European nations back push for green hydrogen in shipping and aviation | Europe
European countries are to sign the Hamburg Declaration, which aims to spur green hydrogen and clean fuel use in global shipping and aviation. The declaration will be signed by energy ministers from the UK, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Norway. The declaration emphasises building international markets, ensuring secure supply chains, and setting standards for hydrogen-based technologies. Specific areas of collaboration include the development of green shipping corridors, research and development, knowledge sharing and capacity building, and economic and financial partnership. A key element will see the construction of an offshore wind power grid in the North Sea. Nick Mabey, CEO of European climate change think tank E3G, said the announcement represents a turning point in the development of offshore wind. “Its security and economic resilience opportunity for all countries involved… Read More »European nations back push for green hydrogen in shipping and aviation | Europe