Hydrogen
Commented by Nico Popp on April 16th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
The Crisis as a Wake-up Call: dynaCERT, Hapag-Lloyd, and Brookfield at the Forefront of Decarbonization
The state of the global economy, caught between wars and an energy price shock, is forcing industry and the logistics sector to take immediate action. As energy prices rise, stricter climate protection regulations are also demanding a shift away from fossil fuels. In this market environment, major shipping companies like Hapag-Lloyd are seeking solutions that take effect immediately to reduce their fleets' fuel consumption without lengthy retrofits. In the aviation sector, too, discussions are already underway about canceling flights or using only modern aircraft with lower fuel consumption. While the economy struggles with these conditions, well-capitalized financial market players like Brookfield Asset Management are investing heavily in the industry's transformation. As a developer of a bridging technology, dynaCERT offers an immediately available retrofit solution for diesel engines with its innovative HydraGEN approach, which directly reduces fuel consumption and improves the emissions balance. Since this business model is perfectly suited to the current times, it is worth taking a detailed look at the industry and the company.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 15th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Oil shortages as a turning point for uranium and hydrogen with Siemens Energy, Standard Uranium, Plug Power, and Nel ASA
The start of the week was volatile. Oil prices are rising sharply again, up around 12%, increasing pressure on consumers and policymakers. Now the Black-Red coalition government has developed a 17-cent package set to be passed in the coming weeks. A temporary reduction in the eco-tax is intended to help. Geopolitical tensions continue to drive price volatility, even though underlying supply-demand fundamentals in oil and gas do not indicate a structural shortage. Prime Minister Söder is even calling for a resumption of gas exploration in Germany. Who would have thought? We, too, are looking at possible alternatives and taking a closer look at nuclear power and hydrogen. For investors, companies such as Siemens Energy, Standard Uranium, Plug Power, and Nel ASA are increasingly coming into focus, as they stand to benefit directly or indirectly from these structural energy shifts. We take a closer look at the underlying drivers.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 14th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Dream Returns with Oil and Gas! Jump on Pure One, but Proceed with Caution on BP, OMV, and Nordex
Recent developments are drawing renewed attention! US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to implement a full-scale blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He aims to halt Iranian shipments, which had previously been tolerated, in favor of countries that are no longer on the list of allies in this Middle East conflict. At the same time, a joint project by individual NATO allies is launching to secure the disputed strait, to enable future transit once again. With this news, energy and commodity prices surged higher again yesterday, even though some of the gains were already pared back by the afternoon. The focus is once again on oil and gas stocks, as well as some alternative energy and utility shares. In this environment, the Australian company Pure One can steer its diverse range of activities in the most profitable direction. Meanwhile, established players such as BP, OMV, and Nordex have already seen significant share price gains, prompting analysts to adopt a more cautious stance. A closer look is therefore warranted.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on April 13th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Oil Shock Fuels Cleantech Rally: Nordex, Plug Power, and dynaCERT in Focus
Cleantech stocks are currently in demand like never before. For instance, Nordex shares have risen by over 30% since the start of the US attack on Iran. A flurry of news and positive analyst comments continue to provide a tailwind. At dynaCERT, German manager Kevin Unrath has already injected new momentum as COO. Now, as CEO, he is set to drive commercialization forward. If successful, the Cleantech stock could multiply in value. Analysts share this view. At Plug Power, analysts have significantly raised their price target. However, the stock has also performed very well in recent weeks. Can the former hydrogen hopeful continue its upward trajectory?
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 9th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Focus on Copper and PGMs: Rio Tinto, Sibanye-Stillwater, and the Opportunity at Power Metallic Mines
Securing supplies of copper and platinum group metals (PGMs) is becoming increasingly important, as these elements are essential for both energy infrastructure and the hydrogen economy. Analyses by S&P Global and McKinsey forecast a rise in copper demand to 42 million metric tons by 2040, representing a 50% increase compared to 2025. At the same time, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that demand for hydrogen already reached approximately 100 million metric tons in 2024, driving the need for platinum and palladium in electrolysers. While major corporations like Rio Tinto are securing their market leadership by investing in massive copper projects to meet the industry's long-term needs, PGM specialist Sibanye-Stillwater is increasingly focusing on diversifying its portfolio toward polymetallic deposits in stable jurisdictions. It is in this environment that Power Metallic Mines operates its Nisk project in the Canadian province of Québec. Recent discoveries in the Lion Zone have confirmed exceptional copper grades exceeding 10% as well as significant PGM by-products. This quality in a world-class mining region makes the company attractive—both to investors speculating on strategic consolidations and to major corporations seeking world-class resources.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 8th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Oil Prices Be Damned: SpaceX IPO in Focus - Alphabet, First Hydrogen, and Oklo in the spotlight
The time has come! Last week, Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal reported that SpaceX had filed an application for a stock offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite all the headwinds facing the capital markets, Elon Musk is convinced that he will raise up to USD 75 billion with the initial public offering of the space technology startup. Only just under 5% of all shares are expected to be freely tradable. This is already causing major ETF providers to break out in a cold sweat, as they must somehow replicate the new market heavyweight - with an initial valuation of nearly USD 2 trillion - as a "MAG 8" stock. The target date for the stock offering is June. It remains to be seen whether the current market climate can even handle such a massive offering. It is unlikely to be a surefire success. Alphabet has already positioned itself with a stake acquired in 2015. We calculate what that might mean this summer and present some other good ideas.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on April 8th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Power Metallic Mines: World-Class Asset at a Bargain Price – Revaluation Underway
The Iran conflict is currently dominating the stock markets. What lies ahead, and how hard will the energy shock hit the global economy? What remains certain is just how fragile commodity supplies and supply chains are. Western governments are pushing to regionalize critical supply chains and thereby reduce dependence on politically unstable regions. Copper and platinum group metals are high on the industrial policy agenda, as they play a significant role in electrification, the hydrogen economy, digitalization, and high-tech. This is exactly where Power Metallic Mines comes into play. The Canadian company owns a large, high-quality polymetallic project in Canada with the potential to become a major, long-term supply source for Western industries. Analysts expect the stock to rise by nearly 200% over the next 12 months!
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on April 7th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Iran War: Threat for Siemens Energy, Opportunity for Pure One & Plug Power?
The war in the Middle East is driving up energy prices worldwide. Even in the energy self-sufficient US, consumers are feeling rising costs at the gas station, which is accelerating the shift toward renewable energy. Are AI companies possibly rethinking their strategy of relying on gas-fired power plants? Siemens Energy shareholders should keep an eye on this. One potential beneficiary could be Pure One. The small-cap stock combines a diversified cleantech portfolio with a majority stake in Eastern Gas, a promising gas explorer in Australia. Its customers include the German company Heidelberg Materials. Meanwhile, Plug Power is approaching a key resistance level. Is the latest major order enough to break through it? Additionally, the company appears to have discovered retail investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 2nd, 2026 | 09:50 CEST
Oil Price Shock as an Opportunity: 100% Potential with Nel ASA, A.H.T. Syngas, and Plug Power
Daily updates continue to emerge on efforts to rein in Iran. President Donald Trump claims to have already achieved all war objectives. Yet, the Iranians appear surprisingly self-confident for a nation portrayed as defeated, pushing back against the media narrative surrounding their willingness to negotiate. Meanwhile, the German government has introduced a new fuel pricing law. Since April 1, a package of measures aimed at curbing price increases has come into effect. In the future, price increases will only be permitted once per day at 12:00 noon, while price reductions remain possible at any time. The law was drafted based on common practice in Austria and is intended to provide greater transparency and stability. However, the initial effect was mixed: although the Brent spot price fell by 7% at midday and the euro weakened against the US dollar, fuel prices did not decline accordingly.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 2nd, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Hydrogen as the Fuel of the Future: Linde Lays the Groundwork, Amazon Tests, and First Hydrogen Delivers the Solution
Is hydrogen on the verge of a breakthrough in logistics? Rising costs for fossil fuels are colliding with regulatory pressure and technological maturity. While battery-electric vehicles are already established in light urban delivery traffic, heavy payloads are also expected to be transported as CO2-neutrally as possible in the future. This is where pure battery technology reaches its limits in heavy, long-haul transport and intensive industrial logistics. Hydrogen is becoming increasingly important in this context, as it enables significantly longer ranges and shorter refueling times for intensive delivery operations compared to pure battery vehicles. While corporations like Linde are planning the necessary refueling infrastructure and hydrogen supply on a large scale, major fleet operators such as Amazon are increasingly exploring the use of fuel cells. In this market environment, First Hydrogen is positioning itself as a one-stop provider. With its light commercial vehicles, specifically developed for the demands of distribution transport and capable of ranges exceeding 600 km, as well as offerings centered on green hydrogen production, the company is striking a chord.
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