Western Europe

H₂ fuel cells manufacturer, Loop Energy will extend its presence in Europe later this month by expanding into the UK. The move is in reaction to growing customer demand for Loop Energy’s fuel cells in continental Europe and the UK, where diesel and petrol vehicles will begin to be banned in 2030.

A new private-public sector partnership has been established to build Cumbria’s first low-carbon H₂ hub to provide local businesses with easy access to H₂ fuel.

Approximately 60 MMtpy of green H₂ projects are under development globally, with 30% in Western Europe.

Nel has decided to build a new fully automated production line at Herøya in Norway, doubling its capacity for production of alkaline electrolyzer stacks to 1 GW.

Provaris Energy announced it has established an office in Oslo, Norway, to be its European corporate office, including the registration of Provaris Norway AS.

U.S. H₂ scanning solutions provider H2scan has extended its commitment to the UK and European market with the appointment of a European Director to drive the business into new markets.

IAAPS is among several key research and innovation institutions, businesses, industries and local authorities which form part of a new regional H₂ network, having been recognized for their pioneering roles in the field.

After receiving the permissibility for its 5 MMt steel plant in northern Sweden, the company moves into the construction phase of its journey towards producing green steel.

Johnson Matthey (JM) is collaborating with ClimeCo to help synthesis gas producers, initially in H₂ and methanol, to build the business case for reducing CO₂ emissions from existing processes by up to 95%.

Phillips 66 and H2 Energy Europe announced they have closed on a 50-50 JV to set up and operate a network of H₂ refueling retail sites in Germany, Austria and Denmark.