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The eFuel Alliance has presented a position paper that classifies electricity-based fuels as a security-relevant factor for Europe. The association calls for practical production rules, binding sub-quotas, and the crediting of investments towards the NATO spending target.
The Port of Hamburg is preparing for ammonia as a maritime fuel. The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and MB Energy have developed a risk analysis and safety concept for ship-to-ship bunkering. An import terminal is set to secure supply from 2029.
The German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) has criticized the assessment by the Federal Court of Auditors regarding alleged multi-billion-euro risks in the ramp-up of hydrogen. The federation sees green hydrogen as a macroeconomically sound investment with long-term benefits.
Torghatten Nord and Norwegian Ship Design are developing two hydrogen ferries that are scheduled to operate on the route between Bodø and the Lofoten Islands starting in 2026. The vessels are expected to consume up to six tonnes of green hydrogen per day.
Ballard Power Systems is supplying 32 fuel cell modules with a total output of 6.4 megawatts to eCap Marine. The modules are intended to power two zero-emission container ships operated by Samskip, which will run between Norway and the Netherlands.
The EU Commission has proposed a new climate target for 2040: net greenhouse gas emissions are to be reduced by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels. According to the Commission, the proposal is intended to strengthen investment in clean technologies and support industry on the path to climate neutrality.
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.
The National Hydrogen Council (NWR) has published eight theses for a future-oriented hydrogen policy. Among other things, it calls for simplified regulatory frameworks, the rapid expansion of infrastructure and reliable market structures for hydrogen and its derivatives.
