Morgan Stanley analyzes the ramp-up of a green hydrogen economy in the US and Europe and advises caution when investing, as green hydrogen will remain expensive compared to other sources for the foreseeable future.
In November 2025, experts will once again gather in Frankfurt for the international conference "From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference".
The 31st CIMAC World Congress brought together around 1000 experts from the fields of combustion engines, drive technology and power generation in Zurich.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is calling for an EU import strategy for hydrogen and derivatives in order to achieve a resilient, competitive and climate-friendly energy supply.
Leading industry associations are urging the rapid implementation of hybrid offshore connections for the production of hydrogen.
The Centre for European Policy provides a good overview of the current state of the German energy sector with reference to natural gas and hydrogen as important energy sources and formulates recommendations for policy makers
The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.
Renewable fuels are a sharp sword against climate change. This is currently being demonstrated by the Tour d' Europe, which is highlighting the decarbonization potential of renewable fuels.
Recently, 37 organizations called for the equal treatment of green hydrogen for use in hydrogen combustion engines. Now an event has taken up the issue.
"From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE" will take place for the 4th time in November 2025. The technical conference has quickly established itself in the P2X community. All interested parties are now invited to submit abstracts.
Green hydrogen can be used to drive vehicles in a climate-neutral way, but tax regulations are hindering the use of the hydrogen combustion engine. 37 organizations are now calling for a remedy.
From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE will take place for the fourth time in 2025. Interested parties are now once again invited to submit their abstracts for a possible presentation.
After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)
21 associations have now published a call for an early, technology-open review of the regulations for CO2 emission standards in the automotive sector.
The VDMA Power-to-X for Applications has now presented a position paper on the strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry.
Where can I find VDMA members exhibiting on hydrogen and Power-to-X at the Hannover Messe? The Walking Guide H2 provides a compact answer to this question
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is the interdisciplinary platform for stakeholders from the P2X industry.
In a joint statement, 17 organizations call for a reality check of the European hydrogen policy
In January 2025, the EU Commission presented its report "The net-zero manufacturing industry landscape across the Member States". It documents the current state of affairs.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications can look back on an eventful 2024 and has big plans for 2025.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted in 2022. Now the previously missing definitions for "clean" hydrogen have also been added.
"From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" is dedicated to practical, technical challenges along the entire value chain of hydrogen and downstream products. The conference has now taken place for the 3rd time.
At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)
The innovation prize honors practical solutions to problems. This year, it went to a VDMA member for the development of an energy-saving burner, among other things.
The assessment of the hydrogen ramp-up among German market participants has risen slightly compared to 2023. At the same time, the survey clearly shows that the actual ramp-up is threatening to stall.
Greenhouse gas emissions must also be reduced rapidly in the aviation sector. The SAF working group with over 70 stakeholders has presented a paper on the market ramp-up of SAF.
The advantages of OPC UA should also be available for electrolysers in the future. A working group with members from VDMA and the OPC Foundation is now working on this.
In 2023, the National Hydrogen Council (NWR) published an initial hydrogen demand analysis, which the body has recently revised.
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy's hydrogen import strategy falls short of expectations. The analysis of the current situation is correct, but concrete new measures and milestones are missing.
CO2 reduction is on everyone's lips. But many industrial processes will continue to emit significant amounts of it in the short term. However, with forward-looking carbon management (CCM), we can make use of this raw material.
In a first pre-kickoff meeting (26.6.2024 at VDMA Frankfurt) the aim and direction of the approval guideline were discussed with 40 interested parties. Next date 3.9.2024.
The exclusive technology & standardisation information day for VDMA members offered exciting insights into new standards for energy-efficient hydraulic systems, the digital transformation with Fluid 4.0 and hydrogen as a key technology of the future.
The advantages of OPC UA should also be available for electrolysers in the future.
The annual PTC Pipeline Technology Conference is Germany's leading industry networking event. The technical presentations are now freely available.
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Here you will find a VDMA assessment of the market for process technology suppliers with a focus on oil & gas, LNG, biomass and H2 applications as well as information sources.
The energy transition can only succeed with synthetic fuels as a partner to renewable energies. However, current EU law stands in the way of importing these resources to Europe.
Electrolysis systems play a crucial role in the hydrogen economy
With its energy market simulation software "Power2Sim", Energy Brainpool created a scenario for an energy economy based on hydrogen and green electricity as the main energy carriers.
Climate protection contracts are intended to initiate climate-friendly production processes in energy-intensive industries and, if necessary, compensate for additional costs.
