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A different way of imparting knowledge: "Hydrogen to go" is an information service consisting of short, playful video clips, designed for anyone who wants to find out information quickly and compactly.
The world's largest trade fair for LNG, gas and hydrogen is returning to Milan this year. German participation with 33 exhibitors and another 20 members from DACH.
The program is ready, the ticket store is open and the anticipation is growing. The English-language "From Production to Application:THE #P2X CONFERENCE" will bring together practitioners from the entire Power-to-X spectrum for the fourth time in 2025.
Companies develop standard sheet on the requirements for H2 plants
The VDMA is currently developing Product Category Rules (PCRs) for electrolysers.
Why standardization is becoming a key factor for the safe and successful use of hydrogen technologies.
The 6th edition of the VDMA Technology Guide Oil Gas Petrochemicals with focus on Net-Zero Solutions for energy-intensive Industries. Are you among the Who's Who of European process technology suppliers?
Here you will find an updated overview of the progress of the project after the third face-to-face meeting on 12.03.202 (update no. 4).
Morgan Stanley analyzes the ramp-up of a green hydrogen economy in the US and Europe and advises caution when investing, as green hydrogen will remain expensive compared to other sources for the foreseeable future.
In November 2025, experts will once again gather in Frankfurt for the international conference "From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference". The program is online, registration is open.
The 31st CIMAC World Congress brought together around 1000 experts from the fields of combustion engines, drive technology and power generation in Zurich.
This was the motto of the VDMA Energy Networking Day held in Frankfurt on May 7 and 8. Around 80 members from several trade associations came together to discuss strategically relevant issues relating to energy and climate policy.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is calling for an EU import strategy for hydrogen and derivatives in order to achieve a resilient, competitive and climate-friendly energy supply.
Leading industry associations are urging the rapid implementation of hybrid offshore connections for the production of hydrogen.
The Centre for European Policy provides a good overview of the current state of the German energy sector with reference to natural gas and hydrogen as important energy sources and formulates recommendations for policy makers
The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.
Recently, 37 organizations called for the equal treatment of green hydrogen for use in hydrogen combustion engines. Now an event has taken up the issue.
"From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE" will take place for the fourth time on November 25 and 26, 2025.
Green hydrogen can be used to drive vehicles in a climate-neutral way, but tax regulations are hindering the use of the hydrogen combustion engine. 37 organizations are now calling for a remedy.
From Production to Application: THE #P2X CONFERENCE will take place for the fourth time in 2025. Interested parties are now once again invited to submit their abstracts for a possible presentation.
After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)
21 associations have now published a call for an early, technology-open review of the regulations for CO2 emission standards in the automotive sector.
The VDMA Power-to-X for Applications has now presented a position paper on the strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry.
Where can I find VDMA members exhibiting on hydrogen and Power-to-X at the Hannover Messe? The Walking Guide H2 provides a compact answer to this question
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is the interdisciplinary platform for stakeholders from the P2X industry.
In a joint statement, 17 organizations call for a reality check of the European hydrogen policy
In January 2025, the EU Commission presented its report "The net-zero manufacturing industry landscape across the Member States". It documents the current state of affairs.
VDMA Power-to-X for Applications can look back on an eventful 2024 and has big plans for 2025.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted in 2022. Now the previously missing definitions for "clean" hydrogen have also been added.
"From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" is dedicated to practical, technical challenges along the entire value chain of hydrogen and downstream products. The conference has now taken place for the 3rd time.
At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)
The innovation prize honors practical solutions to problems. This year, it went to a VDMA member for the development of an energy-saving burner, among other things.
The assessment of the hydrogen ramp-up among German market participants has risen slightly compared to 2023. At the same time, the survey clearly shows that the actual ramp-up is threatening to stall.
Greenhouse gas emissions must also be reduced rapidly in the aviation sector. The SAF working group with over 70 stakeholders has presented a paper on the market ramp-up of SAF.
The exclusive technology & standardisation information day for VDMA members offered exciting insights into new standards for energy-efficient hydraulic systems, the digital transformation with Fluid 4.0 and hydrogen as a key technology of the future.
The annual PTC Pipeline Technology Conference is Germany's leading industry networking event. The technical presentations are now freely available.
Here you will find a VDMA assessment of the market for process technology suppliers with a focus on oil & gas, LNG, biomass and H2 applications as well as information sources.
The energy transition can only succeed with synthetic fuels as a partner to renewable energies. However, current EU law stands in the way of importing these resources to Europe.
Electrolysis systems play a crucial role in the hydrogen economy
With its energy market simulation software "Power2Sim", Energy Brainpool created a scenario for an energy economy based on hydrogen and green electricity as the main energy carriers.
Zur Vorbereitung auf den G7 Gipfel in Japan entwarf die IEA ein Klassifikationssystem für Wasserstoff, auf Grundlage der im Herstellungsprozess freigesetzten Emissionen.
Here we are collecting questions and answers about hydrogen. The collection will grow bit by bit. Do you have your own questions? Please feel free to contact us.
There is a lot of discussion about eFuels, especially in connection with the possible ban on combustion technology for passenger cars. What is the current state of affairs?
Within the VDMA, hydrogen is not only of great interest for the VDMA Power-to-X for Applications, but is accompanied by a whole range of areas with diverse activities.
The Technical Committee deals with technical issues and concerns of the participating companies, such as safety requirements, infrastructure, standardization and related topics.
Safety around the topic of hydrogen is a matter of course - for our members, who are used to developing machinery and equipment for complex and sometimes dangerous products.
Industrialization of fuel cell production is crucial for market success
The innovation cluster for large-scale production of fuel cell stacks (GO-Start BZ) is intended to support the potential for industrialization of stack production in Germany.
Industrialization of the production of fuel cell systems is crucial for market success
Power-to-X is becoming increasingly popular in practice. Some plants are already in operation, others are under construction and many more are currently being planned. The following examples provide a brief insight.
Hydrogen in the drive is a promising option - using a fuel cell, further processed as eFuel or directly in the combustion engine.
Quickly find the right partner arounfd P2X and hydrogen with the P2X4A supplier directory
P2X is always the subject of scientific studies. We keep an eye on them for you.
In the field of hydrogen and P2X, funding programs are constantly being launched in Germany and Europe.
The general public is now also discussing eFuels and synthetic fuels for various use cases and what benefits they can offer in the fight against climate change.
The VDMA Fuel Cells Working Group pursues the goal of successfully establishing fuel technologies in Germany and positioning them on global markets.
Air traffic must also reduce carbon dioxide emissions. There are various ways to achieve this.
Sustainable alternative fuels can also help to completely reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector.
Again and again one hears and reads about green, grey, blue hydrogen. What is actually meant by this?
Climate protection requires the worldwide introduction of new technologies for the conversion and storage of energy. P2X is the key technology and offers great opportunities for mechanical and plant engineering.
The update of the study “Climate-neutral Germany” published last year shows how Germany can become climate-neutral five years earlier than 2050.
Under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Sterner of the OTH Regensburg, the Hydrogen Atlas of Germany has been created in cooperation with the VDMA.
In 2020, the market environment for large-scale plant engineering was dominated by the effects of the Corona crisis and a slowdown in global economic momentum.
Events and participation in events related to P2X are also intended to further advance the topic.
Even if Research Minister Anja Karliczek and Economics Minister Peter Altmaier talk about the "oil of tomorrow": Hydrogen, which is produced by electrolysis with electricity and water, is not a miracle cure. But it is a great source of hope. Without its increased use, it will not be possible to reduce global CO2 emissions to the level required for climate protection and ambitious political goals. Without hydrogen and the chemical energy carriers based on it, global, successful climate protection is not possible.
With the publication of the European Hydrogen Strategy in July 2020, a direct comparison with the German counterpart published in June 2020 is possible. While the strategies are largely similar, there is a significant difference.
