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💬 The Basque Country's leadership in renewable hydrogen: an opportunity for the energy transition 🌍🔋 🌱 #hydrogen #energytransition #BasqueCountry #sustainability #BasqueHydrogenCorridor. 🔍 As a hydrogen expert, I follow closely the Basque Hydrogen Corridor project, a pioneering initiative in Europe. The Basque Country, with its powerful industrial fabric and its commitment to sustainability, is positioned as a leader in the development of green hydrogen. 🏭 The decarbonization of heavy industry, a challenge for the whole of Europe, finds in hydrogen a viable solution. The Basque Country, with 25% of its GDP coming from energy-intensive industry, has much to gain from this bet. 🔗 But the Basque Hydrogen Corridor goes further. It aims to create a complete hydrogen ecosystem, encompassing production, transport, storage and end use in mobility and industry. This comprehensive vision, embodied in 49 concrete projects, is the key to its success. I highlight the strong institutional support and public-private collaboration that underpin this project. The union of companies, technology centers, universities and public administrations makes it possible to combine efforts and resources to achieve the ambitious objectives. 🇪🇸 The Basque initiative is not limited to its own territory. It is part of the Ebro Hydrogen Corridor, an alliance with other Spanish regions to promote renewable hydrogen in southern Europe. This cross-border cooperation is vital to maximize the impact of this technology. 📈 The short-term results are ambitious: to produce 21,000 tons per year of green hydrogen, reduce CO2 emissions by 230,000 tons and invest 1.1 billion euros over the next decade. 🏆 The Basque Country's leadership in green hydrogen is an opportunity for all of Spain. This project demonstrates the viability of the energy transition and can serve as a model for other regions. The winning of the Hydrogen Valley of the Year 2022 award by the Basque Hydrogen Corridor is a well-deserved recognition of its strategic vision, collaborative work and tangible results. 🔭 Let's follow the progress of this initiative closely. The Basque Country is leading the way to a clean and sustainable future powered by green hydrogen.

We are thrilled to announce that Cyient has joined Hydrogen Cluster Finland, a pivotal network of companies and industrial associations dedicated to fostering the hydrogen economy. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation, leveraging Finland's advanced technological landscape and renewable energy resources. Hydrogen Cluster Finland encompasses a variety of member companies and industrial associations. It involves businesses building and operating physical infrastructure, equipment and solutions for production and distribution of clean and renewable energy, production, distribution and storage of hydrogen, and its further processing and use in industry and in other sectors. Several technology, design and digitalization service and consulting companies have also joined Hydrogen Cluster Finland. Hydrogen Cluster Finland is a vibrant network that encourages information sharing, collaboration, joint ventures, and the development of business perspectives to promote the hydrogen economy. The aim is to intertwine the different competencies and capabilities into a network of interconnected stakeholders – a hydrogen value network.   “Cyient is a global engineering and technology solutions company. We enable our clients to achieve operational excellence and meet their strategic goals through innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships. By joining Hydrogen Cluster Finland, we are excited to contribute to and benefit from the collective expertise and opportunities within the hydrogen value network”, says Herman Kleynhans, Senior Vice President, BU Head of Sustainability. Finland stands out with one of the cleanest national energy mixes and a rapidly increasing share of renewable energy. The country's abundant water resources and high-level technological readiness make it an ideal environment for hydrogen advancements. “Finnish forerunners are well-positioned to capitalize on European and global hydrogen opportunities, and we are eager to be part of this transformative journey. By participating in this cluster, Cyient aims to contribute to the creation of sustainable innovation and business opportunities, supporting the global shift towards climate neutrality”, says Herman Kleynhans.   At Cyient, we are committed to driving sustainable solutions and innovation. Joining Hydrogen Cluster Finland allows us to collaborate with leading organizations and contribute to the hydrogen economy. We look forward to engaging in meaningful dialogue, exploring joint ventures, and advancing sustainable business practices globally through the network. #HydrogenClusterFinland #Sustainability #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #HydrogenEconomy #Collaboration #ClimateNeutrality #CleanEnergy #TechnologySolutions #EngineeringExcellence #GlobalPartnerships #DesigningTomorrowTogether #Cyient

At Proeuropean Trading GmbH we are proud to have participated in the recent EU Hydrogen Valleys Days in Brussels (June 17-18, 2024) 🇧🇪 Our CFO, AIKATERINI LIANOUDAKI, represented us at this pivotal gathering for the hydrogen sector. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: ➡️ Collaboration and Innovation: Hydrogen Valleys foster collaboration and innovation across Europe, accelerating the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies. ➡️ Scaling Up Renewables: These initiatives have been instrumental in scaling up hydrogen production through water electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, leading to larger and more efficient production plants. ➡️ Building Integrated Ecosystems: The Hydrogen Valleys concept promotes the creation of comprehensive hydrogen ecosystems spanning production, storage, distribution, and utilization across various sectors like mobility, industry, and energy. ➡️ Green Transition Powerhouse: The REPowerEU Plan further boosts this momentum with a €200 million investment to double the number of Hydrogen Valleys in Europe by 2025. This strengthens Europe's energy independence and green transition efforts. 𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧: The EU Hydrogen Valleys Days offered a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration between stakeholders. We are committed to being a part of this exciting journey towards a clean hydrogen future 🍃 #proeuropean #greenhydrogen #euhydrogenvalleysdays #sustainablefuture #europeanunion #greenenergy #brussels

EUR 9 million EU-funding secured for Norwegian Hydrogen's CONVEY Project at Port of Hirtshals 🚢🌱   Today we celebrate 🎉 that we and our partners have been awarded a EUR 9 million grant by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership for the development of an integrated green hydrogen value chain at the Port of Hirtshals, Denmark.   What does this mean? 💡 We're tapping into the power from local wind turbines to produce green hydrogen, thereby initiating a wide range of emission cuts and energy efficiencies for several businesses and operations in the port. The project includes the construction of a 5 MW electrolyzer, a large-scale refueling station for heavy-duty transport, and distribution networks for hydrogen, oxygen, and waste heat to a diverse group of off-takers and partners. Our focus on circularity ensures that every part of the process is optimized for sustainability and efficiency. ♻️   Our CONVEY project is set to transform Hirtshals Port into a model for green ports, showcasing what the future of sustainable energy looks like in action. 🌍   We're deeply thankful for the trust placed in us by the EU's Clean Hydrogen Partnership and Horizon Europe, and we are excited to collaborate with our partners in developing the green port of tomorrow.   🔗 For further details on our exciting project, follow the link below 👇   Clean Hydrogen Partnership European Commission CONVEY Partners: VIREON | Hydrogen Valley | Greenport North Port of Hirtshals - Hirtshals Havn | Onnest biomega® | Hirtshals Transport Center | Next Consult ApS Vendelbo Spedition A/S | VTT | Norwegian Hydrogen   #GreenHydrogen #CleanHydrogenPartnership #HorizonEurope #CONVEYProject #GreenPorts #RenewableEnergy  

NZTC Report Sets Out Plan for Green Hydrogen Export Between Scotland and Germany   UK-based Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and German-based Cruh21 have launched a report that will help unlock the full potential of a green hydrogen collaboration between Scotland and Germany. 🔽 Find more info in comments below 🔽 #NZTC #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenExport #Scotland #Germany #NetZero #Cruh21 #OilAndGAs #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy ⤵️ Click Follow on our page to keep up to date with energy news ⤵️

We were delighted to host Gillian Martin, Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, at our Hydrogen Build & Assembly Centre in Cambuslang, Glasgow, last Thursday for the launch of Scotland’s Hydrogen Sector Export Plan. The plan, outlines the actions needed to secure Scotland as a key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030, including: • Demonstrating growing market demand in the UK and Europe to attract investment in hydrogen production, transport, and storage. • Developing Scotland’s domestic supply chain, capabilities, and skills through regional hydrogen hubs and addressing gaps in production, transport, and storage. • Enhancing infrastructure and systems for exporting hydrogen, including storage facilities, aligning regulations with EU rules, and exploring hydrogen pipelines to Europe and Ireland. • Collaborating with current and potential exporters to develop the international supply chain. 🔗 Link to the Report - https://lnkd.in/eXqhXYfK 🔊 Dr Stuart Mitchell, Hydrogen Director said “Hydrasun, a D2Zero Company, welcomes the Hydrogen Sector Export Plan, reinforcing Scotland’s leadership in the hydrogen economy and strengthening our ability to grow both domestically and internationally.” “We have a strong track record as an exporter, delivering hydrogen systems across Europe and Scandinavia. Our expanding footprint demonstrates the growing demand for Scottish hydrogen expertise overseas. Scotland’s proximity to key markets like Germany and the Netherlands provides the opportunity to be at the forefront of hydrogen exports. “Continued support from the Scottish Government, through agencies like Scottish Enterprise, has enabled Hydrasun to accelerate its growth, expand into new markets, and deliver innovative solutions.” “Collaboration across industry sectors, governments, and communities is essential to fully realise hydrogen’s potential. Together, we can position Scotland as a global leader in hydrogen innovation and sustainability.” 💬 As part of the visit, our industry experts showcased Hydrasun and Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. technology solutions and services for both transport and industrial hydrogen applications, including scalable refuelling solutions, industrial panels and offtaker solutions, and the work we are doing to accelerate skills development in the Hydrogen Skills Academy. Stuart Gardiner │ Stuart Duncanson │ Hannah Beveridge │ Robert Laing │ Jemma Reynolds │ Alan Graham │ Hydrasun Hydrogen Capability Solutions │ Fuel Cell Systems Ltd.

Hydrogen production in a port with a local power supply is an excellent step towards sustainable energy solutions. By leveraging local and renewable energy sources like solar or wind, the production of hydrogen becomes more environmentally friendly and reduces dependency on traditional fossil fuels. This approach not only aligns with the global push for decarbonization but also addresses the specific energy needs of ports, which are critical hubs for trade and transportation. Also, excess heat and oxygen from the hydrogen production can find off-takers among the large variety of customers related to many ports making the overall performance even better.

🌱 Succession of Green Hydrogen Valleys in Spain 🇪🇸 #GreenHydrogen #Spain #EnergyInnovation 🌄 Spain is home to a dozen hydrogen corridors in regions such as the Basque Country, Andalusia and Asturias. The aim is to deploy 11 gigawatts by 2030, with an estimated investment of around €21 billion. 🚀 The deployment of green hydrogen-related infrastructures is a priority for companies and administrations. Although progress is slow, investors and public opinion are showing increasing interest in these initiatives. Javier Brey, president of the Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2), points out that renewable hydrogen projects are well distributed throughout Spain. "The latest AeH2 census identifies 36 integrated projects and a dozen hydrogen valleys in the country, which will represent an installed capacity of almost 11 gigawatts (GW) in electrolysers and an investment of around 21 billion euros until 2030," says the executive. 🔗 Source: https://bit.ly/4aFJRrA .

At Proeuropean Trading GmbH we are proud to have participated in the recent EU Hydrogen Valleys Days in Brussels (June 17-18, 2024) 🇧🇪 Our CFO, AIKATERINI LIANOUDAKI, represented us at this pivotal gathering for the hydrogen sector. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: ➡️ Collaboration and Innovation: Hydrogen Valleys foster collaboration and innovation across Europe, accelerating the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies. ➡️ Scaling Up Renewables: These initiatives have been instrumental in scaling up hydrogen production through water electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, leading to larger and more efficient production plants. ➡️ Building Integrated Ecosystems: The Hydrogen Valleys concept promotes the creation of comprehensive hydrogen ecosystems spanning production, storage, distribution, and utilization across various sectors like mobility, industry, and energy. ➡️ Green Transition Powerhouse: The REPowerEU Plan further boosts this momentum with a €200 million investment to double the number of Hydrogen Valleys in Europe by 2025. This strengthens Europe's energy independence and green transition efforts. 𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧: The EU Hydrogen Valleys Days offered a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration between stakeholders. We are committed to being a part of this exciting journey towards a clean hydrogen future 🍃 #proeuropean #greenhydrogen #euhydrogenvalleysdays #sustainablefuture #europeanunion #greenenergy #brussels

♻️Big Win for Green Hydrogen in the Netherlands! The Dutch government is throwing its weight behind clean energy in a big way! They just awarded almost €250 million ($268 million) to kickstart 7 green hydrogen projects with a combined capacity of 101MW. This is a huge step forward for decarbonization efforts! Here's the breakdown: ➡Two giants lead the charge: RWE's 50MW Eemshydrogen project and VoltH2's 50MW plant are taking the lion's share of the funding. ➡Early bird gets the green (hydrogen): RWE's project gets a special perk - it can use existing wind power thanks to being an "early-mover"! This is fantastic news for several reasons: ➡Boost for green jobs: These projects will create new opportunities in the clean energy sector. ➡Industry goes green: Factories and transportation will have access to cleaner hydrogen fuel. ➡Europe takes notice: The Netherlands is setting a strong example for other countries looking to adopt hydrogen power. This is just the beginning! The Netherlands is aiming for a whopping 4 GW of electrolyser capacity by 2030. That's ambitious, but with investments like this, it seems achievable. What do you think - Is hydrogen the future of clean energy? How can other countries replicate the Netherlands' success? https://lnkd.in/derd4mZX #greenhydrogen #renewableenergy #climatechange #sustainability #technology #hydrogen #netzero2050 #globalwarming #GHG