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Stargate Hydrogen signs landmark MoU with RDI, Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development, and Innovation Authority
Stargate Hydrogen, a European-born deep-tech and green hydrogen technologies manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RDI – Research, Development, and Innovation Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The signing accelerates Stargate Hydrogen’sactivities in the Middle East region as the company is setting up its regional headquarters in Riyadh.
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for green hydrogen and deep-tech innovation, aligning with the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 goals, a long-term national transformation plan announced in 2016, designed to diversify the economy and build a globally competitive society.
“This partnership with Stargate Hydrogen underscores a shared commitment to advancing green hydrogen technologies. By strengthening collaborative innovation between global leaders and local institutions, we help create shared opportunities that accelerate the Kingdom’s transition toward sustainability, while contributing to global progress in clean energy.” said Dr. Yazeed, Executive Director of Institutional Funding, Acting Vice Governor for Ecosystem Development.
Under the terms of the signed MoU with RDI, the parties have agreed to collaborate on initiatives that will accelerate technology transfer and local innovation. Both parties will also explore opportunities to strengthen the regional hydrogen value chain, drive industrial decarbonization, and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for sustainable energy technologies.
The key areas of cooperation of the MOU with RDI include:
- Launching Stargate Hydrogen KSA, a new regional headquarters for Stargate Hydrogen in Riyadh, dedicated to advancing deep-tech solutions for green hydrogen production.
- Localising Stargate Hydrogen’s proprietary technologies for deployment in the Kingdom.
- Building partnerships with leading Saudi academic institutions, such as KAUST, to generate intellectual property within the Kingdom.
- Collaborating with Saudi manufacturers to develop local production capacity for electrolyser technologies.
Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen, added:
“Saudi Arabia offers a unique and globally competitive environment to scale transformative technologies. Through this partnership with RDI, Stargate Hydrogen will drive IP generation, support local talent, and contribute to the Kingdom’s ambition of becoming a global leader in clean energy.”
The MoU with RDI establishes a joint steering committee to oversee progress and guide the partnership, supported by dedicated teams of both partners managing daily operations. Regular workshops and stakeholder engagements will ensure alignment across government, industry, and academia. The co-operation was facilitated by Apex Ventures, under RDI’s Global Startups Attraction Program in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, which directly supports the mission to localise technological capabilities and empower innovators.
By aligning Saudi Arabia’s long-term sustainability ambitions with Stargate Hydrogen´s technology and research expertise, the two partners set a new benchmark for international collaboration in advancing technology for green hydrogen production.
Press release https://stargatehydrogen.com
Genevos and SSB Green Enviro collaborate for large-scale hydrogen solutions deployment across India
SSBI Group of Companies and its division SSB Green Enviro Pvt. Ltd., based in Ahmedabad – India delivers end-to-end green hydrogen solutions including production plants, storage and fuelling infrastructure, and fuel cell systems for transportation and industrial applications. This LOI marks a pivotal step towards transforming the Indian maritime sector with scalable, clean energy technologies.
Genevos brings mature, fully integrated marine certified hydrogen fuel cell power solutions, ranging from compact low power solutions with their HPM-40 kW to high-power solutions such as the HPM-250 kW. The modular, plug-and-play nature of Genevos’ solutions ensures rapid integration with minimal disruption.
This LOI affirms the shared commitment of both organisations to decarbonise maritime transport through hydrogen deployment. Genevos’ proven track record spanning collaborations with European ports, award-winning zero emission systems, and recognition from class societies positions the company as an ideal technology partner.
The scope of collaboration will span across multiple vessel types from harbour and coastal workboats (pilot vessel, tugboats etc.) to passenger ferries and potentially light cargo vessels, tailored for Indian maritime environments. The immediate next steps include feasibility studies, technical design, and pilot deployments as of 2026, with multiple vessels as of 2027.
Press release https://www.genevos.com
Daimler Truck opens new service centre for trucks and buses capable of servicing hydrogen-powered vehicles
Just under a year and a half after the ground-breaking ceremony, Daimler Truck officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center Munich Aschheim today.
Covering a site area of around 44,500 square meters in Aschheim near Munich, the center will offer sales and service for Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks, as well as service for Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses and Mercedes-Benz vans.
From the outset, the new building has been excellently prepared for the future of transportation: for example, high-voltage workstations have been set up in the 3,200 square meter workshop area to service battery-electric models such as the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and eEconic trucks, the FUSO eCanter, and the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city bus.
A total of 25 parking spaces are available for trucks, buses, and vans, with the option of expanding to nine additional spaces.
In addition, a state-of-the-art, variably adaptable workstation has been created in Aschheim for working on vehicle roofs – on truck cabs or bus roofs. This so-called roof workstation is particularly relevant for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric city bus, as it carries its batteries on the roof.
Other highlights of the new building include: repair and accident service with frame straightening technology, semi-trailer and trailer bodywork service, test center for general inspections, emissions testing and other tests, and parts and accessories sales.
The maintenance and repair of vehicles with hydrogen-based drive technologies was also considered from the outset at the Aschheim site: the workshop has a fully equipped gas workstation with gas sensors and a specific exhaust air system that already meets the requirements for hydrogen. The requirements for releasing hydrogen at a so-called evaluation site in front of the workshop and for refueling after a workshop visit will be installed by the end of 2025.
Describe more in full press release https://www.daimlertruck.com/en
Bosch electrolysis stacks have obtained the certifications required to enter North American markets
Bosch Hybrion PEM electrolysis stacks are North American market-ready with ASME and CSA/ANSI:B22734 certifications, achieved with support from our certification agency partners, such as TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH and TÜV SÜD America Inc.,the Bosch Hydrogen Energy announced in its LinkedIn.
Source https://tinyurl.com/4s4t7puy
A first at Schiphol: pilot with hydrogen-powered vehicles in daily operations
Schiphol is the first major international airport in the world to launch a pilot involving the use of hydrogen-powered vehicles on the airport grounds. This pilot involves a specially developed aircraft tow vehicle and a prototype of a Toyota pick-up truck with an electric engine powered by hydrogen. Schiphol also has its own temporary hydrogen refueling station to supply these vehicles with hydrogen. With this pilot, the airport is taking an important step towards emission-free ground operations by 2030.
During the pilot, the vehicles will be used in daily operations at the airport. Several times a day, the hydrogen-powered aircraft tractor will tow a KLM Boeing 737 between the aircraft parking areas, hangars, taxiways and gates. The pick-up truck will be used by Bird Control, the team responsible for keeping birds away from runways.
Royal Schiphol Group and its partners are investigating the practical applicability of hydrogen vehicles, including ease of use, reliable range and integration into the existing infrastructure. A successful test with an H2 GPU, a hydrogen-powered ground power unit, was previously conducted at Schiphol. The GPU supplies stationary aircraft with emission-free power.
The pilot will run until the beginning of October and is part of the TULIPS programme, made possible in part by a grant from the European Union. This is Royal Schiphol Group’s sustainable innovation programme in which new concepts are developed and demonstrated. Schiphol works closely with partners such as KLM, Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Torino Airport, Hermes Airports, Port of Amsterdam, research institutes such as TNO and SINTEF and companies such as TLD, Zepp.solutions, HyCC, Air Products and Ballard.
Full press release https://news.schiphol.com
DNV awards AiP to SHI for 80K liquid hydrogen carrier design
DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its 80,000m³ liquefied hydrogen (LH₂) carrier design. The AiP was formally presented by Vidar Dolonen, DNV Maritime Regional Manager for Korea & Japan, to CS Bang, Vice President of SHI, in a ceremony at Gastech 2025 in Milan.
SHI’s LH₂ carrier features a vacuum-insulated Type C tank system integrated with a robust hull and supporting structure. The design incorporates advanced materials and engineering solutions to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the vessel under extreme cryogenic conditions.
Some of the new design features include: the spherical tank shape, which has been optimized to reduce size and weight, the supports between the inner and outer tanks are made of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP), to prevent heat influx and minimizing cargo losses due to boil-off gas (BOG) during the transport of cryogenic cargo.
CS Bang, Vice President of SHI, said: “Receiving DNV’s AiP is a testament to our engineering capabilities and vision for hydrogen transport. We believe this vessel will play a vital role in building a global hydrogen supply chain.”
Vidar Dolonen, DNV’s Regional Manager Korea & Japan, said: “Building confidence in new technologies and new energy solutions, begins with building trust. By working closely together with innovative and future focused partners like SHI, utilizing our expertise and leading rule set, we can lay the groundwork for the next generation vessels that will be needed for the energy transition. We are proud to present them with this AiP and support the development of technologies that help to enable the transport of clean energy.”
Press release https://www.dnv.com
Estonian Stargate Hydrogen uses BASF’s Ultrason® for lightweight and durable frames in its Stellar electrolyzer stacks
The electrolyzer manufacturer Stargate Hydrogen, Estonia, is now using BASF’s Ultrason® to manufacture the frames in its stacks used for alkaline water electrolyzers (AWE). The polysulfone (PSU) Ultrason® S replaces metals such as nickel, resulting in significantly lighter stacks. This substitution is possible because BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic offers high temperature and chemical resistance also in harsh alkaline conditions. It can withstand high stack pressures due to excellent compression strength. As Ultrason® can be injection-molded, it provides greater design flexibility for easier functional integration than metal. The collaboration between Stargate Hydrogen and BASF has yielded an exceptional result: the pressurized stacks of the Stellar series are designed for long operational lifespans, supporting reliable hydrogen production, and reducing downtime and maintenance costs. This durability enhances the economic feasibility of green hydrogen production, making it a cost-effective solution.
Alkaline electrolyzers are the most robust and proven form of electrolysis for producing hydrogen from water. “Stargate Hydrogen manufactures electrolyzer stacks to empower system integrators with the most flexible and scalable technology,” says Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen. “We deliver not only a piece of hardware but a partnership from day one until hydrogen is being produced reliably. We build upon the best aspects of AWE technology and complement it with breakthrough materials. This is why we chose BASF’s Ultrason® for the frames in our Stellar electrolyzer series: it combines light weight with outstanding performance, thus helping us to improve the efficiency and lower the cost of alkaline electrolyzers.” This results in a new class of electrolyzers with high current densities, offering an innovative approach to decarbonizing sectors such as heavy transport, steel manufacturing and the chemical industry.
Press release https://www.basf.com/global/en
Hopium Sales its First 200 kW Fuel Cell System
for the Maritime Sector
Hopium, the cleantech company aiming to decarbonize heavy-duty transport, announces the signing of its first sale of a fuel cell system for a maritime application to a French customer.
The contract covers the supply of a marinized 200 kW fuel cell system, intended to equip a semi-rigid vessel equipped with an electric motor with a power equivalent to 600 horsepower. Beyond the size, lightness, and performance of Hopium’s fuel cell, the modularity of its system offers the advantage of being able to adapt to the shape of the boat’s hull. These strategic advantages enabled Hopium to meet all the requirements imposed by the specifications. Designed for high-intensity operations, this boat will benefit from hydrogen propulsion combining performance, compactness, and energy efficiency.
The system supplied will be pre-assembled in Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, at Hopium’s industrial site in eastern Lyon, integrating all the necessary subsystems (thermal management, hydrogen, power, control) in order to test and validate a simplified “Plug & Play” installation on the boat.
This first sale will allow Hopium to benefit from feedback on the use of its fuel cell in a maritime environment. Indeed, the fuel cell system will be equipped with numerous sensors that will enable the collection of a multitude of daily data during its use in real-life conditions, which will benefit both the client’s and Hopium’s teams. “This first achievement in the maritime sector demonstrates the maturity of our technology and our ability to adapt it to complex and demanding environments. This is a major milestone for Hopium, illustrating the relevance of our phased deployment strategy, initially targeting niche markets such as maritime, which are already awaiting hydrogen solutions, and ensuring we have high-performance technology for the mass market of heavy-duty vehicles by 2030. These pioneering segments allow us to validate our systems in extreme conditions, strengthen their reliability, and accelerate their technological maturity,” said Stéphane Rabatel, CEO of Hopium. The name of the client and the detailed specifications of the project in question will be jointly revealed by Hopium and the client before the end of September 2025 at a dedicated event.
Press release https://www.hopium.com
Wison New Energies and H2Carrier Sign Collaboration Agreement at Gastech 2025
Wison New Energies (“Wison”) and H2Carrier AS (“H2Carrier”) announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at reducing costs in the production of green ammonia. The parties will leverage Wison’s world class EPCIC execution capabilities, cost efficiency and project experience with H2Carrier’s project development and floating production competence. The companies’ joint aspiration is to significantly reduce the cost of producing and supplying green ammonia through innovation, scale and standardization, applied in resource rich environments with a low cost of electricity. This collaboration aims at the complete delivery of a 500MW Green Ammonia FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading facility) for producing green ammonia in the North of Norway.
The initiative addresses the accelerating need for global decarbonisation and improving energy security. The cost gap between production of clean fuels and fossil alternatives remains too large – despite subsidies and public support, several clean fuel projects including hydrogen and ammonia, have been cancelled or postponed in recent months. Meaningful progress towards a net zero future depends on the renewable industry’s ability to produce clean fuels more cost effectively and more competitively compared to fossil alternatives.
In this project exclusive collaboration, Wison is uniquely positioned to provide engineering and design, as well as cost effective construction and integration of the works for the Green Ammonia FPSO. Based on years of EPCIC experience and an excellent track record from floating production vessels, including FPSO and FLNG, Wison will accelerate the time-to-market and reduce risk by being an end-to-end partner.
H2Carrier brings several years of experience from floating production of green ammonia, both from the technical side and as a project developer of complete value chains for floating production of hydrogen derivatives. The selected solution was developed based on experiences from FPSO and FLNG to bring low-cost renewable energy to the end user in a safe and efficient manner using existing and well proven technologies, and has the benefit of minimizing the environmental footprint on land.
“We are excited to announce this collaboration between Wison and H2Carrier, that will bring to the market the benefits of the potential for low cost of electricity generation in northern Norway and other remote territories worldwide.
Wison clearly sees Power-to-X (P2X) in general and green ammonia specifically as a strategic pillar for growth, and this collaboration confirms our commitment in this direction.We strongly believe in the advantages of this project developed in Norway by H2Carrier, as Norway has always been at the forefront of green developments and is privileged to have one of the largest ship owning bases in the world, an industry with a clear and stated commitment to net-zero.” – says Dr. Huang Yi, President of Europe, Wison New Energies
“By using remote, low-cost renewable energy in combination with cost-optimized construction, integration and project execution, we aim to achieve the most competitive production cost of green ammonia. This project, as well as our portfolio of international large scale projects based on the use of the P2XFloater™, will enable standardization and replicability which are key factors for achieving efficiencies in construction, integration and project execution. The solution will also enable a shortening of the project cycle time for new P2X developments and thus contribute to improved returns. We are pleased to engage with Wison who we regard as a valuable partner to reach these ambitions and look forward to bringing safe and sustainable energy infrastructure to the market together” – says Mårten Lunde, CEO of H2Carrier AS.
Press release https://www.h2carrier.com
Fukui and ClassNK sign MOU for joint consideration of ultra-high pressure safety relief valves for hydrogen dual-fuel engines
Fukui Seisakusho Co., Ltd. and ClassNK have signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) for joint consideration of ultra-high pressure safety relief valves designed for the use in hydrogen dual-fuel engines, and hosted a signing ceremony at the “Gastech 2025” exhibition being held in Milan, Italy.
Both parties agreed in 2023 to jointly conduct study for installation of safety relief valves for cargo tanks of liquefied hydrogen carriers on actual ships, and signed a MOU in “Gastech 2023”*. As a result of this study, a type approval certificate for the PILOT-type low pressure safety relief valve (PSL-MD type) was issued this year.
Based on this achievement, they have now agreed to carry out joint consideration of ultra-high pressure safety relief valves for hydrogen dual-fuel engines that can meet advanced technical requirements (material resistance to hydrogen embrittlement, sealing performance, etc.) needed for hydrogen fuel supply systems.
The roles of each party are as follows.
Fukui: Development of RPS-type (high pressure compatible) safety relief valves for hydrogen dual-fuel engines
ClassNK: Review of the valves based on prescribed rules upon receiving an application for type approval
Through this collaboration under the MOU, both parties will contribute to the social implementation of propulsion systems using hydrogen as a fuel.
Press release https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/
Baker Hughes to expand manufacturing, research and development in Italy advancing solutions for new energy markets, including hydrogen
- 300 million euro investment will contribute to new jobs in production, engineering in Italy
- Investment will focus on existing production sites developing solutions for natural gas and new energy markets, including hydrogen
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Wednesday at the Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Milan a plan to invest approximately 300 million euros in its existing facilities and plants in Italy over the next five years. The investment aims to meet the growing demand for Baker Hughes’ technology solutions that enable safe, reliable and sustainable energy production around the world.
With global energy requirements increasing, driven by population growth and demand from sectors such as data centers, Baker Hughes’ investments in Italy are some of the largest in recent years and aim to strengthen existing production infrastructure. The goal is to expand overall manufacturing capacity and further accelerate the development of key technologies, such as turbine compressors for various applications like data centers, LNG and hydrogen, in support of the energy expansion and transition.
The investment plan, which includes new highly specialized jobs in Italy, mainly in production and engineering, will involve nearly all of Baker Hughes’ Italian facilities under the Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) business.
“We are very pleased to announce this important investment in our Italian facilities to ensure our global customers may continue addressing growing energy demand,” said Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli. “With this increased capacity, we will be able to further accelerate the development and delivery of key technologies to help ensure energy is affordable, secure and sustainable for the long term.”
“This investment plan not only strengthens our production capacity and creates highly differentiated jobs but also reaffirms the strategic importance of our facilities and people in delivering the advanced technology solutions the world needs,” said Alessandro Bresciani, senior vice president of Energy Equipment at Baker Hughes. “We are proud to continue investing and growing here in Italy, contributing to the country’s development and addressing today’s and tomorrow’s global energy challenges.”
The investment plan follows recent company announcements for various awards, including one from Fervo Energy to provide power generation equipment for the world’s largest next-generation geothermal plant in Cape Station, Utah, and others to supply NovaLT™ turbines, developed and manufactured in Italy, to Frontier Infrastructure for data center projects in Wyoming and Texas, and Aramco’s Master Gas Services III project, in Saudi Arabia.
For the manufacturing plants in Florence, Massa, and Avenza, the focus will be to increase production capacity of NovaLT™ turbines, acquiring new machinery and test benches, and integrating robotics and artificial intelligence. The investment will also boost ongoing research activities to support turbine technologies.
Investments in the Bari and Talamona plants aim to upgrade production lines and integrate innovative technologies to increase efficiency and sustainability of industrial activities, as well as support specific research and development activities. In particular, the Apulian pump center of excellence will transform into a multimodal factory to add compressor component production. At the Lombard center, the investment will help diversify plant activities to increase efficiencies.
Investments already underway at the Vibo Valentia plant in Calabria will continue increasing production capacity, improving energy efficiency, and creating a research and development center for advanced technology and digital solutions.
In Italy, Baker Hughes currently has over 6,600 employees across eight sites.
Press release bakerhughes.com.
Nanni unveils a new hybrid and zero-emission hydrogen systems offer for yachting with EODev and EVE System
At the Cannes Yachting Festival, Nanni, a leading marine engine manufacturer, EODev and its subsidiary EVE System, specialists in hydrogen and battery-based decarbonized energy solutions, announced a strategic collaboration.
Their goal: to offer shipyards, operators, and yacht owners a new generation of hybrid and zero-emission solutions, designed for both superyachts and professional vessels.
This collaboration is part of a broader strategy of pooling expertise and scaling up production volumes, essential to accelerate industrialization and improve the competitiveness of new technologies. It illustrates the importance of cooperation among maritime stakeholders in addressing the challenges of the energy transition.
A complete range of solutions for yachting and professional vessels Together, the partners are working on solutions that cover a wide range of needs:
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“All-in-one” hotel load systems, combining energy storage, hybrid gensets (diesel/HVO), and smart management modes to reduce noise and emissions at anchor or underway.
Zero-emission hydrogen systems, featuring the integration of EODev’s type- approved marine fuell cell system REXH2®.
Port infrastructure solutions, including marinized hydrogen fuel cell generators and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to power yachts at berth, terminals, and port services without emissions.
The addition of a marinized battery pack also opens new opportunities for yacht owners and skippers: enhanced comfort, noise reduction, smart onboard energy management, and silent operation both at anchor and underway.
Press release https://www.eo-dev.com/fr/
Advent Technologies Announces Major Milestone in Its Strategic Collaboration with Airbus Advancing Fuel Cell Technology
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sector, announced a major technological breakthrough in its strategic collaboration with Airbus, aimed at advancing the next generation Ion Pair™ MEA for High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell technology. This achievement marks the successful completion of a critical interim milestone, enabling the project to move toward even more ambitious performance targets. Through a combination of innovative MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) reconfiguration and targeted hardware enhancements, Advent has significantly increased power density and enhanced overall system efficiency.
This breakthrough not only validates the robustness of Advent’s HT-PEM platform for demanding aviation applications but also opens new pathways for broader adoption in other high-performance sectors such as defense, heavy-duty mobility, and off-grid power generation. It reflects Advent’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology and delivering commercially viable solutions that meet the evolving needs of global partners and stakeholders. As the project progresses toward its next set of milestones, Advent remains focused on accelerating innovation, strengthening strategic partnerships, and creating long-term value for customers and investors alike.
Emory De Castro, the Chief Technology Officer of the Company stated, “we continue to work closely with the team at Airbus for their next generation hydrogen electric propulsion system. Advent’s HT-PEM membrane electrode assembly is an integral part of the fuel cell, and our technology enables the engines to be efficiently cooled with smaller radiators that reduces weight and drag on the aircraft.”
Gary Herman the CEO of Advent stated, “Our membrane technology is unsurpassed and offers a versatile clean energy solution across multiple industries including aviation, marine, automotive, and defense.”
Press release https://advent.energy/newsroom/
AiP Granted from Lloyd’s Register for Floating Ammonia Cracker Unit for Onshore Hydrogen Supply Solution
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. , and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. announced that the Approval in Principle (AiP) was granted from Lloyd’s Register for Floating Ammonia Cracker Unit (FACU), jointly developed by the group for onshore hydrogen supply. FACU is a solution that enables direct hydrogen supply from offshore to onshore by equipping vessels with technology that thermally decomposes ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen. It is expected to accelerate the use of hydrogen energy toward the realization of a decarbonized society.
MOL, HD KSOE and HHI have finalized the conceptual design, including the process layout and general arrangement of FACU. In support of this achievement, Kellogg Brown & Root LLC (KBR) collaborated on the ammonia cracking process and module design, enabling a single-train capacity of 1,000 ton/day hydrogen supply based on H2ACT®technology, and Amogy Inc. (AMOGY) has provided a new catalyst solution (Note).
The presentation ceremony was held on September 9 at the Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2025, one of the world’s largest international energy exhibitions and conferences, in Milan, Italy. As the demand for hydrogen, a clean energy source, continues to grow, establishing a robust supply chain is crucial for its widespread deployment. By receiving ammonia, cracking it onboard, and delivering hydrogen to onshore, this solution contributes to the stable supply of clean energy in areas where building onshore facilities is challenging, and the establishment of a hydrogen supply chain toward decarbonization.
Press release https://www.mol.co.jp/en/
“H₂ Coach” technology carrier: first Setra touring coach powered by fuel cell
Daimler Buses sends its first coach with hydrogen‑based fuel cell drive on test drives. The technology carrier “H₂ Coach” from the Setra brand paves the way for the future of locally emission‑free longer coach travel, in addition to battery‑electric coaches. Daimler Buses plans to have battery‑electric coaches in its portfolio by the end of the decade; with fuel-cell coaches set to go into series production in the next step. The technology of the H₂ Coach is largely based on the drive components of the Mercedes‑Benz GenH2 Truck fuel cell truck from the Daimler Truck parent company. The range of the H₂ Coach with a full tank is defined as a minimum of 800 kilometers.
The heart of the 13.9 meter‑long high‑decker with the model designation S 517 HD is a combination of two hydrogen tanks with a total tank capacity of 46 kilograms and the cellcentric fuel cell unit. Together with the Volvo Group, Daimler Truck is pursuing the objective of becoming a world-leading fuel cell manufacturer with the cellcentric joint venture and thus making a decisive contribution to sustainable transportation by 2050.
The fuel cell unit with a total output of 300 kW converts the hydrogen into electrical energy, which is converted into mechanical drive energy by the central motor. The electric motor is designed for a continuous output of 320 kW and a maximum output of 400 kW, with a torque of 1,368 Nm and 2,470 Nm respectively. The integrated battery pack serves to temporarily store the electrical energy and to provide situational power support in order to operate the fuel cell with optimum efficiency.
The S 517 HD converted into an H₂ Coach with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 24.7 tons has been approved as a test vehicle on the basis of the TÜV report, in accordance with Section 19.6 of the German Regulations Authorizing the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic, which, in addition to the test series on the internal testing grounds of Daimler Buses, also permits test drives on public roads.
With its zero-emission drive technology, the Setra ComfortClass concept bus represents a promising alternative to diesel-powered vehicles, as it not only has a low-noise drive system, but also contributes significantly to improving air quality in cities and holiday regions. Compared to battery‑electric buses, the coach is also characterized by a higher range and shorter refueling times.
The technology carrier is being developed at Daimler Buses in Neu‑Ulm. The site is the competence center for coaches of all drive types. A total of around 3,800 employees work at Daimler Buses in Neu‑Ulm in central functions, development and bus production.
Daimler Buses with clear roadmap for e-mobility
Daimler Buses has a clear e-roadmap for the electrification of its vehicles across all segments. In line with the dual strategy of parent company Daimler Truck, Daimler Buses is relying on both battery-electric and hydrogen-based technologies.
The fully battery‑electric Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro city bus has been in series production since 2018. The vehicle has also been available with a hydrogen-based fuel cell as a range extender since 2023. The battery-electric Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro will follow from 2026 onwards. The inter‑city bus will celebrate its world premiere at the beginning of October 2025 at Busworld Europe in Brussels. It has been available to order since the first quarter of 2025.
Press release https://www.daimlertruck.com/en
Horizon Fuel CellGroup partneres with Bharat Heavy Electrical to commercialise fuel cell powered locomotives
Horizon Fuel CellGroup partnered with Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. (BHEL) on the recently announced plans to commercialise fuel cell powered locomotives serving the Indian market under a 10-year strategic tie-up. The partnership brings together two strong leaders in their respective domains, and comes at a crucial stage in India’s efforts to leverage hydrogen under the Government of India’s “Green Hydrogen Mission”.
There has been a dramatic uptick of interest across India regarding the role of hydrogen for cleaner industry, decarbonised transportation, clean fertilisers, chemicals and steel, and new export opportunities such as ammonia. Trains formerly operating on diesel can be replaced by zero emission locomotives through heavy duty fuel cells such as those already supplied at scale by Horizon.
BHEL is a leading enterprise in India, a driving force of engineering and manufacturing capabilities at a national level, and is responding proactively to the dual challenge and opportunity posed by the imperative to transition difficult to abate industrial activities and rail operations away from fossil fuels.
Horizon is delivering mature heavy duty fuel cell technology, heavily proven through the deployment of thousands of systems in demanding applications. These systems have gained broad recognition in the marketplace, differentiated via both commercial and performance characteristics, enabling the most competitive zero emission operations to be realised.
Horizon’s next-generation VLS-IV Series 400kW fuel cell stack will make zero emission heavy duty applications much more compelling, through reduced fuel consumption and longer lifetime. In most applications, hydrogen consumption will be reduced by up to 20%, making hydrogen a commercially attractive alternative to diesel, while delivering zero emission operations.
Press release https://www.horizonfuelcell.com
Nikkiso CE&IG launches a next-generation submerged ammonia pump designed to be the safest in the industry
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has announced that it has launched a next-generation submerged ammonia pump designed to be the safest and most reliable in the industry.
Ammonia is already a key component in fertilizers and increasingly being used as a clean hydrogen carrier. As demand for handling ammonia has also grown in sectors like power generation, chemical plants, shipping fleets and export terminals, Nikkiso CE&IG has responded with a first-of-its-kind solution designed to eliminate common maintenance burdens for operators thanks to its seal-less, maintenance-friendly, copper-free construction and integrated motor-pump system.
The pump is capable of delivering more than 2,500m3 per hour and has an industry-leading maintenance record – specifically-designed parts mean the pump lasts significantly longer before any maintenance requirements, with a mean time between outages topping 16,000 hours.
Emile Bado, President of Nikkiso CE&IG’s Pumps division, said: “Demand for ammonia across a range of applications is growing thanks to its importance as an alternative clean fuel, its role in agriculture and as a carrier for hydrogen. In response to customer demand, we are delighted to launch a pump which addresses the most common issues operators face.
“We have a proud record of innovation at Nikkiso CE&IG, and the work that has gone into producing this pump is no different – as a result, it leads the industry in safety, reliability, maintenance and performance.”
The launch of the pump builds on a track record of expertise and innovation both at Nikkiso CE&IG and its parent company, Nikkiso Co, in serving the ammonia market across a range of applications. Nikkiso CE&IG has four decades of experience in building submersible motor pumps for ammonia service and recently secured approval in principle for a new ammonia fuel supply system, alongside its existing and proven range of purpose-built ambient and electric heat exchangers for ammonia. Nikkiso Co’s Industrial division has also built more than 7,000 canned motor pumps for use in ammonia handling, and plans to launch a liquid ammonia pump for thermal power generation next year.
Press release https://nikkisoceig.com
Electric Hydrogen acquires Ambient Fuels
Electric Hydrogen, a U.S. manufacturer of advanced electrolyzers, announced it has acquired Ambient Fuels, a leading hydrogen project developer. Rising demand for clean hydrogen in both the U.S. and E.U. is accelerating the already fast-growing market for U.S. technology. Adding Ambient Fuels’ deep development expertise and portfolio of U.S. project sites will expand Electric Hydrogen’s ability to partner with customers on co-development of hydrogen projects and provide dedicated capital resources where appropriate.
As part of the transaction, Electric Hydrogen also entered into a strategic relationship with Generate Capital, a leading infrastructure investment platform and former investor in Ambient Fuels, to offer up to $400 million in hydrogen project finance solutions around the globe. This complementary relationship combines Electric Hydrogen’s industry leading electrolyzer technology with project financing to create attractive offerings for customers seeking the lowest levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH). The combination of project development expertise and financing also enables Electric Hydrogen to originate, buy and sell large-scale clean hydrogen projects.
“Generate Capital is determined to accelerate the transition to low-carbon molecules by offering leading project finance capabilities in close collaboration with skilled developers and innovative technologies,” said Scott Gosselink, Managing Director at Generate Capital. “Working with Electric Hydrogen, we can help solve current finance and bankability challenges and reduce LCOH, enabling more hydrogen projects to reach Final Investment Decision.”
“Clean hydrogen is poised for significant growth in the years ahead, supported in part by the RED-III compliance framework in the E.U. and the 45V hydrogen production tax credit in the U.S.,” said Raffi Garabedian, CEO and Co-founder of Electric Hydrogen. “We believe this new integration will both enable the industry to scale faster and give Electric Hydrogen even more ways to serve our diverse array of customers – from those who want to do it all themselves, from power procurement all the way to the finished clean-fuel – to those who prefer a partner to finance and develop the hydrogen plant so they can remain focused on their business outcomes. We’re excited to add this new capability with Ambient Fuels and Generate Capital.”
“We’re thrilled to join the Electric Hydrogen team,” said Jacob Susman, former CEO of Ambient Fuels now leading project development at Electric Hydrogen. “With this unique project finance capability from Generate Capital, our team is well positioned to support Electric Hydrogen customers who prefer to buy renewable hydrogen as a process input rather than building and operating their own renewable hydrogen plants. We believe this is a key ‘unlock’ for the nascent renewable hydrogen and renewable fuels industries that will help customers get to scale faster, enabled by Electric Hydrogen’s leading technology.”
Electric Hydrogen’s productized hydrogen plant, the HYPRPlant, leverages the company’s proprietary high-power proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer technology to deliver ultra-low-cost hydrogen made with renewable energy. Built in the USA and shipped as modular skids, the system reduces total installed project costs by as much as 60% and significantly shortens deployment timelines. The combination of Electric Hydrogen with Ambient Fuels, supported by a financing collaboration with Generate Capital, enables the company to substantially reduce the levelized cost of hydrogen as a service, passing along value to customers.
The transaction closed in May 2025 and the company is targeting the deployment of project capital beginning in 2026.
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Dutch Van der Vlist to take delivery of its first MAN hTGX hydrogen-powered truck at the end of 2025
We’re excited to announce the delivery of our first MAN hTGX hydrogen truck at the end of 2025, the Van der Vlist announced.
The MAN hTGX features a powerful hydrogen combustion engine, a range of around 600 km, and fast refueling in just 10–15 minutes—making it ideal for heavy-duty transport with minimal downtime.
Two additional hydrogen trucks will follow in early 2026, bringing our total to three hydrogen trucks. Combined with company’s three electric trucks, zero-emission fleet will grow to six vehicles—a strong commitment to cleaner, more sustainable out-of-gauge logistics.
Press release https://www.vandervlist.com/en/op-weg-naar-waterstof-1
EWE AG has taken delivery of two large transformers – the central components of the planned 320-megawatt electrolysis plant
A central core for future hydrogen production has arrived – with the two large transformers, one of the most important energy projects is taking tangible shape, the EWE AG announced.
After a journey of several weeks from Croatia via the port of Emden to Hammrich in Borssum, two large transformers from Siemens Energy have arrived at construction site: they are the central component for the planned 320-megawatt electrolysis plant.
This marks a decisive step forward for one of Germany’s largest hydrogen projects.
The transformers are part of our IPCEI project within the Clean Hydrogen Coastline program, which covers the entire green hydrogen value chain – from production to storage to transport. The plant in Emden is expected to supply up to 30,000 tons of green hydrogen per year starting in 2027.
The goal is a broad market ramp-up: Green hydrogen should not only reach individual large customers, but also supply mobility, industry, and storage facilities like our cavern facility in Huntorf via the emerging hydrogen core network.
Initial letters of intent with industrial partners already exist, and a flexible marketing strategy ensures independence from individual customers’ purchasing behavior.
The company’s goal remains clear: green hydrogen from Emden starting in 2027 – for the region, for the transformation, and for a secure energy supply of the future.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2chwuk7d
SHS Group and Verso Energy sign groundbreaking hydrogen
contract
The SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar Group (SHS Group) with its shareholdings Dillinger(Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke), Saarstahl (Saarstahl Aktiengesellschaft) and ROGESA (ROGESA Roheisen- und Rohstoffgesellschaft
Saar mbH), have concluded a long-term contract with energy company Verso Energy for the annual supply and purchase of at least 6,000 tons of “green” hydrogen. With the conclusion of the Franco-German contract, the Power4Steel steel decarbonization project has cleared another hurdle on the path to climate-
friendly steel production. Verso Energy and the SHS Group have thus given the green light to the regional, cross-border hydrogen economy.
ROGESA launched a closed tender process in March 2024 for procurement of regionally produced “green” hydrogen. As a result of this regular tender, Verso Energy and ROGESA have agreed on an annual supply of at least 6,000 tons of hydrogen over a period of ten years starting in 2029.
Verso Energy will supply Saarland’s steel industry with hydrogen certified as Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). This certification guarantees that the hydrogen
was produced using renewable electricity. Using these initial quantities of hydrogen, along with steel scrap and a new plant technology consisting of a direct reduction plant
and electric arc furnace at the Dillingen site and an electric arc furnace at the Völklingen site, the SHS Group can achieve the targeted reduction of its carbon emissions by up
to 55 percent by the early 2030s, in line with funding requirements.
Verso Energy will produce the hydrogen with the Carling Hydrogen Next Generation (CarlHYng) project in Carling (France). In a first step, Verso Energy is planning to build an electrolyzer representing an investment of over 100M€, which will be powered by
electricity from renewable sources. The hydrogen produced is fed into the Moselle-Saar Hydrogen Conversion (mosaHYc) pipeline network, transported to the Dillingen steel
plant, and used there for the production of CO2-reduced steel.
The SHS Group laid crucial groundwork for the strategic expansion of the regional hydrogen economy when it commissioned the mosaHYc pipeline network in April 2024.
It is being built by network operators Creos Deutschland Wasserstoff GmbH and NaTran Deutschland SA (formerly GRTgaz SA). The hydrogen required for “green” production in industrial plants near the border will be transported to the region via the
Franco-German pipeline network. The SHS Group plans to use up to 120,000 tons of hydrogen per year in the final expansion stage, ultimately making it the largest customer
in the region.
Press release https://verso.energy/en/homepage/
Steel cut for Yara Eyde – world’s first ammonia-powered container ship
This milestone represents a major step forward in maritime decarbonization, driven by the joint leadership of Yara Clean Ammonia, Yara International, CMB.TECH and North Sea Container Line.
Yara Clean Ammonia, the world’s largest shipper and trader of ammonia, celebrated the Steel Cutting Ceremony for Yara Eyde, the world’s first renewable ammonia-powered container ship. This milestone marks the official start of construction for a vessel that will transform short-sea shipping and demonstrate the potential of ammonia as a low-emission fuel.
Set to operate on the Oslo–Porsgrunn–Bremerhaven–Rotterdam route, Yara Eyde will connect industrial clusters with sustainable maritime logistics, cutting emissions while securing efficient trade flows.
“This is more than the start of a ship – it is the start of a new chapter in maritime decarbonization,” said Hans Olav Raen, CEO Yara Clean Ammonia. “Yara Eyde embodies our ambition to make low-emission ammonia a reality for shipping and to inspire the industry toward solutions that reduce emissions.”
“North Sea Container Line has always sought to offer competitive and sustainable logistics solutions. Yara Eyde is a perfect example of how close collaboration across the value chain can bring cutting-edge technology into commercial operation and deliver tangible benefits for cargo owners and customers alike,” said Bente Hetland, CEO North Sea Container Line.
Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Yara Clean Ammonia is uniquely positioned to enable the hydrogen economy in a market expected to grow substantially over the next decades. We aim at significantly strengthening our leading global position as the world’s largest ammonia distributor, unlocking the green and blue value chains, and driving the development of clean ammonia globally.
Building on Yara’s leading experience within global ammonia production, logistics and trade, Yara Clean Ammonia works towards capturing growth opportunities in low-emission fuel for shipping, power generation, low-carbon food production and ammonia for industrial applications.
Yara Clean Ammonia operates the largest global ammonia network with 15 ships and has, through Yara, access to 18 ammonia terminals and multiple ammonia production and consumption sites across the world. Revenues and EBITDA for the FY 2024 were USD 1.8 billion and USD 117 million respectively. Yara Clean Ammonia is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yw55shxj
ACME Group Signs Historic MoU to Supply Green Ammonia from India to Japan
ACME Group announced a historic partnership with Japan, cemented by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the long-term supply of green ammonia from India.
This landmark agreement was finalized during the official visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Japan and was signed in the esteemed presence of both nations’ prime ministers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the global transition to clean energy and strengthens the strategic relationship between India and Japan.
By supplying green ammonia, a key molecule in the future of sustainable energy, India is poised to become a global hub for green energy production. We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support from both the Government of India and the Government of Japan in making this pioneering initiative a reality.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yp3u7kz2
Five Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Trucks Successfully Complete More Than 225,000 Kilometers in Real-World Customer Operations
Daimler Truck looks back on a successful year of initial customer trials for its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck. In July 2024, the company started the trials with the deployment of five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks together with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS Inovyn and Wiedmann & Winz in regular logistics operations. The aim was to test the reliability and efficiency of the vehicles under real-world conditions and to give these customers the early opportunity to gain first-hand experience in transporting goods with fuel cell trucks. In total, the five prototypes have now covered more than 225,000 kilometers in customer operations. This distance corresponds to about five trips around the earth along the equator. For the same total distance, a comparable diesel truck with a gross combination weight of 25.6 tonnes would have had to refuel around 58,000 litres of diesel, emitting around 154 tonnes of CO2*.
During the almost year-long deployment, the prototypes of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck impressed with the high efficiency of its fuel cell, which is developed and manufactured by cellcentric, a joint venture of Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. Over the total mileage, the average hydrogen consumption lay between 5.6 kg/100 km and 8 kg/100 km depending on the application, with an average gross combination weight between 16 tons and 34 tons.
Michael Scheib, Head of Entire Vehicle Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “The initial customer trials are extremely valuable for the further development of our fuel cell trucks. By deploying the GenH2 Trucks in real-world logistics operations, we have been able to demonstrate their performance, reliability and efficiency across various transport applications and gain important insights. This enables us to refine the technology and vehicles according to the specific needs of our customers all the way to series production. Furthermore, the intensive use of the liquid hydrogen fueling stations during the trials enables further optimization of the refueling process. All these practical experiences also help us to optimally prepare our sales and service for the deployment of hydrogen trucks for our customers.”
Customer Deployment Confirms Practicality
The five GenH2 Trucks were deployed by customers on specific routes within Germany during the trial period and took on various transport tasks. For example, Amazon’s transportation partner used the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck within Amazon’s logistics network on a dedicated route between the Fulfillment Center in Frankenthal (Rhineland-Palatinate) and the Delivery Station in Sindelfingen (Baden-Wuerttemberg). Air Products used the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck for the transportation of bottled gases from its bottle filling plant in Hattingen on the Ruhr River and supplied gas centers and customers from there. Wiedmann & Winz deployed the hydrogen truck in a so-called ‘combined transport’ application, whereby trucks take over a section of a transport task in combination with other transport modes. Thereby, the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck transported sea containers to industrial and commercial customers for the international logistics service provider DP World. Holcim deployed the fuel cell truck for its construction material logistics to transport cement deliveries from its plants in the Ruhr area to its customers in Western Germany and the Netherlands. VERVAEKE – the logistics partner of INEOS Inovyn – used the GenH2 Truck for PVC and vinyl transport. During the initial customer trial phase, the prototypes remained under the direct supervision and responsibility of the manufacturer.
Direct customer feedback regarding the trials confirms that the vehicles integrated reliably and smoothly into daily logistics operations. In particular, customers emphasized the practicality similar to that of today’s diesel trucks, among other things due to the long range of 1,000 kilometers and more, as well as short refueling times of 10 to 15 minutes. This makes the GenH2 Truck especially suitable for long-distance haulage, flexible routes and unplanned deployments. Drivers also praised the dynamic power delivery, smooth and comfortable ride, and low noise levels – all advantages that the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck can leverage as an electrically powered vehicle that uses hydrogen as an energy source and with a fuel cell output of 300 kW and a 70-kWh battery for situational power peaks. Overall, customer feedback underlines the reliable operation and practical usage of hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks.
Thomas Hollad, Transport and Asset Manager Northern Continent, Air Products: “The vehicle has operated reliably throughout the trial, and the Daimler Truck team’s responsiveness and technical support have been valuable in resolving any minor issues quickly and professionally. We’re pleased to be contributing to these trials — both as a customer and by supplying hydrogen at our refueling station in Duisburg”
Fabian Duex, Director EU Surface Transportation Operations, Amazon Transportation Services: “The GenH2 Truck has performed well in our transportation partner’s operations, demonstrating solid reliability and fuel efficiency. During the trial, it consistently achieved ranges of over 1,000 kilometers on a single tank, and the truck operated smoothly in a five-day-a-week schedule. Based on our partner’s experience with the pre-series vehicles, the GenH2 Truck shows promising maturity.”
Roger Haschka, Global Category Manager Trucks & Trailers, Holcim Technology Ltd.: “The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck demonstrates that hydrogen propulsion is a viable technology for the future. Payload and range meet our requirements.
For the sustainable decarbonization of our Scope 3 emissions – in addition to the use of battery-electric trucks – the key challenge for the industry is to create an economical, TCO-based business case that allows the vehicle to be operated without cost disadvantages.”
Fritz Ehlers, Gerdes + Landwehr, Partner to the Holcim Group: “We at the Gerdes and Landwehr group are absolutely delighted to be able to accompany this project together with Holcim Technology Ltd. and to gain valuable insights into future technologies at an early stage. The driving comfort, especially in terms of noise emissions, as well as the performance that the vehicle delivers on the road, already delights our drivers. Excitement for the series version is already building today.”
Frédéric Derumeaux, CEO VERVAEKE: “From the outset, we received excellent support from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck engineering and customer service teams. Any initial difficulties were dealt with very quickly and competently. Together with our customer INEOS Inovyn, we were able to achieve high operational performance, which was only possible thanks to the flexibility and coordination of all those involved. The drivers who used the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck grew to love it in operational use and appreciate both its powerful performance and comfort.”
Dr. Micha Lege, Managing Director, Wiedmann & Winz: “The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck is on a par with the diesel Actros in many ways – that makes it so valuable for us. Due to the high range and the short refueling times, we can deploy the GenH2 Truck like a diesel truck. We cannot afford to rely on just one technology. In order for the drive system revolution to work, we need a technology mix of battery-electric and hydrogen trucks. With the fuel cell from cellcentric, we use state-of-the-art technology made in Germany.”
Jens Langer, Managing Director DP World Intermodal: “The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck proves that hydrogen drive and everyday practicality go hand in hand. With strong performance, high driving comfort and a seamless interplay between engineering, driving operations and service, it sets new standards for future-oriented, climate-friendly logistics.”
A major challenge on the way to the series production of fuel cell trucks remains the continued lack of a comprehensive network of hydrogen refueling stations, particularly for liquid hydrogen. By 2030, there is a requirement to expand the network across Europe to a total of 2,000 hydrogen refueling stations in order to enable the deployment fuel cell trucks in large numbers in practice.
Customers also noted that a positive TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) view, i.e. the total operating costs of fuel cell trucks compared to diesel trucks, is not possible at the moment, on the one hand due to the current high price for hydrogen, but also due to high vehicle insurance costs.
Refueling with Liquid Hydrogen
The vehicles were refueled by the drivers at liquid hydrogen (sLH2) filling stations in Woerth am Rhein (Rhineland-Palatinate) and the Duisburg area (North Rhine-Westphalia). In total, 285 refuelings were carried out as part of the customer trials with a total of around 15 tons of liquid hydrogen. When developing hydrogen-based drive technologies, Daimler Truck prefers liquid hydrogen. In this aggregate state the energy carrier has a significantly higher energy density. As a result, more hydrogen can be added to the two tanks, each with a capacity of 40 kg, which significantly increases the range and enables comparable performance of the vehicle with that of a conventional diesel truck. Liquid hydrogen is also much easier to transport, and liquid hydrogen tanks offer advantages in terms of cost and weight compared to compressed gaseous hydrogen tanks. Thus, the use of liquid hydrogen enables a higher payload — an important criterion in flexible and demanding long-distance haulage.
Comprehensive Service Support for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks in Germany
During the trials, Daimler Truck provided close support for vehicles and customers. Servicing hydrogen trucks did not only require new technical expertise but also demanded adapted processes and workflows in After-Sales. During the entire trial period, the five fuel cell trucks were supported by Key Account Managers within the Mercedes-Benz Trucks sales organization. This ensured that each customer had a dedicated single point of contact providing continuous full-service support, including technical assistance. The Key Account team was available around the clock for technical questions and able to refer customers to Mercedes-Benz Trucks branches with specially trained staff if needed. For the customer trials, the branches in Haan (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Stuttgart-Feuerbach (Baden-Württemberg) were specifically trained and certified for the GenH2 Truck. Highly qualified service personnel took care of regular checks, routine maintenance, and, where necessary, repairs.
A project-oriented, efficient, and direct collaboration between the development team and after-sales experts ensured optimal information exchange, ultimately providing the best possible customer support for vehicle operations. Customers recognized the close coordination among drivers, engineering, and customer service as a key success factor during these initial customer trials.
Based on these experiences, further after-sales locations are being prepared for handling fuel cell trucks, to optimally support the planned 100 small-series vehicles of the next generation of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck.
Outlook: Second Trial Phase and Further Development of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck
As planned, Daimler Truck will follow up with a second round of trials with the same Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks and five further customers starting in the fourth quarter of 2025. The aim is to gather further experience with another set of use cases in real-world operations and optimally prepare the fuel cell trucks for series production on the basis of customer requirements.
Daimler Truck has already started the development phase for the next generation of fuel cell trucks in parallel. A total of 100 next generation fuel cell trucks are planned to be assembled at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Woerth as part of small series production and deployed at various customers from the end of 2026 onwards.
When it comes to decarbonizing transportation, Daimler Truck pursues a dual-track strategy with battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. However, progress in building out hydrogen refueling stations has been much slower than expected. As a result, customers will not be able to operate hydrogen trucks in large numbers in the next couple of years. Therefore, the large-scale industrialisation of fuel cells and the planned series production of hydrogen-powered trucks with a focus on Europe is planned for the early 2030s.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/4j9rmk5k
Toyota Joins TOKYO H2 Project Aiming to Make Tokyo a Global Leader in Hydrogen
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has joined “TOKYO H2,” a new project launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on September 3 aiming to make Tokyo a global leader in hydrogen. As part of this public-private initiative, the Crown has been introduced into the fuel cell taxi fleet to expand adoption.
The Crown combines the exceptional quietness unique to a fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) with spacious rear seating and excellent ease of entry and exit, delivering comfortable and a premium travel experience unmatched by conventional taxis.
To achieve the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s target for introducing fuel cell taxis (approximately 600 by fiscal year 2030), Toyota will also aim to introduce 200 units by fiscal year 2025 and provide support.
To coincide with the project’s launch, Toyota has renovated and reopened the TOYOTA MIRAI Showroom in Minato City, Tokyo originally established in 2015 as an information center on fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen as the TOKYO H2 HUB. The new facility will serve as a hub for collaboration among companies and organizations working toward a hydrogen society, contributing to the project’s advancement and to the broader adoption of hydrogen energy.
The TOKYO H2 project, led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, aims to accelerate public―private efforts to use hydrogen, with a focus on commercial mobility such as fuel cell taxis and trucks. Participating companies and organizations will implement a variety of hydrogen-related initiatives. By unifying the project’s logo and design, the spread of hydrogen is being made visible throughout the city, raising understanding and interest across Tokyo. Going forward, in addition to taxis, initiatives in the commercial sector will be rolled out in stages.
Toyota supports the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s commitment to advancing the social implementation of hydrogen. By introducing the Crown to the fuel cell taxi fleet, Toyota aims to make the hydrogen society more familiar and accessible in everyday life. In addition, by generating substantial hydrogen demand, Toyota seeks to create a virtuous cycle across the supply chain. Working together with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and with companies and organizations engaged in hydrogen, Toyota will continue to expand partnerships and contribute to realizing a Tokyo that leads the world with hydrogen.
Toyota positions hydrogen as an important energy source and, together with many partners, is advancing a wide range of initiatives to promote its use across all areas―producing, transporting, storing, and using. Going forward, Toyota will continue to accelerate efforts to expand the use of hydrogen and contribute to the realization of a hydrogen society.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/s9e4btvx
North Sea Hydrogen Cooperation: German AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland
Hydrogen Scotland signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AquaVentus at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. The partnership aims to unlock the North Sea’s vast potential for hydrogen production and establish Scotland as a key supplier to European markets through the development of shared infrastructure.
Both partners are committed to intensifying research activities and advocating for the rapid scale-up of a European hydrogen economy.
By joining forces, members of AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland can help advance the development and deployment of technologies along the entire value chain – from production through transport and storage to the use of hydrogen for decarbonising the energy system. In addition, both organisations intend to intensify their supporting activities and jointly advocate for the accelerated ramp-up of a European hydrogen economy.
Jörg Singer, Chairman of AquaVentus said: “Germany, as Europe’s largest industrial hub, depends on reliable supplies of green hydrogen. Working with our partners in Scotland opens up tremendous opportunities: we are combining offshore wind, electrolysis and a joint pipeline infrastructure. In this way, we create security of supply, economic prospects and genuine added value for the energy transition across Europe.”
Offshore wind energy from the North Sea will play a key role in providing climate-neutral energy to surrounding countries. To ensure this energy is used efficiently, combined infrastructures such as electricity grids and hydrogen pipelines are essential. This is precisely where AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland come in: by linking wind power, offshore electrolysis and a European hydrogen backbone, the establishment of a transnational energy market can be accelerated. The strengthened German-Scottish cooperation is also reflected in the recent membership of Scottish Enterprise in AquaVentus.
Nigel Holmes, CEO of Hydrogen Scotland, added: “Scotland is uniquely positioned to become a leading exporter of green hydrogen thanks to its vast offshore and onshore wind potential. By working closely with AquaVentus, we are building a bridge across the North Sea – not just between two countries, but for a truly European hydrogen market. This partnership is a milestone on the way to decarbonising energy systems on both sides and reflects the enormous potential for German-British cooperation on hydrogen.”
This opportunity for German-British cooperation on hydrogen is highlighted in a position paper presented by AquaVentus alongside the signing of the MoU. This paper addresses how the requirements of German-British cooperation – as outlined, for example, in the July 2025 Kensington Treaty between the UK and Germany and the European Commission’s Common Understanding published in May 2025 – can be met.
The position paper highlights the significant potential of hydrogen production in Scotland, the necessity of imports for Germany, and references transport infrastructure already under planning. It thus lays the foundation for cross-border hydrogen trade between Germany and the United Kingdom, and for deeper European cooperation in the hydrogen sector, with three essential prerequisites:
- Firstly, the networking of producers and consumers across national borders is critical for a successful market ramp-up
- Secondly, beyond this synchronised production and transport infrastructure, regulatory frameworks must also be harmonised. Hybrid connection concepts (pipes & wires) that integrate both electricity and hydrogen networks provide the necessary flexibility for future energy needs, enable efficient use of renewable energy and ensure cost-effective grid expansion
- Thirdly, the development from a national core network to a European Hydrogen Backbone is emphasised. Projects such as AquaDuctus can serve as a nucleus for building a pan-European hydrogen network that will shape Europe’s energy infrastructure in the long term. For the authors, strengthened cooperation with the United Kingdom is not only a sound energy policy and economic decision, but also a key contribution to European energy resilience.
Robert Seehawer, Managing Director of AquaVentus explains: “The hybrid connection concepts agreed in the coalition treaty, as well as the inclusion of cross-border hydrogen pipelines, should be swiftly enshrined in the Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) to create a consistent legal framework. This will make cost-effective offshore electrolysis possible in periods of low energy prices – and at the same time provide an additional business model for offshore wind operators. Together with our partners in Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway, we are building the economic, secure and clean Green Power Plant North Sea.”
Press release https://tinyurl.com/2ubuu2ab
Charbone Hydrogen is Acquiring Hydrogen Production Assets and Closing a First Tranche of $1M Private Placement Financing
Charbone Hydrogen corporation, a company focused on green hydrogen production and distribution, announced it has signed, on September 4, 2025, an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire operational hydrogen production and refuelling equipment in Quebec. The strategic acquisition will enable CHARBONE to fast-track the commissioning of CHARBONE’s flagship Sorel-Tracyfacility phase 1 and empower CHARBONE to produce and deliver first industrial high purity hydrogen (UHP) sales in the upcoming quarter.
The equipment, currently in use will be dismantled, repurposed and relocated to Sorel-Tracy.
“Investors have waited for Sorel-Tracy to move from development to revenue,”said Dave Gagnon, President and CEO of CHARBONE.“By repurposing proven equipment — at a lower cost of a new build — and structuring the deal to preserve cash, we’re entering execution mode with strong capital backing and minimal dilution.He continues; This acquisition positions us to deliver green and high purity hydrogen (UHP) to our industrial customers quicker, and with best-in-class operating equipment.”
Press release https://tinyurl.com/yh8d8p5k
Taiwan CTCI and Mitsubishi Power win NT$154.7bn EPC Tender to Upgrade Power Plant Using Hydrogen
Taiwan’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) group CTCI announced that it has won an NT$154.7bn EPC tender jointly with Japan’s Mitsubishi Power Ltd. to build five new combined cycle generating units next to the existing Tung Hsiao Power Plant for Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the state utility company. With 2,800 MW in installation capacity, the upgrade is expected to be completed by 2031. The project will meet the surging industrial power demand from the nearby Hsinchu Science Park and Taichung Science Park, as well as household power needs, while making contribution to the nation’s net zero goal. While CTCI’s share of contract remains undisclosed, it has broken the company’s previous record.
Formally known as “Tung Hsiao Power Plant Phase 2 Renewal and Rebuilding Project: Procurement and Installation of Combined Cycle Generating Units and Plant Facilities,” this is Taipower’s plant upgrade project in support for the administration’s energy transition policy. The combined cycle units have the world highest level power efficiency, and help reduce 60% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to coal-fired units. The advanced gas turbines will allow mixed combustion of hydrogen and natural gas to further reduce GHG emissions—an important step toward purely hydrogen-fueled power generation.
“We are grateful for the trust Taipower has placed in us by awarding this project,” said Michael Yang, CTCI Corporation Chairman. “This is CTCI’s continued partnership with Mitsubishi Power Ltd. after the successful collaboration in 2013 for Tung Hsiao Phase 1 Combined Cycle Power Plant EPC Project. As the longstanding EPC leader in Taiwan’s power market, CTCI has extended its market presence overseas to Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. With the best effort and a commitment in delivering ‘the Most Reliable’ services, we will help the nation achieve the goal of power stability.”
Press release https://tinyurl.com/429et3d5
HyLICAL launches the Europe’s first magnetocaloric pilot plant for hydrogen liquefaction
The EU-funded HyLICAL project has reached a major milestone with the launch of Europe’s first magnetocaloric pilot plant for hydrogen liquefaction. Developed within HyLICAL by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and start-up MAGNOTHERM, the demonstrator represents a breakthrough in sustainable, energy-efficient magnetic cooling and sets the stage for large-scale industrial application.
Dr. Tino Gottschall, scientist at HZDR’s High Magnetic Field Laboratory Dresden (HLD), has long envisioned a plant capable of producing 5,000 kilograms of liquid hydrogen per day – significantly more efficient and affordable than today’s liquefaction methods. Together with MAGNOTHERM and other HyLICAL partners, his team is now working to prove that hydrogen liquefaction based on the magnetocaloric effect can be scaled for industrial deployment.
Europe’s First Hydrogen Liquefaction Demonstrator
MAGNOTHERM established a joint laboratory at the Rossendorf campus in 2024, where HZDR scientist Dr. Tino Gottschall and MAGNOTHERM engineer Thomas Platte have built a pilot plant for hydrogen liquefaction. At its heart is a 19-tesla superconducting magnet embedded in the floor of the HLD. By comparison, modern MRI machines in medicine use magnets with a strength of 1.5 to 3 tesla. “We can now use this plant to prove the principle and how it works”, says Gottschall. The next target is to increase efficiency to produce 100 kilograms of liquid hydrogen per day to demonstrate the scalability of this technology for industrial deployment.
The Magnetocaloric Effect: How It Works
Europe’s first demonstrator of a magnetically cooled hydrogen liquefaction plant is based on the magnetocaloric effect. This effect occurs when materials with certain properties – one example is the lanthanum-iron-silicon alloy (LaFeSi) – are placed in a magnetic field. Depending on the orientation of the magnetic moments, the metallic materials can cause a sudden drop or rise in temperature. Using this principle, it is possible to cool hydrogen to -253 degrees Celsius after following pre-cooling with liquid nitrogen. Once this low temperature is reached, the gas begins to liquefy. “Our method offers significant advantages for hydrogen liquefaction,” notes Dr. Gottschall. “With the MAGNOTHERM joint lab at HZDR, we aim to reduce liquefaction costs to below €1.50 per kilogram of hydrogen, compared to conventional plants.”
A New Era for Hydrogen Cooling
The launch of the pilot plant is a key step in HyLICAL’s mission to advance energy-efficient, compact hydrogen liquefaction technologies based on magnetocaloric cooling. By validating this approach at pilot scale, the project supports Europe’s ambition to produce green hydrogen more cost-effectively, reduce transport costs, and accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral energy system.
About HyLICAL
HyLICAL is a Horizon Europe project that aims to demonstrate an energy-efficient, compact hydrogen liquefaction system based on the magnetocaloric effect, with efficiency gains of 30–50% compared to conventional methods. The project brings together leading European partners from academia and industry to scale up magnetocaloric hydrogen liquefaction from laboratory proof-of-concept (TRL 3) to prototype demonstration (TRL 5). HyLICAL is co-funded by the European Union and Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members.
About MAGNOTHERM
MAGNOTHERM, founded in 2019 as a spin-off from Technical University of Darmstadt, is a dynamic company with world-leading expertise in magnetic cooling and magnetocaloric materials. The international deep-tech company has channelled its intensive pioneering work in magnetocalorics into the development of magnetic refrigeration technology to market ready cooling products. The principle behind compressor-free magnetic cooling is a refrigerant-free process. The climate-tech company offers sustainable cooling solutions configured for the use in the food and retail industry, and industrial processes. Further applications, including data center cooling, air conditioning for buildings, and decentral plants for hydrogen liquefaction are already in development. www.magnotherm.com
About HZDR
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) performs – as an independent German research center – research in the fields of energy, health, and matter. We focus on answering the following questions:
- How can energy and resources be utilized in an efficient, safe, and sustainable way?
- How can malignant tumors be more precisely visualized, characterized, and more effectively treated?
- How do materials matter and behave under the influence of strong fields and in smallest dimensions?
To help answer these research questions, HZDR operates large-scale facilities, which are also used by visiting researchers: the Ion Beam Center, the Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory and the ELBE Center for High-Power Radiation Sources.
HZDR is a member of the Helmholtz Association and has six sites (Dresden, Freiberg, Görlitz, Grenoble, Leipzig, Schenefeld near Hamburg) with almost 1,500 members of staff, of whom about 680 are scientists, including 200 Ph.D. candidates.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/47vcdtsb
PS Energi and Strandmöllen inaugurate complete hydrogen facility in Ljungby
With the inauguration of a new hydrogen production facility and a public hydrogen refueling station in Ljungby, Strandmöllen and PS Energi are taking a joint step towards the future of fossil-free transport.
The facility is unique in Sweden. The hydrogen is produced locally through electrolysis, based on electricity from Strandmöllen’s own solar cell facility and through an agreement with a solar cell park that is being built nearby during the autumn. The hydrogen goes directly to PS Energi’s adjacent filling station, creating a complete chain from production to refueling.
As part of the initiative, Strandmöllen has also built an advanced filling facility for bottles, batteries and trailers, making it possible to supply customers with hydrogen regardless of the size and location of the need. The inauguration was attended by, among others, the county governor, who cut the ribbon and highlighted the importance of the initiative for both Ljungby municipality and Sweden’s climate transition.
Finn Kofoed-Dam, County Governor Maria Arnholm, Bertil Rydqvist
Bertil Rydqvist, hydrogen project manager at PS Energi:
“Hydrogen is one of the keys to a fossil-free society. With our new station, we enable a climate-smart fuel for both heavy transport and passenger cars, and contribute to making it easier for Sweden to reach its climate goals.”
Finn Kofoed-Dam, CEO of Strandmöllen:
“By combining local production with a modern filling station, we create the conditions for more people to choose an emission-free path forward. We are proud to contribute to developing the infrastructure for hydrogen in Sweden together with PS Energi,”
Hydrogen as a fuel offers several advantages:
Long range for trucks and other vehicles on longer distances
Quick refueling in just a few minutes
High payload compared to battery solutions
The new hydrogen facility in Ljungby is open to both commercial operators and private individuals and constitutes an important part of the development of the infrastructure for fossil-free fuels in Sweden. The project has been implemented, with support for both Strandmöllen and PS Energi, from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s Klimatklivet initiative, which finances investments that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Press release(translated by Google) https://tinyurl.com/5ebr9yrf
Provaris and Baker Hughes Sign Collaboration Agreement to Advance Compressed Hydrogen Solutions at Scale
Provaris announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement with global energy technology company Baker Hughes. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in the development and deployment of compressed hydrogen solutions for marine transportation and storage, leveraging Provaris’ proprietary H2Leo Barge and H2Neo Carrier alongside Baker Hughes’ global leadership in gas compression equipment and hydrogen solutions.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/32r97nbw
Lhyfe makes its first deliveries of renewable hydrogen in the Netherlands, supplying Essent
Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of renewable hydrogen to decarbonize industry and mobility, announces it began delivering renewable hydrogen to Essent, the largest energy supplier in the Netherlands. This hydrogen is being used to power the GROHW project, one of the first renewable hydrogen projects in the Netherlands to be actually implemented.
Essent is the leading energy company in the Netherlands, supplying electricity and gas to around 2.5 million households, residential areas and businesses. Committed to the energy transition, the company is also leading a number of projects in the hydrogen sector, including the GROHW project in Deventer, the fruit of collaboration between Nefit Bosch, Essent, Firan and Witteveen+Bos. This initiative will help to develop a new green energy ecosystem and a new centre of expertise around renewable hydrogen.
Lhyfe is a producer and supplier of renewable hydrogen across Europe. Its hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water at production sites powered by renewable electricity. Its first plant has been producing renewable hydrogen for over 4 years, it now operates 4 production sites in France and Germany and it is developing numerous sites throughout Europe. In 2024, the Group made more than 470 deliveries to clients, with a 99% service rate, relying on its c.70 containers fleet. With its 2 world firsts (a site directly connected to wind turbines and using seawater, and an offshore production pilot), Lhyfe is playing a pioneering role in the sector and is involved in numerous innovation projects linked to current and future outlets forrenewable hydrogen.
As part of a contract already mentioned in Lhyfe’s 2024 half-year results, Lhyfe will provide Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year supply contract.
The GROHW partners aim to jointly advance solutions to reduce CO₂ emissions in the Netherlands. With this in mind, Lhyfe’s renewable hydrogen will be used in the testing centre of Nefit Bosch – a subsidiary of the international Bosch group – which is part of the GROHW project. This testing centre, located in Deventer is dedicated to testing various systems including hydrogen boilers. Lhyfe’s renewable hydrogen will be used to test these boilers. Bosch is indeed interested in hydrogen applications in the built environment sector, where it represents one of the potential alternatives to natural gas. The company aims to commercialize a “H2 Ready” combi boiler by 2029 that can be converted to renewable hydrogen.
Luc Graré, Head of Central & Eastern Europe at Lhyfe: ‘This first delivery to Essent marks the kick-off of our commercial activity in the Netherlands – a priority market for us – in the best possible way: with the country’s leading energy supplier. This collaboration also paves the way for new applications of renewable hydrogen through Nefit Bosch’s development – a very good news that confirms the dynamism of the sector. It is therefore an important step in our mission to make renewable hydrogen widely available and to support the decarbonisation of industry. We are proud to play our part with our green renewable hydrogen and our robust supply chain, relying on a large fleet of containers of up to 40 feet to meet Essent’s needs’.
In the Netherlands, Lhyfe has announced a 200MW project in 2022 in the Chemical Park Delfzijl , which aims to be operational by 2030 with an initial installed phase of 120MW, for applications in the chemical sector. This site would also be connected to the European backbone.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/383npm4b
ZeroAvia Certification-Intent Fuel Cell System Successfully Replicates Full Flight Profile in Ground Test
ZeroAvia announced that it has completed a full flight profile ground test of its certification-intent low temperature proton exchange membrane (LTPEM) fuel cell power generation system (PGS) for the ZA600hydrogen-electric powertrain.
The test simulated a 250 nautical mile flight in a Cessna Caravan 208b aircraft, equivalent to flying between London Heathrow and Dublin Airport. During the 2 hour and 38 minute test, the fuel cell system demonstrated stable power output and excellent performance of the balance-of-plants, with each 200kW capable module producing 170kW power for take-off, 132kW during a 23-minute climb and 83kW for a 90-minute cruise. As part of the ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain for up to 20 seat planes, four 200kW rated modules of the dual stack PGS will provide electrical power for ZeroAvia’s 600kW electric propulsion system, recently the subject of G-1 and P-1 issue papers from the FAA.
Each module is capable of feeding DC electrical power to four ZeroAvia 200kW rated inverters, which in turn provide AC power to one of four segments of the company’s proprietary 600kW motor design. The segregated system enables full power operation of the motor if there is failure in one leg, creating a high degree of fault tolerance.
For the ZA600 engine, ZeroAvia has created a multi-stack balance-of-plant architecture capable of delivering 1.4 kW/kg power density. Since initial breakthrough flight tests, the company has been working to finalize the design of the certification-intent ZA600 as it works to certify with the UK CAA.
The company also revealed today that it has been able to optimize the weight and operation of its ZA600 power generation system (PGS) through the design and development of a bespoke passive Venturi ejector device (in conjunction with supplier The Lee Company) for the recirculation of hydrogen gas within the fuel cell system.
The latest round of testing has seen the light and compact Venturi emulating the performance of a typical electrically-driven hydrogen blower, but with many advantages. Where the heavy and bulky blower system draws parasitic power from the fuel cells, the Venturi does not, boosting the overall specific power of the system. As a passive mechanical body, the Venturi also promises very low failure rates.
ZeroAvia’s Venturi design also simplifies the certification of the system as it is reliant on the DO160G environmental qualification, as opposed to the more stringent DO254 for complex hardware that would face a system utilizing the electric blower.
ZeroAvia’s ZA600 power generation system is the world’s first fuel cell module designed to meet CS-E and CS-23 certification requirements. The innovative balance of plant is en route to full certification and commercialization and is well advanced in the requirements validation testing campaign.
With both core components of the powertrain now in bench testing, ZeroAvia will move to full engine ground testing of the final design in the next few weeks. The rapid progression to this milestone for the ZA600 power generation system has been made possible by ZeroAvia’s strategy to invest in world class in-house testing facilities. ZeroAvia has built a 2MW capable fuel cell test lab at its Gloucestershire R&D center. ZeroAvia’s fuel cell test lab is equipped with two bays, which has enabled testing the systems in an open frame environment, while also progressing the volume constrained, certification-intent system.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/y7zmjhda
GTS Group intends to purchase Pure Hydrogen’s Class 8 hydrogen-powered 50T tractors and rigid trucks for waste and construction sectors
Pure Hydrogen has signed a Letter of Intent with California-based GTS Group, a leading distributor and leasing company specialising in heavy-duty trucks across logistics, construction, and waste management.
This LOI represents a strategic step into the world’s largest heavy-duty trucking market, opening a commercial pathway for Pure Hydrogen’s zero-emission vehicle platform.
Key commercial highlights:
GTS intends to purchase Pure Hydrogen’s Class 8 hydrogen-powered 50T Tractors and rigid trucks for waste and construction sectors.
Class 8 6×4 50T Tractor for delivery in late 2025, to be showcased in roadshows with US fleet operators. Hydrogen-powered waste collection truck scheduled for Q2 CY2026, targeting waste management fleets.GTS brings an established leasing program and broad US customer base across carbon-intensive industries.
This partnership provides Pure Hydrogen with direct market validation in the US and supports its broader strategy to commercialise hydrogen-powered transport solutions at scale.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/27bay8vy
J-ENG –The world’s first complete commercial ammonia fueled engine has been accomplished
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) accomplished the first fully-functional full-scale commercial engine 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR (50 cm bore, 7 cylinders, with High Press. SCR) on August 30, 2025. which has been developed as a part of “Next-Generation Ship Development” of Green Innovation Fund Project administered by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
From August 27 to 30, 2025 at J-ENG’s factory, the engine official test runs were conducted under the supervision of Nippon Yusen Kaisya (NYK Line), Nihon Shipyard Co,, Ltd. (NSY), Japan Marine United Corporation(JMU) and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). A series of performance verification tests in both ammonia fuel operation mode and heavy fuel oil operation mode as a dual-fuel engine, as well as post-operation inspections of major components, were successfully completed, and the engine’s outstanding environmental performance and safety were certified by ClassNK.
This engine will be shipped in October 2025 and then installed on an AFMGC (Ammonia-Fueled Medium Gas Carrier) being constructed by JMU Ariake Shipyard. The vessel is scheduled to enter service in 2026.
J-ENG previously conducted approximately 1,000 hours of test runs on a single-cylinder ammonia-fuel test engine at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Research & Development Center at Nagasaki between May 2023 and September 2024. Using the results and insights gained from the test, J-ENG manufactured the first full-scale commercial engine 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR and began test runs on ammonia fuel in April 2025.
Subsequently, over five months, the engine underwent meticulous testing in total 700 hours. This period focused on optimizing various performance aspects while concurrently confirming high reliability and safety features, including leak prevention and monitoring systems for toxic ammonia. The engine was thus completed, equipped with sufficient functionality to ensure the safe operation of actual vessels and the safety of crew members.
J-ENG is extremely pleased and proud to be able to deliver to customers ahead of the rest of the world this safe and reliable engine, the result of a meticulously planned, long-term development program that accumulated extensive operational data over an extended period.
Trial run data for this engine shows that at 100% load and a 95% ammonia co-firing rate, nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions are approximately 3ppm, achieving a reduction of over 90% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions were confirmed to be approximately half those of heavy oil engines, with unburned ammonia emissions virtually zero (post-NOx SCR). It has also been confirmed that the thermal efficiency in ammonia fuel operation mode is equivalent to or higher than that in heavy oil operation mode.
Following from the first engine mentioned above (bore 50cm), J-ENG is also concurrently developing an ammonia-fueled engine with 60cm bore to address the wide variety of ammonia-fueled ships expected to emerge in the future market, and is actually working on several promising follow-on projects.
Furthermore, after achieving the development and social implementation of these engines, JENG is proceeding with the construction of a new factory with support from a subsidized project jointly run by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism using GX Economic Transition Bonds in order to expand the production volume of ammonia fuel engines in a product mix with heavy oil engines and further promote the spread of zero-emission ships. The new factory is scheduled to commence operations in fiscal year 2028.
As a first mover in next-generation fuel engines, J-ENG will contribute to the development of Japan’s shipping and shipbuilding industries by promoting the early market introduction and widespread adoption of those engines, while also contributing to the reduction of GHG(greenhouse gas) emissions in the shipping industry and the realization of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Air Products’ New Cleveland Air Separation Facility and Liquefier Onstream
Air Products, a leading global industrial gas supplier, announced that its new air separation facility in Cleveland, Ohiois onstream and supplying customers. Air Products built, owns and operates the new facility which includes liquid production capability.
Air Products is also reinvesting at the same location to extend the life of an existing air separation unit and liquefier plant. Products including gaseous oxygen, gaseous nitrogen and liquid argon are supplied under a long-term contract to an onsite customer, with additional products supplied to the regional merchant market.
“The new facility enhances this location as it will continue to provide a strategic footprint in an important merchant market while continuing to serve a significant onsite customer who is also investing at that location,” said Francesco Maione, Air Products’ President, Americas. “Our Cleveland operations serve a very diverse customer base in the regional area. The location is a good example of Air Products’ strength of production and supply from our base industrial gas business.”
Press release https://tinyurl.com/48mt8dsk
Advent Technologies Moves Forward with €34.5 Million RHyno Project Funded by EU Innovation Fund
Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, announce today that its wholly owned Greek subsidiary, Advanced Energy Technologies S.A. has submitted five (5) required deliverables to the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) -since April 1st 2025 when the RHyno Project officially commenced- and is preparing to submit the first Progress Report in September, covering the initial six months of the €34.5 million RHyno Project.
Dr. Nora Gourdoupi, PhD, Advent’s Senior Vice President for Business Development stated: “At present, Advent is actively engaged in the predesign phase of the facilities, including all necessary procedures for obtaining the required permits. A first draft of the master plan is expected to be completed by the end of September. Additionally, the Advent RHyno Project website has been live since July 2025, providing current updates and information about the project.”
The Advent Renewable Hydrogen Innovative Technologies (RHyno) project involves the establishment of key infrastructure for developing and manufacturing innovative fuel cells, electrolysers, and their key components including Advent’s ground-breaking Membrane Electrode Assembly technology at a megawatt (MW) scale. RHyno aims to pioneer the use of innovative materials to enhance power density and lifespan while significantly reducing the weight and volume of power systems through a streamlined balance of plant. The RHyno project intends to reinforce Advent’s position in the fuel cell market and at the same time, make a strategic entry into the highly evolving electrolyser market.
The RHyno project officially commenced on April 1st, 2025, and is currently in its sixth month of implementation. Funded by the EU Innovation Fund, the project will provide Advent with a total of €34,534,318 in non-dilutive grant funding over its duration.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/5n74dzcy
The third generation of the BMW Group’s hydrogen drive system will be manufactured in Steyr from 2028
BMW Group Plant Steyr is getting ready for series production of fuel cell systems. The third generation of the BMW Group’s hydrogen drive system will be manufactured in Steyr from 2028, and the company’s competence centres in Munich and Steyr are already building the first prototypes. Further drive system components will come from the technology hub in Landshut.
“The launch of the first-ever fuel cell production model from BMW in 2028 will add another exceptionally efficient high-performance drive system with zero emissions to our technology-open product portfolio,” says Joachim Post, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development. “The choice of Steyr as the production location clearly demonstrates our commitment to a European innovation footprint. The BMW competence centres in Munich and Steyr have a key role to play in the development of pioneering fuel cell systems.”
The third-generation BMW fuel cell system: more compact, more powerful, more efficient
The first generation of the fuel cell drive system was supplied entirely by the Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and was fitted in the BMW 535iA back in 2014. The second generation made its debut in the current BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet. This time, BMW developed the overall fuel cell system itself, while the individual fuel cells came from Toyota.
For the new generation, the BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation jointly develop the powertrain system for passenger vehicles, with the core fuel cell technology creating synergies for both commercial and passenger vehicle applications. This close collaboration enables both companies to leverage synergies in development and procurement while creating brand-specific models.
The third generation of fuel cell technology brings some major improvements:
- Compact design: The space taken up by the fuel cell system has been reduced by around 25%. A considerable increase in power density has enabled a much more compact construction compared to the preceding generation.
- High degree of integration: The third generation can be seamlessly integrated into future vehicle architectures. This paves the way for a technology-open approach that will make it possible to offer customers a variety of drive system variants in future.
- Optimised components and increased efficiency: The system is set to be substantially more efficient than its predecessor. This is being achieved by upgrading individual component parts that are based on the drive technology jointly developed with Toyota and by improved operating strategies. These advances result in increased range and output combined with lower energy consumption, which represents a significant improvement over the second generation.
Technological expertise at the BMW Group in Munich
The BMW Group is making prototypes of the highly efficient fuel cell systems at the company’s competence centre for hydrogen in Munich. An electrochemical reaction takes place in the fuel cell, which involves hydrogen from the tanks reacting with oxygen from the air. This reaction produces electricity that powers the electric motor and thereby supplies the vehicle with energy.
The fuel cell system comprises not only the fuel cells themselves, but also all the components and systems needed for their efficient operation. These include the cooling system and hydrogen- and air subsystems. The compact layout ensures the entire drivetrain delivers the levels of performance and safety for which BMW is renowned.
Prototype production is currently focused on development and validation of the assembly and testing processes, with particular attention paid to industrialisation, quality assurance and scalability in the longer term. In parallel to this, the prototypes are being used to develop operating strategy and for validation on both a system and vehicle level. These steps are crucial in preparing fuel cell technology for series production.
Series production at BMW Group Plant Steyr
Production of the fuel cell systems is due to get underway in 2028 at BMW Group Plant Steyr, which can call on decades of development and production expertise covering all drive system types across the BMW Group model range. New test rigs and production facilities are now being built and buildings modified to incorporate the new drive technology and constantly refine it.
“We are proud to be producing another innovative drive technology at Plant Steyr in future alongside the latest generation of electric motors and combustion engines,” says Klaus von Moltke, Senior Vice President Engine Production at BMW AG and Director of BMW Group Plant Steyr. “This, together with the development expertise we have available on-site, makes our plant a prime example of the BMW Group’s technology-open approach.”
Component manufacture at BMW Group Plant Landshut
BMW Group Plant Landshut is responsible for manufacturing key components for the fuel cell vehicles. Construction of new hardware and equipment for series production of the hydrogen-specific BMW Energy Master will start there in late May 2026. The BMW Energy Master controls the supply of power in the vehicle across a range from 400 – 800V. It also acts as the interface for data from the high-voltage battery. This control unit is supplemented by various components that are specifically required for the fuel cell application. Production of the first prototypes of the hydrogen-specific Energy Master will begin in mid-2026 just a few miles away at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, where the prototypes of the BMW Energy Master for the Neue Klasse models were also made.
As with the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet, Plant Landshut will once again manufacture the housing and pressure plate for the next model generation.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/ydfcmzm7
COOLERGY presents an AI video featuring the world’s first H2 refrigerator
Hydrogen
COOLERGY developed and showcased at the Connecting Hydrogen Europe 2025 exhibition a prototype of the world’s first refrigerator powered by hydrogen fuel cells that are fed with hydrogen from LH2 fuel tanks. These tanks can extend a train’s range by 3,000 km without refuelling, representing a game-changer in hydrogen mobility.
The new video demonstrates the various ways in which the refrigerator can be used.
Video https://tinyurl.com/3svuam89
CaetanoBus delivers the first H2.City Gold buses toFinland
CaetanoBus continues to guide the transition to zero-emission mobility through hydrogen mobility with the delivered of its first electric hydrogen-powered buses to Finland, marking a new chapter in the company’s international expansion across Europe. To celebrate the introduction of the first electric hydrogen-powered buses to Finland and highlight its performance in real-world conditions, the H2.City Gold units were showcased during WRC Finland week in Jyväskylä.
CaetanoBus, which already has more than 215 electric hydrogen-powered buses sold in Europe, has now seen another European country adopt hydrogen mobility and chosen CaetanoBus to supply the first hydrogen buses to the country. The H2.City Gold units will operate in Jyväskylä as part of a broader pilot led by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The project aims to integrate 5 Caetano electric hydrogen-powered buses into the region’s public transport and were delivered via Cefmof and leased to Koiviston Auto Jyväskylä.
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Yara Clean Ammonia boosts competitiveness with dual-fuel vessels
Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA), the world’s largest ammonia distributor, has signed a long-term shipping contract with Navigator Amon Shipping, securing access to two state-of-the-art vessels that will strengthen YCA’s position as a global leader in the low-emission ammonia market.
The two modern medium gas carriers (MGCs), each with 51,000 cbm capacity, are equipped with dual-fuel engines and ice-class notation. They will provide reliable, year-round access to Northern Europe while enabling the use of renewable and low-emission fuels.
By securing flexible, energy-efficient shipping capacity through long-term time-charter agreements, Yara Clean Ammonia is advancing its strategy to build resilient, cost-efficient, and scalable intercontinental supply chains. The two MGCs will reduce freight costs per tonne, strengthen margins, and enhance operational flexibility. Designed to meet growing market demand and tightening environmental regulations, the new fleet will future-proof YCA’s shipping capabilities and further strengthen its competitiveness in the emerging low-emission ammonia market.
“Building scalable, reliable supply chains is critical to unlocking the hydrogen economy. This contract is a logistical and cost-efficient way to move large volumes of ammonia to Europe, reducing operational bottlenecks and delivering economies of scale,” said Hans Olav Raen, CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia.
“Navigator is actively expanding its work with Yara Clean Ammonia with the addition of two high-spec ammonia carriers, at a time when global demand for low carbon commodities is accelerating. Together, we are building the core infrastructure needed to facilitate the uptake of clean energy using technology that will enable compliance with present and future environmental regulations,” said Oeyvind Lindeman, Chief Commercial Officer of Navigator Gas.
“Amon Maritime was founded with a vision to lead the green shift in shipping by pioneering the use of ammonia fuel. Partnering with industry leaders such as Navigator Gas and Yara Clean Ammonia allows us to realize this vision and bring ammonia-powered transportation into commercial operation. These vessels mark an important milestone in building a carbon-free future for global shipping,” said André Risholm, CEO of Amon Maritime.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/3yevznjn
RWE: Dutch government awards grant for electrolyser project at Eemshaven
- RVO awarded a grant for electrolyser as part of SDE++ funding scheme
- Project envisages construction of 100MW electrolysis plant near RWE’s Magnum power plant site in Eemshaven
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has granted RWE a funding of 551 million euro for its 100-megawatt (nominal installed capacity) electrolysis project near the Magnum Power Station in Eemshaven in the north of the country. This has been awarded as part of the Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition Incentive Scheme (SDE++) run by the Dutch government.
Sopna Sury, Chief Operating Officer for Hydrogen at RWE Generation, said: “It is fantastic to have secured government funding so soon after also obtaining the necessary permits. Both milestones are critical steps towards realising of the OranjeWind Electrolyser project. Once operational, it will help advance the decarbonisation of industry in the Netherlands.”
RWE plans to power the electrolyser with green electricity generated by the OranjeWind offshore windfarm, which the company is currently building together with its joint venture partner TotalEnergies. Last October, the OranjeWind Electrolyser project received approval for construction and environmental permits.
The next project phases include Front End Engineering and Design, identification of construction partners and secure offtake before a financial investment decision for the OranjeWind electrolyser can be taken.
Hydrogen at RWE
Green hydrogen is a fundamental component of RWE’s investment strategy. The group is involved in all stages of the hydrogen value chain. Where regulation, support schemes, and sales potential are appropriate, the company develops, constructs, and operates electrolysers and enters import partnerships. Alongside its partners, RWE is driving hydrogen projects worldwide. In the Netherlands, RWE is developing opportunities to build electrolysers to supply green hydrogen in areas such as Rotterdam and Zeeland.
Press release https://tinyurl.com/99uuhbur
Novelis demonstrates UK´s first industrial-scale hydrogen fuel switching in the aluminium industry at Latchford site
Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, announced that it has successfully completed the UK’s first full-scale hydrogen fuel switching demonstration in the aluminium industry at its Latchford plant, marking a major step toward industrial decarbonization.
The two-week trial, funded by the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS) Competition, involved converting a natural gas furnace to operate flexibly on hydrogen.
The demonstration confirmed that hydrogen can be safely delivered and combusted in aluminium recycling furnaces. Existing infrastructure was successfully adapted, product quality remained consistent, and dual-fuel burners allowed for operational flexibility. Novelis partnered with Progressive Energy to deliver the project over a two-year period.
In recognition of this achievement, the project was awarded the IEA Hydrogen TCP Award of Excellence 2025, presented in Busan, South Korea. The award highlights innovations in hydrogen technologies for hard-to-decarbonize sectors and sustainable fuels. Novelis was selected as the first winner among 13 global entries. The ceremony took place during the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) event, attended by energy leaders and government officials from over 24 countries including the US, UK, Germany, China, Brazil, South Africa, South Korea, and the European Commission.
The trial also underscored the need for robust infrastructure to support bulk hydrogen supply and distribution. Mechanisms like the UK’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreement (LCHA) are a positive start, but widespread transport and storage networks will be essential for industrial decarbonization in the North-West.
The successful execution of this program gives Novelis the technical confidence to eliminate up to 45,000 tonnes of direct CO₂ emissions annually at the Latchford site, contingent on hydrogen availability. Future deployment depends on connection to the HyNet hydrogen network, expected from 2031, or on-site electrolytic production.
In parallel, Novelis is investing approximately $90 million to double the recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBCs) at Latchford. This expansion will increase capacity by 85 kilotonnes per year and reduce Novelis Europe’s CO₂e emissions by more than 350,000 tonnes annually.
As part of its Novelis 3×30 vision, the company has set ambitious sustainability targets to achieve by the end of 2030, including increasing recycled content to 75% from today’s 63%, reducing carbon emissions to less than 3 tonnes CO2e per tonne aluminium shipped, and continuing to lead the industry to circularity through first-mover investments. These are in addition to the company’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner.
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