The European Commission has proposed a new Automotive Package that aims to give carmakers greater flexibility in meeting emissions reduction requirements. The new rules would lower the emissions cut target from 100% to 90%, allowing the sale of hybrid and internal combustion vehicles after 2035. From 2035 onwards, carmakers will need to comply with a […]
A European energy system based on a high share of renewable energy is the cheapest scenario until 2050 for achieving the net-zero goal, when compared to an increased use of nuclear capacity, or hydrogen, or carbon capture and storage, and against a delayed energy transition, according to a study produced by Hitachi Energy for WindEurope. […]
Hydrogenera will integrate its electrolyzer with a gas burner at Volkswagen Poznań’s automotive factory in western Poland with the aim of cutting the consumption of the fuel as well as related emissions by up to 30%. The produced hydrogen and oxygen would both be utilized within the system, the Bulgarian company said. Hydrogenera, which was […]
Siemens Energy and Končar will install an electrolyzer and a solar power plant for Croatian oil and gas company INA. INA said it has signed two important contracts for the implementation of the green hydrogen production project at its Rijeka refinery. By signing contracts with reputable companies, with a total value of EU 33 million, […]
Several high-profile green hydrogen projects have been canceled in the past year, and major companies reduced their decarbonization ambitions, the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) said in its new report. The technology is four times more expensive than production from fossil gas through steam reforming. Investments are far behind EU […]
LONGi, the global leader in solar technology, unveiled its energy storage strategy in London, officially announcing its entry into the storage sector with the launch of the LONGi Energy Storage One-Stop Solution. This marks LONGi’s strategic evolution from a global photovoltaic leader to an integrated Solar-Storage-Hydrogen comprehensive energy solution provider. Addressing the challenge of the […]
Montenegro has drafted a program for the development of green hydrogen with an action plan for the period 2026-2028 and a strategic environmental impact assessment report. The public discussion is underway about the draft green hydrogen development program with an action plan for the period 2026-2028 and strategic environmental assessment report. It lasts 20 days […]
Developers of cross-border energy infrastructure investments within the Energy Community or internal ones with significant cross-border dimensions can nominate them by January 19 within the selection process for projects of Energy Community Interest (PECI). In line with the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) regulation, the mechanism is for electricity transmission and energy storage including protection, […]
A new agreement between the UAE and Montenegro will facilitate connecting the energy sector with financial technologies and artificial intelligence. The two countries are also considering to deploy solar, wind, hydropower, green hydrogen and battery projects. The United Arab Emirates and Montenegro agreed to cooperate in the energy sector, setting up a bilateral strategic partnership […]
OMV and Masdar are setting up a joint venture for the development and operation of the fifth-largest electrolyzer plant in Europe. The facility is already under construction in Austria. The UAE-based company would be a minority shareholder, with 49%. Austrian integrated energy, fuels and chemicals company OMV and Masdar – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co. […]