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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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Scientists develop green nickel extraction method

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials have developed a carbon-free, energy-saving method to extract nickel for batteries and stainless steel. Their latest findings are now published in the journal Nature.

Primetals Technologies, Mitsubishi, voestalpine, and Rio Tinto partner on hydrogen-based plant

Primetals Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, Rio Tinto, and voestalpine have signed a cooperation agreement to fast-track the development of fluidized bed and smelter technologies.

Aperam and ELG reveal Aperam recycling branding

ELG, a global leader in recycling secondary raw materials, including stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium, and integral part of Aperam, is strengthening its brand identity to reflect the strong synergies and shared vision to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.

GMH Gruppe supplies Hammerwerk Erft with CO2-reduced steel

Hammerwerk Erft G. Diederichs GmbH & Co. KG is now using green power premium steel from Georgsmarienhütte GmbH—an important step towards climate-neutral forging.

SSAB and SMS group sign agreement for sustainable steel production

SSAB has awarded SMS group an Early Services Agreement for the delivery of the cold rolling complex at its steel production facility in Luleå, Sweden.

beSirius raises €3M to turn sustainability data into business intelligence

beSirius has raised €3 million in a seed funding round led by NAP (formerly Cavalry Ventures), with participation from Fund F, Techstars, Blackwood, WEPA Ventures, and Golden Egg Check.

SSAB replaces blast furnaces with EAF in Oxelösund

SSAB replaces the blast furnaces in Oxelösund, Sweden with an electric arc furnace and associated raw material handling. The aim is for the new production system to be up and running towards the end of 2026.

GravitHy announces funding round for decarbonization

GravitHy announces a €60 million funding round, including public funds from the French programme Première Usine.

DiGreeS program explores digital technology for steel recycling

Under the name Digital Twins for Green Steel (DiGreeS), Tata Steel Nederland, Saarstahl, and voestalpine Group are investigating possibilities for introducing new steel production routes and reducing the ecological footprint.

IFC to support Aperam decarbonization efforts

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Aperam announce a financing package to support Aperam’s decarbonization efforts through the production of sustainably-produced charcoal, a renewable fuel for steel manufacturing.