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February 24, 2023
EU climate diplomacy deal caught in debate on nuclear
The European Union countries failed to adopt climate diplomacy conclusions scheduled for Monday due to a developing split over the role of nuclear energy in the green transition, according to EU officials.
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EU sets out framework for nuclear-derived hydrogen
The European Commission on Monday proposed regulations that could allow some hydrogen produced in nuclear-based energy systems to contribute toward EU renewable energy objectives, signaling a victory for pro-nuclear France.
February 14, 2023Canada greenlights North America’s first green hydrogen production facility
Canadian start-up EverWind Fuels has secured the first environmental approval for the first phase of its commercial-scale green hydrogen and green ammonia plant in North America.
February 13, 2023France appeals EU for recognizing nuclear-produced hydrogen
France is spearheading a campaign to have the European Union acknowledge low-carbon hydrogen produced by nuclear power in its renewable energy rules, but some member states are opposed to the notion, fearing it will undermine efforts to quickly scale up w
February 07, 2023PNE, Omnia sign MoU for green hydrogen, ammonia production in South Africa
Omnia Group of South Africa and WKN Windcurrent, a subsidiary of German renewables giant PNE, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to access onsite production of green hydrogen and ammonia in South Africa.
February 06, 2023Germany to invest €80 million in green hydrogen transport
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has earmarked 80 million euros for investments in the production of green hydrogen for the transport sector.
February 03, 2023UAE's Masdar unveils 20,000 MW renewables target for Africa
Masdar, an Abu Dhabi-based state-owned clean energy company, has announced ambitions to invest in Nigeria as part of its Africa-wide penetration which aims to increase renewable energy capacity by 20,000 MW over the next 12 years.
September 16, 2022Africa's first green hydrogen plant to start production in 2024
French independent power producer HDF Energy has announced that its green hydrogen power plant in Namibia, Africa’s first, will begin producing electricity in 2024.
June 14, 2022Delayed hydrogen development may impede net zero goals: DNV
Green hydrogen, generated by renewable energy or from low-carbon power, is critical for reducing emissions, but it will only account for 5% of the global final energy mix by 2050, falling short of what is required to reach climate targets, global energy c