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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.
Vattenfall’s HT1 project unlocks potential of offshore hydrogen
United Kingdom – Vattenfall has concluded its HT1 project, an initiative, centered around offshore hydrogen production, transportation, and storage.
AAK partners with McPhy for sustainable hydrogen solutions
Sweden – McPhy Energy has secured a firm contract to supply electrolyzer technology to AAK, a player in the global food oil processing industry based in Sweden.
SBM Offshore and Technip Energies JV to boost floating offshore wind
The Netherlands/France – SBM Offshore and Technip Energies have entered into a landmark collaboration aimed at advancing the field of Floating Offshore Wind (FOW).
thyssenkrupp nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS forge green hydrogen alliance
Germany – thyssenkrupp nucera is forging a strategic partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS to venture into the realm of high-temperature electrolysis (SOEC).
Sasol and Topsoe launch joint venture Zaffra to decarbonise aviation
Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, specialised in carbon emission reduction technologies, start a joint venture, Zaffra, for the development en delivery of of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). With its headquarters based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Zaffra is set to become a key player in the aviation industry, focusing on the development […]
Princess Elisabeth energy island construction moves one step closer
Belgium – Belgium’s Elia secures the domain concession for Princess Elisabeth Island, marking a step forward in the construction of the energy hub in the North Sea.
HyStorage project unlocks Bavaria’s hydrogen storage potential
Germany – HyStorage project has marked the completion of its first operating phase, showcasing the viability of utilizing Bavarian porous rock formations for hydrogen storage.
Enova’s investment fuels Norway’s GoliatVIND project
Norway – Enova has allocated a staggering 2 billion NOK to the GoliatVIND project. This venture entails the development of a floating wind farm, poised to supply clean power to the Hammerfest region in northern Norway via the Goliat platform.
Ofgem funding to back feasibility study of Gravitricity’s H2 storage
National Gas, the UK’s gas transmission system owner and operator, has secured funding to study the use of a underground hydrogen energy storage developed by Scottish firm Gravitricity. The project has been awarded the first phase of a grant from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund to carry out a three-month feasibility study of Gravitricity’s H2FlexiStore technology, […]
MHI spearheads CO2 capture tech for hydrogen project in UK
United Kingdom – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has inked a license agreement with Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) to spearhead CO2 capture technology for a low-carbon hydrogen production endeavor in northwest England.
TenneT boosts onshore and offshore networks with new investments
The Netherlands – TenneT, a leading network operator in the Netherlands and Germany, has unveiled plans to ramp up investments in both onshore and offshore networks.
Shell and Worley team up for Dutch hydrogen project
The Netherlands – Worley has clinched service contracts from Shell for Holland Hydrogen 1 (HH1) project located in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Denmark and France forge path for carbon capture and storage
Denmark/France – Denmark and France have inked an agreement to pioneer carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts, signaling a stride in combating climate change and meeting EU emission targets.
SSAB leads FFS2 project for fossil-free steelmaking in Finland
Finland – SSAB initiates the “Towards Fossil-Free Steel Phase 2” (FFS2) joint project in Finland aimed to revolutionize steelmaking practices.
Dutch Porthos project faces hurdles as costs soar
The Netherlands – The Porthos project in the Netherlands, aimed at capturing and storing CO2 beneath the North Sea, faces significant hurdles as costs soar and delays mount, raising questions about the feasibility and impact of large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives.
Yara Growth Ventures invests in Dynelectro
Denmark – Yara Growth Ventures, a subsidiary of the global fertilizer producer Yara, has made strategic investment in Dynelectro, a company focused on advancing solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) technology.
Industry majors collaborate on CO2 capture and storage in Belgium
Belgium – Heidelberg Materials, Fluxys, and Equinor have joined forces to establish a comprehensive value chain for CO2 capture, transport, and storage.
Axpo leads green hydrogen initiative in France
France – Axpo has unveiled plans for a hydrogen production and distribution project set to revolutionize transportation in France’s Arve Valley.
Norway opens new carbon capture opportunities in North Sea
Norway – Norwegian government has unveiled two new areas in the North Sea for potential CO2 storage. This announcement, made by the Ministry of Energy on March 6, 2024, marks the sixth round of acreage allocation for CCS exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Topsoe gets environmental permit for green hydrogen factory
Denmark – Topsoe has received an environmental permit by the Danish Environmental Agency for green hydrogen facility.
Statera Energy taps Aker Solutions for Kintore hydrogen project
United Kingdom – Statera Energy has made a significant stride towards its green hydrogen ambitions with the appointment of Aker Solutions as the owner’s engineer for the initial phase of the Kintore Hydrogen project.
AdvancedH2Valley consortium gets green hydrogen grant in France
France – AdvancedH2Valley consortium has secured 8.9 million euros grant from the European Commission to pioneer a green hydrogen initiative in Western France.
Vattenfall and Borealis enter renewable energy collaboration
Sweden – Vattenfall and Borealis have inked their first long-term renewable hydropower purchase agreement (PPA) in Sweden.
Dutch Fugro conducts marine survey for Abadi LNG
Indonesia/The Netherlands – Inpex Masela has recently awarded Dutch Fugro a significant marine survey contract for the Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Indonesia.
Sunfire secures record hydrogen funding boost
Germany – German electrolyzer manufacturer Sunfire has concluded a Series E equity financing round, raising a substantial EUR 215 million.
HES and EMC to build electric low-CO2 cement factory in Port of Amsterdam
The Netherlands – HES International and EMC Cement have entered into a partnership to construct a fully electric cement factory in the port of Amsterdam.
Norwegian Hydrogen and partners get €9M funding for hydrogen project
Denmark – Norwegian Hydrogen, in partnership with a consortium of experts, embarks on a €9 million project to establish a green hydrogen ecosystem at the Port of Hirtshals, Denmark.