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Politics and Law

EU Allocates Nearly Six Billion Euros for Hydrogen Projects

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With the third auction of the European Hydrogen Bank and the Innovation Fund 2025, the EU is allocating up to six billion euros for hydrogen projects. Germany and Spain are contributing additional national funds.

Micro-autoclave for mechanical in-situ tests on micro-samples in gaseous hydrogen.
Technology

Durable Components for Hydrogen Systems: Fraunhofer IWM and NIST Launch Project for Lifetime Prediction

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are jointly developing a model for predicting the lifetime of materials in hydrogen applications. The aim is to achieve faster and more cost-effective qualification of components.

Taghiya Abeiderahmane, Director of Low-Carbon Hydrogen at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. Seated: Mohamed Ould Khaled, Mauritanian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, and Dr. Florian Riedel, German Ambassador to Mauritania. Standing behind: Sascha Möhring, Managing Partner of Möhring Energie Group, and Joaqin Tasso Vilallonga, EU Ambassador to Mauritania.
International

Möhring Energie plans 1 GW hydrogen project in Mauritania

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Mauritania has signed a framework agreement with Möhring Energie for the development of a PtX large-scale project. Starting in 2029, the plant is expected to produce up to 140,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for export.

Politics and Law

TransHyDE Study: Europe Needs Clear Direction for Hydrogen Infrastructure

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A new study by the TransHyDE project analyzes possible development paths for the European hydrogen system until 2050. It calls for swift political decisions to reduce costs, ensure supply security, and avoid misguided investments.

Representing Bürkert at the award ceremony were Roman Gaida, CSO, Denis Cougnet, Corporate Key Account Manager, and Markus Bendisch, Director of Corporate Key Account Management.
Technology

Innovation Award for Bürkert: GEA honours contribution to sustainable process industry

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The fluidics specialist Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has been awarded the "Supplier of the Year Award" 2025 in the "Innovation" category by the technology group GEA. The award recognises, among other things, support in the development of new applications and the strategic focus on efficiency and sustainability.

In the aerial photo of Vihreäsaari, the dashed area marks the planning reserve for the industrial operator – an area of about 17 hectares. 
International

Hy2gen plans 200 MW e-fuels plant in Oulu, Finland

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The German company Hy2gen is planning a 200 MW plant for the production of synthetic fuels at the port of Oulu in Finland. The city is set to become the leading e-fuels location in the Baltic Sea region. A final investment decision is still pending.

Market

Return to Profitability: thyssenkrupp nucera Presents Preliminary Figures for 2024/25

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Despite a slight decline in revenue, thyssenkrupp nucera achieved a positive result in the 2024/25 fiscal year. The Green Hydrogen segment significantly improved its EBIT, but recorded a massive drop in order intake. For 2025/26, the company expects a significant decline in revenue and earnings.

Hydrogen Europe Research President Luigi Crema and the Young Scientist Award winners in Brussels.
Events

Hydrogen Europe Research honours young talents in hydrogen research

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Hydrogen Europe Research has awarded five young scientists with the Young Scientist Award 2025. The awards were presented during the EU Hydrogen Research and Innovation Days in Brussels.

Event Review

3H2 Forum in Basel: Hydrogen as a Joint Task in the Tri-Border Region

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At the 3H2 Forum in Basel, around 300 experts from politics, business and science discussed the role of hydrogen in the tri-border region between Germany, France and Switzerland. The focus was on cross-border strategies, concrete application projects and investments.

The new electrolysis plant in Harjavalta.
H₂ Exports

Sunfire delivers 20 MW electrolyser for Finnish hydrogen project

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In Harjavalta, Finland, the first industrial plant for the production of green hydrogen has been commissioned. It was built by the company P2X Solutions. The electrolyser comes from the Dresden-based manufacturer Sunfire and has a capacity of 20 megawatts.

Pipelines

EU supports pre-FEED planning for Baltic Hydrogen Collector

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The EU is supporting the preparatory phase of the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector with 15.3 million euros. The planned offshore pipeline is intended to transport renewable hydrogen from Finland to Germany in the future and is part of the European hydrogen core network.

Overview of the new energy commodity economy needed to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries in the Asia Pacific region.
International

DNV: Hydrogen and other new energy carriers expected to deliver over a quarter of emissions reductions in Asia-Pacific

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According to a new report by DNV, hydrogen, ammonia and other new energy carriers will contribute more than 25 percent to emissions reductions in the Asia-Pacific region by 2050. They are particularly relevant for hard-to-abate industries.

The modular reformer from Methanol Reformer, which was integrated into the BioH₂ generator container during commissioning at DRIV Hydrogen in Kløfta, Norway.
Technology

Hydrogen from bio-methanol: Modular plant commissioned in Kløfta, Norway

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In Kløfta, Norway, Methanol Reformer and DRIV Hydrogen have commissioned a unit for decentralized hydrogen production from bio-methanol. The modular plant supplies high-purity hydrogen around the clock for mobile and stationary applications.

Motorsport

Extreme H: Jameel Motorsport wins first FIA hydrogen race in Saudi Arabia

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In Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, the FIA hosted its first-ever hydrogen-powered motorsport race. Jameel Motorsport claimed victory in the Extreme H World Cup.

Regional hydrogen projects

Libra Horizon plans 5 MW electrolyser in Trollhättan, Sweden

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The joint venture Libra Horizon plans to build a 5 MW green hydrogen production facility in Trollhättan. The plant is expected to produce up to 775 tonnes of hydrogen per year, targeting industrial and transport applications.

The International trade fair hy-fcell 2025 was focusing on technology and networking.
Events

hy-fcell 2025 brings the international hydrogen industry together in Stuttgart

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More than 120 exhibitors and around 2,000 trade visitors discussed technological advances, market prospects and regulatory frameworks for hydrogen at hy-fcell 2025. For the first time, the conference was included in the trade fair ticket – and was met with great interest.

Visualization of a planned hydrogen ferry with 32 fuel cells on the upper deck.
Mobility

Norway: Two new hydrogen ferries to enter service in 2026

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Torghatten Nord and Norwegian Ship Design are developing two hydrogen ferries that are scheduled to operate on the route between Bodø and the Lofoten Islands starting in 2026. The vessels are expected to consume up to six tonnes of green hydrogen per day.

Hydrospark CEO Fabrizio Gualandris, who holds several patents in the field of hydrogen technologies.
Technology

SIAD and Brembo invest in Hydrospark – focus on solid oxide cells for hydrogen applications

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The companies SIAD and Brembo are each investing up to one million euros in the Italian hydrogen start-up Hydrospark. The company develops solid oxide cells based on ceramic materials for emission-free energy conversion and storage.

The high-temperature electrolysis system has been integrated into the processes of the Neste refinery in Rotterdam.
Technology

Sunfire commissions the world’s largest high-temperature electrolyzer

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At the Neste refinery in Rotterdam, the world’s largest high-temperature electrolyzer (SOEC) has been commissioned in an industrial environment. The 2.6 MW system was supplied by Dresden-based manufacturer Sunfire and is part of the EU-funded MultiPLHY project.

With Tanaka’s new membrane, there is no longer any need for reheating during hydrogen purification – saving energy.
Blue hydrogen

Tanaka develops hydrogen membrane for 300-degree operation

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The new PdCu39 membrane enables the production of high-purity hydrogen via steam reforming without additional heating systems.

Large-scale plants

Thyssenkrupp increases efficiency of ammonia production through hydrogen recovery

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Thyssenkrupp Uhde has implemented a hydrogen recovery unit for ammonia producer Fertiglobe in the United Arab Emirates. The unit increases production by up to 6 percent while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions.

The systems are available in 20- and 40-foot containers and are designed to provide flexible energy supply in local and remote regions.
International

Methanol Reformer, McAlpha and Ekora plan H₂ projects in Turkey

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The three companies Methanol Reformer, McAlpha and Ekora have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop projects for hydrogen production and sustainable methanol-based power supply in Turkey.

Extreme H is an off-road race featuring hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Motorsport

FIA Extreme H: First hydrogen race to take place in Saudi Arabia in October

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The new hydrogen racing series FIA Extreme H will launch from October 9 to 11, 2025, in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia. The event marks the transition from the electric Extreme E series to the first motorsport series powered by hydrogen.

Handschlag für einen europäischen Wasserstoff-Markt: Nigel Holmes, Geschäftsführer von Hydrogen Scotland, und Robert Seehawer, Geschäftsführer von AquaVentus.
International

German-Scottish alliance for hydrogen from the North Sea

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AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim is to jointly expand hydrogen production and transport in the North Sea region. A position paper outlines specific infrastructure potentials.

Japanese-European project team from Asahi Kasei, CAC and Bondalti, which installed and commissioned Bondalti’s test electrolyser.
Technology

New test facility in Portugal aims to reduce electricity consumption in electrolysis

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The Portuguese chemical company Bondalti has commissioned a new chlor-alkali production facility in Estarreja, Portugal. At its core are nine electrolysers from Asahi Kasei, including a test system designed to improve efficiency. The goal is to enable more resource-efficient production.