South Pacific

A region in New Zealand has unveiled a roadmap to become a global leader in hydrogen production and utilisation.

“Through the National Hydrogen Strategy, we have made one of the most significant and visionary commitments to the development of a single industry in the history of the Commonwealth.”

Linde Engineering North America has been awarded a Licensed, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (LEPCC) project in Malaysia based on its innovative hydrogen generators using steam methane reforming technology.

Air Liquide is being encouraged to expand its business operations in Vietnam.

Malaysian product distribution and system integration company SERMAX was established nearly 20 years ago to serve the demand in providing quality products, services and solutions to the industrial gas and semiconductor sectors.

Energy retailer Genesis has joined the New Zealand Hydrogen Association as part of its focus on supporting New Zealand’s transition to a lower carbon future.

Hydrogen Mobility Australia is encouraging the Australian government to integrate hydrogen mobility in mass transit fleets across the country.

Specialty chemical and gases management expert A-Gas has acquired Singapore-based refrigerant company VEMAC Services.

Hydrogen was first formally presented as a credible alternative energy source in the early 1970s but never proved competitive at scale as an energy source – until now.

Hydrogen could be about to become a major new industry for New Zealand.