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EU hydrogen energy development goals criticized as unrealistic: "Based on political will, not solid analysis"
On July 17, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said that the EU's hydrogen energy development goals are unrealistic and are unlikely to be achieved despite nearly 20 billion euros in funding. According to the EU's 2022 target, the EU will produce 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen and import 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen by 2030. However, the European Court of Auditors said in a report that these targets are based on political will rather than solid and reliable analysis, and the EU is still far from achieving these goals. Another EU target to install at least 40 GW of renewable hydrogen electrolysers by 2030 was an idea floated in documents by a hydrogen industry lobby group, the auditors found.

Saudi Aramco acquires a low-carbon hydrogen company
On July 16, local time, Saudi Aramco announced that it had signed a final agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) to develop low-carbon hydrogen business and expand new energy investment portfolio. The company has not yet announced the transaction amount. BHIG is a wholly owned subsidiary of APQ, a joint venture between U.S. Air Products and Palestinian Qudra Energy. Under the agreement, Saudi Aramco will also receive options to purchase hydrogen and nitrogen from BHIG, prior to standard closing conditions. After the transaction is completed, Saudi Aramco and APQ will each own 50% of BHIG. Saudi Aramco said the investment highlights its ambition to expand its new energy portfolio and develop low-carbon hydrogen business. The investment in BHIG will help the development of the low-carbon hydrogen network in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco plans to leverage its capabilities in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and its technical expertise in hydrogen to build a vibrant, low-carbon hydrogen market as the foundation for the energy system of the future.

To be completed in 2027! Essar Energy Transformation Company will build a hydrogen power plant in Europe!

Recently, according to foreign media reports, EET plans to build a 125MW hydrogen power plant in the UK in 2027, marking the birth of the first hydrogen power plant in Europe. The power plant is located at the Stanlow Refinery. EET will also further develop a 1GW blue hydrogen plant and at least 50MW electrolyzer. At present, the first batch of 350MW of blue hydrogen production capacity has obtained planning permission and is expected to be officially launched in 2027.

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Messer to build 10MW green hydrogen plant in Germany
Recently, industrial gas company Messer unveiled plans to build a new green hydrogen plant at the Brainergy Park in Jülich, Germany. The plant will be operational in the fall of 2025, with a rated output of 10MW and a production capacity of 180 kg of hydrogen per hour. The plant will be operated by HyDN GmbH, a company in the administrative district of the city of Jülich. The company believes that the plant will be the largest of its kind in Germany.

French Hydrogen Energy Company actively promotes green hydrogen production in Vietnam
French companies such as HDF Energy have used their own technological and financial advantages to carry out extensive green hydrogen cooperation with Vietnamese government and enterprises. HDF Energy recently plans with Vietnam Railways Corporation to convert nearly 200 decades-old diesel locomotives to green hydrogen energy, helping Vietnam's green transportation development and contributing to Vietnam's implementation of net zero emissions by 2050. The company is also considering launching green transportation projects in Vietnam.

South Africa will establish a special zone to attract hydrogen energy investment
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made a public speech on the evening of July 18, local time, clearly stating that the new coalition government will make inclusive economic growth a core task and place it at the top of the national development strategy. President Ramaphosa clearly stated: "South Africa is committed to building a green manufacturing system centered on the export of green hydrogen energy and related products, electric vehicles and renewable energy components." To this end, South Africa plans to establish a special economic zone in the Bogobay area to attract investment in green hydrogen energy projects and further promote the green transformation of the national economy.

Hydrogen-powered vehicles are designated as vehicles for the French Olympics, causing controversy
Recently, 120 scientists jointly called on the Paris Olympics to abandon the Toyota Mirai car, saying it undermines the green image. On July 9, Musk criticized the use of hydrogen in cars as stupid and supported electric vehicles. On July 16, France Hydrogène refuted that hydrogen-powered cars meet specific needs and are a viable solution. France Hydrogène emphasized the advantages of hydrogen-powered cars in heavy and intensive transportation, and pointed out that the original letter did not take into account the heat and oxygen recovery in hydrogen production. The agency said that hydrogen-powered vehicles and electric vehicles each have their own roles in decarbonizing transportation and are not in direct competition.

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