North of Africa could be a future major exporter of green hydrogen
A study by Deloitte points to the major role that North Africa, and Morocco and Egypt in particular, could play in exporting green hydrogen to Europe. This could redraw the…
Brazil to produce low-carbon hydrogen from offshore wind farms
In a significant announcement, the CEO of Petrobras, Jean Paul Prates, revealed that the upcoming offshore wind farms in Brazil will primarily focus on producing low-carbon hydrogen. This strategic shift…
Which hydrogen players will be at the IAA Mobility 2023?
Scheduled to take place from 5 to 10 September, 2023, the IAA Mobility show in Munich will welcome manufacturers and equipment suppliers who are investing in hydrogen. Which ones? Keep…
BP underpins a start-up producing low cost hydrogen
Through its BP Ventures subsidiary, the oil group has helped to raise funds for a US start-up that seeks to use waste heat from industry to produce low-carbon hydrogen at…
Toyota exports its vision of a hydrogen society to Finland
Toyota, which is promoting a hydrogen society in Japan, wants to duplicate this model at a new research centre in Finland. At the beginning of August, the Japanese manufacturer announced…
The King of Morocco wants to speed up on green hydrogen
In his 24th Throne Day Speech, the King of Morocco, Mohamed VI, spoke about green hydrogen and the country's ambitions in this area. He wants to push the "Morocco offer"…
Beyond trains, Alstom is also working on the fuel cell
Through its subsidiary Helion Hydrogen Power, Alstom is targeting heavy mobility with a high-power fuel cell. As you can see, the French company is not limiting itself to hydrogen trains.…
Despite losses Plug Power expects record revenue
The stock market has marked the company's share price down, with losses amounting to $236.4 million damaging a record level of sales. Despite this, Plug Power is targeting revenue of…
Firefighters are also switching to hydrogen-powered trucks
Firefighters are also switching to hydrogen-powered trucks Canada's Loop Energy has announced an agreement with a manufacturer of special-purpose vehicles. This is not an isolated example, as other projects are…
UNSW researchers are working towards more durable fuel cells
"Understanding why existing hydrogen fuel cell prototypes degrade can pave the way for more durable fuel cells." This is the premise of this new study coming from Australia. Towards more durable,…
California Orders Hydrogen Strategy for Clean Energy Future
Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a sweeping strategy to catapult California into a clean energy future by advancing its hydrogen market. Tasking the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development…
Shanghai wants 10,000 hydrogen vehicles on the road in 2025
Shanghai wants 10,000 hydrogen vehicles on the road in 2025 Shanghai is a major hub for hydrogen in China. And the Chinese metropolis is stepping up its efforts. While the…
McPhy: a turnover on the rise
McPhy generated a €7 million turnover in the first half of the year (about $8 million). This is 35% more compared with the same period in 2022. The backlog* of…
Getech will locate natural hydrogen via a digital platform and AI
Using its platform and analysis tools based on AI, British company Getech can "predict" the presence of natural hydrogen deposits. Basically, Getech employs specialists in natural resources. These are 'geo…
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Is Germany giving up on hydrogen trains?
The Lower Saxony Transport Authority (LVNG) has announced plans to deploy 102 electric trains from 2029. The LVNG (Germany) believes they are less expensive than hydrogen-powered trains. This is a…
Quantum simulation to revolutionise fuel cells?
Quantum simulation to revolutionise fuel cells? Airbus, BMW and Quantinuum have decided to join forces to better understand the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells. The three partners plan…
Nikola has received orders for more than 200 hydrogen trucks
Nikola Motor Company claims to have received orders from 18 customers for over 200 hydrogen-powered trucks. To be precise, the actual number is 202. The announcement comes as production of…
China starts delivering its hydrogen tram
Developed by the CRRC Group, a major player in the rail industry, the world's first hydrogen-powered tram is being exported to Malaysia. This is China's first major export contract in…
HVS has unveiled a five-point plan to boost the adoption of HGVs
The Scottish-based company Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has unveiled a five-point plan outlining the key steps required to realise the widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered HGVs. This is a call to…
A hydrogen inflatable boat in the Netherlands
At the Junior World Sailing Championships held in The Hague from July 10 to 20, the Dutch organization Watersportverbond presented a hydrogen-powered inflatable boat. The boat, which will be used…
Hynion has received an order for a demo hydrogen station
Hynion has just received an order for a demo hydrogen station and will begin cooperation with Hydrogen Elektriske Byggeplasser AS (HEB) for the establishment. The Norwegian HEB* has long been…
Toyota improves the liquid hydrogen Corolla
Toyota has once again raced its hydrogen-powered car: the Corolla. A few components have been modified and the vehicle is lighter. The race took place at Autopolis (Oita prefecture) last…
Ballard will produce 70% cheaper bipolar plates in 2025
Ballard, the fuel cell manufacturer, is implementing a plan to reduce the cost of new-generation bipolar plates, while increasing production capacities. Mass production is to start by the end of…
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Germany: hydrogen mobility is a key part of Berlin’s strategy
Germany has just updated its hydrogen strategy and mobility plays a crucial part. News that could inspire France, which was due to present the update of its own strategy this…
Germany updates its hydrogen strategy
The Cabinet of Germany has updated its hydrogen strategy, initially defined for 2020. While it covers a number of points (production, transport, applications), what stands out is that Germany will…
Hydrogen stations: faster deployment is required
Hydrogen stations: faster deployment is required Following the adoption of the AFIR regulation on alternative fuels, a group of hydrogen players has sent a letter to the European Commission. Consequently,…
Elogen: a 2.5 MW electrolyser in South Korea
Under a cooperation agreement with Valmax Technology, Elogen, a subsidiary of the GTT group, is to supply South Korea with a 2.5 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser. This is…
HSL Technologies has 2 new investors
Formerly known as Hysilabs, HSL Technologies has announced the arrival of two new investors. These new investors are expected to accelerate the deployment of its solution for transporting hydrogen in…
Plastic Omnium: a business driven by hydrogen
With a business driven by hydrogen, Plastic Omnium, released its results for the first semestre of 2023. Over this period, the automotive equipment supplier has had a 35% increase in…
Air Liquide and KBR to produce low-carbon ammonia
The French group will be working with KBR, the world leader in ammonia, to ensure low-carbon production using its Autothermal Reforming Process (ATR). The global ammonia market is booming. It…
Moon: Toyota tries out a fuel cell that could be used on Earth
Moon: Toyota tries out a fuel cell that could be used on Earth The carmaker has given a progress report on the hydrogen-powered lunar rover it is preparing for the…
Lhyfe to re-oxygenate the oceans via offshore hydrogen production
Lhyfe, the French company based in Nantes, sees enormous potential in producing hydrogen offshore. This is the reason why it is working on this through its Sealhyfe platform. At the…
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The French start-up Hopium placed in receivership
Hopium, the young French manufacturer of hydrogen cars, has been placed in receivership. The aim of the procedure is to enable the company to continue its activities, pay off its…
Ecojet will make hydrogen retrofitted aircraft fly
Ecojet will make hydrogen retrofitted aircraft fly A campaigner for green energies, British entrepreneur Dale Vince wants to launch Ecojet, the first airline to offer hydrogen-powered flights. But the aircraft…
Symbio and Hype join forces to make hydrogen taxis for PRMs
Following the agreement between Stellantis and Hype for 1,000 hydrogen-powered taxis adapted for PRMs (persons with reduced mobility), we have just learnt that Symbio will be providing its technical expertise.…
Plug Power will buy green hydrogen from Qair
Qair has announced the signing of a contract with Plug Power for the sale of hydrogen produced by electrolysis. This is a further step in the development of this emblematic…
Hopium demande la suspension de la cotation de ses actions en bourse
Hopium asks Euronext to suspend trading of its shares
In a terse press release, Hopium, the young French manufacturer of hydrogen-powered cars, has announced that it has applied to suspend the listing of its shares on the stock exchange.…
BMW put on a hydrogen show at Goodwood
The German manufacturer BMW made the trip to Goodwood, the famous Festival of Speed in England. It presented its ix5 Hydrogen SUV, as well as an experimental racing car. It…
24 Hours of Le Mans: Peugeot and BMW are open to hydrogen
The website Sportscar365.com asked BMW and Peugeot their views on the future hydrogen category. This does not mean that the two manufacturers will be participating but they do think it…
Bosch invests 2.5 billion euros in hydrogen
The German group Bosch invests in the entire hydrogen chain, from the fuel cell to the electrolyser, by way of tanks and compression at refuelling stations. The company expects a…
Video presentation by Mikaa Mered at Hyvolution Chile
We already mentioned the presentation Mikaa Mered made at Hyvolution Chile in a previous article (read it here). And it is now available on YouTube. You can watch it here on YouTube…
Renault adopts a comprehensive approach regarding hydrogen
Renault adopts a comprehensive approach regarding hydrogen From e-fuels to hydrogen engines and fuel cells, Renault is leaving no stone unturned. And other manufacturers are following suit. As you may…
A hydrogen fuel cell demo vehicle at Goodwood
As announced, Ineos Automotive presented a hydrogen demonstration vehicle at Goodwood. The hydrogen-powered Grenadier was designed in collaboration with AVL and BMW. It is one of the stars of the…
HRS opens a subsidiary in Spain
HRS, the French manufacturer of hydrogen refuelling stations, is setting up in Spain. Hydrogen Refuelling Solutions is opening its first international subsidiary in the Iberian Peninsula. The company has already sold 9…
China: hydrogen mobility is growing but not fast enough
China: hydrogen mobility is growing, but not fast enough In the first half of the year, 2,410 hydrogen-powered vehicles were registered in the Middle Kingdom. A figure that Europe might…
A new distance record for the Eco Runner
The Eco Runner XIII has just set a new distance record. Using just under a kilo of hydrogen, the vehicle covered 2,488.5 kilometres, beating the previous record of 2,056 kilometres.…
Haffner Energy to offer a SAF solution for aircraft
As a producer of renewable hydrogen from biomass, Haffner Energy has announced that it is in discussions with leading players in the aviation sector (airlines, technology suppliers and project developers)…
Safra to deploy 10 Hycity hydrogen buses in Dunkirk
French manufacturer Safra has won Dunkirk's tender to supply 10 hydrogen-powered buses. The order adds to an already strong portfolio in the run-up to 2024. Dunkirk chose the Hycity, Safra's…
INERATEC and GIZ collaborate to boost e-fuel production in Chile
E-Fuel Production in Chile INERATEC, a German Power-to-X leader, has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to promote e-fuel production in Chile. The collaboration is part of the International…
Interview of Mikaa Mered at Hyvolution Chile
As part of Hyvolution Chile, we had the opportunity to interview Mikaa Mered, a teacher at Science-Po and a lecturer on hydrogen geopolitics. His speech at Hyvolution Chile His ten-minute…
3 000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year in the Netherlands
McPhy and de Nora have been selected by HyCC for a green hydrogen production site with a capacity of 20 megawatts in the Netherlands. State-of-the-art electrolysers will be set up…
Hy24 alludes to Europe’s delay in hydrogen
In an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP), Pierre-Etienne Franc, co-founder of Hy24 Partners, said that the delay in hydrogen development is a "danger" for Europe's climate agenda. The Hy24 investment fund…
DRHYVE: Portable Hydrogen Refuelling Stations at Hyvolution Chile
DRHYVE: Empowering Global Hydrogen Mobility with Portability and Efficiency In an era where sustainable energy solutions are gaining traction, PRF Gas Solutions, a Portuguese company, has taken a significant step…
Toyota Mirai is coming to Chile
Toyota Mirai is coming to Chile! As we were told by Eduardo Madariaga, Head of New Business Development at Toyota. 3 units of the Toyota Mirai in Chile We've learnt…
Alstom to Introduce Hydrogen-Powered Freight Locomotive in Chile
Unveiling Alstom's Plan for Hydrogen-Powered Freight Locomotive in Chile French company Alstom took stage in the panel discussion titled "New Uses and Applications of Green Hydrogen in Mining, Aquaculture, Logistics,…
Green Hydrogen: Paving The Way In South America
On the second day of Hyvolution Chile, in an panel titled "Green Hydrogen: The Reality in Latin America, Europe, and the Rest of the World," experts shed light on the…
Hyvolution Chile: Schedule for the third and final day
The third and final day of Hyvolution Chile is just starting. And the schedule will be packed. The first panel of the day will focus on "Financial Opportunities Available for…
“Progress in green hydrogen projects in Chile”
Hydrogen Today attended the first panel of the second day, which focused on "Progress in green hydrogen projects in Chile." The discussion was moderated by José Fuster Justiniano. EDF Renewables…
Pragma Industries takes part in Hyvolution Chile
Pragma Industries, the French equipment manufacturer, has showed up at Hyvolution Chile on the stand of KH2, its distributor in South America. And it's right in the middle of the…
Hyvolution Chile: schedule of the second day
As the second day of Hyvolution Chile is just starting, here's the schedule of the day. Today will be divided into 5 one-hour panels, (3 in the morning and 2…
Hyvolution Chile opens its doors to the general public
With the snow-capped Andes in the background, Hyvolution Chile opens its doors to the general public today, Wednesday, 28 June. Hyvolution Chile opens its doors to international exhibitors and visitors…
The very first edition of Hyvolution Chile starts today
The very first edition of Hyvolution Chile opens its doors today. As a reminder, the event will be held at the Metropolitan Santiago, in the heart of the capital of…
Lhyfe starts producing hydrogen offshore
Lhyfe starts producing hydrogen offshore Today is a splendorous day for the green hydrogen producer. While it welcomed BMW to Bouin (Vendée, France) to test the iX5 Hydrogen, Lhyfe presented…
BMW ix5 Hydrogen: what’s next?
The pre-production vehicle that the German manufacturer has just released, the BMW ix5 Hydrogen, could give rise to a model in the second half of the decade. The aim is…
Why BMW will not go back on the hydrogen engine
Why BMW will not go back on the hydrogen engine Dr Juergen Guldner, the man in charge of hydrogen at the German carmaker, was at the test drive of the…
BMW believes fuel cells and batteries are complementary solutions
BMW believes fuel cells and batteries are complementary solutions The Bavarian manufacturer is currently presenting its iX5 Hydrogen SUV in France. This is an opportunity to take stock of BMW's…
Cluster ‘Pole Vehicule du Futur’ has a new Chairman
Cluster 'Pole Vehicule du Futur' has just changed its Chairman. Thierry Tournier joins from Alstom and is currently working on a hydrogen project in Belfort. Cluster 'Pole Véhicule du Futur'…
French people are optimistic about zero carbon aircraft survey says
French people are optimistic about zero carbon aircraft survey says According to a survey carried out on behalf of GIFAS at the Paris Air Show, the French seem to think…
Airbus announces two advances on hydrogen
At the Paris Air Show, Airbus highlighted two advances on hydrogen : the fuel cell as an auxiliary generator and the hydrogen-powered gas turbine. Airbus: significant advances on hydrogen technology…
Moving faster towards zero-emission for heavy goods vehicles?
Moving faster towards zero-emission for heavy goods vehicles? Green MEP Yannick Jadot has been appointed Parliament's recorder on the regulation on CO2 emission standards for HGVs. He presented his proposals…
Hydrogen aircraft on the agenda of the AZEA at the Paris Air Show
Hydrogen aircraft are on the agenda of the AZEA at the Paris Air Show As you may know, the Paris Air Show started last Monday morning ( June 19). As…
France has an ambitious roadmap for low-carbon aviation
Since the Paris Air Show is in full swing, now is a good time to talk about the roadmap for low-carbon aviation. The sector, which accounts for 2.5% of CO2…
Paris Air Show: Air France goes beyond regulations on SAF
As the Paris Air Show opens today, Air France is speaking out on SAF (sustainable aviation fuels). Air France makes an announcement on SAF at the Paris Air Show Air…
Macron announces a plan for low-carbon aircraft
Emmanuel Macron announced a plan for low-carbon aircraft. During a visit to the Safran Aircraft Engines plant at Villaroche in the Seine-et-Marne region on Friday, the French President said that…
End of the Hydrogen Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean
The Hydrogen Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean (H2LAC 2023) ended yesterday. This year, the region’s preeminent hydrogen conference took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 13…
Toyota clarifies its hydrogen strategy
Toyota clarifies its hydrogen strategy. The Japanese manufacturer, which has made a number of announcements in the field of technology - and in particular on the battery (with a potential…
Natural hydrogen addressed during the Hydrogen Days
During the Hydrogen Days in the Territories in Pau, a focus was made on natural (or white) hydrogen. We spoke to Isabelle Moretti, former Scientific Director of Engie and a…
Mr Bean prefers e-fuels and hydrogen cars
In an article for the Guardian, Rowan Atkinson, the actor starring as Mr Bean, explains why he is turning his back on electric cars in favour of hydrogen. You might…
Hysetco operates the largest hydrogen station in Europe
The largest hydrogen refuelling station in Europe (for light vehicles) is now operational in Paris. It was inaugurated in the presence of Valérie Pécresse, President of the Ile-de-France region. HysetCo…
HySiLabs becomes HSL Technologies
On the occasion of the VivaTech trade show, HySiLabs, a company based in Aix-en-Provence, is changing its name and becomes HSL Technologies. A progress reflecting the maturity of the technology…
Gaia Energy and HyDeal to launch HyDeal Africa
Gaia Future Energy and HyDeal, a promoter of one of the largest European green hydrogen projects, have joined forces to launch HyDeal Africa. This ambitious partnership aims at delivering, transporting,…
Terega has projects in the pipeline!
At the Hydrogen Days in Pau, Terega gave an update on its pipeline projects to link Spain to France and supply the south-west of France. The gas operator is playing…
France Hydrogène contributes to the National Hydrogen Strategy
Just a few days before the review of the National Hydrogen Strategy, France Hydrogène has published a small booklet. On May 31, France Hydrogène had already published a manifesto calling…
Opening of the Hydrogen Days in Pau
The 10th edition of the "Hydrogen Days in the Territories" event opened its doors in Pau (France) yesterday, June 13. The event will last until June 15. It is being…
The US Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap has been released
In a hundred pages document, the US has published its clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap. "US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap" is the report that forms the new bedrock…
An XXL Hydrogen village at the heart of 24H Le Mans
The Hydrogen Village occupies a much larger area within the overall village, at the heart of the 24H Le Mans circuit. This is a sign of the importance of hydrogen…
Save the date: Hyvolution Chile 2023 starts in 3 weeks
The date is settled for Hyvolution Chile 2023. The largest international hydrogen exhibition and congress will take place between June 28 and 30, 2023. For those who do not know…
Toyota says more about the liquid hydrogen GR Corolla
Following the Super Taikyu Fuji 24 Hours race, Toyota has provided further details on the hydrogen engine in competition and the use of liquid hydrogen for the GR Corolla H2.…
Stellantis to supply hydrogen-powered vans to Hype
Starting this year, Stellantis will supply Hype with 50 hydrogen-powered Citroën and Peugeot vans for transporting people with reduced mobility. There will be 1,000 of these by the end of…
Hydrogen will put up a show at 24 H Le Mans
To mark the 100th anniversary of the 24 H Le Mans, no fewer than three hydrogen-powered vehicles will be on display at the initiative of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest.…
Airbus to use green hydrogen based SAF from Masdar
Airbus to use green hydrogen based SAF from Masdar Masdar, Abu Dhabi's showcase city, has signed an agreement with Airbus to develop sustainable aviation fuels based on green hydrogen. The…
Solid storage of hydrogen in the final of the Inventor Award
Solid storage of hydrogen in the final of the Inventor Award Launched in 2006 by the European Patent Office (EPO), the European Inventor Award acts as an incentive among researchers.…
The Alpine Alpenglow will be at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
The Alpine Alpenglow will be at the 24 Hours Le Mans Renault's subsidiary has planned a programme that will probably delight fans going to the centenary edition of the race.…
A coalition on the hydrogen engine in Japan
As part of an association in Japan, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha will be working together on the hydrogen engine. The association is called HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine…
Will the cost of hydrogen aircraft decrease from 2035?
Will the cost of hydrogen aircraft decrease from 2035? Despite not being an avid proponent of hydrogen, the association Transport & Environment has published a new study showing that the…
Volvo: a multi-energies approach for its trucks
Volvo: a multi-energies approach for its trucks The Swedish manufacturer is not banking on a single solution. Its answer is a multi-energy one, and hydrogen has its place alongside electric…
The winners of Hydrogenies 2023 are…
Hydrogenies 2023 winners The winners of the 2023 edition of the Hydrogenies have been rewarded. The hydrogen awards ceremony took place in Bordeaux (France), as part of the European Conference…
AFIR: a windfall for rolling out hydrogen stations
The European AFIR regulation regarding the deployment of an infrastructure of stations for alternative fuels takes hydrogen into account. This is a strong signal to the sector, paving the way…
Plastic Omnium amasses orders in hydrogen
Plastic Omnium amasses orders in hydrogen During a meeting with the media, the leaders of the automotive supplier took stock of their hydrogen strategy. The orders are there, with a…
A new world distance record using hydrogen ?
Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands wants to break the world record for distance travelled on hydrogen. The attempt is planned for June with a prototype called Eco XIII.…