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The first phase of the project reportedly has a planned annual output of 45,000 tonnes of green hydrogen, and 200,000 tonnes of green ammonia and methanol. H2 View understands this makes it the largest project of its kind globally. Local reports said the site also features the world’s largest ground-based hydrogen storage project, which can help balance variable renewable power. The Songyuan project has also secured international sustainability certification under the ISCC EU and has signed a supply agreement for green ammonia as a marine fuel. Dutch shipowner Cmb.Tech confirmed it will source green ammonia from CEEC’s facility to fuel [...]

Azane Fuel Solutions is developing the bunkering technology for ammonia terminals designed for high-capacity, fast refuelling of ships, with planned facilities able to transfer more than 100 tonnes of refrigerated ammonia per hour From 2029, the stations are expected to be operational and open to both Norwegian and international shipping. The three stations will be delivered in parallel with new vessels, for which Enova has committed more than NOK 1bn ($99m) in support of seven zero-emission vessels. This includes three ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers developed by Amon Bulk and four hydrogen-powered ships led by GMI Rederi and LH2 Shipping. In total, [...]

Under the agreement, Fortum is not committing to building a hydrogen plant itself but will instead develop the site and market it to potential investors who want to build a hydrogen or hydrogen-based fuels facility there. Around 17 hectares in size, the project will be located close to the local port for export purposes. The site is already zoned for industrial use and has access to biogenic CO2, supporting the production of hydrogen derivatives and synthetic fuels. Any actual plant would be funded and owned by a separate project investor. The city of Kemi is aiming to attract new industry, [...]

The updated framework maintains a strong push towards electrification, but also reinforces technological neutrality, preserving a role for hydrogen vehicles alongside battery-electric models. The move, which still requires approval from EU governments and the European Parliament, comes amid mounting pressure from Europe’s carmakers, particularly in Germany and Italy, which have warned that slowing EV demand and rising competition from Chinese manufacturers are straining margins and investment capacity. As a result, the EU has introduced additional flexibility in how carmakers meet CO2 targets, including allowances beyond 2035 using sustainable fuels and low-carbon materials. Under the revised rules, manufacturers will be required [...]

CEEC will produce green ammonia in Jilin Province as part of its Songyuan project starting in January 2026, with an annual capacity of around 158,000 tonnes. The green ammonia is also certified under ISCC EU RFNBO standards. In addition to securing fuel supply, the Dutch company has taken a minority stake in Jiangsu Andefu Energy Technology, one of China’s largest ammonia supply firms. Andefu is building storage and terminals, including a 49,000 m³ tank in Nanjing and a larger Panjin terminal, and advancing ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering for 2026. The new storage tanks and ship-to-ship bunkering capabilities are expected to provide the [...]

Fully funded through the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the scheme is aimed at existing industrial installations and designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive sectors. Support will be provided in the form of direct grants, with eligible technologies extending beyond hydrogen to include electrification, waste-heat recovery, and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS). Spain estimates the measure will deliver annual emissions savings of around 1.6 million tonnes of CO2. Funding will be made available to companies of all sizes operating both within and outside the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Projects are required to be operational within [...]

UK gas, industry, and labour lobbyists have warned the government against narrowing the role of hydrogen in its delayed hydrogen strategy refresh, arguing reduced ambitions would undermine investment, jobs, and competitiveness. In a letter sent to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, the heads of Future Energy Networks, the GMB union, the Hydrogen Energy Association, and the Green Gas Taskforce said the strategy represented a “make or break moment” for the UK hydrogen industry. They cautioned any move to prescribe where hydrogen can and cannot be used, or to significantly constrain production pathways, risks deterring private capital and pushing investment overseas. This [...]

The move is driven by EU state-aid conditions rather than a shift in strategy from Uniper. The European Commission required the divestment of certain assets as part of its approval of state support granted during the energy crisis. The transaction will cover Uniper’s entire shareholding in Lubmin-Brandov Assets GmbH & Co. KG, which holds a 20% interest in OPAL, with the remaining 80% owned by Gascade Gastransport. The OPAL corridor stretches around 470km from Lubmin to the Czech border at Brandov. Conversion of the pipeline’s northern section, which overlaps with Gascade’s Flow hydrogen project, is expected to be completed before [...]

HDF will design and manufacture 1MW fuel cell units at its Blanquefort facility, overseeing certification, testing and commercialisation. The systems will be scalable, allowing multiple units to be combined to power larger vessels. ABB will be responsible for system integration, ensuring the fuel cells are compatible with onboard power and propulsion systems. HDF has been backed with up to €168.8m ($198m) in French state support under an EU Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) contract. The funding under the Hy2Move IPCEI program will enable HDF to industrialise the fuel cells at its Blanquefort facility, which includes a high-power test [...]

Fortescue has amended a conditional power purchase agreement (PPA) for its 300MW Norwegian green hydrogen project, pushing the plant’s expected start-up beyond its original 2027 target. Norwegian hydropower firm Statkraft said the PPA for Fortescue’s Holmaneset green hydrogen and ammonia plant has been pushed back to post-2029 and extended to a 10-year supply deal. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.