Portuguese researchers say raw materials are not a major concern for the European supply chain, while Mibgas Derivatives and DH2 Energy have launched the Iberian Peninsula’s first renewable hydrogen auction.
University of Lisbon Researchers have found that most raw materials pose little threat to the implementation of hydrogen technology in Europe, but iridium is a crucial element. They said in their newspaper: “Strategic raw material needs for large-scale hydrogen production in Portugal and the European Union”, that its scarcity could hinder the widespread use of proton exchange membrane electrolyzers, even though it represents less than 0.001% of the material requirement. They argued that raw material reserves are likely to influence the mix of electrolysers and that solutions using iridium and nickel could cause bottlenecks. They also noted that rising demand for materials underlines the need for continued mining efforts to avoid shortages and said electrolysers are the top raw material consumers. in local hydrogen plans.
DH2 energy and Mibgas Derivatives, the operator of the Iberian gas futures market, have launched the first renewable hydrogen auction for the Iberian market. The process started with the recent publication of auction data on the Mibgas website. “The open auction is aimed at companies interested in acquiring renewable hydrogen, both domestically and internationally, without restrictions on the type of application for the hydrogen,” the partners said in an emailed note. They outlined the auction process, starting with a prequalification phase and a qualification phase. In the final, competitive phase, qualified companies will submit a bid. The best offers will be selected and those companies will enter into bilateral agreements with DH2 Energy, potentially leading to contracts.
Company Maritime Monegasque Zero Emission (CMMZE) has unveiled plans to develop green hydrogen production plants in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Tunisia, aiming for annual production of 180,000 tonnes. To achieve this, CMMZE said 1.2 million MWh of renewable electricity is needed. Construction will begin in early 2025 and the first phase of production is expected in late 2027. Founder of CMMZE, Aldo Labia. added that the company is now in discussions with European companies for long-term offtake agreements.
Air liquid and Limak Cement Group tested hydrogen-blended fuel at the Limak plant in Ankara, Türkiye. The trial, conducted in June at the Polatlı Anka plant, successfully introduced hydrogen into the preheating furnace, achieving a 50% thermal replacement with alternative fuels. According to Limak Cement, this is the world’s first use of low-carbon hydrogen and alternative fuels in the pre-calciner.
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