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The tender, originally announced in September 2024, will see both nations commit €400m ($464.6m) to the scheme, which could see Australian producers export volumes of green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol to Europe. Aimed to support the development of green hydrogen projects, the double-sided auction will see German-funded investment vehicle Hintco purchase hydrogen through long-term contracts and resell it to the highest bidder. The auction’s opening date is proposed for the first half of 2026, with production support planned to run FY2028-29 through FY2037-38. Now, the Australian government is asking for feedback on the tender’s design, with a consultation [...]

The German OEM confirmed in June that it would buy GHS’ 35-bar A- and X-Series technology and a test facility in Skive, Denmark, amid court-led administration following cash flow struggles and failed restructuring efforts. The transaction was finalised today (September 2) following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals and administrator consent. H2 View understands that the undisclosed purchase price was entirely settled from Thyssenkrupp Nucera’s “available liquid funds.” “With this acquisition, Thyssenkrupp Nucera strategically strengthens its positioning in the field of alkaline water electrolysis, now additionally also focusing on pressurised solutions,” it said in a statement. “The technology enables highly [...]

The hydrogen-electric aviator used its low-temperature PEM fuel cell power generation system, suitable for the ZA600 powertrain, during the simulation. In the 2-hour 38-minute test, the four 200kW modules produced 170kW for take-off, 132kW during a 23-minute climb, and 83kW over a 90-minute cruise, feeding into ZeroAvia’s 600kW propulsion system at a specific power of 1.4kW/kg. The company’s bespoke Venturi mechanism was used for hydrogen recirculation, replacing the heavy blowers traditionally used in fuel cell systems. This reportedly cuts weight, boosts efficiency and reduces failure risks. ZeroAvia’s system has been designed to meet aviation safety standards, and they aim to [...]

Analysts forecast China will produce 33.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) of zero-emission electrolytic hydrogen by 2050, compared with 4.7 MMT in the US and 20 MMT in the European Union; this represents a sharp jump in last year’s forecast which projected China would produce 11.2 MMT of green hydrogen by mid-century. The analysts’ base case forecast, published annually, reflects a dramatic surge in Chinese electrolyser development over the past year. Envision recently commissioned the ‘world’s largest’ green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Chifeng, China, powered entirely by an off-grid renewable energy system. “While there have been recent policy delays from [...]

Ahead of its 2028 FCEV launch with Toyota, BMW is preparing a new system that is 25% more compact, delivers higher power density and efficiency, and integrates more easily into future models, combining Toyota components within BMW’s own system architecture. Full series production will begin at the auto major’s Steyr facility in Austria in 2028, supported by new test rigs and production facilities. BMW’s Landshut, Germany, plant will supply key components, including the hydrogen-specific BMW Energy Master control unit, with prototypes due from 2026 ahead of ramp-up. Meanwhile, the Munich competence centre will continue prototyping and validation to ensure the [...]

Westwood noted that while sanctioned capacity is rising, 71% of developers have only one sanctioned project, often dependent on exceptional public and EU subsidies, such as Stegra’s €6.5bn ($7.6bn) green steel plant in Sweden. Instead, the “disciplined builders” and “strategic performers” are establishing themselves as the continent’s hydrogen leaders, according to the analyst. These include companies focused on manageable, near-term projects that align with existing capabilities and deliver tangible results. Westwood highlighted Equinor for its “unique focused approach,” narrowing to three CCS-enabled projects and building an expected 1.8GW of capacity within a 3GW pipeline. Renato PtX, Hynamics and Plug Power are also advancing smaller [...]

Scottish Power has paused the development of its green hydrogen projects, including two selected for UK government subsidies. The Iberdrola subsidiary confirmed the move to H2 View, citing “challenging conditions” and a “limited route to market” for green hydrogen. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

The H2.City Gold units were rolled out on selected city routes to assess their performance under real-world conditions and were also deployed during the WRC Rally in early August. The buses were introduced into the region’s public transport network through a pilot led by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) and leased to public transport operator, Koiviston Auto Jyväskylä. Tiago Sá, Sales Director at CaetanoBus, said launching the hydrogen buses during the WRC event was a significant milestone. H2 View understands that Portugal’s CaetanoBus has sold over 215 electric-hydrogen buses across Europe and registered 31 fuel cell buses in 2024, [...]

The investment will help DNV demonstrate the safety of technologies that will underpin the push to Net Zero for all companies and organisations. With greater emphasis on interactivity and immersive technology, the site will feature 4k streaming capability, enabling corporates globally to watch demos in real time. Other features include AV equipped rooms and a 200-seater lecture hall. For more than 45 years, Spadeadam, which is located on a RAF base, has conducted large-scale research to assess the consequences of major hazards and their effects on people and properties. DNV’s latest investment in the site will create a shared space [...]

The German energy firm plans to connect the electrolyser, located adjacent to the 1.4GW Magnum Power Station, to the 795MW OranjeWind offshore wind farm being developed in collaboration with TotalEnergies. Funding is expected to support the project’s next phase. Before RWE can take a final investment decision (FID), it must carry out the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED), identify construction partners and secure offtake. The milestone comes almost a year after RWE secured construction and environmental permits to build the electrolyser plant in Eemshaven. Last year, the firm announced that the FID is contingent on the development of necessary hydrogen [...]