The IEA published its yearly hydrogen analysis reporting that of the 520 GW announced electrolysis projects, 20 GW reached final investment decision, with China leading the way. • The International Energy Agency (IEA) said that the global hydrogen demand reached 97 Mt in 2023, an increase of 2.5%

• Hydrogen Insights 2024, is a recent report which has been released by The Hydrogen Council, disclosing important developments in the universal clean hydrogen initiative pipeline. Among a seven-fold growth in dedicated funds as well as developments attaining final investment decision (FID) in the

• The idea of a highly effective fuel that is twenty million times stronger than hydrogen may look like a mere invention of a movie plot, but it has its theoretical background. The concept of compacting matter to produce a highly energetic fuel was developed after the theoretical treatment of blac

Korean utility KEPCO completed a 978 MW battery project that us billed as Asia’s largest battery energy storage system for grid stabilization purposes. South Korean utility Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) has officially finished construction works on a massive battery energy storage project in t

• PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy with France-based Genvia will be exploring for potential green hydrogen production in Indonesia using geothermal resources. • PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (“Pertamina NRE”), PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (“PGE”), and Genvia have signed a Memorandum of Unders

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd has received two new domestic solar EPC orders from private-sector power producers, including a 250 MW DC project in Gujarat and a 65 MW DC project in Maharashtra. • Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has received orders for engineering, procu

• In what could be Europe’s first, FuturEnergy Ireland has proposed a project that could store energy for up to 100 hours and be operational for 30 years. • Ireland could host Europe’s first large-scale, iron-air project southwest of Buncrana town in Donegal County. The 10 MW facility proposed by

Tunisia has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global leader in green hydrogen production. The North African nation, blessed with abundant solar and wind resources, is poised to leverage these assets to produce clean hydrogen, a versatile energy carrier

The KGAL ESPF 6 Energy Transition Fund says it is investing in a 1,050 MW green hydrogen hub at Lubmin, a Baltic Sea port in Germany. • The KGAL ESPF 6 Energy Transition Fund is investing in a green hydrogen project at Lubmin, a Baltic Sea port in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It will be Germany'

• The 60-acre facility will revolutionize the global aviation industry by providing a scalable supply of low-carbon jet fuel. • Iowa-based Summit Agricultural Group subsidiary Summit Next Gen, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production platform, has announced that it will set up the world’s la

• BMW has always been associated with car innovation and has recently developed its latest creation, the hydrogen engine. This is a significant achievement in the company’s history of hydrogen research and not only a technical advancement but a possible revolution in mobility. Let’s examine why th

• The shipping industry is set to drive demand for green ammonia and methanol, derived from green hydrogen. The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is expected to boost offtake agreements. India's National Green Hydrogen Mission aims for global leadership, with Avaada Group committing to signi

• According to the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), India’s Ethanol Blending Program (EBP) is progressing successfully. States such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Sikkim, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have exceeded their ethanol production capacities, enha

• Plans for a production unit of Green Hydrogen, considered the fuel of the future, have been finalised in Mangaluru. • MRPL (Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited) is set to produce 500 tonnes of Green Hydrogen annually by 2026, as Mangaluru has been identified as a green hydrogen cluster

• GUVNL has announced a green financing fund at the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo. • Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has announced a green financing fund at the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST). • The dedicated fund, envisioned in partne

• Known for breaking innovation barriers in technology, energy, science and energy, China has taken another groundbreaking initiative. This time it is showcasing a new clean, efficient energy called methanol. This resource has been long overshadowed by hydrogen and now it is taking its rightful po

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has signed an MoU with Mumbai Port Authority to develop India's first green fuel ecosystem, enhancing sustainable energy solutions at the port. • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mumbai Port Authori

• Germany’s drive towards renewable energy is making considerable progress with the current move of RWEs in its 300 MW green hydrogen initiative at the Lingen gas-fired power factory. During this large-scale project third phase, Sunfire as well as Bilfinger was assigned to bring in the subsequent

• With Uttar Pradesh’s peak energy demand expected to top 53,000 megawatt (mw) by 2028, the state is expected to garner public and private sector investment of Rs 1.5 trillion in the next 4 to 5 years. • The estimated investment in the UP energy projects would span the entire value chain of gener

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute are turning CO₂ and sunlight into synthetic fuels. Using an innovative process in a solar tower, water and CO₂ are turned into sustainable fuel that can be used, for example, in cars and aircraft. The mirror field serves to concentrate solar radiation onto the

• Power demand in India is expected to grow at a faster rate, with a 7% CAGR over the next decade, driven by a robust economic outlook, urbanization, and new demand drivers such as electric vehicles (EVs), data centres, and the electrification of energy needs. • India's power sector presents a c

• Diversified public sector undertaking Balmer Lawrie & Company has announced a capital expenditure plan of Rs 700 crore withthe goal of reaching a revenue of Rs 6,000 crore by 2030. • Chairman and Managing Director Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri shared that the company intends to diversify into ethanol

• India has taken a major step towards combating climate change with the development of its first CO2-to-methanol pilot plant, focusing on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies. This initiative reflects India’s dedication to sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions. Project

• PT PLN (Persero), through its subsidiaries PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) and PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP), reaffirmed its dedication to advancing renewable energy use in Indonesia. This commitment was showcased by the signing of the Head of Terms (HoT) of the Green Hydrogen Purchase Agre

• The project is estimated to require Rs 731 crore funding from the government Rs 45 crore to support techno-commercial assessments, Rs 351 crore for transmission infrastructure, Rs 264 crore for pipeline and refueling infrastructure, and Rs 70 crore for offtake infrastructure. • Kerala’s Kochi g

Avaada Group plans to become a sand-to-molecule company by 2031, Chairman Vineet Mittal . • Avaada Group won a Rs 961-crore incentive to manufacture 3GW of wafer-to-module capacity under the production linked incentive scheme of the government. • Avaada Group has planned an ambitious Rs 2.5 lakh

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. RNG Engine Trial: • J.B. Hunt Transport Services is trialing Clean Energy Fuels Corp.’s new Cummins X15N engine, a 15-liter renewable natural gas (RNG) engine, on a 2025 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor. • The trial lets fleets test the engine over regular routes for up to t

• In a bid to boost private-sector involvement in advancing the Philippines’ green transition, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with the European Union (EU) under the Green Economy Programme for the Philippines (GEPP). This initiative is part of the EU’s newly launched

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala announced that South Africa’s Green Hydrogen National Programme (GHNP) has drawn projects worth over R800 billion since its inclusion in the Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) in 2022. Speaking at the Green Hydrogen Devac conference i

• The government’s ‘Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy 2024’ offers administrative and financial incentives to promote green hydrogen and ammonia production. The Indian BESS market, forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.41% until 2032, will play a key role in the state’s