Market General © Referenzfabrik.H2@Fraunhofer IWU Sustainable energy supply based on hydrogen Microgrids for South Africa, Namibia, Ukraine 03/14/2025 - In emerging and developing countries, but also in crisis areas, there are many opportunities to use hydrogen to overcome energy poverty and establish a reliable, CO2-neutral power supply. In this context, hydrogen-based microgrids have a decisive role to play. In this form, hydrogen-producing electrolyzers, cylinder racks for hydrogen storage and fuel cell systems for reconversion into electricity can be accommodated in the space of a shipping container. Together, they help to conserve renewable energy for later use. © Linde plc It can still take many years until profitability Next dry spell for hydrogen shares? 03/14/2025 - Politicians have big plans, and to reduce harmful greenhouse gases, they’re putting billions into the expansion of production and pipeline networks for "green" hydrogen. One of the ambitious targets is to increase its share of total energy consumption in the EU to over 20 percent by 2050 if possible. In Germany alone, they want to invest around 19 billion euros in the planned H2 core network, which is to increase to over 9,000 kilometers across all German states by 2032. With these pipelines, hydrogen should then flow from the northern German ports to storage facilities or power plants. In the final expansion – around 60 percent of the network will be former natural gas pipes – the feed-in capacity is to be over 100 gigawatts, according to the German network agency (Bundesnetzagentur). © Honeywell Interview with Bryan Glover, CTO of Honeywell From CO2 capture to LOHC technology 02/17/2025 - After more than 50 years of experience with hydrogen, Honeywell is also banking on green hydrogen with its company Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS). The US conglomerate takes the entire value chain into account: from more efficient PEM electrolysis all the way to transport infrastructure. More about General International © Jorj Konstantinov/Rouge H2 Engineering AG Technology New cooperation for climate-friendly steel production 07/11/2025 - Ambartec and Rouge H2 Engineering are jointly developing a process to convert steel mill gases into hydrogen and CO₂. The goal is to bring the technology to market maturity and implement it in the steel industry. © Lhyfe Research & Development Lhyfe develops mixing system for hydrogen-natural gas blends up to 100 percent H2 07/11/2025 - The French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has successfully tested the combustion of green hydrogen as a substitute for natural gas in industrial applications for the first time. The company also delivered green hydrogen to Spain for the first time. © Agfa International New production facility for ZIRFON membranes to enable up to 20 GW per year 07/09/2025 - Agfa and the Flemish research institute VITO have entered into a long-term cooperation to further develop membranes for alkaline water electrolysis. A new production facility for ZIRFON membranes is expected to support up to 20 GW of electrolysis capacity per year. More about International Industry Leaders © Limak Interview with Erkam Kocakerim, CEO of Limak Cement Global Biggest change in the history of the cement industry 02/19/2025 - Together with Air Liquide, Limak Cement Group has successfully tested the first hydrogen-blended fuel supply for cement production in Ankara, Turkey. H2-international conducted an interview with Erkam Kocakerim, CEO of Limak Cement Global. © H-Tec Systems New CFO for H-Tec Systems 05/16/2024 - Electrolyzer manufacturer H-Tec Systems underwent restructuring at the turn of the year and brought in Markus Weber to join the team as chief financial officer. Up until now, the position had been held by Frank Zimmermann who decided to leave the company of his own accord. CEO Robin von Plettenberg... © OGE Hüwener to lead OGE 05/15/2024 - Thomas Hüwener will become the new management spokesman for transmission system operator OGE from July 1, 2024. The 52-year-old, who has held various positions at the company since 2001, was appointed by the supervisory board to succeed Jörg Bergmann, who is taking planned retirement after... More about Industry Leaders Companies © Zerbor - stock.adobe.com Companies Thyssenkrupp Nucera: EBIT forecast for green hydrogen remains negative, chlor-alkali segment sees growth 07/17/2025 - Thyssenkrupp Nucera has specified its revenue and earnings forecast for fiscal year 2024/2025. Despite a decline in order intake in the green hydrogen segment, the company maintains stable revenue expectations and slightly raises its EBIT forecast. © eCap Marine Shipping Two new vessel types with H2 propulsion: eCap Marine receives major orders 07/10/2025 - The Hamburg-based company eCap Marine is supplying hydrogen-based energy systems for two new vessel types. The clients are logistics group Samskip and Norwegian shipping company Møre Sjø. Commissioning is scheduled for 2027. © KEYOU GmbH Companies Hydrogen trucks and filling stations: Keyou and GP Joule join forces 07/07/2025 - GP Joule and Keyou have entered into a strategic partnership to advance zero-emission hydrogen mobility in the heavy-duty transport sector. The cooperation includes both the provision of H2 trucks and the expansion of refueling infrastructure. More about Companies Events © Herbert Grab Editorial The smarter E Europe: Meet our experts! 04/25/2025 - At The smarter E Europe trade fair in Munich this June, the full spectrum of the energy transition will be on display—including many hydrogen industry exhibitors. HZwei will be present at the Gentner Energy Media booth, featuring two live expert interviews. Advance report for Hannover Messe 2025 Progress in all areas 03/13/2025 - Processes for the production, storage and use of hydrogen scaling, reducing costs and increasing efficiency: The trade fair Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe in Hannover is again proving the progress the hydrogen economy can show. © STEP Interview with Benjamin Low, STEP founder More sustainability in the exhibition sector 08/16/2024 - Trade shows are short-lived affairs involving a lot of effort and energy for just a few hours in the spotlight, not to mention a heap of materials that need subsequent disposal. This extravagance often sits awkwardly alongside the focal areas of the events themselves, particularly when sustainable themes like renewable energy and hydrogen are on the agenda and the emphasis is on resource conservation not consumption. Keen to highlight – and where possible redress – this incongruity, Benjamin Low has taken action by founding the Sustainable Trade Events Partnership (STEP). More about Events Associations © Hydrogen Europe Associations New board members from industry, energy and regional authorities at Hydrogen Europe 06/25/2025 - The industry association Hydrogen Europe has appointed new members to its board. Dr. Sopna Sury of RWE Generation will remain Chair until 2028. The new appointments reflect key sectors of the hydrogen economy. © DWV RED III German Hydrogen association DWV criticizes sub-quota in RED III draft 06/23/2025 - The German Hydrogen Association (DWV) welcomes the draft bill implementing the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) in the transport sector. At the same time, the association calls for significantly more ambitious quotas for green hydrogen and electricity-based fuels. © SG- design - stock.adobe.com Germany and France Industry associations call for European hydrogen alliance 05/28/2025 - At the beginning of May, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron appeared so united in their positions that French media dubbed them "Merzcron." Industry associations from the energy sector believe this renewed Franco-German alignment should be leveraged. More about Associations