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Siemens Energy to build major 280-MW green hydrogen facility for EWE by 2027
Siemens Energy has secured a significant contract to construct a 280-megawatt green hydrogen electrolysis system for Northern German utility EWE, with the project slated to commence operations in 2027. This initiative is part of a broader German strategy to transition to a low-carbon economy, supported by a recent…
July 26, 2024 -
Shell advances renewable hydrogen efforts with 100-MW electrolyser in Germany
Shell announced plans to construct a 100-megawatt renewable hydrogen electrolyser at its Rheinland refinery in Germany, marking its second such unit in Europe. The Refhyne II electrolyser is expected to begin operations in 2027 and will produce up to 44,000 kilograms of renewable hydrogen per day, aiding in the partial…
July 26, 2024 -
Germany to lead EU hydrogen revolution with EnBW’s €1 billion pipeline investment
German utility EnBW has committed 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion) to develop pipelines for transporting clean hydrogen, aiming to have a nationwide hydrogen grid operational by 2032. Germany is focusing on green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis using wind and solar power, as an alternative to fossil fuels…
July 26, 2024 -
European refiners warn of diminishing profit margins amid falling demand
European oil refiners, including TotalEnergies and Neste, cautioned on Thursday about declining profit margins due to weakening demand, signaling an end to the high profits experienced following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. TotalEnergies, the largest European refiner, reported a 34% quarterly decrease in operating income…
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Business pessimism in France and Germany grows, threatening Euro Zone recovery
Surveys released on Thursday indicate increasing pessimism among companies in France and Germany, the euro zone’s two largest economies, heightening concerns about the region’s sluggish recovery. The euro zone has faced challenges in maintaining its post-pandemic rebound, which has been more robust in the United States…
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Chinese nickel companies seek minority status in Indonesia to qualify for US EV incentives
Chinese companies are negotiating with potential investors to reduce their stakes in Indonesian nickel smelters to qualify for U.S. electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act mandates that to be eligible for EV tax credits, materials must come from firms with no more than 25% ownership by entities from China…
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RWE and TotalEnergies team up for 795 MW offshore wind project in Netherlands
RWE and TotalEnergies have partnered to deliver the OranjeWind offshore wind project in the Netherlands, which will have an installed capacity of 795 MW. This venture, the first system integration project in the Dutch market, sees each company holding a 50% stake, with RWE leading development, construction, and operation…
July 25, 2024 -
New quality standards spark panic selling in China’s steel market
China’s steel market is experiencing significant turbulence due to new quality standards for steel rebar set to take effect on September 25. These standards, issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, have caused traders to hastily offload existing inventories that meet the old criteria. This rush to sell…
July 25, 2024
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