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FCH JU becomes Clean Hydrogen Partnership

FCH JU becomes Clean Hydrogen Partnership

by | Jan 19, 2022 | Germany

Ursula von der Leyen, © European Union

© European Union

During European Hydrogen Week, beginning of December 2021 in Brussels, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed the role of Europe as leading in the expansion towards greater production of clean hydrogen. She explained to the nearly 2,000 registered participants, “This is without doubt a global undertaking, but I want Europe to lead the race.” (more…)

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Hydrogen Summit in Glasgow

Hydrogen Summit in Glasgow

by | Jan 19, 2022 | Germany

Parallel to COP26, on November 11th, 2021 the Hydrogen Transition Summit took place in Glasgow. There, Seifi Ghasemi, president and CEO of Air Products, the main sponsor of this conference, explained, “Climate change is real. We need to switch the energy supply to renewables.” Ivo Bols, president of the Europe and Africa branch of Air Products, said that his company will play an “important role in the H2 community.” Jean-Pierre Brisson, attorney and partner at the law office Latham & Watkins, which has advised in particular US fossil fuel companies on CCS issues, advocated pro blue hydrogen. (more…)

New Bremen-based H2 trade fair appealing

New Bremen-based H2 trade fair appealing

by | Jan 18, 2022 | Germany

Logo HTE-EuropeWith the Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo, a hydrogen and fuel cell fair has taken place in the city of Bremen for the first time. On October 20th and 21st, around 130 exhibitors seized the opportunity to finally be in the presence of customers and business associates after the long break on account of COVID. The number of participating institutions, however, were not enough to fill the exhibition hall. As a result, the fair gave the appearance of being rather improvised. Stand numbers were missing, a map of the hall was only to be found on the app, and the stands were for the most part small and sparse in terms of presentation material. When asked, the exhibitors said that they were just getting a feel for what the new trade fair could bring. (more…)

Peter Sauber says farewell after over 20 years

Peter Sauber says farewell after over 20 years

by | Jan 18, 2022 | Germany

Peter Sauber with Stefan Kaumann

Peter Sauber (left) with Stefan Kaufmann, national innovation officer for green hydrogen

Peter Sauber filled the fairgrounds of the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart with exhibitors one last time. To conclude his long career, the fuel cell pioneer presented, with the customary professionalism, an f-cell as eventful as in the best days, despite pandemic conditions. All of the available exhibition spaces were booked and it would have been even grander if the area were larger, remarked Sauber, showing H2-international the waiting list as proof. (more…)

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Wystrach becomes Norwegian

Wystrach becomes Norwegian

by | Jan 18, 2022 | Germany

Jochen Wystrach, © Hexagon Purus

© Hexagon Purus

The wave of mergers and acquisitions has continued all the way to Wystrach GmbH. The Weeze-based family-run supplier of hydrogen storage systems is joining forces with Hexagon Purus. As Wystrach informed at the end of September 2021, the Norwegian company is taking over the business founded in 1987 in Nordrhein-Westfalen, along with its around 200 employees. (more…)

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The role of ammonia in tomorrow’s energy industry

The role of ammonia in tomorrow’s energy industry

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Germany

manufacture Yara Brunsbüttel

Yara, with its production facility in Brunsbüttel, is among the world’s largest ammonia producers

While hydrogen is indeed a versatile energy carrier, the transportation of large quantities over long distances remains a challenge. One solution could be green ammonia as it can be conveyed and stored in a more manageable way than hydrogen. (more…)

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