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The company began producing green hydrogen in January 2025, and they have now combined that with biogenic CO2 sourced locally from the biogas facility in Tønder. The Kassø plant, which is said to be the “world’s first and largest commercial’ e-methanol facility,” will now be ramped up during the second quarter of 2025. European Energy aims to produce 42,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year. The hydrogen plant has been equipped with three electrolysers provided by Siemens Energy, offering a combined capacity of 52.5MW. European Energy itself developed the methanol loop. “This is a pivotal moment on the journey that started [...]

Under the EU energy tax directive, hydrogen is currently treated differently as a road fuel based on its use. Hydrogen fuel cells are exempt from energy tax, while hydrogen engines are currently charged €0.9/kg ($0.98/kg), which will rise to €1.25/kg ($1.36/kg) in 2027. In a letter to the German Government, companies including Daimler Truck, Volvo, TEAL Mobility and Bosch, have called for the exemptions to be granted to hydrogen ICE vehicles. They argue that the tax disparity distorts competition and hinders hydrogen ICE development, claiming that many hydrogen refuelling stations refuse to serve engine-powered vehicles due to the tax uncertainties. [...]

The Flow project, a 1,630km pipeline set to become part of Germany’s hydrogen core network, will repurpose a 1.4-metre-diameter former natural gas pipeline for hydrogen transport. © Gascade When fully operational, Gascade’s pipeline is said to have a capacity of up to 20GW. It will be able to transport energy produced offshore and onshore in Northern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to Southern Germany. “With this conversion, Gascade is not only demonstrating its technological expertise and innovative know-how but also sending a strong signal for the hydrogen economy,” Gascade’s Managing Director, Christoph von dem Bussche, said. “We are proud to be starting the [...]

Supplied by Chinese partner Zhejiang Wolong Energy Storage System, the batteries will range from 150kW to several megawatts in capacity. They will work in conjunction with Enapter’s multicore electrolysers. In an online statement, Enapter said the partnership will “enable companies to make even better use of the high potential of renewables, reduce production and storage costs for green energy and maximise output in the production of hydrogen.” The batteries will help keep hydrogen production steady by storing extra energy when solar and wind power generate more than needed. When renewable energy is low, the stored energy is used to keep [...]

In a letter shared with Politico, the House Republicans argued that the tax incentives are essential for achieving US energy dominance and have attracted significant investments to their districts. The group has cautioned that repealing these credits could disrupt ongoing projects and increase customer utility bills. Furthermore, they’ve signalled potential opposition to the Republicans’ budget bill if it includes cuts to these incentives. The 21 House Republicans have enough votes to block any bill that aims to weaken or repeal the IRA. In the US House of Representatives, a bill needs a majority to pass, and if these lawmakers vote [...]

The EU is set to reintroduce tariffs on US steel and aluminium, targeting up to €18bn ($19.6bn) worth of US goods in a move that could impact US electrolyser manufacturers supplying European hydrogen projects. This latest escalation in the US-instigated global trade war comes in response to US President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, which took effect on Wednesday (March 12). The European Commission will reinstate tariffs on US products on April 1, with the measures expected to be fully in place by April 13. This is a paid article, to read the [...]

The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Range Extended Fire Engine Prototype (Hyer Power) project will trial up to three fuel cell-powered vehicles, including a fire engine, ambulance and road sweeper. As the lead partner in the £8m ($10.3m) initiative, UlemCo will direct the funding towards the development of essential hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Hungerford-based Fuel Cell Systems will provide the refuelling equipment. Since 2016, the company has developed three generations of mobile hydrogen refuelling trucks. Oxfordshire County Council will oversee the installation of the refuelling infrastructure to support the trials. In 2023, UlemCo secured £7.9m ($10.2m) from the UK Government and industry to [...]

Awarded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the Vast Solar 1 (VS1) initiative is part of the Port Augusta Green Energy Hub and includes an option to power a co-located green methanol production facility called Solar Methanol 1 (SM1). Set to be developed in partnership with German company Mabanaft, SM1 will produce green methanol derived from hydrogen in South Australia. Overall, the Australian project will utilise Vast’s next-generation concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) technology to provide long-duration renewable energy storage and generation to supply on-demand clean power to South Australia’s grid. By integrating CSP technology with green methanol production, [...]

Many new professionals are either entering the oil and gas industry directly or returning to traditional energy projects, drawn by better financial incentives, LRWA’s Leanne Halliday said during an H2 View webinar. Taking part in a recent global recruitment survey, the Global Head for Energy and Renewables at LRWA found that many professionals are shifting back to traditional energy projects, driven by the availability in jobs and higher salaries in oil and gas. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

The two company-consortium was selected by Beteiligungsgesellschaft Kreis Düren, a subsidiary of the district of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia. The facility will be developed in two phases, initially supporting 23 hydrogen-powered buses before expanding to accommodate an additional 29. During the first phase, buses are expected to refuel in under four hours, with the facility ultimately reaching a full capacity of 1.2 tonnes. Germany’s Lifte H2 will manage the project, design the station and oversee commissioning, while Dutch firm Resato will provide the refuelling infrastructure equipment and short-term maintenance services. Whilst the companies have not revealed when the initial phase [...]