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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in hydrogen technology. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the production, storage and transport of hydrogen.
Topics such as electrolyzers, materials, flow control, compressors, sealings and storage tanks are covered as well as interviews with specialists, manufacturers and end users alike.
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ANT AG´s waterjet cutting allows for sustainable ship recycling and green steel production

In Germany, two pilot projects are underway for the dismantling of obsolete ships with the environmentally friendly waterjet abrasive suspension system. ANT AG's high-performance, energy-efficient technology achieves remarkable results in compliance with all international requirements for sustainable ship recycling.

ArcelorMittal contracts Primetals Technologies for two LD converters for steel plant

ArcelorMittal has recently contracted Primetals Technologies for the revamping of two LD converters (BOFs) at its steel plant in Jõao Monlevade, Brazil. The order encompasses two new 135-ton converters, an upgrade of the primary dedusting systems, and complete electrics and automation packages.

Salzgitter´s (re)financing deal sealed for green steel production

Salzgitter Klöckner-Werke GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, has entered into a revamped € 1.03 billion syndicated loan agreement. The company’s existing € 560 million credit line was raised to € 680 million, with a new € 350 million guarantee facility baked into the contract as well.

Ovako to inaugurate hydrogen plant at its Hofors mill

Ovako, the leading European manufacturer of steel and one of the largest steel recyclers in the Nordic countries, is inaugurating the hydrogen plant at its Hofors mill which marks a significant milestone in the effort towards a more sustainable steel industry, with the potential for substantial reductions in global emissions.

World’s largest hydrogen direct reduction plant for the production of green iron to be...

HyIron, with the support of the state of Lower Saxony, has succeeded in taking a giant step toward meeting the challenge of decarbonising the steel industry. World’s largest hydrogen direct reduction plant for the production of green iron is to be opened in Lingen.

Blastr Green Steel to explore pellet plant site in Norway to optimize decarbonised steel...

Blastr Green Steel has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Lutelandet Offshore Site & Drydock and Htwo-Fuel to explore Lutelandet on the west coast of Norway as an alternative location for Blastr’s pellet plant, supplying feedstock to its ultra-low CO2 steel plant being developed in Inkoo, Finland.

Georgsmarienhütte and energy service provider EWE announce hydrogen cooperation

The steel manufacturer Georgsmarienhütte and the energy service provider EWE aim to jointly implement hydrogen projects in a bid to advance the transformation of the region in terms of climate neutrality.

RENK to supply special gearboxes for production of green steel

RENK Group is supplying three high-speed special gear units for compressors for the production of so-called green steel to Siemens Energy Compressors GmbH as part of the “SALCOS” project of the Salzgitter AG steel group.

Bahrain Steel signs Letter of Intent for iron ore pellet supply to Essar Group’s...

Foulath Subsidiary, Bahrain Steel, a leading producer, and global supplier of high-grade iron-ore pellets, has partnered with multinational conglomerate Essar Group in the supply of iron ore pellets to the Green Steel Arabia (GSA) project.

WSK´s investment to achieve lower emissions and increase in productivity

Wildauer Schmiede- und Kurbelwellentechnik GmbH is investing a total of around 2.5 million euros in two new heating furnaces and a modern charging system. The company is not only reducing the CO2 footprint of its products through energy savings, but also increasing productivity as a result.