The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool. The German measure is in line notably with the objectives of the REPowerEU Plan and the European Green Deal Industrial Plan. It will contribute to further reducing imports of Russian fossil...
An Indian chemical company, Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc., has purchased the last available water supply from the Nueces River of South Texas, raising concerns of regional scarcity as reservoirs dwindle and drought persists. Avina’s Nueces Green Ammonia plant plans to separate the hydrogen from water, convert it to ammonia and export it as a high-tech fuel alternative to oil and gas. It’s...
It might look like little more than a dark speck, but this tiny crystal of ruthenium dioxide -- shown here in the process of corroding -- could be one of the keys to a clean energy future: It turns water into hydrogen. Using nanoscale imaging techniques, Duke researchers are trying to understand why these catalysts break down and lose activity over time. Credit: Avery Vigil, Duke chemistryPart of the...
In a bold stride towards an innovative energy future, Germany has solidified its commitment to hydrogen power, outlining a comprehensive €20-billion ($21.6-billion) plan for an extensive hydrogen network that extends a staggering 9,700 km. The robust strategy, integrating 60% of the existing gas pipelines, spells a significant shift as the country deals with the urgent need to diverge from its heavy...
ARENA announced the allocation of $59.1 million in funding across 21 research projects aimed at advancing renewable hydrogen and low-emission iron and steel technologies. On behalf of the Australian Government the funding has been provided to research teams from some of Australia’s top universities, research organisations, start-ups and companies. ARENA chief executive Darren Miller said funding...
Seven EU member states are set to shell out billions of euros to deploy hydrogen infrastructure in the bloc, after the European Commission (EC) today (Thursday) gave the so-called “Hy2Infra” programme the green light to proceed. France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Slovakia are to spend a collective €6.9bn ($7.4bn) to support 32 companies in their delivery of 33...
The European Commission will publish the results of its €800m ($869m) pilot auction for hydrogen subsidies on 30 April, policy officer Johanna Schiele announced today. Only last week, EU energy commissioner Kadri Simson told a gathering in Australia that the winners would be revealed in May. While Schiele — described as one of the architects of the European Hydrogen Bank support scheme for H2 —...
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A multibillion-dollar megaproject approved in Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday amid a race to develop the country’s first green hydrogen operation has some wondering if the province has learned from its mistakes. Sean Leet, World Energy GH2’s chief executive, says he is aware there are concerns from local residents about the US$12-billion Project Nujio’qonik, but...
Charbone Hydrogen Corporation (TSE:CH) has released an update. Charbone Hydrogen Corporation confirms its first shipment of advanced, high-pressure green hydrogen storage equipment is ready for the Sorel-Tracy project in Quebec, signaling a step closer to operational status slated for this summer. The equipment, lauded for its capacity to enhance storage and reduce costs, aligns with CHARBONE’s...
Bloom Energy’s fuel cell platform is now certified to meet Conformité Européenne (CE) requirements and ship to the European Union (EU) and its growing market for fuel cells and reliable, clean energy. CE certification is a major milestone toward ensuring that Bloom Energy’s fuel cells are available to meet EU energy needs. The EU will need to scale reliable sources of...