Dominic O’Connor, Principal, Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney, at Marks & Clerk, reflects on this year’s European Patent Office report and latest developments involving patent filings for hydrogen technology.
Earlier this month (May), Nikola revealed it had entered into a strategic partnership with Voltera to develop hydrogen fuelling infrastructure for up to 50 stations.
The US needs to prioritise the deployment of hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) infrastructure as part of any bipartisan permitting reform package, according to a White House statement.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has quashed reports indicating it was ready to conduct the first transfer of ammonia in Singapore’s port waters before the end of 2023.
Day two of the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam saw the unveiling of new reports, new agreements and renewed conviction, with policy, exports and standards taking centre stage.
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) joined Korean industry leaders in the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to produce a feasibility study for a near-shore floating platform of green hydrogen production and liquefaction.
The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Port of Rotterdam to work together on green products and clean fuels, specifically hydrogen.
Hy Stor Energy has submitted a formal application to the US Department of Energy (DOE) for funding for the Mississippi hydrogen hub (MCHH).
University of Malta researchers are exploring ways to integrate offshore wind, offshore energy storage and hydrogen production in the Mediterranean.
“Europe is ready to move the hydrogen industry from niche to scale,” said Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam.
