hydrogen: the VNG and Total Eren agreement

A Franco-German cooperation for the import of renewable hydrogen has just been concluded between VNG and Total Eren.

Share:

A Franco-German cooperation on the import of renewable hydrogen has just been concluded between VNG and Total Eren.

Facilitating importation

The import of renewable hydrogen will be in the form of natural gas but also ammonia. The companies plan to commercialize the product in the European market by 2028. They have engaged in dialogue with customers to assess future needs and conclude the first purchasing contracts.

The pact will facilitate the reception of ammonia on the German coast. It will then be marketed as such or converted back into hydrogen. The project was entrusted to VNG Handel & Vertrieb, VNG’s trading and sales subsidiary.

Both parties are committed to being involved across the entire value chain. Thus, it will optimize the transport of renewable hydrogen to the end user. But also to partner with the best suppliers to obtain the appropriate ecological certification.

Carbon neutral energy

VNG and Total Eren are providing strong support for European decarbonization through the import of renewable hydrogen. VNG continues to strengthen its expertise across the hydrogen value chain through its VNG 2030+ strategy. In addition, it is planning the construction of a hydrogen and carbon center in the Rostock area.

Total Eren works in South America, Africa and Australia. It benefits from low energy production costs that allow it to provide clean energy on a global scale. In particular, it is embarking on a major wind power project in Chile, capable of producing 800,000 tons of hydrogen per year.

David Corchia, General Manager of Total Eren says:

“I would also like to thank the Total Eren teams for their dedication and commitment to moving the project forward. H2 Magallanes is an excellent example of the company’s ambitious vision for the deployment of green hydrogen around the world.”

In addition, VNG and Total Eren are involved in the H2Global Foundation along with other companies. Together they will try to develop a functional hydrogen market in Germany. This is a promising ambition for the country, which has until now been heavily criticized for its fossil fuel energy mix.

 

  • Populaires ​
Shell ships first LNG cargo from its LNG Canada facility
TotalEnergies acquires 1.5 GW of AES renewable assets in the Caribbean
Ignitis begins construction of three energy storage parks in Lithuania
Dalinar Energy wins recommendation to acquire Citgo with $7.38bn bid
Japan and Siemens Gamesa sign strategic offshore wind agreement
Stanwell withdraws from CQ-H2 hydrogen project in Australia, impact on the sector
Stanwell announces the end of its participation in the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project, a major international hydrogen production initiative, raising questions about the sector's outlook in the region.
Lhyfe obtains the first European RFNBO certification for green hydrogen in France
Lhyfe becomes the first French producer to obtain European RFNBO certification, delivering the first batches of certified hydrogen and opening access to new support mechanisms for the industrial sector.
Finland: TES and CPC launch 500 MW e-NG project
Tree Energy Solutions and CPC Finland will produce 125,000 tonnes annually of e-NG at the Finnish port of Rauma, targeting European and international markets with a significant investment.
EU funds €3.5mn cross-border hydrogen infrastructure project
The European Commission grants €3.5mn to support preparatory work for a Franco-German cross-border network aimed at transporting hydrogen between the Grand Est region and Baden-Württemberg starting in 2029.
McPhy Energy faces judicial liquidation after reviewing submitted offers
French company McPhy Energy awaits a court decision regarding offers submitted during its judicial reorganization, paving the way for probable liquidation and potential delisting of its shares.
HyVera launches hydrogen on demand and plans two production sites
The majority-Indigenous-owned Canadian manufacturer HyVera Distributed Energy is introducing an eCat pellet that instantly produces ultra-pure green hydrogen without external electricity and is counting on two pilot plants to simplify industrial supply.
Underground Hydrogen Storage: High Costs and Technical Challenges Hamper Growth
Underground hydrogen storage, essential to support its growth, continues to face significantly higher costs than natural gas storage, along with major technical challenges hindering its competitiveness against conventional energies.
Hydrexia and Samator join forces for the Indonesian hydrogen market
Singapore-based hydrogen specialist Hydrexia seals a protocol with Indonesian gas giant Samator to deploy purification, transport and storage of hydrogen, betting on rapidly growing local demand and export outlets to the Asia-Pacific region.
Cadiz signs with Hoku Energy and targets $10mn annual revenues in California
Cadiz Inc. signs a memorandum of understanding with British company Hoku Energy for a large-scale energy project including green hydrogen, solar power, and digital infrastructure in the Californian desert, projecting annual revenues of up to $10mn.
BP suspends blue hydrogen project at Whiting, Midwest future uncertain
BP indefinitely halts its blue hydrogen project at the Whiting refinery in Indiana, raising questions about the future of federal funding and the impact on regional plans for a decarbonized hydrogen sector in the United States.
ORLEN Group secures €382 million for its hydrogen projects
The Polish energy group ORLEN receives a non-repayable grant of €382 million from the National Recovery Plan to finance its renewable and low-emission hydrogen production initiatives.
Georgia Power validates 50% hydrogen blend on gas turbine
Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power announce successful completion of an unprecedented test incorporating 50% hydrogen into an advanced gas turbine, reducing CO2 emissions by 22% compared to natural gas alone.
Neoenergia begins construction of BRL30mn green hydrogen unit in Brazil
Neoenergia has begun construction of one of Brazil's first green hydrogen plants, aimed at supplying heavy and light vehicles, with an investment exceeding 30 million Brazilian reais ($5.99mn).
South Africa: 37mn USD fund boosts green hydrogen
The SA-H2 fund, supported by international partnerships and local institutional backing, mobilises 37 million USD to develop export-oriented green hydrogen from South Africa, with an initial concrete project announced.
Turbotech validates hydrogen turboprop using Ansys simulation
Turbotech reports successful combustion testing of a hydrogen turboprop, developed through digital simulation with Ansys, marking an industrial milestone in light aircraft using alternative fuel.
France Hydrogène challenges budgetary recommendations from the Cour des Comptes
France Hydrogène responds to the Cour des Comptes report published on June 5, criticising an incomplete reading of updated targets and the economic impacts of decarbonised hydrogen development.
McPhy placed under judicial reorganisation and postpones its general meeting
The Belfort Commercial Court has opened a judicial reorganisation procedure for McPhy, while a renewed call for tenders for its asset sale is now set to close on 13 June.
Plug Power CFO buys 650,000 shares to reinforce his position
Plug Power CFO Paul Middleton acquired 650,000 shares on the market, affirming his support for the long-term strategy of the hydrogen-focused company.
Canada injects $467,000 to boost hydrogen exports from British Columbia
The Canadian government is funding an initiative to support 40 SMEs in British Columbia’s hydrogen sector, aiming to increase foreign investment and expand international market share.
CWP Global suspends $40 billion hydrogen project in Mauritania due to lack of buyers
Developer CWP Global has paused its $40 billion AMAN project in Mauritania due to a lack of buyers for green ammonia despite favourable local conditions.

LEGAL

FOSSILS

POLICY

RENEWABLE

PLUS

© XMARKET PUBLISHING

Welcome

Your subscription

Included in this subscription:

COMMUNICATE ON ENERGYNEWS