What's also important... TICKER (week 44)

Germany: Webinar on hydrogen refueling stations for buses +++ Germany: First reading of the Hydrogen Bill in the Bundestag on November 7 +++ Sweden: Liquid Wind and Umeå Energi sign contracts for eFuel production plant +++ Austria: Tyczka Hydrogen takes over hydrogen plant from MPreis in Völs +++ USA: Plug Power delivers hydrogen infrastructure to home improvement chain Floor & Decor +++ Finland: P2X Solutions receives certificate of origin for hydrogen +++ France: Port of Rochefort relies on hydrogen hybrid cranes +++ UAE: Masdar and Etihad Rail seek transport solutions for green hydrogen +++ USA: Bayotec delivers hydrogen to FPH2 +++ Canada: Path2 Hydrogen can acquire ProtonH2

A selection of PtX topics summarized at the end of the week

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(Germany) In a webinar entitled "H2 on the Road," interested parties can learn how hydrogen refueling stations for buses can be "successfully planned, operated, and implemented." The event, organized by the editorial team of the trade magazine "Busplaner," is aimed at transport companies, bus fleet operators, and decision-makers in public transport. According to the organizers, it will also address how a hydrogen infrastructure for bus fleets can be built economically. The webinar will also answer questions regarding site selection, refueling concepts, and cost structure. Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

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(Germany) The German Federal Government adopted the draft law on the Hydrogen Acceleration Act (HydrogenBG) at the beginning of October ( as we reported ). The Bundestag will debate it on Friday, November 7, starting at 11:20 a.m. This first reading will be broadcast live and is scheduled to last 30 minutes. Following this, the draft will be referred to the lead Committee on Economic Affairs and Energy for further consideration. According to the Federal Government, the aim of the draft is to make relevant approval and procurement procedures faster, simpler, and more digital. The law focuses, among other things, on the entire hydrogen supply chain. It covers, in particular, electrolyzers, import facilities for hydrogen and derivatives, storage facilities, and pipelines. Furthermore, the extraction of natural hydrogen will be facilitated by defining it as a "free mineral resource" in the Federal Mining Act.

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(Sweden) Project developer Liquid Wind AB and electricity provider Umeå Energi AB have signed agreements to secure the planned eFuel production plant in Umeå. Environmental approval was granted in January. The project, dubbed "FlagshipThree," will be built in the Umeå Eco Industrial Park and is designed to produce up to 100.000 tons of eMethanol per year. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with commissioning planned for 2028. The plant will utilize residual and waste materials as well as energy from neighboring businesses and is, according to the company, "one of the largest industrial investments in northern Sweden." Another plant with the same capacity is planned for Örnsköldsvik, just over 100 kilometers southwest of Umeå. The Swedish Energy Agency pledged €3,6 million in support just over two weeks ago. Liquid Wind aims to launch ten such projects by 2027. However, the “ FlagshipOne ” project (55.000 tons of eFuels) has since been put on hold. After breaking ground in May 2023, the Danish energy company Ørsted halted the project, which it had acquired, just 14 months later. The reason given at the time was that it was not currently profitable.

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(Austria) Munich-based industrial gas supplier Tyczka GmbH has acquired MPreis Hydrogen GmbH, the hydrogen division of the food retailer in Völs, Tyrol. This includes a 3,2-megawatt alkaline pressure electrolysis plant from Sunfire SE, a hydrogen refueling station, and a trailer filling station. Green hydrogen production began in March 2022. The future operator will be Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH, the hydrogen subsidiary, which will also retain the existing employees. CEO Frank Götzelmann stated that this acquisition further expands Tyczka's network across national borders and improves the supply of green hydrogen in southern Germany, Austria, and northern Italy. The two family-owned companies already have a long-standing partnership in hydrogen production and marketing. The purchase price was not disclosed. Tyczka Hydrogen also holds a stake in Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH, which operates an electrolysis plant in Pfeffenhausen, Bavaria. Furthermore, a dedicated hydrogen hub with electrolysis, trailer filling, and a hydrogen refueling station is currently under construction in Schweinfurt , Bavaria.

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(USA) Plug Power Inc. has equipped the Floor & Decor plant in Frederickson, Washington, with its GenFuel hydrogen infrastructure to supply 77 fuel cell-powered forklifts. This includes a 10.000-gallon (37.800-liter) liquid hydrogen storage tank, vaporizers, compressors, and a high-throughput dosing system. Floor & Decor Outlets of America Inc., which operates 257 home improvement stores specializing in flooring and tile, expects to avoid 400 tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to approximately 45.000 gallons (170.000 liters) of gasoline. In addition to reducing emissions, the system also produces water vapor as a byproduct, which Floor & Decor uses to power its cleaning equipment.

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(Finland) Gas supplier Gasgrid Finland Oy has certified that the hydrogen produced at P2X Solutions Oy's plant in Harjavalta originates from renewable sources. CEO Herkko Plit says this gives them a "clear competitive advantage in the hydrogen market." According to Sara Kärki, Head of Hydrogen Development at Gasgrid, this also strengthens "confidence in the traceability of renewable hydrogen." Gasgrid manages the Finnish register of Guarantees of Origin for gas and is authorized to issue both national and European Guarantees of Origin for hydrogen production facilities in Finland.

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(France) Canadian company Dynacert Inc. has completed the installation of its HydraGEN technology on five cranes in the Port of Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente (Port Charente Atlantique). According to the company, this is "the first commercial port installation of its kind in France." The technology uses electrolysis to produce hydrogen and oxygen from distilled water. The gases are fed into the diesel engines while they are running, thus optimizing operation. Comparative measurements in Rochefort showed that this reduces CO2 emissions by 20 percent, as well as emissions of carbon monoxide (minus 33 percent), nitrogen oxides (minus 20 percent), and particulate matter (minus 45 percent). The technology also improves engine performance and extends maintenance intervals. The project was carried out in collaboration with IPMD. The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region provided undisclosed financial support for equipping the port's five cranes. According to the company, the global market for port equipment is expected to grow from $19,7 billion in 2024 to $28,3 billion in 2032. Approximately 64 percent of port equipment is diesel-powered.

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(United Arab Emirates) Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) and Etihad Rail, the operator of the UAE's rail network, plan to jointly explore transport solutions for green hydrogen in the country. They will examine options for transporting raw materials and products along the value chain for green hydrogen and its derivatives, including ammonia, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel. "Our network will provide the infrastructure to move green hydrogen on a large scale and support energy security and economic growth," says Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail. The cooperation brings Masdar "closer to its goal of delivering green hydrogen on an industrial scale to drive the transformation of the energy system," says Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi. The company aims to become a leading global producer of green hydrogen and its derivatives by 2030. Etihad Rail operates freight services throughout the UAE and plans to launch passenger services in 2026.

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(USA) Bayotec Inc. will supply hydrogen to First Public Hydrogen (FPH2) in Lancaster, California. The company applied for the contract in September. It will support the development of the refueling infrastructure and expand access to clean energy. Just in July, the provider of hydrogen production and distribution solutions announced it was abandoning plans to build a hydrogen hub in Stockton, California, near San Francisco. The company vaguely cited a shift "to a new location in the region" as the reason. FPH2 is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) established by the city of Lancaster. The public utility aims to connect renewable hydrogen producers with consumers who can leverage its decarbonization potential in industries such as shipping and ports, transportation, and energy. Centralized procurement and planning are intended to lower the barriers to adopting hydrogen as an energy carrier throughout the state.

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(Canada) Path2 Hydrogen AG, a German company specializing in hydrogen technology, equipment, and infrastructure, has entered into an agreement to acquire Calgary-based ProtonH2 Inc. The Canadian company possesses a patented technology for producing large quantities of hydrogen from depleted oil reservoirs. Its process and flagship Apollo project aim to deliver hydrogen at a cost of less than $0,75 per kilogram and generate electricity with extremely low carbon intensity. The agreement grants Path2 Hydrogen the right to acquire 100 percent of ProtonH2. The transaction will bring ProtonH2's technology platform, patents, pipeline, and commercialization roadmap under the Path2 Hydrogen umbrella. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months. In early 2025, Path2 Hydrogen acquired GenH2 Corp., a company specializing in liquid hydrogen technology and equipment.

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