The Hydrogen Stream: HDF Signs Agreement for 23 Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Projects in Indonesia

HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France) has entered into a three-party agreement with Indonesia’s state utility company PLN and the government-owned infrastructure financing agency PT SMI. The agreement aims to establish and implement financing models for 23 hydrogen and ammonia initiatives currently under development across Indonesia.

The total investment for these projects amounts to €2.3 billion. These initiatives have been officially incorporated into Indonesia’s national hydrogen roadmap, positioning hydrogen as a strategic component of the country’s future energy portfolio, particularly in electricity generation.

In Spain, Tecnalia has introduced a new electrolyzer designed to test core components—especially the central stack—at a capacity of around 50 kW, producing approximately 1 kilogram of hydrogen per hour. “With the system now operational, Tecnalia has begun testing and demonstrating it with both domestic and international partners at its facilities,” the research organization stated. It added that around 50 projects are currently underway, focusing on advancing and validating hydrogen technologies.

In Germany, Thyssenkrupp Nucera has announced plans to perform a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a European hydrogen project with an electrolysis capacity of 600 MW. The hydrogen produced will serve hard-to-abate industrial sectors.

While the customer and project location remain undisclosed, the company revealed that it will collaborate closely with the client with the goal of reaching an EPF (Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication) contract in the next stage. The final go-ahead for the project is contingent on a Final Investment Decision (FID), expected to be made in 2026.

Also in Germany, Thyssenkrupp Uhde and Uniper have entered into a strategic partnership to commercialize large-scale ammonia cracking technology. As an initial phase, they will construct a demonstration plant capable of processing 28 tons of ammonia per day at Uniper’s Gelsenkirchen-Scholven site. “This facility will be one of the first of its kind globally and will lay the groundwork for a planned hydrogen import terminal in Wilhelmshaven, located in northwestern Germany,” stated Thyssenkrupp Uhde. The second phase will involve scaling up the technology for broader industrial application at the terminal.

Meanwhile, Amea Power has signed a cooperation agreement with Kyuden International Corp., the overseas subsidiary of Japan’s Kyuden Group, to accelerate the rollout of green hydrogen initiatives. According to a joint press release, the collaboration establishes a framework for the two companies to co-develop large-scale clean energy projects by combining Amea Power’s project development expertise with Kyuden International’s technical know-how.