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H2-View News: NH3 Clean Energy targets Port of Dampier for hydrogen-based ammonia hub
The land will be used for clean ammonia storage buffering and is located near the Port of Dampier Bulk Liquids Berth. NH2 said this would facilitate operational flexibility and expansion capability for the initiative. The commitment agreement, signed with Australia’s Pilbara Ports Authority, advances the collaboration taking place between the two companies regarding the handling, loading and export of clean ammonia. Under the agreement, NH3 and Pilbara Ports will negotiate a lease over the land, with the intent of agreeing and executing the deal no later than March 2027. By that time, Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies, input and [...]
H2-View News: Atome signs 10-year green hydrogen-based offtake deal with Yara ahead of FID
Under the binding deal, the global fertiliser firm will buy green calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) from the plant in Villeta for a minimum of 10 years, and marks the “last” commercial milestone before Atome takes final investment decision (FID). Atome has said it will work with Yara to “maximise” the market potential and “premium value proposition” of the product. Yara already sells low-carbon fertilisers into agricultural supply chains. Yara’s Executive Vice-President Americas, Chrystel Monthean, said the green CAN supply would strengthen the firm’s portfolio and allow it to respond better to demand. Villeta rendering © Atome The Villeta project will [...]
H2-View News: Goldwind to build $2.7bn green hydrogen and derivatives project in China
According to reports, the project will integrate 1.2GW of electrolysis capacity with 3GW of wind power to produce 600,000 tonnes of methanol and 400,000 tonnes of ammonia per year. Goldwind’s board approved the Bayannur project on Wednesday (September 10). If realised, it would be the world’s first commercial-scale project to integrate wind-to-hydrogen-to-methanol and ammonia. H2 View understands the plans will be financed through Goldwind’s own capital and debt, without outside equity partners. By leveraging state subsidies alongside its internal resources, the company is betting on securing a profitable and competitive position in China’s fast-growing hydrogen and derivatives market. That state-backed [...]
H2-View News: Viridien takes stake in Mantle8 to advance natural hydrogen exploration in EMEA
The partnership will give Mantle8 access to its GeoVerse geological database and Sercel WiNG DFU-3C passive seismic sensors for natural hydrogen activities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Mantle8 said the technology will help image entire hydrogen systems and de-risk drilling programmes. “Europe is blessed with abundant, low-emission natural hydrogen, and the drive to map these resources and start drilling is stronger than ever. This partnership gives us the ability to reach that goal much faster,” said Emmanuel Masini, founder and CEO of Mantle8. Mantle8 has already reported some of the highest recorded hydrogen concentrations in France and [...]
H2-View News: German bus operator starts work on hydrogen fuelling hub with on-site electrolysis
RVK has kicked off ground works for its Green Mobile Home Park outside of Cologne, where its expected 160-strong hydrogen bus fleet will be fuelled. The 15,000m2 site in Bergisch Gladbach Moitzfeld will host a hydrogen refuelling station with integrated green hydrogen production, alongside charging for battery-electric vehicles. The operator has not revealed the station’s capacity, electrolyser size, or equipment suppliers. However, H2 View understands the facility will host its own solar PV system to power the electrolyser. RVK has been building up its fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses since 2011. The fleet is expected to reach 160 buses [...]
H2-View News: Stargate Hydrogen agrees to explore electrolyser production in Saudi Arabia
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed with the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDI) of Saudi Arabia, will be part of Stargate’s plans to establish a regional headquarters in Riyadh. Stargate will likely need to adapt its electrolyser designs to local supply chains and standards in Saudi Arabia. The firm has secured partnerships with Saudi academic institutions, such as Kaust, to generate local IP. RDI and the Ministry of Investment have set up a programme to lure global tech start-ups into local manufacturing in the Middle East. Apex Ventures facilitated Stargate’s entry under this programme. “Saudi Arabia offers a unique [...]
H2-View News: Metso opens hydrogen iron ore pre-reduction pilot in Frankfurt
The Finnish-headquartered industrial firm said the plant, based on its Circored technology, can continuously pre-reduce iron using hydrogen as the sole reducing agent. Pre-reduction partially removes oxygen from iron ore. This stops the process at an intermediate oxide stage before final smelting or reduction. In Metso’s Circored process, iron ore fines are fluidised, then exposed to high-temperature hydrogen gas to strip away oxygen. The plant integrates pre-heating, reduction, gas cleaning, and hydrogen/dust recirculation systems. Electric heaters are also used in the process. In the future, the system could be linked with Metso’s DRI smelting furnace to support cleaner steelmaking. The [...]
H2-View News: Western Australia opens A$60m funding round for clean energy projects
Through WA’s New Energies Industries Funding Stream, support will be provided under the Investment Attraction Fund (IAF). The government will accept applications from companies focused on developing green hydrogen, green iron and steel, critical mineral processing, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects. In its first round in 2024, the IAF awarded AUD 60m to five projects. These included decarbonised steel manufacturing, converting critical minerals into battery precursors, developing battery materials, and carbon capture ventures. “One of my government’s key priorities is diversifying the WA economy so that it remains the strongest in the nation,” said WA Premier, Roger [...]
H2-View News: Plug Power enters Brazilian market through GH2 Global partnership
Under the partnership, Plug will supply its GenDrive fuel cells to replace battery and fossil fuel use in forklifts, distribution centres and industrial hubs. The Brazilian infrastructure firm GH2 will handle local project integration, permitting and rollout of Plug technologies. The initial focus of the collaboration will be on large logistics and industrial poles, with expansion to other strategic regions of Brazil planned down the line. In its latest earnings report, Plug Power signalled growth ambitions in material handling as it works to cut costs and reach margin neutrality by Q4 2025. Plug CEO Andy Marsh said partnering with GH2 [...]
H2-View News: Pertamina Geothermal breaks ground on green hydrogen pilot
The state-backed company plans to use anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis technology with efficiencies of 82-88% to produce green hydrogen. PGE has not disclosed either the chosen electrolyser supplier or the expected commissioning date. Using geothermal energy to produce green hydrogen provides a flexible offtake for its baseload electricity, creating value beyond traditional power sales. Julfi Hadi, the company’s President Director, confirmed plans to generate green ammonia and green methanol too, opening up new revenue streams beyond selling power to the grid. “Through this step, PGE emphasises business transformation towards beyond electricity and beyond business, making geothermal the foundation of [...]

