Western Europe

Dutch H2 market shows growth but project progression remains muted, reports ICIS

ICIS has reported considerable Dutch H2 market growth across supply and demand between October 2023 and April 2024. Despite such growth, no projects in the Netherlands have progressed further in their development phases, including a lack of final investment decisions.

VINCI wins a contract for green H2 steel plant in Germany

Cobra IS, a VINCI subsidiary, has been selected by SMS Group GmbH to carry out the piping and mechanical works on part of the steel production plant of the steelmaker thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in Duisburg in Germany.

Hystar signs contract with Finnish company Fortum to supply a 0.75 MW electrolyzer

Hystar AS has signed an agreement with Finnish mostly state-owned energy company Fortum to supply a 0.75 MW electrolyzer for Fortum’s H2 pilot plant in Källa, Loviisa, Finland.

Airbus welcomes London Gatwick to global hydrogen hub network

Airbus has teamed up with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products, the world’s largest H2 supplier, to expand H2 capability and infrastructure in the UK as the manufacturer moves closer to its target of getting a H2-powered aircraft in the sky by 2035.

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy receives green light for Aberdeen hydrogen hub

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Ltd. has announced that the final investment decision for its Aberdeen H2 Hub project has been agreed, supporting the region’s energy transition ambitions and its drive to become a leader in lower carbon energy.

Raven SR wins €1.4 MM for flagship project in Spain

Raven SR (RAVEN) was awarded a €1,441,862.95 grant from Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO). The funding will support the development of an organic waste-to-renewable H2 production facility in Zaragoza, Spain, using Raven's non-combustion Steam/CO2 Reforming technology.

Largest planned maintenance shutdown at Aurubis Hamburg plant successfully concluded

Aurubis successfully wrapped up the largest maintenance shutdown in company history at the Hamburg site. During the shutdown, the company also executed investment projects for H2-ready anode furnaces and the expansion of carbon-free industrial heat.

Hyzon to focus on core North American markets and refuse industry and strategically halt Netherlands and Australian operations

Hyzon announced that after considering its options as well as completing its assessment of the challenging market conditions across Europe and Australia, the company will halt its operations in the Netherlands and Australia.

Lidl, Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe introduce new green hydrogen-powered truck

Lidl, Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe announced the launch of the first green hydrogen vehicle in the French mass retail sector. This first new-generation 26-ton truck is fitted with a 100-kW fuel cell and has a range of 400 km.

Demeter invests in H2 Green Steel

In January, H2 Green Steel announced a major fundraising news with sums totaling about €4.2 B in debt financing and €2.4 B in equity. After this announcement, Demeter has decided to invest in H2 Green Steel as well, and is investing via the Climate Infrastructure Fund carrying out this operation in association with Hy24 through its dedicated investment vehicle. 

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