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HYDROGENi news, updates and stories directly from the Centre and its partners.

“Understanding quantum effects to liquefy hydrogen more efficiently”: meet HYDROGENi’s first PhD student
In 2022, HYDROGENi hired its first PhD student. We spoke to him about his research, what drew him to HYDROGENi, and his involvement in Thermopack.

Applications are now open for first HySET master’s degree course
Applications are now open for the first master’s degree course associated with the HySET project. The course will cover the entire hydrogen value chain.

Hydrogen in our time
If we are to meet our climate goals for 2030 and 2050, hydrogen is an absolutely necessary part of the energy mix. This is not the time to cast doubt on hydrogen’s advantages and industrial opportunities when they are within our reach.

HYDROGENi partner launches pilot project to enable green hydrogen production offshore
HYDROGENi-associated project Deep Purple officially opened its pilot plant at Kongsberg on 12 January 2023. Deep Purple aims to to provide stable renewable and scalable

“We must capitalise on CO₂ storage – ASAP” write HYDROGENi and NCCS directors
Recently, Equinor and RWE announced their intentions to export hydrogen based on natural gas from Norway to Germany. In order for this hydrogen to be

Hydrogen a focus of German-Norwegian collaboration on renewable energy
On 5 January, Norway and Germany released joint statements on their intent to strengthen their collaboration on several areas related to renewable energy and green

Blue hydrogen: the real bridge between fossil fuels and renewable energy
Instead of natural gas, blue hydrogen can be the bridge between a fossil fuel society and a renewable one.

HYDROGENi referenced in first IEA “Northwest European Hydrogen Monitor” report
HYDROGENi was mentioned in the first Northwest European Hydrogen Monitor, which gives a yearly update on renewable and low-emission hydrogen market developments in this region.

Rolls-Royce and easyJet test first hydrogen-powered: HYDROGENi response
On Monday 28 November, Rolls-Royce and easyJet announced that they have conducted the world’s first test of a modern aircraft engine powered by hydrogen. This

HYDROGENi to be represented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt
HYDROGENi Centre Director Nils Røkke will participate in this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt. Hydrogen is expected to be key topic of discussion during the summit.

HYDROGENi Officially Opened
HYDROGENi officially launched its activities today at its kick-off event in Oslo.

HYDROGENi Website Launched
The new website for HYDROGENi is now online. Its launch was announced today at the HYDROGENi kick-off.

HYDROGENi Holds First Technical Meeting in Trondheim
On Thursday 22 September, a HYDROGENi partners gathered together for the first time to discuss their plans and goals for the Centre.

Hydrogen: a rising topic at Arendalsuka
On the first day of Arendalsuka, HYDROGENi Centre Director Nils Røkke (SINTEF) and Centre Manager Stefania Gardarsdottir (SINTEF) participated in a panel debate on the