The latest edition of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Global Hydrogen Review notes that the conflict in the Middle East is renewing interest in hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels as long-term options to strengthen energy security. However, it highlights that low-emission hydrogen is still far from the scale needed to provide an immediate response. The report also notes that the war has disrupted global production and trade of hydrogen-based products. The IEA reports that global demand for hydrogen will exceed 100 million tonnes by 2025, while production of low-emission hydrogen has increased 20% year on year to almost 1 million tonnes. However, it warns that persistent barriers – including high costs, uncertain demand, complex regulations and a lack of infrastructure – continue to delay implementation, putting governments’ 2030 targets increasingly out of reach, said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
Petrobras And Fine have launched a call for proposals to support the domestic development of an industrial-scale electrolyzer, with support from the federal government. The initiative aims to reduce costs and integrate innovative technology compared to imported systems, Petrobras said. The call requires at least 50% local content and will provide BRL150 million ($30 million) in non-repayable funding, split equally between Finep and Petrobras. At least three companies are expected to participate in the development. “We want to reduce our dependence on foreign technology and thereby reduce the cost of hydrogen, which is the main barrier to large-scale adoption,” said Renata Baruzzi, Director of Engineering, Technology and Innovation at Petrobras. The project scope includes basic engineering through to a pre-commercial prototype.
Enovos and its partners have made a final investment decision (FID) on the Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal) project. The 5 MW electrolyzer will produce renewable hydrogen for mobility and industrial use in Luxembourg, the company said.
Based in California Ohmium International has signed a cooperation agreement with Polish green hydrogen and ammonia project developer Hynfra for projects in Mauritania, Jordan and Oman. The agreement covers the front-end engineering and design phase (FEED) and provides a framework for continued collaboration. Ohmium will also provide technical support and PEM electrolysis expertise during development. The hydrogen produced is intended for local markets and Europe.
Tungsten has signed an agreement with Energy Styria for the long-term supply of green hydrogen to the production site in St. Martin im Sulmtal, Austria. Under the agreement, Energie Steiermark will develop and operate a PEM electrolyzer with a capacity of up to 750 tons of green hydrogen per year.
France HyLight is developing an autonomous, zero-emission alternative to helicopters that can inspect up to 350 km of infrastructure per mission, including power lines, pipelines and rail networks. The company will present its hydrogen-powered airship at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles until tomorrow.
