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Paradip Port Authority has launched a tender for PMC services to install a 1 MW electrolyser for green hydrogen production and procure eight hydrogen fuel cell buses, reinforcing its Green Hydrogen Hub status and complementing an approved green fuel jetty.

Bloom Energy’s Power Connect slashes onsite installation time by over 40% with factory-assembled, pre-wired fuel cell modules, boosting hydrogen infrastructure agility.

HORIBA and HORIBA FuelCon have launched four standardized test station models in China covering PEMFC, SOFC, SOEC, PEMEC, and AEMEC to accelerate R&D validation and align with emerging hydrogen standards.

A True Zero hydrogen pump now stands beside gasoline pricing at a San Diego station, reflecting California’s policy-driven hydrogen network growth and the ongoing cost and reliability challenges for fuel cell vehicles.

California is investing $95.2 million in EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, allocating funds for passenger chargers, heavy-duty vehicles and station reliability, with a strong equity mandate.

New Zealand’s government has launched a NZ$30 million hydrogen package within its NZ$1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund to back green hydrogen production, co-production facilities and related infrastructure across the country.

EnBW aims to replace Karlsruhe’s RDK 8 coal block with an 850 MW hydrogen-ready combined-cycle plant (RDK 9), delivering 220 MW of district heating, backed by city and federal support to secure low-carbon power and heat.

Green hydrogen has gone bust in California, with project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions and station build-outs at a standstill.

Mountain Line’s new 18.5-acre operations base near Missoula airport combines heavy-duty electric chargers with hydrogen fuel cell readiness. Backed by a $39.1 million federal grant, the facility replaces a cramped 2.2-acre depot, expands indoor maintenance bays and positions the agency for a zero-emission future.

Europe’s electrolyser plants face a demand shortfall as just a fraction of announced green hydrogen projects clear financing gates, leaving factories underutilized and threatening the continent’s clean hydrogen roadmap.

A team of ETH Zurich students has developed H2-Sling, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered research aircraft equipped with a 100 kW PEM fuel cell, 700-bar hydrogen tanks and a TÜV-certified recirculation blower, aiming for two hours of zero-emission flight and a future alpine crossing.

Plug Power and Microsoft tested a 3 MW hydrogen fuel cell backup prototype that matched diesel performance in simulated data center outages, emitting only water and heat at the point of use.

The Begonia project, promoted by Green Capital Development 98, S.L.U. and developed under the Alkeymia brand, has re-entered environmental review in Castilla y León, aiming to deploy renewable-powered electrolysis and methanol synthesis with an investment exceeding €650 million.

BrightHy Solutions, a subsidiary of Fusion Fuel Green PLC, has completed FEED for a 15 MW green hydrogen production facility and FAT on refueling station equipment, moving key projects in southern Europe into execution.

Beyond Aero’s Blériot demonstrator completed France’s first manned hydrogen-electric flights at Gap-Tallard, validating an 85 kW fuel cell/battery hybrid and paving the way for zero-emission business jets.

NYSERDA’s $8 million PON 6161 fund aims to accelerate integrated hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure for hard-to-electrify sectors—mandating a 50 % cost share and aligning with New York’s zero-emission transport and climate mandates.

China Huadian's 195 km pure hydrogen pipeline in Inner Mongolia will link a wind-solar electrolysis base to Baotou’s steel and chemical plants, transporting 100,000 t/y of green hydrogen and setting a new benchmark for high-pressure hydrogen infrastructure under China’s national pilot program.

JCB Hydromax hit 406 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats with Andy Green at the wheel, shattering the previous hydrogen car record by over 220 mph.

Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.

Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.

The new land-speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle has been set: 406.320 mph.

Andy Green holds the land speed record, having hit 763.035 miles per hour driving a more conventional vehicle in 1997

Plug Power reported $178 million in Q2 revenue with near break-even margins, raised guidance, secured a 50 MW electrolyzer order in Australia, and outlined asset sales for liquidity.

HD Hyundai Oilbank has developed Korea’s first engine oil specifically designed for hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles (HICEV), targeting the growing lubricant market for hydrogen-powered mobility, the refiner said Tuesday. The company recently began supplying its XTeer H2-ICE engine oil specifically developed for HICEVs, to hydrogen commercial vehicle manufacturers including Tata Daewoo. HD Hyundai Oilbank started developing lubricant technology for HICEVs in 2023 and completed product development and performance verification using its proprietary technologies last year. HICEVs operate at higher combustion temperatures than conventional internal combustion engines. Moisture generated during combustion can accelerate engine wear and degrade oil performance. Reflecting on these characteristics, HD Hyundai Oilbank independently developed three core technologies: engine protection, moisture control and suppression of deposits generated during combustion. The hydrogen-focused

GreenH AS has secured around NOK 600 million from the EU Innovation Fund to build a 12.5 MW green hydrogen hub in Rogaland, aiming to produce five tonnes per day for maritime and heavy-duty transport by 2030.

IMDEA Materials researchers have shown that a strain-engineered Cu₃Pt catalyst on a NiTi substrate delivers Pt-level ORR performance at just 25% of the platinum load, pointing to a new route for lower-cost, durable PEM fuel cell cathodes.

Gangwon Province secured 29 billion won for R&D on a liquid hydrogen storage tank and transfer system at Samcheok’s hydrogen complex, marking the first phase of its coastal import terminal strategy.

Bloom Energy expands its hydrogen-ready solid oxide fuel cell microgrid for MiTAC’s Fremont AI server campus, securing resilient power for AI manufacturing.

SA’s SA-H2 blended-finance fund secures R3 billion first close, backed by PIC, EU, IDC and DBSA, to unlock green hydrogen projects in Coega and Vaal SEZs.

Montebello Bus Lines has begun operating its first hydrogen fuel cell electric buses supported by both temporary and permanent hydrogen refueling infrastructure. The three New Flyer XHE40 vehicles and depot upgrades showcase how smaller transit agencies can deploy hydrogen infrastructure under California’s zero-emission regulations.

Green Planet and MAN Truck & Bus have launched a MAN hTGX hydrogen demo truck at a Pesse station, enabling local hauliers to test high-pressure refueling, storage and operation under real conditions.

SKYRE’s H2RENEW is securing multimillion-dollar contracts across semiconductor, AI, and space sectors while expanding East Hartford production—leading the charge in industrial decarbonization and the circular hydrogen economy.

CB&I completed the first fill of its non-vacuum liquid hydrogen tank at NASA Marshall, advancing efforts to commercialize lower-cost, large-scale hydrogen storage.

The high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a catalyst that delivers the same performance while using 75% less of this expensive metal. The study, published in Electrochimica Acta, demonstrates a breakthrough made possible by applying controlled mechanical compression to the catalyst. This modifies its atomic-scale structure, enabling it to achieve energy efficiency comparable to that of pure platinum.

A new nanostructured carbon design lets fuel-cell catalysts use tiny amounts of platinum while remaining remarkably stable and efficient. The breakthrough could help hydrogen fuel cells become a more practical way to power data centers, vehicles, and other energy-intensive technologies.

Doosan Fuel Cell has secured its largest overseas contract worth about 108.7 billion won to supply mid-to-low-temperature SOFC stacks to Reverion GmbH for European clean-energy projects.

The explosion of new data centers being proposed and built around the U.S. has increased demand for energy to keep them powered and cooled. The Electric Power Research Institute estimates that data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030, up from 4% of total load in 2023.

RWE’s Lingen plant has shipped the first batch of RFNBO-compliant green hydrogen via a dedicated 120 km pipeline to Evonik’s Marl Chemical Park, marking Europe’s first integrated large-scale production-transmission-offtake chain.

Operators of Germany’s hydrogen core network have paid to reserve nearly 6 GW of capacity, doubling spring bookings and underscoring strong demand for the 9,040 km pipeline backbone under a new tariff framework.

Doosan Fuel Cell will supply stacks, a core component of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), in large quantities to the European market.Doosan Fuel Cell disclosed on August 5 that it signed a contract to supply SOFC stacks worth approximately 108.7 billion won(76.9 million dollar) to Reverion, a German e

HRS and Baker Hughes have launched a three-year cooperation to develop integrated high-capacity hydrogen refueling infrastructure in France and Europe, combining HRS’s turnkey station expertise with Baker Hughes’s VerHy550 compression technology to support industrial decarbonization and hydrogen mobility.

Hyundai Motor Group, PT Pertamina and the West Java government are piloting a waste-to-hydrogen project at Sarimukti landfill to convert biogas into low-carbon hydrogen, tapping into existing CNG infrastructure and supporting circular economy and clean energy goals.

MAN Truck & Bus has begun three-month real-world trials of 42-tonne hydrogen fuel-cell trucks on Bavarian routes, using Bosch fuel-cell modules, FORVIA tanks and ZF drivetrains to test performance, consumption and refuelling in daily logistics operations.

OPmobility and its joint venture PO-Rein are building a mega-plant in Shanghai’s Jiading Hydrogen Park to produce up to 60 000 Type IV hydrogen storage tanks annually, supporting China’s clean hydrogen and heavy-mobility goals while creating local jobs and strengthening infrastructure.

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. will build a $27.5 million liquid hydrogen fueling station at OCTA’s Garden Grove depot, enabling the agency to expand its hydrogen fuel cell bus fleet and meet California’s zero-emission transit targets.

Monash University’s water-free fuel cell membrane runs at 250°C with 166 mS/cm conductivity and 1,011 mW/cm² power, promising simpler, higher-temperature hydrogen systems if it scales.

The European Commission approved a €103 million Dutch scheme to fund renewable hydrogen and methanol vessels in short-sea shipping, supporting EU decarbonisation and port infrastructure development.

The heavy-duty transport sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. As global pressure mounts to decarbonize logistics, the industry faces a unique challenge: how to eliminate emissions without sacrificing the power and range required for long-haul freight. Beiben Trucks, a major force in China’s commercial vehicle sector, has answered this call with a bold technological leap. […] The post Beiben Trucks Introduces 300kW Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor, Accelerating the Future of Green Heavy Transport first appeared on Hydrogen Cars Now.

A new chemical process can transform three of the most common plastics into high-purity hydrogen without sorting them first. The technique operates at much lower temperatures than traditional gasification and captures most of the plastic’s carbon in solid or liquid forms instead of releasing it as carbon dioxide.

easyh2power, a Tsinghua University–incubated startup, has unveiled scalable liquid-cooled and air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell systems for drones, eVTOLs and regional aircraft, securing financing and partnerships to advance clean aviation in China.

Birmingham Airport is partnering with ZeroAvia’s DfT-funded HyPRIME project to test a mobile liquid hydrogen refuelling rig and hydrogen ground support systems at live airports, aiming to validate safety, turnaround times and economics for zero-emission regional aviation.

Hydrogen Utopia International raised £850,000 to expand modular waste-to-hydrogen plants converting non-recyclable plastic into green hydrogen.

Despite bold pilots and a new 194-km green hydrogen corridor, Indonesia’s push to deploy hydrogen vehicles faces a cost gap that risks confining the effort to demonstrations.

Bloom Energy’s first half surge—130% and 165% revenue growth in Q1 and Q2—reflects booming AI data center demand and expanded Brookfield financing, signaling a shift toward profitable, large-scale SOFC deployments.

Toyota will join the fuel-cell joint venture cellcentric as an equal shareholder alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, aiming to bolster industrial scale, reduce costs, and accelerate hydrogen fuel cell adoption for heavy-duty vehicles.

Getech and Trinomics secure an EU contract to map Europe-wide natural hydrogen reservoirs and craft regulatory frameworks using geophysical data and unified subsurface models.

Early industry backing for the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor has reached 87% of planned capacity, underlining the project’s potential as Europe’s first large-scale cross-border green hydrogen pipeline.

EODev and Baudouin partner on a modular 600 kW SOFC system for industrial sites, blending fuel flexibility, resilience and a pathway to hydrogen infrastructure.

Cadiz and RIC Energy signed a planning-stage MOU to add on-site solar and assess hydrogen pipeline infrastructure at Cadiz Ranch, advancing an integrated green hydrogen production model.

Enagás has bolstered its role in Spain’s energy system by acquiring a 20% stake in the Saggas LNG terminal and advancing national and cross-border hydrogen pipeline projects, positioning itself at the forefront of gas security and green hydrogen deployment.

The UK’s Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator competition is backing eight projects to trial hydrogen infrastructure and high-power electric charging at airports, proving zero-emission regional flights are operationally viable.

The European Commission launched a non-binding infrastructure testing round under the EU Hydrogen Mechanism to gauge market interest in pipelines and storage, guiding future investment.

The First Public Hydrogen Authority has rolled out a centralized RFP to lock in low-carbon hydrogen for California’s transit and industrial fleets, aiming to cut costs, boost scale and ensure clean supply.

Repsol secures €183 million in production-linked premiums for its ATLAS and Puertollano electrolyser projects after Iberdrola’s withdrawal, bolstering Spain’s hydrogen infrastructure and decarbonization drive.

Air Liquide and TotalEnergies launch a 250 MW green hydrogen electrolyzer at the Zeeland refinery, boosting clean hydrogen infrastructure and decarbonizing heavy industry.

Hyvolution Chile 2026, a three-day B2B congress in Santiago organized by FISA and H2 Chile, will convene industry and policy leaders around fourteen panels on project financing, regulation, infrastructure, offtake agreements and e-fuels to advance the country’s green hydrogen agenda.

Intelligent Energy used its first major China expo appearance in Shanghai to unveil its IE-SOAR hydrogen fuel cell modules for UAVs, targeting longer endurance and rapid refuelling amid China’s strategic push into the low-altitude economy.

ARENA has pledged up to A$32 million to HAMR Energy’s biomass-to-fuel chain that combines forestry residues and green hydrogen. The project will yield 300,000 t of renewable methanol and 140 million L of SAF annually, marking a milestone in hydrogen production and infrastructure.

BarMar has entered its FEED phase, transitioning the 400 km subsea pipeline from Barcelona to Fos-sur-Mer toward detailed design and a late-2026 Final Investment Decision, paving the way to transport 2 Mt/year of green hydrogen under the H2Med corridor.

India’s first indigenously built hydrogen train pilot in Haryana showcases clean rail mobility, local manufacturing, and zero-direct-emission service.

TANAKA has launched a 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell plant in Hiratsuka using Toshiba H2Rex modules, supplying a third of on-site power and advancing hydrogen infrastructure.

Toyota España handed over its second-gen Toyota Mirai to Gasnam in Madrid, showcasing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and fueling confidence in refuelling infrastructure.

Vema Hydrogen and SAF+ International Group plan co-located facilities in Thetford Mines, Quebec, to produce sustainable aviation fuel by combining natural hydrogen extracted from iron-rich rocks with captured CO₂ via KHIMOD power-to-liquids technology. The pilot-stage project highlights a novel hydrogen production method and aims to decarbonize long-haul aviation through drop-in synthetic fuel.

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Germany’s new building modernization law swaps a 65% renewable mandate for gradual bio-fuel and hydrogen blending obligations, creating a regulated market entry for hydrogen infrastructure in heating.

A team at the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, has shown that crystal symmetry in vanadium acts as a switch for hydrogen’s quantum tunneling versus classical hopping, offering a new design rule for solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

Plug Power sells its Texas and New York hydrogen infrastructure sites to Stream Data Centers, unlocking over $80M in near-term liquidity as part of a broader optimization plan.

Safran and ZeroAvia have teamed up to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for regional aviation, combining high-temperature fuel cells with certified electric motors to enable zero-emission flight and support local hydrogen infrastructure.

Plug Power has brought its GenKey turnkey hydrogen fuel cell solution to small warehouse fleets, integrating GenDrive power units, GenFuel infrastructure and GenCare service under one contract. This expansion opens green hydrogen to operations representing over 25% of U.S. forklifts, promising fast refuels, significant cost savings and a new step in industrial decarbonization.

Plug Power extended its at-the-market equity program to raise up to $1 billion through incremental share sales managed by B. Riley and Yorkville, funding the expansion of its green hydrogen production, liquefaction, and fuel cell infrastructure.

The European Commission has swiftly cleared a green hydrogen joint venture between EWE Hydrogen and Verbund Green Hydrogen, underscoring EU support for electrolyser deployment and hydrogen infrastructure in Germany. The partnership will unite a 320 MW Emden plant, hydropower-backed electrolysers and pipeline connections to serve industrial off-takers and advance European decarbonization goals.

H2Direkt in Bavaria converts an existing gas network to supply ten households with 100% hydrogen, demonstrating safe, efficient decarbonisation of residential heating.

FuelCell Energy has teamed up with Siemens Energy to integrate balance-of-plant systems into its molten carbonate fuel cell installations, triggering an 11% pre-market stock surge. The partnership aims to standardize modular plants for industrial and data center power.

Toyota Gazoo Racing will field a hydrogen fuel-cell Hilux prototype in the Dakar Future Mission 1000 class, using the Saudi desert as a live R&D lab for next-gen fuel cell technology and hydrogen infrastructure.

Germany’s economic ministry teamed up with industry to roll out hydrogen-ready gas plants, sprinter units and storage solutions, securing power and advancing clean energy.

Hyundai's HTWO Energy Cheongju, South Korea's first sewage-to-hydrogen hub, produces 500 kg/day of clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles, with plans to scale up to 2 tons/day.

Cantabria’s CTC Technology Centre is testing multi-layer protective coatings to safeguard offshore concrete hydrogen storage against corrosion and permeation.

Plastic has become a ubiquitous part of modern life—in water bottles, shopping bags and car dashboards. But once discarded, it is among the hardest materials on Earth to recycle. Most recycling processes require plastics to be sorted by type first, a step that is both labor-intensive and costly. As a result, only 9% of discarded plastic is actually recycled, while 79% is dumped in landfills and another 12% is incinerated, releasing carbon dioxide in the process.

Elestor and Windpark Zeewolde are partnering on a 20 MW hydrogen-iron flow battery with 200–800 MWh capacity to tackle grid congestion and boost wind energy use.