05/12/2025
According to company information, Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions have completed the world's first floating ammonia cracker. According to an announcement on April 24, the technology enables ammonia transported by ship to be converted into hydrogen on floating import terminals. The project, which began in April 2023, is part of the Norwegian "Green Platform" funding program.05/09/2025
Richter Chemie-Technik, exhibitor at the last Valve World Expo in Düsseldorf, has expanded its range of valves: Butterfly valves and other components with conductive PFA lining are now available. These are particularly suitable for safety-critical applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.05/09/2025
At the beginning of May, the CDU/CSU and SPD sealed their coalition agreement - with a clear focus on economic policy. For the first time, an independent digital ministry is being created in Germany. The digital association Bitkom conducted an initial survey to find out what German businesses expect from the new ministry.04/30/2025
In mid-April, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) presented the “White Paper on Hydrogen Storage”. The document is based on many studies and scenarios and quantifies both future storage requirements and the potential for hydrogen storage in Germany. It shows that the demand for storage capacities will increase significantly in the coming years.04/30/2025
Operational technology (OT) systems form the technological foundation of many companies and are indispensable for the operation of critical infrastructures in particular. Without them, the smooth running of industrial plants and other modern environments would be almost inconceivable.04/30/2025
At the beginning of February, Fraunhofer experts launched the “Hate-Fluor” project. The aim is to develop high-performance elastomer compounds that can replace fluoropolymers in demanding technical applications. Numerous industries could benefit from this.04/25/2025
Chemical company Linde has developed a new truck trailer for transporting liquid hydrogen (LH₂). According to the company, this is in response to the growing demand for liquid hydrogen. The new trailer enables the transport of 3.9 tons of liquid hydrogen - 50 percent more than previous models. According to Linde, this makes it the largest of its kind in Europe.04/25/2025
After two years of construction, EnBW has commissioned a hydrogen-capable gas power plant in Stuttgart. The "H2-ready" facility with 124 MW of electrical capacity replaces existing coal boilers and is expected to be able to run on hydrogen by the mid-2030s.04/25/2025
Machines are increasingly shaping our world - they are becoming more intelligent, more powerful and more versatile. With the new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, the European Commission is setting clear and modern standards for the protection of people and technology.04/17/2025
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is being restructured and will become a Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. CSU leader Markus Söder promises that the ministry will be a technology attack by the new federal government. VDI Director Adrian Willig takes a stand and gives an initial assessment.