The third edition of the annual Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe will feature more than 550 exhibitors in the sold-out exhibition space.

The event will take place at Messe Bremen, Germany, on September 27 & 28, 2023. Over 10,000 industry professionals, researchers, investors and stakeholders are expected to attend, making it a key opportunity for those seeking to explore cutting-edge clean energy solutions. With its annual presence in Bremen, Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe has become the must-attend hydrogen energy event of the year.

The expo gives attendees the chance to experience innovations from industry-leading solution providers. Notable names such as Siemens Energy, Air Liquide, Baker Hughes, Evonik, Air Products, ABB, E.ON, Shell, Aramco and ExxonMobil will showcase their latest contributions to the field, demonstrating their commitment to shaping the future of hydrogen technology.

Charlie Brandon, director of the event, stated, “This year’s event is set to be our largest yet. Last year’s success and the surge in demand for exhibitor space highlight the growing interest and significance of the hydrogen sector. With over 200 new exhibitors joining us this year and a total exhibition area spanning 25,000m² of gross space, we are thrilled to welcome everyone to Bremen at the end of September.”

Hydrogen Technology Expo will run alongside Carbon Capture Technology Expo and the Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium. This combination makes the event one of the largest gatherings dedicated to showcasing innovative technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in challenging sectors such as steel and cement production, chemical and plastics processing, mobility and the aviation industry.

For industry professionals, entry to all three events is complimentary. Alternatively, attendees can upgrade their entry pass to gain access to six concurrent conferences featuring over 200 esteemed industry speakers.

The El Prat de Llobregat plant in Spain is to be redesigned by SEAT to enable the production of electric vehicle components for the OEM’s small BEV family starting in 2025.

At the site, SEAT Components will manufacture five components, consisting of a differential, pivot bearing, battery E-Box, KMM (a battery cooling module) and the aluminum for the motor. SEAT plans to invest millions of euros in El Prat de Llobregat, and the conversion plan takes the OEM one step closer to achieving its aims of turning Spain into a European hub for electric mobility.

At present, 900 people work on the production line at SEAT Components where two manual gearboxes – the MQ200 and MQ281 – are produced for use in internal combustion engine cars. As the electric cars and their components are produced, the production of the gearboxes will be reduced, enabling SEAT to take advantage of its highly skilled workforce and their efficiency levels.

“The award of new components reaffirms the commitment of SEAT S.A. and the Volkswagen Group to employment stability and the search for alternatives that ensure the future of SEAT Components, as part of the transformation process in which all the Group’s component plants are immersed,” said Markus Haupt, vice president for production and logistics at SEAT S.A. “The collaboration of the workers and their union representatives is key to the success of this process.”

SEAT Components is one of the OEM’s three production centers, together with Martorell and Barcelona. It is also one of the Volkswagen Group’s nine dedicated transmission manufacturing facilities globally.