Advancing Hydrogen Combustion Technologies through International Collaboration

This unique initiative represents the second key workshop since the signing of the cooperation agreement in Tokyo in June 2024. 

It brought together leading industry experts, researchers and policymakers to explore innovative pathways for clean hydrogen and ammonia combustion, reinforcing the importance of cross-border collaboration in meeting global climate and energy security goals.

Valerie Bouillon-Delporte, Executive Director of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, highlighted the continued commitment of the JU to advancing clean energy solutions through international cooperation:

"We are excited about the future of this collaboration and the innovative opportunities it brings for our climate goals and energy security. Strengthening our long-standing partnership with Japan is not just an opportunity, it is a game changer. By deepening our cooperation in key areas like combustion technologies, we can accelerate progress and generate significant mutual benefits for our respective industries."

The Kobe event built on the success of last year’s workshop during European Hydrogen Week, which focused on electrolyser technologies. This year, the spotlight was on hydrogen combustion projects funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership - eight projects representing a total investment of €33.15 million so far, covering various Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

The European companies representing our projects – ranging from Baker Hughes, Ansaldo, Siemens Energy, SINTEF – showcased the feasibility of hydrogen combustion across various operational conditions, addressing the technical challenges that this emerging technology presents. 

A key takeaway from the workshop was the consensus that continued research and innovation are essential to ensure gas turbines, boilers, and burners will be able to operate up to 100% clean hydrogen at a commercial scale. In addition, achieving fuel flexibility is recognised as a vital step toward full decarbonisation and a major goal for all stakeholders involved.

As the collaboration with NEDO continues to evolve, attention will be on the tangible results and technological advancements emerging from these joint efforts. The Clean Hydrogen Partnership remains committed to expanding this cooperation - enhancing knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and fostering impactful outcomes that will shape the future of clean hydrogen technologies.

More relevant information can be found here:
🔗 Clean Hydrogen Partnership signs cooperation agreement with Japan’s NEDO

Projects on Hydrogen Combustion presented at the Workshop:
Helios – Project webpage https://h2gt-helios.eu/index.php/about/ 
Flex4H2 – Project webpage https://flex4h2.eu/ 
HyPower GT – Project webpage https://hypowergt.eu/ 
H2AL – Project Webpage https://h2al.ulb.be/ 
ACHIEVE – Project Webpage https://achieve-project.eu/ 
InsigH2T - https://www.linkedin.com/company/insigh2t/ 
HyCoFLex - https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101138002