The first hydrogen valley in Eastern Europe is now a fact
It is official! The first Hydrogen Valley in Eastern Europe has been launched in the Košice Region, Slovakia.
The project EASTGATEH2V will deploy 4 MW of green hydrogen electrolyzers, fuel buses, waste trucks, and boats, drive industrial and aviation innovation, and foster cross-border collaboration with Ukraine and beyond. Its vision: cleaner air, new technologies, and hydrogen as an everyday part of life.
Scrap aluminum into clean fuel? A way for scaling hydrogen production!
Siemens Energy has signed an MoU with UK-based startup Paragon Resources to scale up a novel hydrogen production method that requires no electricity, fossil fuels, or electrolyzer. The process uses recycled aluminum and water with a proprietary catalyst to generate hydrogen, aluminum hydroxide, and heat – the last of which can even be harnessed for electricity production. Sounds very promising!
Hydrogen-powered vessel “Windcat Rotterdam” completes sea trials
The hydrogen-fueled commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has successfully finished over a week of rigorous sea trials, confirming the performance of all systems ahead of delivery this summer.
Built by Damen Shipyards and launched in October 2024, the vessel is the first of six ordered by Windcat Offshore. Designed for offshore wind commissioning, the 87 m CSOV can accommodate up to 120 people and operates with a hybrid electric propulsion system primarily powered by hydrogen – paving the way for cleaner, more sustainable offshore operations. It is worth mentioning that it can operate for 30 days without refueling.
