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Europe unveils €4.4bn investment in South African clean energy | Hydrogen

The European Union (EU) is to invest €4.4bn in South Africa’s clean energy industry as part of a global gateway investment package. South Africa becomes the first country to sign such an agreement with the Europe. It will focus on investment, the clean energy transition, skills, technology, and developing strategic industries along the entire supply chains. The energy funding would come from European financial institutions. The overall package totals €4.7bn which includes €303m in EU grants. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it has started negotiations on the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership. Trade between South Africa and EU totals €50bn today. “Take the clean hydrogen value chain,” she said. “South Africa has everything to become a global leader: You have clean energy in abundance, from wind to sun. You have raw… Read More »Europe unveils €4.4bn investment in South African clean energy | Hydrogen

Where hydrogen is challenged – and where it can really work | Podcast

Few subjects are as fraught and complex as hydrogen. In the latest 1895 episode, gasworld’s Rob Cockerill and Tom Dee reflect on the main hurdles the sector has faced during the last five years, which have slowed the uptake of mass-market adoption despite tangible progress. The team chronicled 23 companies that have faced either restructuring, scrapped projects or gone bankrupt, with many of these in the last four to five months. It is clear that financing not only remains an obstacle to projects being green-lit but also to corporate profitability in the sector. Last year was an especially uncomfortable year, “with the hydrogen bubble finally bursting”. Yet the prevailing narrative of an industry constantly on the ropes isn’t quite right, either. Progress is there to be seen. Amid stories of major corporates such as BP,… Read More »Where hydrogen is challenged – and where it can really work | Podcast

Vopak commits an extra €1bn to grow industrial infrastructure

© Royal Vopak / the company is targeting low-carbon fuels and feedstocks © Royal Vopak / the company is targeting low-carbon fuels and feedstocks Dutch tanks and infrastructure business Royal Vopak is spending €1bn more on gas and industrial infrastructure to accelerate the energy transition, taking its overall investment to €2bn. The investment was confirmed at its Capital Markets Day. It will focus on infrastructure solutions for low-carbon fuels and sustainable feedstocks, ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, liquid CO2, and battery energy storage. CEO Dick Richelle said an increased operating cash return target of above 13% and a new commitment to capital spending makes it well-positioned to capture additional growth opportunities. The majority of existing investments by the company have been in gas infrastructure to address energy security and affordability needs, and a substantial portion… Read More »Vopak commits an extra €1bn to grow industrial infrastructure

Wood launches energy transition advisory hub in Abu Dhabi | Energy News

UK-headquartered global engineering consultancy Wood has launched an energy transition hub in Abu Dhabi to provide technical, strategic, and economic solutions for clients across the Middle East, the company announced today. The hub will focus on carbon advisory, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewable power generation and decarbonisation. It will also support emission reduction initiatives, including flare minimisation and asset emissions reviews. Gerry Traynor, President of Projects Eastern Hemisphere at Wood, said the new hub has been designed to help clients meet their decarbonisation goals and support the region’s sustainable energy push. The launch fits with regional sustainability targets, including UAE Net Zero 2050 and Saudi Vision 2030. Wood expects regional clean energy investment to triple within the next five years. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or… Read More »Wood launches energy transition advisory hub in Abu Dhabi | Energy News

Podcast: Where did it go wrong for hydrogen? | Podcast

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast we explore the challenges facing the hydrogen industry and ask: where did it go wrong? Despite years of momentum and investment, companies are scaling back, projects are being delayed, and financial struggles are mounting. We break down the key factors behind this shift, from economic pressures and policy hurdles to infrastructure gaps and off-take uncertainty. With expert insights from our recent Electrolysers webinar, we examine whether this is a temporary slowdown or a necessary course correction for a more sustainable hydrogen market. While setbacks dominate headlines, the discussion also highlights pathways forward. From smarter business models to strategic funding opportunities, we explore what it will take to push projects to final investment decisions and beyond. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free,… Read More »Podcast: Where did it go wrong for hydrogen? | Podcast

TotalEnergies and RWE sign major green hydrogen offtake deal | Hydrogen

© RWE / The German energy company aims to supply 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen yearly from 2030 © RWE / The German energy company aims to supply 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen yearly from 2030 Multinational energy company TotalEnergies has signed an offtake agreement with German developer RWE which will supply 30,000 tonnes a year of green hydrogen to the Leuna refinery for 15 years from 2030. The green hydrogen will be produced by a 300 megawatt (MW) electrolyser, built and operated by RWE in Lingen with hydrogen storage provided locally. The gas will be delivered via a 600km pipeline to the refinery. It marks the largest quantity of green hydrogen ever contracted in Germany. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source… Read More »TotalEnergies and RWE sign major green hydrogen offtake deal | Hydrogen

BCGA President agrees Luxfer sales directorship | New Appointments

Chris Street, the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) President, has been appointed Luxfer Gas Cylinders’ Global Director of Sales for Aluminium Cylinders. The move sees Street’s career come full circle, as he was a customer of Luxfer when he owned his own specialty gas business, Scientific and Technical Gases (StG), nearly 20 years ago. “I have always had a deep emotional connection to Luxfer. When StG was in a tough spot, Luxfer supported us through a critical supply shortage, and that’s something I’ll never forget,” he said. “It cemented my admiration for the company and means that this role, to me, is the perfect blend of head and heart.” … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing to gasworld Source link

Europe launches six-week consultation on Clean Industrial Deal | Europe

European member states have until 25 April to respond to a Clean Industrial Deal consultation, ahead of its planned adoption in June. The Clean Industrial Deal, published last month, is designed as a joint roadmap to boost competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU. The State Aid Framework accompanying the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF) will set out how member states can design state aid measures. Once adopted, the CISAF will replace the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) and is intended to be in place until 31 December 2030. The draft CISAF contains provisions for accelerating the roll-out of renewable energy, for facilitating industrial decarbonisation, and for ensuring sufficient manufacturing capacity in clean technologies. It should also de-risk private investments. … to continue reading this article and more, please login, register for free, or consider subscribing… Read More »Europe launches six-week consultation on Clean Industrial Deal | Europe

Europe approves hydrogen funding for Austria and Lithuania | Hydrogen

The European Commission is supporting electrolyser and hydrogen development in Austria and Lithuania through state aid funding worth €400m and €36m respectively. The approved schemes, under the European Hydrogen Bank’s auction, will support electrolyser companies to produce up to 112,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen in Austria and 13,000 tonnes in Lithuania. The schemes will contribute to the objectives of the recent Clean Industrial Deal to accelerate the decarbonisation of EU industry while strengthening competitiveness, of the REPowerEU Plan to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and be greener, as well as the EU Hydrogen Strategy. The moves will help both countries achieve their national hydrogen objectives, as well as supporting targets for the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) consumed in transport and in industry that are set in the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. Aid will take the… Read More »Europe approves hydrogen funding for Austria and Lithuania | Hydrogen

Utility Global produces hydrogen from steel plant off-gases with modular tech | Hydrogen

US-based decarbonisation tech company Utility Global (Utility) has produced hydrogen from blast furnace gas at a North American steel plant using its electrochemical reactor. Unlike conventional electrolysis, the system requires no electricity, potentially lowering emissions and operational costs for steelmakers. Steelmaking is carbon-intensive and accounts for around 7% of global CO2 emissions. While green hydrogen is a potential decarbonisation solution, its production via electrolysis requires renewable electricity and infrastructure investment. Utility said its system converts industrial off-gases into hydrogen while capturing CO2 for reuse or storage. Utility has tested the technology for over 3,000 hours at a major steel plant. Known as H2Gen, the modular system is designed to integrate with steelmaking operations and can restart within 15 minutes after a feedgas disruption, according to Utility. “Our H2Gen systems provide an economic, modular solution without… Read More »Utility Global produces hydrogen from steel plant off-gases with modular tech | Hydrogen