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Lünen: Millions invested in climate-friendly district heating
19.12.2025
The Lünen biomass power plant (BMK), which has been operated by Iqony Energies and Remondis since 2006, is to be comprehensively modernised and expanded for heat extraction by 2028. In addition to the conversion of the existing power plant, the construction of an additional heating plant is planned.
Bolivia's First Direct Reduction Plant Commences Production
19.12.2025
Tenova HYL, a leading Tenova company in the field of direct reduction, has successfully commissioned its ENERGIRON Zero-Reformer DR Micro-Module at Empresa Siderúrgica del Mutún in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, producing the first Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) on October 7.
Energy Efficiency Industry Sounds Alarm: Short-Time Work, Investment Freezes – and the Government Creates Even More Uncertainty
15.12.2025
The German Industry Initiative for Energy Efficiency (DENEFF) is sounding the alarm in light of the planned amendment to the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) and warns against a dilution of proven standards.
EWE begins construction of a 320 MW electrolyzer in Emden
15.12.2025
The energy supplier EWE has begun construction of a 320-megawatt electrolysis plant in Emden. The plant is part of the Clean Hydrogen Coastline project and is expected to supply green hydrogen to industrial customers from the end of 2027.
Eavor starts electricity production in Geretsried – an important milestone for geothermal energy
11.12.2025
The Canadian technology company Eavor on 4 December has started electricity production at its geothermal demonstration plant in Geretsried near Munich. This is the first time that a plant based on a completely closed-loop system has fed electricity into the public grid.
ALTEH2A launches feasibility study for hydrogen imports from Algeria
11.12.2025
The partners in the ALTEH2A project have launched a feasibility study for importing hydrogen from Algeria. The network operators VNG, Bayernets, Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, Snam, SeaCorridor, and Verbund are involved. The aim of the study is to analyse suitable production sites, possible routes, and market potential in Europe by mid-2026.
German Steel Federation: Industrial Electricity Price offers Insufficient Relief for Steel Industry
08.12.2025
The German coalition committee launched key points for an industrial electricity price in mid-November. The plan is for energy-intensive industries to purchase electricity at a price of 5 cents per kilowatt hour over the next three years.
Uniper Plans Six Commercial Ammonia Crackers for H2
01.12.2025
Uniper and Thyssenkrupp Uhde are building a scalable hydrogen import infrastructure for Europe. Up to six commercial cracking plants will convert 7,200 tonnes of ammonia daily into pure hydrogen. The first facility will be located in Wilhelmshaven.
New milestone on the road to autonomous metal production
01.12.2025
With the X-Pact® Digital Hub, SMS group is introducing an innovative software ecosystem that is set to fundamentally change the metal industry while increasing productivity and sustainability. The system offers seamless data integration, high scalability, and a consistent user experience.
China declares hydrogen a key technology for the future
24.11.2025
China has officially launched the comprehensive development of a national hydrogen economy. At the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which took place in Beijing from October 20 to 23, 2025, the leadership classified hydrogen as a key “future technology” for the first time.