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ACC and SLB merger set to redefine carbon capture
Norway – Aker Carbon Capture has signed an agreement with SLB to merge their carbon capture businesses.
France secures €900M EU support for renewable hydrogen and biomass
France – European Commission has given green light to €900 million French scheme aimed at bolstering the production of renewable hydrogen and biomass based fuels.
Vattenfall and RWE seal Norfolk offshore wind deal
United Kingdom – Vattenfall has finalized the sale of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE, valued at £963 million.
SolarDuck receives certification for ‘Merganser’
Netherlands – Bureau Veritas (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has awarded the Dutch-Norwegian renewable energy company SolarDuck the world’s first Prototype Certification for a floating offshore solar technology, as applied in SolarDuck’s 0.5 MW pilot “Merganser”. This certification represents a significant step forward in the development of marine renewable energy […]
Sunrise Wind secures key approvals
United States – Sunrise Wind has secured its Record of Decision (RoD) from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
thyssenkrupp Steel to connect to GET H2 hydrogen network
Germany – thyssenkrupp Steel plant in Duisburg aims to connect to the GET H2 network by 2028, marking a crucial step in Germany’s hydrogen infrastructure development.
RWE closes five more power plants, committing to coal phase out
Germany – RWE Power is making strides in its transition towards sustainable energy solutions. The recent announcement of the permanent shutdown of five power plant units in the Rhenish mining area marks a pivotal moment in RWE’s commitment to phasing out coal by 2030 and embracing cleaner alternatives.
Hydrogen researchers found breakthrough for transporting hydrogen
Belgium – Researchers at Louvain-la-Neuve University claim to have found a breakthrough for transporting hydrogen in large quantities. By storing the hydrogen in porous materials where the hydrogen molecules attach to the surface of molecular pores, the required pressure can be reduced and the storage temperature increased. So far, transport of hydrogen in gaseous form […]
NAS batteries start commercial operation at BASF’s Schwarzheide site
Germany – A NAS battery system has been commissioned at the BASF site in Schwarzheide, Germany. The NAS battery system was developed by NGK Insulators and BASF Stationary Energy Storage (BSES). BSES distributes the NAS batteries and co-develops the next generation of sodium-sulfur batteries together with NGK Insulators. Four containerized NAS battery systems have been […]
Northvolt Drei battery gigafactory construction starts
Germany – Germany’s journey towards sustainable energy takes a leap forward with the start of construction on the Northvolt Drei battery gigafactory.
Eni’s HyNet CO2 pipeline receives UK approval
United Kingdom – Eni has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to grant a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the HyNet North West CO2 pipeline.
Reusable covers transform offshore wind farm construction
The Netherlands – The Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm is pioneering a sustainable approach to wind turbine installation with the introduction of reusable monopile covers. Developed by Vattenfall and CCM B.V., these durable covers offer protection during the crucial stage between foundation laying and tower installation.
Flemish industry unites for sustainable future
Belgium – Four largest Flemish industry federations—Essenscia, Agoria, Fedustria, and Fevia—came together to sign the ‘Future Pact for Flemish Industry’ during the inaugural Flemish Industry Summit in collaboration with the Flemish government.
Fugro completes initial vessel conversion to green methanol fuel
The Netherlands – Fugro is converting its vessel, the Fugro Pioneer, to be powered by methanol engines.
Vattenfall’s Swedish wind project receives green light
Sweden – Vattenfall has secured the final environmental permit approval for its Norrbäck and Pauträsk wind projects, collectively constituting Vattenfall’s largest land-based wind power endeavor.
EcoVadis, WindEurope and partners launch Wind Energy Initiative
Belgium – EcoVadis, WindEurope, and five prominent wind energy industry organizations – ENGIE, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Gamesa, Statkraft, and Vestas – have joined forces to launch the ‘Wind Energy Initiative.’
Liquid Wind, Umeå Energi and Wasaline partner on eMethanol sale
Sweden – Liquid Wind, Umeå Energi, and Wasaline have signed a Letter of Intent for the sale and purchase of eMethanol from the eFuel facility in Umeå, Sweden.
Fortum to revolutionize district heating in Espoo
Finland – Fortum is set to revolutionize district heating in the Nuijala area of Espoo, Finland, with the construction of an emissions-free production plant.
Topsoe demonstrates SOEC technology in Denmark
Denmark – Topsoe has successfully conducted an inaugural demonstration test for its Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) electrolysis technology at the company’s demonstration site in Frederikssund, Denmark.
Dutch Gasunie explores green hydrogen partnership with Oman
The Netherlands/Oman – Gasunie, based in the Netherlands, recently concluded a visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The delegation’s objective was to explore potential cooperation opportunities in the field of green hydrogen.
Plasma technology to be commercialized by Thoriant
Netherlands – The Dutch startup Thoriant, a spin-out of Brightsite, is beginning commercial development of plasma technology that co-produces emission-free hydrogen and acetylene from methane. In recent years, a research and development program in plasma technology has been conducted at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus that has now resulted in the creation of Thoriant. Plasma technology […]
IKEA-backed consortium wins Norway’s first offshore wind tender
Norway – The Ventyr group, backed by Japanese power companies and IKEA’s parent company, Ingka, has secured the rights to develop the Norway’s inaugural offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
RWE secures land option for green hydrogen plant in Teesside
United Kingdom – RWE is forging ahead with plans to establish a green hydrogen production plant in Teesside, with the acquisition of a significant land option at Wilton International.
E.ON and Quinbrook invest in UK battery storage
United Kingdom – E.ON and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners have embarked on a collaborative venture to construct a large-scale battery storage project.
enfinium and HZI deploy UK’s first waste-to-energy carbon capture pilot plant
United Kingdom – enfinium has forged a partnership with Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) to deploy the UK’s inaugural carbon capture pilot plant.
TotalEnergies accelerates carbon capture with Talos acquisition
United States – French TotalEnergies has made a move in the realm of carbon capture and storage (CCS) by acquiring Talos Low Carbon Solutions (TLCS), an American company pioneering CCS technology.
France invests in Lhyfe’s green hydrogen project
France – Lhyfe has secured a €149 million financial boost from the French government to establish a green hydrogen production facility near Le Havre.
Scotland unveils world’s first floating offshore wind innovation center
United Kingdom – Scotland’s First Minister, the Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP, inaugurated the world’s premier dedicated innovation hub for floating offshore wind.
Port of Skagen and Stillstrom lead maritime decarbonization
Denmark – Port of Skagen and Stillstrom by Maersk have forged a strategic alliance aimed at decarbonizing the anchorage zone of Port of Skagen, a critical hub in Northern Europe’s maritime landscape.
TechnipFMC to deliver all-electric carbon capture project in UK
United Kingdom – TechnipFMC has been chosen to spearhead the first all-electric integrated project by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), a collaboration between industry giants bp, Equinor, and TotalEnergies.
Holland Malt opens emission-free Eemshaven malting plant
The Netherlands – Holland Malt has inaugurated world’s first emission-free malting house in Eemshaven.
Heidelberg Materials launches carbon capture project in France
France – Heidelberg Materials has launched new carbon capture initiative, the AirvaultGOCO₂ project, located at its Airvault cement plant in the French New Aquitaine Region.