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HyFINE kick-off. More sustainable chemistry using biomass, waste, green hydrogen and green electricity
On Friday 30 October, a new R&D programme by GroenvermogenNL was launched under the name HyFINE. A balanced consortium comprising dozens of organisations from industry, technology and the academic sector gathered in Utrecht to develop sustainable methods for the production of fine chemicals and specialities.
HyDIRECT is conducting further research into hydrogen as a sustainable fuel
Green hydrogen is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. It can be used, for example, in high-temperature industrial processes. The HyUSE project is investigating new technological applications. The new HyDIRECT consortium is continuing to address research questions that remain unanswered. Following the latest workshop, the participating companies and research organisations are currently drawing up a joint project proposal.
Fresh energy for the future of electrochemistry | Looking back on the 6th GVNL Electrochemistry Graduate School
From 29 June to 3 July, the 6th GVNL Electrochemistry Graduate School brought together students, researchers and experts for an inspiring week of electrochemistry, knowledge exchange and collaboration. Through lectures, poster sessions, one-minute pitches and social activities, participants explored new ideas, shared research and built valuable connections.
Project plan for imported green hydrogen: watch the video with the initiators
Should the Netherlands produce green hydrogen domestically in the future, or should it primarily import this sustainable energy carrier? A new R&D consortium of industrial and research partners is exploring the latter option. Participants recently came together for two intensive workshops, each lasting two and a half days. Read about their experiences and watch the video.
ECNS 2026 connects electrochemistry from fundamentals to applications
On Monday 11 May, the 3rd Electrochemical National Symposium took place in Utrecht. Under the theme ‘Electrochemistry - From Fundamentals to Applications’, scientists, researchers, PhD candidates and industry professionals came together to share the latest developments in electrochemistry.
€20.3 Million for HyNITROGEN Consortium: Research into Sustainable Nitrogen Chemistry
The research and development consortium HyNITROGEN has been awarded €20.3 million for research into sustainable nitrogen chemistry. Within this project, companies, knowledge institutions, and governments are collaborating on new technologies for sustainable nitrogen chemistry based on hydrogen and green electrons.
New subsidy call for direct use of hydrogen in industry and energy
The use of hydrogen as a direct energy carrier offers concrete opportunities to decarbonise sectors where electrification is not a viable alternative, such as high-temperature industrial processes and heavy transport. This requires new solutions in technology, safety and system integration, areas already addressed within the R&D programme of GroenvermogenNL. With this additional call, NWO and GroenvermogenNL take a next step in advancing applications for the direct use of hydrogen.
HyCARB officially launched: watch the film
With a kick-off event at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, the collaboration within HyCARB has officially begun. More than 100 participants from partnering knowledge institutions and companies came together around a shared ambition: advancing the sustainable and clean production of carbon-based chemicals.
