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Progress in Sodium-Ion Batteries Strengthens Energy Storage Potential – Also for the Steel Industry
15.05.2025
IBU-tec advanced materials AG has reached an important milestone in the advancement of electrochemical manufacturing technologies: its new automated cell assembly line is now fully operational.
Floating Ammonia Cracker Completed: Premiere for H2 Import
12.05.2025
According to company information, Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions have completed the world's first floating ammonia cracker. According to an announcement on April 24, the technology enables ammonia transported by ship to be converted into hydrogen on floating import terminals. The project, which began in April 2023, is part of the Norwegian "Green Platform" funding program.
Ruhr energy policy dialogue discusses CO₂ management in NRW
12.05.2025
Around 130 guests from politics, industry and society discussed the challenges and opportunities of CO₂ management in North Rhine-Westphalia at the second Ruhr Energy Policy Dialogue, which took place on 7 May 2025 at the Zeche Zollverein in Essen.
Coolbrook and Tenova Join Forces to Enable CO₂-Free Production of Iron, Steel, and Other Metals
05.05.2025
The Finnish technology company Coolbrook, which specializes in industrial electrification, and Tenova, a leading provider of sustainable solutions for the metals and mining industries, have announced a strategic partnership.
BMWK publishes white paper on hydrogen storage
05.05.2025
In mid-April, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) presented the “White Paper on Hydrogen Storage”. The document is based on many studies and scenarios and quantifies both future storage requirements and the potential for hydrogen storage in Germany. It shows that the demand for storage capacities will increase significantly in the coming years.
Japanese pump technology in use for underground power line between Spain and France
05.05.2025
Japanese pump technology is being used in the construction of the underground power link between France and Spain, part of the EU's INELFE project. The new line is intended to increase the security of supply in both countries from 2028 and prevent power outages.
District heating for Vaduz Castle: topographical challenges overcome
28.04.2025
Brugg Pipes, a leading provider of flexible and rigid pipe systems and complete solutions in the field of local and district heating, successfully completed the connection of Vaduz Castle in the Principality of Liechtenstein to the district heating network in spring – a technically and logistically challenging project that even involved the use of a helicopter.
Linde Introduces New Liquid Hydrogen Trailer
25.04.2025
Chemical company Linde has developed a new truck trailer for transporting liquid hydrogen (LH₂). According to the company, this is in response to the growing demand for liquid hydrogen. The new trailer enables the transport of 3.9 tons of liquid hydrogen - 50 percent more than previous models. According to Linde, this makes it the largest of its kind in Europe.
Innovative Steel Casting with TRIP/TWIP Effect Enhances Safety and Sustainability
25.04.2025
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and TU Bergakademie Freiberg have made a significant breakthrough in steel casting technology. They have developed a cold-formable, copper-alloyed austenitic cast steel with TRIP/TWIP properties, opening new possibilities for safety-critical applications.
H2-ready gas power plant goes into operation in Stuttgart
23.04.2025
After two years of construction, EnBW has commissioned a hydrogen-capable gas power plant in Stuttgart. The "H2-ready" facility with 124 MW of electrical capacity replaces existing coal boilers and is expected to be able to run on hydrogen by the mid-2030s.