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Conducted in collaboration with the University of Delaware’s Centre for Clean Hydrogen, Plug claims the test paves the way to “the production of $1/kg green hydrogen.” VSParticle’s catalyst layers were tested under real-world PEM operating conditions. While less iridium is used, the technology maintained commercial performance, according to Plug, and met durability targets. Specifically, it showed less than 2.3 µV per hour of performance loss over 8,000 hours of operation, roughly equivalent to a 10-year system lifetime. The nanoporous catalyst layer was produced using VSParticle’s spark ablation nanomanufacturing process. “Our dry deposition process isn’t just an alternative to spray coating; [...]

The Swedish energy technology firm purchased the assets for SEK 3.5m ($315m), although they were originally procured by the Hynion AS subsidiary for approximately SEK 67m ($6m). Components such as high-quality station equipment will help fill gaps or replace parts in Metacon’s currently hydrogen refuelling station projects under construction. “The acquisition allows Metacon to cost-effectively complement any needs in existing projects, including aftermarket, as well as to use the components in future projects,” the firm said in a statement. Financing the acquisition was made possible through the planned resale of individual components. Christer Wikner, President and CEO at Metacon, said [...]

Europe’s green hydrogen rules may push up project costs, but rethinking them now would halt investment and limit renewables expansion, according to Hy2gen CEO Cyril Dufau-Sansot. It’s an increasingly fringe view in the current landscape. Particularly as the German developer’s flagship European projects face wildly different power supply options and highly contrasting output due to the EU’s RFNBO rules. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

The Danish investor agreed to inject €15m ($16m) in the first 100MW phase of the EU-backed Lubmin project through its Energy Transition Fund. The project, supported by EU IPCEI funding of €167m ($179m), is targeting an annual production of up to 10,000 tonnes of hydrogen in its first phase, with construction slated to begin in 2026. CIP and H2Apex aim to demonstrate large-scale green hydrogen production and feed it into Germany’s planned Flow pipeline network. CIP’s investment is expected to bridge the funding gap ahead of full EU disbursement. H2Apex CEO, Peter Rößner said the closing “represents a milestone for [...]

The pressurised alkaline electrolyser will use renewable wind power and water to produce up to 4,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, once it’s operational at the end of 2025. Around 2,700 tonnes of that hydrogen will be piped 25km through a repurposed natural gas pipeline to TotalEnergies’ refinery in Leuna, where it’s set to replace some fossil-based hydrogen in refining processes. The delivery of Sunfire’s electrolyser stacks marks the “transition from construction to implementation,” according to Uniper’s Xenia Papst, and is the “result of months of hard work by the entire team.” The Senior Commercial Manager for Hydrogen added, [...]

Centrica and National Gas yesterday (October 13) completed the UK’s first hydrogen injection into the National Transmission System (NTS). The blended gas is combusted in turbines at the power plant to generate electricity for the national grid. However, the Hydrogen Science Coalition (HSC) highlighted that a 2% blend cuts emissions by less than 0.7%, due to hydrogen’s lower energy density by volume compared to methane. Even at the upper limit of around 20% hydrogen in existing pipelines, the group said total carbon savings would amount to around 7%, which HSC stressed is “a negligible contribution to decarbonisation.” Still, some industry [...]

Fifteen Democratic lawmakers from Washington and Oregon have demanded the US Department of Energy (DOE) reverse its termination of funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2), calling the decision “unacceptable” and “unlawful.” In a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the Representatives and Senators warned the move jeopardised US manufacturing jobs and private investment. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

Around 70% of China’s electrolyser manufacturers could disappear as fierce competition and plunging prices drive market consolidation, according to Energy Iceberg founder Yuki Yu. Yu told a H2 View webinar the Chinese electrolyser market was a “song of ice and fire,” with projects now moving from paper to the final investment decision (FID) stage. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

The Swedish company announced today (October 13) that the proceeds from the round are expected to represent up to 15% of its total project funding. Last year, Stegra secured up to €6.5bn ($$7.15bn) to develop the plant. The new capital will help offset higher construction costs, fund a three-month project extension, and replace state grants approved by the European Commission but not yet disbursed by the Swedish government. The round will comprise a mix of equity, debt, outsourcing, and strategic partnerships. H2 View understands that initial commitments have already been made by lead investors, with Stegra also in advanced discussions over [...]

The agreement, exclusive to the Southeast Asian market, will see Acme supply green hot briquetted iron (HBI) and direct reduced iron (DRI). The deal is described as “take-or-pay/supply,” meaning Stavian must buy the agreed volume even if it doesn’t use it. The Indian clean energy company will supply the hydrogen-derived materials from its planned 1.2 million tonne-per-year green HBI/DRI facility (Phase 1), estimated to cost around ₹5,000 crore ($600m). A final offtake agreement will follow the binding terms. Stavian Industrial Metal, part of the wider Stavian Group, operates a 20,000-partner metals network across 100 countries and aims to lead Vietnam’s [...]