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Alstom told H2 View the suspension applies only to an Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI)-related development and that wider hydrogen activities are continuing. The company said it has delivered the IPCEI-backed prototype railway fuel cell and remains in “regular and responsible dialogue” with the French Government over next steps. However, France’s decision to halt its contribution effectively blocks Alstom’s access to its share of EU support, as IPCEIs require matching national funding. An Alstom representative told H2 View, “Alstom is engaged in regular and responsible dialogue with the French government with a view to identifying solutions to ensure [...]

Under the framework agreement, Uniper has secured the rights to use Thyssenkrupp Uhde’s cracker technology, enabling it to move quickly once it decides to build the plants. Uniper is currently carrying out pre-FEED work for the first commercial-scale ammonia cracker at its Wilhelmshaven site, a phase intended to firm up the design, costs and overall feasibility. In parallel, the company tasked Electric Hydrogen with designing a 200MW electrolyser last year as the first module of a planned 1GW green hydrogen plant that will operate alongside a green ammonia import terminal at the same hub. Uniper will begin full FEED studies [...]

While the announcement does not constitute a final investment decision (FID), the German energy firm will begin preparing more detailed plans for the project ahead of an event on 12 February 2026. The company has not disclosed how much green hydrogen and e-fuels will be produced in Oulu. Hy2Gen’s proposed plan is expected to position Oulu as the largest hub for synthetic fuel production in the Baltic Sea region based on the number of power-to-X projects being developed here. This includes Verso Energy’s €1.4bn sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility, which will produce up to 80,000 tonnes per year of the [...]

Under a new memorandum of understanding (MOU), the pair will look to integrate an Air Liquide-developed carbon capture-equipped autothermal reforming (ATR) unit with Aster’s refining and petrochemical infrastructure. Both firms said the work would support Singapore’s low-carbon hydrogen goals and its Net Zero by 2050 strategy. According to Air Liquide, its ATR process can enable a carbon capture rate of up to 99%. The industrial gas firm’s Singapore CEO, Tina Loke, said the company would use its experience of over 30 ATR installations worldwide to develop the plans. Aster operates refining and petrochemical facilities on Bukom and Jurong Island, where [...]

Alstom was set to be backed with state-aid funding allocated under the EU’s Hy2Tech Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) scheme. However, France’s decision to halt its contribution effectively blocks Alstom’s access to its share of EU support, as IPCEIs require matching national funding. While Alstom has suspended work at its hydrogen subsidiary, it is redeploying staff and continuing to fulfil existing hydrogen train orders in France, Italy and Germany. Alstom launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train, the Coradia iLint, in Germany in 2022. Although the model has since been trialled across Europe, its flagship deployment in Lower [...]

The Fusion Fuel subsidiary has already begun engineering work for the project, and production of key equipment is underway. The engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the initiative, BrightHy, expects to commission and deliver the production and refuelling project next year. Production volumes have not been disclosed, but the €1.7m contract value suggests a relatively small electrolyser module. No financing arrangements, long-term supply contracts or offtake agreements have been announced. Luis Galdo, BrightHy’s Chief Commercial Officer, said the agreement is a “significant step forward” for the company and the “rapid build-out of hydrogen infrastructure across southern Europe.” The contract comes [...]

The Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone took off from Llanbedr, Wales, and flew into Eryri National Park and up to 10km offshore. Alongside uAvionix and BVLOS specialist operator Skyfarer, BT and IE aimed to demonstrate that the hydrogen-powered application could safely reach the current range limit set by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. “The trial was another strong validation of what hydrogen fuel cells can achieve in UAV applications,” according to Andy Kelly, Head of Product Line at Intelligent Energy. The British technology firm provided its IE-SOAR system, which can deliver power from 800W to 2.4kW for commercial and [...]

The operator will convert its bus route 39A to run entirely on hydrogen buses, which have been manufactured and supplied by Portugal’s CaetanoBus. The 12-metre vehicles will seat 78 passengers and feature 70kW fuel cell systems supplied by Toyota. Five 7.5kg hydrogen tanks are stored on the roof, and the buses will have a range of at least 400km. Municipal energy firm Wien Energie will reportedly supply green hydrogen from the Smart Campus of Wiener Netze – Vienna’s electricity, gas, and district heating network operator. Renewable energy produced at the facility will power a Wien Energie electrolyser to support local [...]

The sale of OCI Ammonia Holding includes the OCI Terminal Europoort (OTE), a large import and storage terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and OCI Ammonia Distribution (OAD), which delivers ammonia to external European customers. However, OCI noted that it is still “evaluating strategic options” for its Geleen nitrogen fertiliser and ammonia plant in the Netherlands, a signal that the site could be earmarked for partial or full divestment or further restructuring. The transaction between OCI and Agrofert is expected to close in H1 2026, subject to obtaining certain regulatory approvals, completing customary closing procedures, and shareholder approval. After two years [...]