In a world where the looming specter of climate change demands a dramatic shift towards cleaner and sustainable energy sources, the spotlight is turning towards the unassuming yet potent contender: natural hydrogen. As the global community strives to lessen its…
German and European Union authorities urge member nations to participate in hydrogen acquisition program
Germany’s minister of economic affairs, Robert Habeck, together with the European Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, have appealed to EU member nations to become part of the ‘H2 Global’ endeavor, with the aim of amplifying the alliance’s ability to buy…
Urgent debate Needed for Establishing Hydrogen Market to Safeguard European Technological Leadership
The German energy industry association, BDEW, has asserted the urgent need for Europe to discuss and establish a framework that would stimulate a hydrogen economy within the continent, a crucial component of its shift towards climate neutrality. “Regulatory scaffolding for…
Germany Faces Storage Challenge as Hydrogen Expansion Plans Outstrip Capacity
In an ambitious move towards decarbonization, Germany’s plan to expand the use of hydrogen is facing a significant hurdle: inadequate gas storage capacities. According to INES, the gas storage network operator, Germany’s current facilities can only provide a capacity of…
Seven nations protest the EU renewables law’s ban on nuclear-derived hydrogen
The EU’s green transportation goals have been rejected by a group of seven nations led by Germany, reigniting a debate with France that has prevented an agreement on the bloc’s renewable energy policy. The seven nations reaffirm their opposition to…
Hyundai outperforms sales of hydrogen fuel cars
Korean Hyundai surpassed its Japanese counterpart, Toyota, in sales of hydrogen fuel cell cars, during the first 10 months of this year (2022). The Korean company ranked first in terms of market share for cars that run on hydrogen fuel…
Hamburg will become the site of Germany’s first green ammonia import terminal
The port city of Hamburg in northern Germany is going to be the site of the construction of Germany’s first terminal for the import of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The terminal is expected to begin operations in 2026, according…
Germany is committing an additional €550 million to green hydrogen collaboration
The government of Germany is establishing two new funds with a total of 550 million euros to support the development of the global hydrogen economy through cooperation, particularly with emerging and developing countries. These funds will be set up by…
500 million euros will be invested in hydrogen and green energy projects by Bavaria
Bavaria, a state in southern Germany, will invest 500 million euros in projects to produce hydrogen and use renewable energy, according to the state’s economy minister, Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voters). The funding has been designated by the council of ministers…
Renewable energy will be the economic foundation of an independent Scotland
According to Energy Secretary Michael Matheson, being an independent nation would offer Scotland the authority and negotiating leverage it needs to reshape the energy industry and contribute to the delivery of a more robust, cost-effective supply. During European Hydrogen Week,…