(epbr) With a portfolio of 1.7 GW of onshore wind and solar generation in Brazil, including projects in operation, under construction or authorized, French EDF Renewables, an arm of EDF, is now targeting hybrid projects that combine offshore wind and green hydrogen (H2V) in the country. “We are very interested and we want our portfolio... Continue Reading →
EU plans hydrogen deal with Namibia as it pulls away from Russian energy
(Reuters) - The European Union is planning a deal with Namibia to support the country's nascent green hydrogen sector and boost its own imports of the fuel, EU and Namibian officials said, as the bloc works to reduce its dependence on Russian energy. Hydrogen has long been touted as a less emissions-heavy alternative to fossil... Continue Reading →
Subsea 7 starts floating offshore green hydrogen collaboration with OneSea
Subsea 7 has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dutch hydrogen technology developer, OneSea Energy, to collaborate in the field of floating offshore green hydrogen production. The Memorandum of Understanding provides that OneSea and Subsea 7 will move forward together in exploring and developing field-specific solutions for offshore hydrogen production. Both companies will... Continue Reading →
Steelmaking giant enters offshore wind, green hydrogen industries
German energy company RWE and steel producer ArcelorMittal have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to develop, build and operate offshore wind farms and hydrogen facilities that will supply the renewable energy and green hydrogen required to produce low-emissions steel in Germany. The partnership centres on driving forward the production of carbon-neutral steel,... Continue Reading →
Offshore wind starts more expensive in Brazil, says Ocean Winds executive
With 15 GW in offshore wind projects in Brazil under licensing, Ocean Winds — a joint venture between Engie and EDP Renováveis for offshore wind power generation — believes that investments in the implementation of the first projects in the country will be higher than in the rest of the world. “At first it will... Continue Reading →
BP beefs up hydrogen team in bet on fuel’s future
(Reuters) - BP (BP.L) is beefing up its hydrogen management team as the energy company prepares to accelerate investments in the low-carbon fuel which it believes will play a key role in the world's shift away from fossil fuels. The revamp of the hydrogen team is the first clear sign of changes Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath, a former head... Continue Reading →
India: TotalEnergies and Adani Join Forces to Create a World-Class Green Hydrogen Company
TotalEnergies has entered into an agreement with Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) to acquire a 25% interest in Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL). ANIL will be the exclusive platform of AEL and TotalEnergies for the production and commercialization of green hydrogen in India. ANIL will target a production of one million metric tons of green hydrogen... Continue Reading →
Ocean Winds Brasil officially in the Brazilian offshore wind market
(TN) Ocean Winds, a 50-50 joint venture between world energy leaders ENGIE and EDP Renewables dedicated to offshore wind power generation, announces the launch of OW Brasil, a wholly owned Brazilian company investing in offshore wind project development opportunities in the country. Highly interested in Brazil's 700 GW offshore wind power potential (according to a... Continue Reading →
Hydrogen at “Risk of being Missed Opportunity, according to DNV Report
Hydrogen has a crucial role in decarbonizing the world’s energy system, but uptake will be too slow. Governments need to make urgent, significant policy interventions, according to a new report by DNV. In Hydrogen Forecast to 2050, DNV predicts the amount of hydrogen in the energy mix will be only 0.5% in 2030 and 5%... Continue Reading →
Chile signs agreements for green hydrogen production
(Reuters) Chile state development office Corfo signed agreements with three companies on Thursday to fund industrial green hydrogen production, which it says could double current production worldwide. The move would boost economic development and help with energy transition and meeting the challenge of decarbonization, Corfo's executive vice president Jose Miguel Benavente said in a statement.... Continue Reading →