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🔊 The growing interest of companies, industry associations, and institutions in hydrogen development demonstrates its pivotal role in the energy transition. And, of course, we're seeing more and more gatherings, summits, and exhibitions addressing its present and future. Not long ago, we bid farewell to the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC) 2024, and last week we attended the 4th Global Hydrogen Forum. Now, we are gearing up for the next event, the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2024, an excellent forum to engage, share experiences, develop strategies, and establish leadership in a crucial sector for societal decarbonization.  📅 It will take place on May 13th, 14th, and 15th in Rotterdam, Netherlands. We'll be there representing Sener at booth B04, as part of the associate companies of the Cluster de Energía | Basque Energy Cluster, to discuss project development across the entire value chain of #greenhydrogen. See you there? 😉 #Sener

🌍 Recently I had an opportunitity to attend world‘s largest event focused on the hydrogen energy. This year World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition gathered in Rotterdam over 500 exhibitors, 350 speakers, and 15,000 professionals from around the globe. Here are a few highlights: ⚡ The summit as a platform for bold statements, reinforcing international alliances for the transition to clean hydrogen, addressing the climate emergency and global conflicts, emphasizing the importance of energy security and sustainability ⚡ Rotterdam's goal to become the hydrogen energy hub of Europe ⚡ New hydrogen pipeline to connect major cities in the Netherlands and Germany, accelerating the development of a national hydrogen backbone by 2026 ⚡ The Netherlands aims to achieve 4 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2030, representing 10% of the EU's goal ⚡ A projected increase in the number and scale of electrolysis projects is from 69 projects with a capacity of 1 GW in 2023 to a projected 813 projects with 85 GW capacity by 2030 The event hosted speakers covering a range of topics, including underground hydrogen storage, advancements in electrolyzer technology, real-time AI monitoring of water electrolysis, compression solutions for hydrogen transportation and storage, cost reduction opportunities. 🌍 Experiencing such an event was truly inspiring, giving a profound sense of hope for our sustainable future.

Introducing Japan Hydrogen Association, Supporting Association of Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2024. Japan Hydrogen Association aims to build a hydrogen society by harnessing the power of hydrogen through social implementation projects. While Japan has a history of hydrogen research, several challenges hinder its widespread adoption. The association advocates for collaboration among stakeholders to overcome these barriers and pave the way for hydrogen’s use in larger society. By working with governments, communities, and industry partners, Japan Hydrogen Association hopes to create a more sustainable future for generations to come. As Japan steps up its investments into hydrogen infrastructure and technology, join us from 3-5 June 2024 in Tokyo to explore the pathways towards commercialising hydrogen for larger societal use, and the resources, policies and investments required to make it a sustainable energy source for Japan and beyond. Download Conference Brochure to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gxGHHr8v Secure your delegate pass: https://lnkd.in/gy5B4_Kh Brought to you by dmg events: Energy Portfolio - organiser of ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference, Gastech 2024, Global Energy Show Canada, and Future Energy Asia Exhibition & Summit. #JapanEnergySummit #Energy #Hydrogen

🌱💧 Europe starts up the first hydrogen turbine capable of powering 500,000 homes. It needs it to move away from natural gas. #Europe #Hydrogen #RenewableEnergy 💡 Breakthrough in Europe's energy transition! Italian company Ansaldo Energia has developed the GT36 turbine, funded by the EU and Switzerland, which is capable of powering up to 500,000 homes with hydrogen. 🏭 This milestone marks a crucial step towards reducing Europe's dependence on natural gas as an alternative to coal. The transition to pure hydrogen is fundamental to achieving sustainability and decarbonisation goals. 🛠️ The GT36 turbine has proven its viability in Germany by operating efficiently on 100% hydrogen, demonstrating the adaptability of this technology to the energy needs of the future. 🌍 This breakthrough represents a step forward in the search for combustion systems that can operate on any concentration of hydrogen mixture, paving the way towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for Europe. 🔗 Source: https://bit.ly/3T4Z2V1 .

📢 Synhelion inaugurates DAWN – the world’s first industrial plant for the production of solar fuels ⛽️☀️ ♻️ Today Synhelion inaugurated the world’s first industrial-scale plant to produce synthetic fuels using solar heat in Jülich. By inaugurating DAWN, Synhelion proves that the technology to produce solar fuels is 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. The renewable fuels will demonstrate the technology’s potential to defossilize the transportation sector, particularly in aviation. Thus, Synhelion marks a significant milestone for the transportation sector’s energy transition. https://lnkd.in/dE8eVZUS #CSP #solar #thermal #concentrated Swiss International Air Lines Lufthansa German Aerospace Center (DLR) ETH Zürich

❔ What do Europeans think about hydrogen energy? 🫧🫧 Institute for Methods Innovation has carried out a detailed analysis of public perceptions and reactions to hydrogen energy in several European Union countries. 👉 Results showed general public support for hydrogen energy, but also a significant lack of understanding about how these technologies actually work. 👓 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHD8dp9P #greenhydrogen #cleanhydrogen #hydrogentechnologies #sustainability #fuelcells Clean Hydrogen Partnership Hydrogen Europe Hydrogen Europe Research European Research Executive Agency (REA)

Save the Date! Fortes: Hydrogen & Power to X Conference Join us in Copenhagen on June 19th and 20th, 2024, for an extraordinary journey towards a sustainable future at the Fortes: Hydrogen & Power to X Conference! As the global pursuit of greener solutions intensifies, hydrogen and Power to X technologies have become pivotal in driving change. This conference will delve into the transformative potential of these groundbreaking technologies and their far-reaching impact on the energy sector and beyond. Here's what awaits you: Captivating keynote presentations by leading experts, unveiling the latest advancements and sharing their visions for a hydrogen-powered future. Stimulating panel discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with hydrogen and Power to X technologies. Inspirational case studies and success stories from pioneering companies and organizations demonstrating their innovative use of hydrogen. Networking opportunities with industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to foster meaningful connections and collaborations. Join us in shaping the future of energy and sustainability! Mark your calendars for June 19th and 20th, 2024. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable insights, and be part of the hydrogen revolution. See you there! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eQMrBzux

The 2024 Asia Pacific #Hydrogen Summit wrapped up last Friday. It was an amazing two days. I represented GE Vernova on two panels; one on #H2 mega projects, and one on the production of H2 from #renewables. The video below includes my reflections after the first day of the event. Overall, my reflections from my trip to Australia and this event are: 1) Australia and its international partners are committed to supporting the growth of renewable-based H2 globally. 2) There is a clear understanding that (developing a new industry) is hard and that it will take time. These are key ... no one is expecting that the development of a low-carbon H2 supply chain will happen overnight or that it will be easy. But it is clear that both public and private institutions are focusing on H2 as one of the paths needed for the future of energy. #APACHydrogen2024 #FutureofEnergy #decarbonization #renewables #gasturbines #windpower #Australia

  GE Vernova is leading the charge towards #sustainable energy solutions with our cutting-edge gas turbine technology. In an interview with Korea Economic Times, Chief Sustainability Officer Roger Martella highlighted its increasing importance in the era of #RenewableEnergy.   Our #commitment to advancements in hydrogen-powered turbines and carbon capture technology #CCS is pivotal in reducing #CarbonEmissions. With over 8.5 million hours of power generation experience using hydrogen, we're proud to spearhead the global #EnergyTransition with a production of more than 7,000 gas turbine engines.   We are shaping the #FutureOfEnergy in #Korea with initiatives like the Shin Sejong Combined Cycle Power Plant, scheduled to be completed later this year. It will be the country's first plant to use a gas turbine engine capable of co-firing 50% hydrogen, aiming to reduce #CO2 emissions by 20%.   Read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/eAZnxa55   #GEVernova #GEVernovaInAsia

Last week at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, I had the privilege to engage in enlightening discussions about market dynamics, technological advancements, and our collective progress towards energy transition goals. 🌍 Regional Presence: The summit showcased an impressive array of countries and regional delegations, all demonstrating the benefits of hosting green molecule production due to their access to renewable energy, infrastructure, or their role as importing hubs. 🔧 Technological Insights: I explored developments in turbo-machinery and power generation equipments with industry leaders such as Jenbacher, Baker Hughes, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Siemens Energy. 📌 Key Highlights: - Kawasaki's advancements in hydrogen DLE development with their 100% H2 DLE combustor which can burn from 50 up to 100% hydrogen—a significant leap forward in hydrogen technology for gas turbines on top of the recent announcements about ammonia use. - Siemens' new STC-SVM compressor consolidating the best of both STC and DATUM platforms for hydrogen compression transmission network applications (Special thanks to Markus Kurz and Pieter De Bisschop for the coffee and insightful discussions) - Jenbacher developments in the hydrogen space for their engine offering (Thanks Marco Graaf) 🌐 Market Studies / Initiatives: I delved into various initiatives and studies, notably those from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Institute, which focused on the production of ammonia overseas and its potential import into Europe. These discussions shed light on the evolving hydrogen/ammonia markets, emphasizing the importance and the competitive edge of imports for the European market. Another initiative was the Mission Possible Partnership, which aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors through the creation of green corridors. 🔄 Industry Sentiment: From the perspective of electrolyzer's OEMs, the sentiment remains mixed. Despite a promising sales pipeline, administrative and financial challenges persist among clients. While we can look at a half-full or half-empty glass, there is an ongoing reality check as clients come to terms with the true costs of green molecule production. I wished I would have had the time for more given the attendance. Following the EU hydrogen week in Brussels last November, the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam reaffirmed that green molecules continue to gain momentum. #HydrogenSummit #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #HydrogenTechnology #SustainableEnergy #Decarbonization #HydrogenEconomy #CleanEnergy #EnergyInnovation