Western Europe

Portugal grants national interest status to DH2 Energy’s H2 project, VVR Green

The Portuguese Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (AICEP) has granted its Potential National Interest (PIN) status to the VVR Green renewable H2 production project owned by the international renewable H2 developer and producer DH2 Energy.

Enapter AG receives biggest single order from Europe to date

Enapter AG has received further orders for anion exchange membrane (AEM) megawatt electrolyzers. The devices are to be used in the state-subsidized Italian H2 valleys.

ORLEN secures EU grant for H2 projects

The international HySPARK project, led by ORLEN in collaboration with a consortium of 17 global partners, has become the first in Poland to receive funding from the EU Clean H2 Partnership program.

From small molecules to big solutions: A green H2 vision

Widespread adoption of H2 as a vehicle fuel depends on creating a refueling infrastructure that can safely deliver it to end users, including original equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders that are looking for long-term stability and solutions for their fleet-fueling needs.

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).

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