BMW Group says it will switch its Regensburg plant’s logistics to hydrogen by 2026, replacing electric vehicles with hydrogen-powered forklifts and route trains, while Exolum has launched a new business line to offer integrated logistics solutions in the entire hydrogen value chain
BMW Group said it plans to switch production logistics at its plant in Regensburg, Germany, to hydrogen by 2026. The transition will help diversify the factory’s energy mix and optimize logistics processes. “From 2026hydrogen-powered route trains and forklift trucks will do that be deployed for all transport and logistics tasks,” said the German company. The logistics fleet of BMW Group Plant Regensburg includes approximately 230 tugger train tractors and forklift trucks. The transition will take place indoors stages, complete by 2030.
Exolum said it has launched a business line to provide integrated logistics solutions across the hydrogen value chain, including investments in production, transport and storage infrastructure. The Spanish petroleum logistics company said it will manage the installation, commissioning and operation of the facilities for both mobility and industrial applications.
BP said it will save about $200 million in annual cash costs by focusing its portfolio and cutting back on renewable energy and hydrogen projects. The oil and gas company has halted eighteen projects at their early stages and exited the US wind market.
Hynfra and the Egyptian General Authority for Investments and Free Zones (GAFI) said they could jointly set up a $1.6 billion ammonia production plant in Egypt. “This facility would be an important element in the development of a coherent ammonia logistics system designed to connect production plants and ammonia hubs across Europe, North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.” said Hynfra.
Scotland has published its first export plan for the hydrogen sector, predicting the potential to produce up to 3.3 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2045. “Hydrogen is one of Scotland’s biggest industrial opportunities since oil and gas was discovered And we have the environment, skills, knowledge and experience to become a driving force behind the growth of the hydrogen sector in Europe and beyond,” said Gillian Martin, Scotland’s Acting Energy Secretary.
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