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H2 shipping and market expansion in Europe, South Korea and Japan

According to the International Chamber of Shipping, the heavy industry sector will dominate global H2 demand up to 2050, beginning with the South Korean, Japanese and European markets.

H2Tech: Global Projects Data

Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database is tracking more than 1,420 active H2 projects globally. Nearly half of these projects are in Western Europe.

Hydrogen specialist H-TEC SYSTEMS becomes Quest One and starts series production of electrolyzers

The official rebranding coincides with the opening of a new production site in Hamburg, Germany, in September. With the completion of the new “gigahub,” the company is starting automated series production of electrolysis stacks – the technological heart of an electrolyzer.

Online Exclusive: H2 will change the world, but can H2 companies change to deliver it?

Major economies are making major investments in H2. In late 2022, the Biden administration (U.S.) passed the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which included incentives for producing low-carbon fuels, including tax credits for green H2 worth up to $3/kg.

Essar Energy Transition acquires Thornton Science Park

Essar Energy Transition (EET) has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Thornton Science Park through its subsidiary EET Property Ltd. as part of its plan to create one of Europe’s leading energy transition hubs as part of its commitment to leading the Northwest’s energy transition.

Metacon receives order for supply of a 30-MW industrial electrolysis plant

Metacon AB (publ) has been awarded a contract for the supply of a 30-MW pressurized alkaline electrolysis plant for H2 production to Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A., Greece (Motor Oil).

University of Nottingham launches £5.3-MM program to enable cryogenic H2-electric propulsion flight

The University of Nottingham has kicked-off a £5.3-MM program of research to support the development, manufacture and test of a revolutionary cryogenic H2-electric propulsion system.

Masterplan released for Chapelcross green energy hub

A masterplan for the future of Chapelcross has been unveiled, showcasing the vision to develop the site into a Green Energy Hub. The multi-million-pound, net-zero focused development includes plans for H2 production storage, advanced manufacturing, and energy and enterprise campuses.

Storegga launches public consultation on pioneering Speyside H2 project

Storegga has launched a four-week consultation on its proposal for Speyside H2, a pioneering project that will produce green H2 to fuel operations and support the decarbonization of distilleries and other businesses across Moray.

New partnership with Provaris and Uniper for regional supply of H2

Norwegian Hydrogen AS announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Provaris and Uniper to strengthen for the development of H2 supply from the Nordics to import hubs in Northwestern Europe.

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