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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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Steel manufacturer Georgsmarienhütte and energy service provider EWE announce hydrogen cooperation

The steel manufacturer Georgsmarien-hütte 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.

Primetals and BGH Edelstahl collaborate to implement grid-friendly power supply system

Active Power Feeder, a ground-breaking power solution from Primetals Technologies and crucial technology for green steel projects is to be implemented at German steel producer BGH Edelstahl in Siegen.

AVAADA Group to collaborate with Tata Steel SEZ Ltd for green hydrogen and ammonia...

AVAADA Group, a frontrunner in India's integrated energy sector, is pleased to announce its initiative to establish a cutting-edge Green Hydrogen and Ammonia manufacturing unit at Gopalpur Industrial Park, Odisha.

Hitachi Energy supplies electrical system for Ovako´s green hydrogen plant for heating steel before...

Hitachi Energy has delivered a modular eHouse solution to Ovako, the leading European manufacturer of steel and one of the largest steel recyclers in the Nordic countries, to electrify the 20 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer in Hofors, Sweden.

H2 Green Steel raises €1.5 billion in equity to build world’s first green steel...

In the largest private placement in Europe this year, H2 Green Steel has raised about €1.5 billion in equity from an investor group led by Altor, GIC, Hy24 and Just Climate. The round will finance the world’s first large-scale green steel plant and Europe’s first giga-scale electrolyzer. 

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.