s national hydrogen roadmap, with major contributions from Hyundai and government ministries

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) outlined action plans to establish a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in West Java Province, Indonesia, during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit held in Jakarta.

During the event, ESDM presented Indonesia’s national hydrogen roadmap, while BAPPENAS outlined hydrogen policies for Nusantara, the country’s new capital city.

As part of the initiative, the Group will establish an on-site hydrogen refueling station using Pertamina’s existing compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure, targeting operational launch by 2027. The station will be supplied with low-carbon hydrogen produced from biogas sourced at the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung, the capital of West Java Province.

Following the completion of a technical feasibility study on Sarimukti landfill development, the Group plans to commence construction this year. To bring Korea’s advanced hydrogen policies and technologies into the project, the Group is supporting the effort through a consortium of leading Korean organizations and companies.

The Sarimukti landfill in Indonesia handles about 80 percent of the 1,500 tons of waste generated daily in Bandung. In recent years, neighboring communities have faced repeated natural disasters – including large-scale fires, floods, and landslides – driven by the ongoing effects of global warming and increasingly extreme weather conditions.

Reaffirming its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment, the Group has partnered with Good Neighbors to improve local access to drinking water and healthcare. Collaborating with Sejin G&E, the Group plans to secure the Sarimukti landfill, preventing disasters and ensuring safety, while extracting biogas for low-carbon hydrogen production via Hyundai Rotem’s steam methane reformer.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/3xh6mu5e

Oshivela hydrogen project, funded by the German BMWK, opens in Namibia

With the help of the Oshivela project (also known as HyIron), the first industrial CO₂-free production facility on the African continent was built. It will now be put into operation with an opening ceremony. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) has provided approximately 13 million euros in funding for the project through its funding guidelines for international hydrogen projects.

The technology used in Oshivela can directly produce reduced iron – that is, convert iron ore into iron, but without the CO₂-intensive process in a blast furnace.

Thanks to the use of green hydrogen, CO₂ emissions can be reduced. Favorable local conditions for the cost-effective production of green hydrogen using a PV system and a 12-megawatt electrolyzer make this possible in Namibia.

The plant will produce approximately 15,000 tons of green iron annually. This has the potential to save more than 20,000 tons of CO₂ per year compared to the conventional blast furnace process. A second and third phase of the plant’s expansion are already being planned.

Green iron is an important precursor for the decarbonization of steel production. Oshivela can thus also support German companies’ path toward a climate-friendly steel industry.

At the same time, a locally emerging hydrogen economy contributes to the development of green value chains in Namibia and thus also to the sustainable industrialization and diversification of the Namibian economy. The project has already created around 100 direct and indirect jobs, and several thousand additional jobs are planned with the further expansion phases.

In addition to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and numerous other high-ranking guests, a German delegation, including the BMWK, attended the plant’s official opening, including the German Ambassador to Namibia.

With the funding guideline for international hydrogen projects, the BMWK supports German companies in implementing projects for green hydrogen and its derivatives outside of Europe. This measure is part of the Federal Government’s updated National Hydrogen Strategy and supports the hydrogen import strategy.

Press release in German translated by Google https://tinyurl.com/2vznsx3t

Spanish EVARM to launch its first hydrogen truck based on a 120 kW fuel cell of its own production

EVARM (headquartered in Sant Boi del Llobregat (Barcelona) announced that it will launch its first hydrogen truck with proprietary technology, capable of reaching 450 km of range, the Hidrogeno-verde reported with link to the company. EVARM will launch a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in the second half of 2025.

The vehicle will be operational in 2025 and will be tested by PreZero for waste collection. PreZero, an international environmental service provider combines its expertise in waste disposal, sorting, processing, and recycling services.

EVARM emphasises that the solution is based on the development of a new fuel cell by the company’s engineers in cooperation with German specialist EKPO. The fuel cell has an output of 120 kW, is ultra-compact and achieves an energy efficiency of 60 per cent. Its development is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for Urban Mobility (EITUM).

Sourse and photos of fuel cell https://tinyurl.com/bd6sa5ht

Ballard to demonstrate the company’s latest-generation high-power stack for light-, medium-, and heavy duty vehicles

At the heart of every fuel cell there is a stack. Ballard’s FCgen®-HPS solution is a high performance, high power density, liquid-cooled fuel cell stack designed to provide propulsion for a range of light-, medium-, and heavy duty vehicles.

At ACTExpo2025 in Anaheim, California, Ballard’s team of fuel cell experts will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate the company’s latest-generation high-power stack for

Zero Emission mobility.

ACT 2025 runs from April 28-May 1.

Source and video https://tinyurl.com/3rejxwt9

Cyient Secures Strategic Engagement with GreenH and Luxcara for Hydrogen Project in Norway

Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, has been awarded a strategic contract to support Green H Bodø in the development and execution of its hydrogen production and distribution facility at Langstranda in Bodø, Norway. The project is part of a joint venture between GreenH and Luxcara.

GreenH is a Norwegian company that develops infrastructure for the production and distribution of green hydrogen from renewable energy. Luxcara is an independent asset manager based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on fostering renewable energy projects in Europe.

The Bodø project represents a major step in advancing Norway’s renewable energy ambitions, focusing on delivering green hydrogen to the maritime sector and heavy transport industries. The hydrogen facility will supply green hydrogen fuel under a long-term agreement with Torghatten Nord AS, fuelling the Vestfjorden ferries – a cornerstone project in Norway’s green energy transformation for the maritime sector. As civil construction began in the fall of 2024, this partnership marks a significant milestone in delivering an innovative and sustainable energy solution.

Cyient’s scope of work includes providing comprehensive owner’s engineering and detailed plant engineering services. Cyient will leverage its extensive experience in green and renewable energy engineering including green hydrogen towards optimizing project delivery and enhancing efficiency through the lifecycle of this momentous project.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/522tcfpr

Fuel Cell Systems has expanded its engineering department by moving to a new purpose-built premises

Fuel Cell Systems to announced the successful relocation of its Operations and Engineering departments to new, purpose-built premises at Smitham Bridge, Hungerford.

Benefitting from a larger, more modern facility, with double the space, the site is designed to support ambitious growth plans. A spacious warehouse and factory, along with significantly expanded office space to accommodate the growing team, will facilitate the design and development of cutting-edge hydrogen refuelling equipment. The new HyFleet system is well on the way to completion and will provide refuelling for large fleets across the UK and Europe, including HGVs, vans, buses and cars.

Warehouse and product development space now twice the size

This strategic move reflects Fuel Cell Systems’ sustained growth over the past year, with new projects, a growing workforce, and increasing demand across our markets.

Press release https://tinyurl.com/mvsh3t3a

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