This is a direct effect on manufacturers and exporters, as well as system integrators servicing major Saudi green hydrogen projects, such as NEOM and Qassim, and points to a heightened level of technical safety along with local support specifications in one of the fastest-growing hydrogen markets in the world.

Event Introduction

The Saudi Public Investment Fund – PIF issued a new version of its National Green Hydrogen Project Equipment Access White List on May 31, 2026. As per the revision, all alkaline electrolysers suppliers shall get a SASO-H2:2026 nod, a required document enacted by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization – SASO, no later than August 31, 2026. Certification requirements: Verification of electrochemical performance, hydrogen purity (≥99.999%), explosion protection rating – Ex d IIC T4, demonstrated local operational and maintenance support capability. Suppliers that do not meet the deadline would be excluded from future tenders for 12 GW worth of green hydrogen projects, including NEOM and Qassim.

Industries Impacted

Electrolyser Manufacturers & OEMs: ALK electrolyser manufacturers, particularly those outside of Saudi Arabia, are directly affected, as SASO-H2:2026 is a gatekeeper requirement for tender eligibility. The effect is delayed market entry, higher pre-bid compliance costs, and possibly redesign or retesting of existing product lines to meet localised safety and purity thresholds.

Export-Orientated System Integrators – Companies that integrate ALK stacks into larger hydrogen production units are subject to cascading compliance obligations. Their ability to bid is based on their own certifications but also on traceable sub-suppliers that are SASO-H2 compliant, especially for critical components impacting hydrogen purity and explosion safety.

Local Support & After Sales Service Suppliers – New dependency: Verified local operational & maintenance capacity required. Foreign suppliers without service infrastructure in the country or formal partnerships with local entities recognised by SASO may be technically compliant but operationally disqualified.

Important factors and suggested actions

The new SASO-H2:2026 standard was published in early 2026 and its interpretation, testing protocols and accreditation pathways are still being finalised. Companies should watch for updates from SASO’s official portal and PIF procurement bulletins, especially any transitional provisions or third-party lab recognition lists.

Focus on certifying high-priority SKUs and configurations

Suppliers should determine which ALK models are most inclined to be implemented in the NEOM and Qassim phases I–II and initiate SASO-H2 testing for those particular configurations first, as opposed to blanket certification throughout entire portfolios, considering the August 31, 2026 deadline and restricted testing resources at accredited labs.

Separate regulatory signal from near-term procurement impact

The whitelist update is only for PIF-led projects in the National Green Hydrogen Program. It does not automatically apply to non-PIF projects – e.g. ACWA Power-led projects or Aramco pilots – except when those entities choose to adopt it. Apply as per the tender notification.

Local backing commitments validation – evidence in writing

The local operational and maintenance support criteria require more than just a commercial agreement, it demands verifiable capacity, e.g., certified technicians, SLA-backed response times, and spare parts inventory locations.

Suppliers now need to prepare auditable documentation such as MOUs with SASO-registered local partners or internal staffing plans that conform to SASO’s service-level expectations.

Industry Insight / Editorial View

This move clearly demonstrates a larger change in the hydrogen strategy of the Gulf – from procuring technology to ensuring sovereign capability. The SASO-H2 mandate is more than simply the starting point for IEC/ISO alignment – it integrates national safety, quality and localisation priorities right into procurement eligibility. Analysis suggests this is not so much a one-time compliance hurdle but rather a fundamental signal – future Saudi hydrogen tenders will likely include further domestic value requirements such as localisation ratios, data sovereignty terms, or joint venture requirements.

From an industry perspective, it is best viewed not as a short-term certification checkpoint but instead as the first formalized pillar of a long-term and standards-driven market access framework.

Final comments

The white list update by PIF from May 2026 makes SASO-H2:2026 a strict condition for ALK electrolyser involvement in flagship Saudi green hydrogen projects. Its importance is not just in its newness but also in its relevance to multi-gigawatt procurements and its clear connection of technical compliance along with service readiness on the ground. This is right now more of a mandatory market access requirement for PIF tenders, rather than an industry benchmark. It should be functional, not ambitious, and certifications, partner selection and documentation timings should be aligned correspondingly.

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The new 32 km hydrogen pipeline at Rotterdam port, cuts via the industrial area of the port and connects the Maasvlakte zone located on the North Sea with the Pernis cluster on the Nieuwe Maas river. It is no longer just a pipe dream; this happens to be a direct connection between fresh green hydrogen production as well as existing refining and petrochemical facilities, thereby establishing a common transport corridor for low-carbon hydrogen feedstocks.

The whole setup fits alongside broader Dutch government and EU policies to replace standard natural gas networks with green hydrogen production, primarily from offshore wind.

Gasunie has turned the idea of a national hydrogen backbone into a reality by actually having a standard pipeline up and running, instead of simply experimenting with pilot projects. This means that the industrial players in Pernis, already using large quantities of hydrogen, are capable of negotiating direct offtake agreements with new electrolyser projects at Maasvlakte. It also leaves room for future extension to Eemshaven and a possible link with Germany and Belgium, thereby making Rotterdam a strategic hub in the rapidly growing European hydrogen market.

The Dutch Hydrogen Backbone-First Operational Section

The 32-kilometer Maasvlakte-Pernis corridor is the first phase of the ambitious national hydrogen backbone plan by Gasunie, which aims to connect the most important industrial clusters in the Netherlands. The commencement of this 32 km hydrogen pipeline at Rotterdam port not just boosts local offtake alternatives, but it proves that reusing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen isn’t just possible, it is also feasible.

The government wholeheartedly supports this initiative, which is perfectly aligned with the ambition of the Netherlands so as to become the most prominent hydrogen hub in Northwestern Europe. The Port Authority of Rotterdam is on board as host and strategic partner, easing the permitting process and aligning the undertaking with the plans of the port for a shift to energy involving a zoning at Maasvlakte for renewables-based hydrogen production. Gasunie has skilfully reduced public opposition and regulatory obstacles by setting up the first infrastructure in an industrial area, an intelligent decision that could serve as a model for subsequent expansions beyond core port areas.

Engineering the Hydrogen Transport Pipeline

Pipelines built to carry natural gas cannot simply be swapped out for hydrogen. There are lots of technical challenges to be solved, like the development of materials that can withstand hydrogen, leak prevention, pressure management. Steel grades and welding methods are being studied by Gasunie’s engineers to avoid hydrogen degradation. They are also adapting compressors and valves as well as tracking systems to account for hydrogen’s different properties, such as its higher diffusivity. The line is 32 km long and works under controlled pressure, with particular injection points for hydrogen producers and particular offtake points for industrial users. It’s like the natural gas gearbox model, but with the additional security feature of real-time sensors to detect any possible leaks and make sure that everything runs smoothly.

Strategic Value for Decarbonizing Industry

Hydrogen has been an important ingredient for years in the oil refineries and chemical plants in Pernis. It is usually obtained from steam methane reforming, which is not exactly sustainable. With this new pipeline, there is now a chance to replace fossil-derived hydrogen with greener alternatives made through electrolysis. Gasunie is paving the way for more electrolyzer projects and healthy competition in hydrogen production through building a shared transport grid that several producers can tap into. This shared infrastructure accelerates the adoption of environmentally friendly procedures, lowering the carbon footprint of fuel processing and chemical manufacturing instead of requiring companies to restructure their on-site processes.

Linking Offshore Renewable Generation to Industrial Hubs

At Maasvlakte, plans are already in the works to use the electricity from North Sea offshore wind farms in order to power those large-scale electrolysers. These facilities can be located at points where high-voltage electricity comes ashore, allowing developers to trim down on transmission losses and modulate hydrogen output to track fluctuations in renewable energy supply. That green hydrogen then will be piped straight to Pernis and the other plants via the Rotterdam pipeline. This decouples electricity generation from real-time demand and enables excess wind energy to be converted to an energy carrier, which is particularly important for hard-to-electrify applications. It also shows how ports can become key platforms for the energy shift, bringing together renewable energy as well as hydrogen production and storage along with distribution.

Market and Regulatory Issues

The emerging hydrogen backbone in the Netherlands reflects broader policy aspirations, at both the national as well as EU levels, so as to achieve climate neutrality by mid-century. But there are a few regulatory obstacles to clear, such as third-party access to the network, tariff arrangements, and who owns what infrastructure, all of which will serve a big role in helping to make the pipeline commercially viable. Gasunie, as a state-owned operator, must balance the books, guaranteeing that independent manufacturers and industrial users get equal access, but also that they get an acceptable return on their investment in infrastructure. The alignment of certification schemes to verify low-carbon hydrogen supply chains will also be key to ensure actual environmental benefits. Collaboration with Belgian as well as German networks will also add to a more integrated European hydrogen market, which will increase liquidity standards and price transparency.

What Lies Ahead

The first 32 km is up and running, and attention is now on extending the Dutch hydrogen backbone and attracting more industrial clusters. Future phases could include conversion of further natural gas pipelines and creation of new corridors to Eemshaven and possible international connections. This pilot project in Rotterdam is a demonstration ground for technical standards, operational practices, and business models for all stakeholders involved.

If all goes to plan, the pipeline could kick-start a regional hydrogen economy, linking renewable energy zones and import terminals as well as heavy industry. In the end, the project demonstrates the potential of hydrogen as an adaptable energy carrier and a vital component of decarbonization strategies throughout Europe.

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The agreement was executed during the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit – İNRES 2026 with the attendance of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Azerbaijan Energy Minister Perviz Shahbazov, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, as well as a number of top regional energy officials.

Edison and BOTAŞ will additionally set a joint working group in order to evaluate the technical, commercial as well as regulatory viability of a potential hydrogen-ready interconnector between Türkiye and Italy.

BOTAŞ said, “Within the scope of the agreement, natural gas and LNG supply opportunities will be evaluated, as well as joint commercial opportunities. Through the creation of a Joint Working Group (JWG), the technical, commercial and regulatory aspects of a potential hydrogen-compatible pipeline between Turkey and Italy will also be analysed.”

It is well to be noted that the talks are part of a wider trend throughout Europe and the Mediterranean to progressively review prevailing gas infrastructure for potential hydrogen transport as governments try to avert stranded fossil-fuel resources while maintaining energy safety.

Turkey already plays a strategically crucial part in European gas supply via major transit systems, including the Trans Adriatic Pipeline – TAP – which transports Azerbaijani gas into southern Europe through Greece as well as Albania prior to arriving in Italy. That larger regional infrastructure network might someday serve as the basis for a hydrogen-capable corridor.

When it comes to BOTAŞ, the collaboration is consistent with the long-standing effort by Ankara to expand LNG imports and also diversify its supply routes, in addition to bolstering Türkiye’s position as a regional energy hub that links Europe and the Middle East as well as Central Asia. Edison, on the other hand, remains one of the most active participants in Mediterranean gas trading and LNG procurement, along with cross-border infrastructure development in Italy.

The deal also underscores how hydrogen planning in Europe is shifting progressively from northern industrial corridors to southern imports along with transit routes. Policymakers anticipate the Mediterranean to develop into one of the main points of entry for potential imports of hydrogen and ammonia from the Middle East and North Africa and perhaps even the Gulf region.

Although the project is still in the viability mode, the formation of a formally established working group shows the companies are starting to move beyond just general political statements to comprehensive technical evaluations that include regulation, pipeline compatibility, and commercial demand as well as long-term transport economics.

This is notable timing, as European governments are continuing to search for methods to balance decarbonisation targets with energy safety concerns after years of supply volatility throughout continental gas markets. The growing view is that hydrogen-ready infrastructure is an insurance policy, allowing countries to keep strategic energy corridors operational today while leaving options readily available for low-carbon fuel transport in the near future.

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The agreement is another important step in the growth of Wilhelmshaven into a strategic center in terms of a European hydrogen economy. As the operator of the liquid bulk terminal located at the port, HES International will look into how its current assets can be reconfigured and prepared for the future to facilitate the import, distribution, and storage of hydrogen in LOHC form, thereby contributing to the sustainable decarbonisation of the industrial energy supply within Germany and beyond.

It is well to be noted that the partnership with North Atlantic is made up of HES International’s broader group approach to capitalise on its portfolio of European terminals as a platform for transition of energy. Apparently, this MoU is an initial concrete step in putting that goal into cross-border, transatlantic collaboration.

According to Paul van Gelder, CEO of HES International, “Wilhelmshaven is one of Europe’s most strategically positioned energy gateways. This MoU with North Atlantic reflects our commitment to PROGRESS 2030 — repurposing proven infrastructure for next-generation energy carriers and creating lasting value for our partners, our people, and the regions we serve.”

As per Ted Lomond, President & CEO of North Atlantic, “North Atlantic’s strategic location, experience and infrastructure place us in an excellent position to lead Canada’s hydrogen exports to Europe. Our planned wind-to-hydrogen development is strengthened by our partnership with HES and connects Newfoundland and Labrador directly to Germany and the Port of Wilhelmshaven.”

Opines Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport and Construction of the State of Lower Saxony, Grant Hendrik Tonne, “We support this project because it is good for the energy transition, advances the hydrogen ramp-up, strengthens European resilience, and reinforces Wilhelmshaven as a business location. By establishing a transatlantic import chain, an innovative approach is being pursued to bring large volumes of climate-neutral hydrogen to Europe safely and efficiently. The fact that this project is to be realised via Wilhelmshaven underlines the strategic importance of our state as an energy hub.”

The fact is that with LOHC-based hydrogen import path in Germany, LOHC technology allows for safe transport and storage of hydrogen in liquid form with the help of current infrastructure, an attractive option for large-scale hydrogen imports into Europe. Wilhelmshaven is well-placed to be a hub for these imports given its deep-sea port access and current infrastructure for energy.

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The two companies will work together to facilitate secure transport of liquid hydrogen from production plants, especially Duqm in Oman, according to a strategic partnership signed at the World Hydrogen Summit 2026, which was held in Rotterdam.

The involvement of Oman in the Liquid Hydrogen Corridor project was initially announced in April 2025 in a state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Netherlands. The highlight of the meeting was the execution of a Joint Development Agreement – JDA by 13 European and Omani businesses and organisations pledging to carry out the corridor initiative.

The project is set to help with the export of RFNBO-compliant liquid hydrogen from the Port of Duqm and other production sites in Saudi Arabia and Spain as well as Brazil to the Port of Amsterdam and prominent logistics centers in Germany, such as the Port of Duisburg, for subsequent dispatch to European markets.

A major player in this logistics chain is EcoLog, which has begun preliminary work on a first-of-its-kind hydrogen import terminal located at the Port of Amsterdam. The EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam is designed as an open-access terminal for large-scale hydrogen import, distribution and storage for Northwest Europe, connecting manufacturing centers to industrial users. The first phase of the terminal is scheduled to be finished by 2030 end.

According to the foundational Joint Development Agreement JDA which was signed in 2025, the Port of Duqm is expected to be designated as the site of a significant hydrogen liquefaction, storage and export terminal. OQ, the integrated Omani energy group, will build the liquefaction and export infrastructure, whereas the orchestrator of Oman’s green hydrogen sector, Hydrom, is going to be responsible for the coordination of upstream production.

The facilities are expected to capitalise on the renewable hydrogen projects and strategic location of Duqm so as to support the national hydrogen ambitions of Oman alongside the transcontinental corridor.

Sophie Hermans, the Dutch minister for climate and green growth, also reviewed the Dutch partnership with Oman in the Oman-Europe Liquid Hydrogen Corridor along with additional hydrogen projects.

According to her in a post, “During the summit, I also spoke with Germany, Denmark, Oman and South Africa, among others, about international cooperation in the field of hydrogen. Several international agreements were also signed, including a letter of intent between Kawasaki and EcoLog for the transport of liquid hydrogen from Oman to Amsterdam, among others. With our ports, industry and energy infrastructure, the Netherlands is in a strong position to become an international leader in hydrogen. With the first kilometres of the network, we are demonstrating that we are not only talking about the hydrogen economy of the future but actively building it.”

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Gasunie, the Dutch energy infrastructure company, together with German transmission system operators Open Grid Europe as well as Thyssengas, is to develop a new cross-border hydrogen connection between the Netherlands and Germany, which can indeed be seen as a major step towards building a European hydrogen economy. The agreement, signed on 20 May 2026, is a further step towards the transition of Europe to cleaner energy systems and the establishment of an integrated hydrogen infrastructure network throughout North-West Europe.

The proposed Netherlands-Germany hydrogen corridor, linking the Dutch town of Zevenaar to Elten in Germany, is due to be functional around 2031. The project seeks to interconnect the hydrogen networks of both countries, using as much as possible pre-existing natural gas pipelines that can be transformed to transport hydrogen. The partners will use existing infrastructure to speed up installation times, lower costs and support broader decarbonisation goals for Europe.

The deal is the fourth cross-border hydrogen cooperation initiative by Gasunie with Germany and Belgium, underscoring the company’s growing role in establishing an integrated European hydrogen backbone. The collaboration underscores the growing urgency across European countries in order to improve energy independence and cut dependence on fossil fuels with clean hydrogen solutions.

The agreement was signed at Rotterdam’s Hydrogen Milestone Ceremony and was attended by Stientje van Veldhoven, the Dutch minister for climate and green growth. It also celebrated the conclusion of the first section of Gasunie’s Dutch hydrogen network, highlighting the fast pace of hydrogen infrastructure construction in the region.

Senior executives from all three companies attended the signing event, such as Chief Operating Officer of Gasunie, Hans Coenen, Thomas Hüwener, Chief Executive Officer of Open Grid Europe, and Dr Stefanie Kesting, Chief Executive Officer of Thyssengas. Their participation demonstrated the powerful political and industrial might in driving the initiative.

The project is focusing in particular on the Rhine-Ruhr region in Germany, which is one of the largest industrial and chemical production areas in Europe. The Zevenaar-Elten border connection will be an important entry point connecting German industrial consumers with hydrogen production plants and storage sites as well as import terminals in the Netherlands. The corridor is anticipated to allow the supply of hydrogen at scale to energy-intensive industries looking for low-carbon options to power their manufacturing and processing processes.

The partners said the first phase of development will mainly focus on hydrogen connection for the Rhine-Ruhr industrial cluster. Future expansion plans will add to the network in the direction of southern German industrial centers such as Ludwigshafen, where a large chemical manufacturing operation is located. The phased approach will eventually grow an extensive system of hydrogen transportation to meet increasing industrial demand in multiple regions.

The Delta Rhine Corridor is likely to be an important part of the overall strategy. The corridor is the Dutch transport route from the Port of Rotterdam to the German industrial hinterland. It will enable the effective transportation of hydrogen between production, import and consumption centers. Rotterdam, which is one of Europe’s biggest energy and logistics hubs, is establishing itself as a major entry point for green hydrogen, both imported and produced locally.

The announcement also signals a wider change in the energy transition journey of Europe from long-term planning and ambition to tangible execution and infrastructure installation. Initial hydrogen network sections are being completed, and cross-border transport agreements are being signed, indicating increasing progress in the establishment of a continental hydrogen economy.

European policymakers and industry leaders see an integrated hydrogen system as an important component to strengthen energy security, promote industrial decarbonisation and develop a sustainable low-carbon energy future. The Netherlands-Germany hydrogen corridor project will speed up the transition by Europe to climate-neutral industry and a sustainable energy system by linking national hydrogen grids and facilitating the trade of hydrogen around the world.

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But the land project faces intense rivalry from a parallel maritime project that follows the path of the abandoned Nord Stream natural gas pipelines.

The consortium of European energy companies strategises to construct a rival pipeline, situated directly on the Baltic seabed, connecting Finland and Germany.

In April 2026, GASCADE, the German pipeline operator importer SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector consortium made up of Finnish as well as Swedish developers went on to formally agree to work together on the undersea route.

Both projects aim to supply green hydrogen to German industrial facilities that want to be CO2 neutral by phasing out natural gas. Green hydrogen is generated from renewable energy.

The head of Estonian electricity and gas system operator Elering, Kalle Kilk, said it was not feasible to build both pipelines at the same time. The choice was up to Finland and Germany as they evaluated their options, he said.

Although an undersea route would bypass disputes over land ownership as well as negotiations with local governments, Elering, along with Estonian officials, is strongly in favour of the on-land route. The hydrogen pipeline passing overland is important for the viability of planned hydrogen manufacturing plants in the Pärnu region of Estonia, which would have difficulties connecting to a maritime line.

Officials in Tallinn also hope for a physical land pipeline, as it will encourage Germany to play a larger role in the regional security of Estonia.

According to Kalle Kilk, Pärnu is obviously quite far from the sea route. It would certainly be easier for Pärnu projects to connect to a hydrogen pipeline passing overland.

Apparently, the Estonian government hopes to identify particular alternative corridors south from northern Estonia to Latvia by the start of 2027.

Companies are not anticipated to make their final investment choices until 2030 or 2031, given the long-term regional nature of the infrastructure.

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As per the executive director of biofuels and hydrogen at ORLEN, Grzegorz Jóźwiak, “We are developing infrastructure that will be the foundation of the hydrogen economy in Poland and the entire region. Szczecin, thanks to its connection to the European TEN-T transport corridors and logistics facilities, is crucial for building a zero-emission transport market. This project supports our pursuit of carbon neutrality and increased energy security. With the growing participation of Polish companies, we are consistently building the full hydrogen value chain from production, through storage, to distribution and use in transport and industry.”

It is well to be noted that hydrogen hub in Szczecin will produce hydrogen via energy from renewable sources. The investment will encompass the construction of an electrolyser having a capacity of about 5 MW, hydrogen-storage facilities, and infrastructure for loading and transportation of the fuel. The plant will have a capacity of approximately 90 kg of hydrogen an hour, enabling a production volume of 2,160 kg/day with the plant running at full capacity 24 hours every day. The hydrogen generated in Szczecin is going to be used for hydrogen refuelling stations, predominantly for public transport and passenger cars along with trucks.

Apparently, the location of the investment is not by pure chance. Szczecin is one of the most important locations on the map of hydrogen infrastructure being constructed by ORLEN in north-western Poland. The project is strategically connected to the European TEN-T transport corridors and significant logistics hubs of the region.

The Szczecin hub is going to be built as part of the third phase of the Clean Cities Hydrogen Mobility in Poland programme, which backs the establishment of low and zero-emission transport in Poland as well as the construction of infrastructure suited for alternative fuels. Notably, ORLEN received a non-refundable investment of €62 million from the European Union for its delivery.

The investment in Szczecin happens to be yet another step in the construction of a national network of hydrogen hubs through ORLEN. The first was established in November 2021 in Trzebinia. ORLEN is also working on additional investments in low- and zero-emission hydrogen sources, such as in Płock, where a municipal waste gasification plant Waste-to-Hydrogen is going to be built, as well as in Włocławek and Gdańsk, where the hydrogen hubs are going to be based on the water electrolysis technology driven via renewable sources of energy.

The infrastructure being developed should eventually generate a unified framework for the production, storage, and shipment of hydrogen for transport and industry across Poland. In accordance with the investment schedule, the hydrogen hub in Szczecin will launch operations at the beginning of 2027/2028.

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According to this agreement, the three companies shall use their respective skills to carry out specific studies to figure out the supply chain.

The target is to accomplish a commercial operation date for the supply of hydrogen and liquefied hydrogen by the early 2030s.

As per Volker Ebeling, the senior VP of MB Energy new energy, storage and infrastructure, “Hydrogen can become a key enabler for Europe’s energy transition, and Hamburg is ideally positioned to become Germany’s main gateway. We are combining MB Energy’s infrastructure, our service station network and our trading expertise with Daimler Truck’s next-generation hydrogen truck developments and Kawasaki’s pioneering hydrogen storage and shipping technologies. Jointly we are working to build a scalable, international hydrogen import corridor for Europe. Establishing a reliable liquefied hydrogen supply chain contributes to energy security, as well as increased sustainability”, added Ebeling.

“Together with our partners, we aim to deliver this as an integrated end-to-end solution.”

Building a secure supply chain for liquefied hydrogen helps improve energy security and sustainability,’ Ebeling stated.

They want to deliver liquefied hydrogen supply chain to Europe as a fully integrated end-to-end solution with their partners.

Manfred Schuckert, Daimler Truck regulatory strategy head, said. A reliable and competitive supply of liquid hydrogen needs to be available if hydrogen-powered trucks are to scale up across Europe over the next decade, he goes on to add.

He further opines that “This agreement is essential because it brings key partners together to jointly study and shape a liquefied hydrogen supply chain to Europe, with a clear focus on feasibility, scalability and long-term impact. For heavy-duty transport, liquid hydrogen offers the energy density and operational flexibility needed for long-haul applications, but its potential can only be unlocked through coordinated action along the entire value chain.”

Daimler Truck looks to put 100 fuel-cell trucks powered with liquid hydrogen into customer ops starting at the end of 2026.

It is worth noting that hydrogen-powered fuel-cell trucks are scheduled for series production in the early 2030s. This is where the truck maker anticipates seeing the availability of the required infrastructure and, by means of agreements such as this, also the availability of liquid hydrogen at the competitive market prices as well.

Kei Nomura, GM and executive officer of the hydrogen strategy division at Kawasaki Heavy Industries – KHI, said his company acknowledges the Hamburg-centred initiative as an important step in building a hydrogen supply chain between Germany and Japan.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is going to contribute its design and production expertise to the infrastructure required for international liquefied hydrogen supply chains, such as hydrogen liquefiers and liquid hydrogen – LH2 storage tanks along with LH2 carrier ships.

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Boluda Maritime Terminals Tenerife will collaborate with Paceco Momentum in a project, comprised in the Ports 4.0 Fund, for the adaptation of the electric propulsion of an RTG Transtainer crane utilising disruptive hydrogen technologies as well as high-performance PEM fuel cells. The objective is to reach zero emissions of CO2, GHG gases as well as pollutants in the terminals, thereby adding to the improvement of the standard of life in the port surroundings.

The green hydrogen cluster hub needs an investment of almost 100 million euros in its first phase, which could reach a maximum of 1 billion by 2030 based on the level of growth of this alternative to clean energy consumption.

This initiative, submitted to the Government of the Canary Islands, is aimed at obtaining public co-financing from the European Next Generation funds. In the initial phase of operations and execution, the project would create some 200 new jobs.

The infrastructure anticipated for this first phase would possess the capacity to generate almost 1,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, and its final use would result in a reduction of CO2 emissions of 10,400 tonnes, a quantity which is equivalent to the absorption capacity of a forest that covers an area equivalent to 600 football fields.

It is well to be noted that hydrogen is the most common molecule in the universe, on Earth it is found paired with other elements, including water. It is a vector of energy, making it possible to lower greenhouse gas emissions and to decarbonize several sectors.

Hydrogen is green if and only if it is generated from 100% renewable energy sources. That renewable energy is going to be used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. It could be solar or wind. The water utilised is taken from the sea and additionally goes through a process of desalination, which is done through renewable energy in the initiative promoted for the Canary Islands by DISA and Enagás. The project intends to generate green hydrogen at two facilities, one on each of the capital’s islands.

The project has been intended according to the standards that establish the new concept of sustainable industry, Industry 4.0, which the European Union intends to move throughout the entire EU territory. It aims to reinforce the guarantees that ensure a sustainable tracking of the entire manufacturing process, right from the source of raw materials, by means of each stage of transformation and exchange, to the ultimate use that the customer decides to make of the product – in this case renewable hydrogen. In this sense, the Cluster Hub is going to employ from the start digital tools that include IoT and Blockchain with the purpose of developing a system of Certificates and Guarantees of Origin – CGDO of the hydrogen that is produced.

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