February 4, 2025

Saudi Arabia inks deal with Germany to export green hydrogen to Europe

Saudi Arabia inks deal with Germany to export green hydrogen to Europe

Under the deal, 200,000 tons of green hydrogen will be exported to Europe annually by 2030

AA.com.tr | Bahattin Gonultas and Betul Yilmaz | 04.02.2025

BERLIN

Saudi Arabia will export 200,000 tons of green hydrogen to Europe annually by 2030 under a memorandum of understanding signed with Germany.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is currently visiting Saudi Arabia as part of a regional tour that also includes Jordan and Türkiye.

In a statement, the Saudi Energy Ministry said the agreement was signed between the Saudi ACWA Power and Germany’s SEFE Energy Company on Monday evening.

Under the MoU, the partners will establish a hydrogen bridge between Saudi Arabia and Germany, with an initial target of supplying 200,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

“This MoU with SEFE marks a significant milestone in accelerating the green hydrogen economy in Europe,” ACWA Power’s CEO Marco Arcelli said.

“By combining ACWA Power’s proven expertise in green hydrogen production with SEFE’s extensive market knowledge, we are forming a strong partnership to deliver substantial quantities of green hydrogen to Germany and beyond, making a meaningful contribution to global decarbonisation efforts.” more
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/saudi-arabia-inks-deal-with-germany-to-export-green-hydrogen-to-europe/3471108

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February 3, 2025

ZeroAvia Secures FAA Green Light for Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion

ZeroAvia Secures FAA Green Light for Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion

FAA approval of the 600kW electric propulsion system marks a key step toward hydrogen-powered flight.

Zagdaily.com | Athena Browning | Feb 3, 2025

ZeroAvia, a hydro-electric technology company, has received a G-1 Issue Paper (Stage 2) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS).

This regulatory milestone confirms the certification basis for the EPS, bringing ZeroAvia closer to commercial deployment of its hydrogen-electric technology.

The 600kW EPS is a core component of ZeroAvia’s ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain, designed for aircraft with up to 20 seats. The company has already flight-tested a prototype in the UK aboard a Dornier 228 and is working with Textron Aviation to certify the powertrain for the Cessna Grand Caravan. The FAA approval sets the foundation for full certification, which will also be pursued with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

“This is a critical step on our path to certifying and delivering hydrogen-electric propulsion,” said Val Miftakhov, Founder and CEO of ZeroAvia. “Achieving a first certification will be a monumental achievement for our team and the aviation industry, unlocking clean, efficient, and affordable air transport worldwide.”...more
https://zagdaily.com/zag-air/zeroavia-secures-faa-green-light-for-hydrogen-electric-propulsion/
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February 2, 2025

Revolutionary Kawasaki Hydrogen Motorcycle Set to Transform the Roads

The H2 HySE boasts impressive specifications, with a hydrogen engine generating 125 Kw of power and 250 Nm of torque

Revolutionary Hydrogen Motorcycle Set to Transform the Roads

Motopaddock.nl | Ravi Hartman | February 2, 2025

Get ready for a game-changer in the world of motorcycles! Kawasaki, renowned for its cutting-edge innovations, has just unveiled its groundbreaking hydrogen-powered motorcycle, the H2 HySE. This revolutionary machine is not only designed to challenge the dominance of electric vehicles, like those from Tesla, but also takes a bold step toward sustainability.

The H2 HySE is equipped with a dynamic hydrogen engine capable of delivering a whopping 125 Kw of power and 250 Nm of torque. Its sleek design features two compact hydrogen tanks cleverly integrated into the rear, maximizing space and giving it an impressive aesthetic that stands out on the road.

But what truly sets this motorcycle apart is its ability to utilize a dual-injection system, optimizing hydrogen intake for a more efficient and powerful combustion process. With this innovation, Kawasaki showcases a commitment to cutting down on emissions while paving the way for a future where hydrogen fuels our rides.

While challenges for hydrogen fuel, such as pricing and storage, remain, the potential for a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future is undeniable. Kawasaki is leading the charge, with the H2 HySE marking the beginning of a new era for hydrogen vehicles...more
https://motopaddock.nl/news-en/revolutionary-hydrogen-motorcycle-set-to-transform-the-roads/89998/

February 2, 2025

Tata Steel Leads India's Hydrogen Transportation Revolution

Tata Steel Leads India's Hydrogen Transportation Revolution

indexbox.io | February 1, 2025

Tata Steel has made a significant leap forward by becoming the first steel company in India to develop comprehensive capabilities for manufacturing pipes for hydrogen transportation. According to a press release from the company, the steelmaker unveiled hydrogen-compatible API X65 steel pipes, crafted at Tata Steel's Khopoli plant using steel from its Kalinganagar facility. This breakthrough aligns with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to produce 5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

The qualification tests for these advanced pipes were conducted at RINA-CSM in Italy, an authoritative center for hydrogen-related tests and standards. Tata Steel's API X65 pipes are designed to transport pure hydrogen gas at pressures reaching 100 bar, showcasing the company's front-line role in developing critical steel grades for India's energy sector.

Tata Steel remains optimistic about the burgeoning demand for hydrogen-compatible steel by 2026-2027, forecasting a total demand of 350 kt in the ensuing years...more
https://www.indexbox.io/blog/tata-steel-leads-indias-hydrogen-transportation-revolution/

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February 1, 2025

Charting A Green Course: Hydrogen-Fuelled Trains In India

Charting A Green Course: Hydrogen-Fuelled Trains In India

ddnews.gov.in | Santosh Chaubey | January 31, 2025

India’s pursuit of green hydrogen-powered trains will become a defining landmark in sustainable transport. The government’s emphasis on renewable energy solutions, combined with the proactive efforts of the Indian Railways, is preparing the nation for a transformative shift in its rail network. This shift reflects India’s indigenous technology to excel, from the powerful home-grown hydrogen engine, infrastructure requirements, and green hydrogen production and refuelling – the decisive steps towards a cleaner and more self-reliant future.

India’s Hydrogen Engine: World’s Most Powerful

India’s hydrogen-powered engine, developed with indigenous technology, can deliver an impressive 1200 horsepower, surpassing other hydrogen engines across the world that generally operate at around 500 to 600 horsepower. This locomotive, designed by the Research, Design, and Standard Organisation (RDSO) in Lucknow, underscores India’s innovative approach to addressing the complexities of rail travel across varied terrains. RDSO, a principal research arm of the Indian Railways, ensures that the engine’s enhanced power translates into reliable performance and paves the way for further advancements in green rail technologies.

The Pilot Project and “Hydrogen for Heritage”

The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, announced the “Hydrogen for Heritage” project in 2023. In the 2023–24 Union Budget, around ₹2,800 crore has been earmarked for developing 35 hydrogen fuel cell trains, with an additional ₹600 crore for related hydrogen energy infrastructure to be run on various heritage and hill routes. The estimated cost of each hydrogen-powered train is Rs 80 crore, while the cost to develop ground infrastructure per route is expected to be Rs 60 crore. A pilot project is being implemented for the first trial run in the initial phase.

As part of this venture, existing Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rakes will be retrofitted with green hydrogen fuel cells. A sum of ₹111.83 crore has been sanctioned to create the ground infrastructure necessary for this modification. The first such DEMU-turned-hydrogen train is anticipated to commence its trial run in March 2025 along the Jind–Sonipat section of the Northern Railway in Haryana, as confirmed by U Subba Rao, General Manager, Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF). The ICF is currently manufacturing coaches for the pilot train...more
https://ddnews.gov.in/en/charting-a-green-course-hydrogen-fuelled-trains-in-india/

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January 31, 2025

California cities launch nation's first public hydrogen utility

First Public Hydrogen, a public utility created by the California cities of Lancaster and Industry, began selecting hydrogen suppliers at a Jan. 13, 2025, board meeting.

California cities launch nation’s first public hydrogen utility

Although the Inflation Reduction Act’s 45V tax credit was critical to its formation, the new utility hopes to avoid dependence on the federal incentive.

SmartCitiesDive.com | Emma Penrod | Jan. 30, 2025

Dive Brief:

First Public Hydrogen, or FPH2, a public utility created by the California cities of Lancaster and Industry, began the process of selecting hydrogen suppliers at a Jan. 13 board meeting, following the finalization of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit guidance.

Although FPH2 aims to avoid dependence on the 45V tax credits, the incentives are critical to driving hydrogen adoption, according to R. Rex Parris, mayor of the City of Lancaster and chair of the FPH2 board.

By acting as a public intermediary between buyers and sellers of hydrogen, FPH2 aims to make hydrogen more accessible, affordable and transparent, Parris said in an interview with Utility Dive.

Dive Insight:

California has a series of advantages for producing hydrogen — including an exemption from the energy procurement standards set earlier this month by the final 45V hydrogen tax credit guidance. While the tax credit played a key role in the timing of when the cities of Lancaster and Industry chose to launch FPH2, Parris said he believes there is a path for other municipalities to follow suit.

“While there are challenges at the national level, we believe the combination of 45V incentives and state-level initiatives will drive the necessary growth in renewable energy and hydrogen production to achieve scale,” Parris said. “That said, collaboration between states, the federal government, and private industry will be essential to ensuring sufficient supply.”...more
https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/california-lancaster-public-hydrogen-utility-45v/738766/



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January 29, 2025

Massive reservoir of white hydrogen found hidden beneath the Earth's surface

The installation for monitoring underground gas levels, capable of taking measurements at depths down to 1,100 metres. (CREDIT: Laboratoire Georessources)

Massive reservoir of white hydrogen found hidden beneath the Earth's surface

MSN | Joseph Shavit | January 28, 2025

In northeastern France, a groundbreaking discovery has unveiled a vast reservoir of hydrogen hidden beneath the Earth's surface. This revelation has the potential to reshape the global energy landscape and significantly advance efforts to combat climate change.

Jacques Pironon and Philippe de Donato, researchers from France's National Centre of Scientific Research and the GeoRessources Laboratory, in the nearby city of Nancy, were originally investigating methane levels in the Lorraine mining basin. Their innovative probe, designed to analyze gases dissolved in underground water, revealed an unexpected and monumental find—naturally occurring hydrogen.

“Our data indicates that the ground under the Lorraine mining basin is very rich in white hydrogen,” de Donato reports. “If confirmed, this discovery could be a big step forward in the transition towards clean, climate-friendly energy sources.” The probe detected hydrogen concentrations increasing steadily with depth. At 1,100 meters, the hydrogen concentration reached 14%, and at 1,250 meters, it rose to 20%. These findings suggested a massive hydrogen reservoir, estimated to contain between six million and 250 million metric tons of the element.

This type of hydrogen, known as "white hydrogen," occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust and represents an abundant, clean-burning energy source...more
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/massive-reservoir-of-white-hydrogen-found-hidden-beneath-the-earth-s-surface/ar-AA1y1Xc6

January 29, 2025

Will Europe's Green Hydrogen Ambitions Be Trumped?

Will Europe’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions Be Trumped?

Clean hydrogen could help achieve Europe’s green goals. But the US is moving in the opposite direction.

CEPA.org | Maciej Bukowski | January 28, 2025

As President Donald Trump rushes to kill clean energy projects, the new European Commission is racing ahead to reach its ambitious green goals. It’s an opportunity for Europe to take the lead. A good test will be its plans to promote green hydrogen.

Upon moving into the White House, President Trump ended the Biden administration’s last-minute tax incentives for clean hydrogen investments. His series of executive orders repealed regulations aimed at promoting electric vehicles, opened vast areas of public land and federal waters for oil drilling and mining, and ordered the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement on global warming.

China and Europe are sprinting in different directions on green policy. China is home to nearly two-thirds of all the world’s utility-scale solar and wind projects under construction – and it smashed its hydrogen 2025 production targets ahead of schedule. The European Commission is expected to unveil on February 26 its much-anticipated Clean Industrial Deal, a multi-year plan to boost the continent’s clean technology sectors.

Hydrogen will be key to European ambitions. In her recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signaled that infrastructure – including upgraded natural gas pipes to carry hydrogen – will be at the heart of the energy plan. “Not only must we continue to diversify our energy supplies and expand clean sources of generation, [but] we must also mobilize more private capital to modernize our electricity grids and storage infrastructure,” she said. more
https://cepa.org/article/will-europes-green-hydrogen-ambitions-be-trumped/

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January 28, 2025

New water splitting catalyst makes green hydrogen without expensive metals

A 3D render simulating different layers, which is reminiscent of an electrolyzer. Credit: Milad Fakurian for Unsplash

New water splitting catalyst makes green hydrogen without expensive metals

ANEMEL | Techxplore.com | JANUARY 28, 2025

ANEMEL researchers have created a catalyst for water splitting that's efficient and stable, without relying on scarce platinum group metals (PGMs). The study, recently published in Energy & Environmental Science, reports a high-performance PGM-free catalyst for the cathode in water electrolysis, responsible for the reaction that creates green hydrogen.

Current anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolyzers rely on PGMs, which are scarce and expensive. Specifically, these metals are used as catalysts at the cathode, where hydrogen is generated. However, ANEMEL AEM electrolyzers avoid PGMs, opting instead for more abundant metals such as nickel. This is essential to enable the wide adoption of electrolyzers: it helps to decrease the cost of electrolyzer components and improve their recyclability, reducing waste and providing a competitive advantage.

This requires investigating innovative ways to ensure electrolyzers perform at least as well, if not better than, those made with PGMs. After all, platinum and other metals in this group offer excellent activity and stability, especially at high current densities in electrolyzer environments, something PGM-free catalysts still don't.


SEM images of the platinum-free catalysts that accelerate water splitting. Credit: Royal Society of Chemistry

To understand the achievement, the researchers define two concepts: self-supported catalyst and electrodeposition. A self-supported catalyst is a type of catalyst formed by growing it directly on a support, known as a gas diffusion layer (GDL). The GDL allows gases to diffuse while providing a conductive pathway and can be made of various materials. These include carbon paper, and nickel foam, felt and mesh..more
https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-catalyst-green-hydrogen-expensive-metals.html

January 28, 2025

GM rolls out hydrogen-powered chargers for EVs in California wildfire response

A GM HYDROTEC hydrogen-powered mobile charger, plugged into a Cadillac LYRIQ.

GM rolls out hydrogen-powered chargers for EVs in California wildfire response

DrivingHydrogen.com | Matt Lister | January 27, 2025

General Motors is stepping in to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, deploying mobile charging solutions – including hydrogen-powered generators – to keep displaced EV drivers on the move.

From February through April, GM will send a mix of charging stations across the L.A. metro area, focusing on locations where home charging is no longer an option.

Among them are three HYDROTEC mobile charging units, each capable of DC fast-charging two EVs at once, running on renewable hydrogen. These are still in the pilot phase, but they’re a glimpse of GM’s wider ambitions for hydrogen fuel cell tech.

The support package also includes Yoshi Mobility charging trailers, which run on liquid propane, and an InCharge Energy mobile station, which pairs battery storage with a biodiesel generator.

While the other solutions rely on fossil fuels, GM’s HYDROTEC units are a cleaner, zero-emission option – exactly the kind of real-world test hydrogen advocates have been waiting for...more
https://drivinghydrogen.com/2025/01/27/gm-rolls-out-hydrogen-powered-chargers-for-evs-in-california-wildfire-response/

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GM details California wildfire support measures

News.GM.com | January 22, 2025

General Motors is taking steps to help employees, customers, and others recover from the Los Angeles wildfires.

“GM is extending targeted local support to our customers and employees who have been impacted by the California wildfires,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president global commercial growth strategies and operations. “We’re finding ways to help get people back on the road and using our resources to make a difference in the recovery in the weeks and months to come.”

Among other steps, GM will provide mobile charging stations in targeted areas for people who no longer have access to their regular charging locations. From February 1 through April, GM will deploy three different mobile EV charging solutions across the L.A. metro region to aid those who have lost their homes (and home chargers). The project includes:

Three GM HYDROTEC mobile charging units, each capable of DC fast charging two EVs at once. Powered by renewable hydrogen, these chargers are in a pilot phase and haven’t yet been sold commercially. The HYDROTEC chargers are part of GM’s continued work on commercializing hydrogen energy technology... more https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/topic/us/en/2025/jan/0122-california.html