The latest hydrogen industry news, developments, and community updates.

Solaris hydrogen fuel cell buses have begun service in Bologna with public transport operator Tper deploying the first vehicles following completion of authorizations for the hydrogen refuelling facility.

French startup Mantle8 has secured €31 million in Series A funding to develop geological exploration techniques for natural hydrogen, marking a shift toward subsurface hydrogen as an alternative to traditional electrolysis methods.

The European Commission has approved €1.3 billion in German state aid for green hydrogen production, utilizing the European Hydrogen Bank's Auctions-as-a-Service model to support up to 1,000 MW of new electrolysis capacity.

MAX Power Mining Corp. has defined high-priority drill targets at Canada's first confirmed natural hydrogen system in Saskatchewan, with a $25 million investment supporting an expanded multi-well exploration program.

VIVIFY Technology has unveiled the Flying Pig, a 1MW containerized hydrogen power system designed to provide grid-independent power generation for remote locations and emergency response scenarios.

Quest One has added an outdoor installation option to its MHP modular hydrogen platform, eliminating the need for dedicated electrolyzer buildings and reducing project complexity and costs.

Nine companies led by Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem in Hong Kong, targeting full operation by end of 2030 with focus on waste-to-hydrogen conversion and fuel cell vehicle deployment.

Provaris Energy has signed a cooperation agreement with K Line and Norwegian Hydrogen to develop a hydrogen export supply chain from Norway to Germany, advancing toward commercialization through a licensing model for specialized hydrogen carriers.

The World Hydrogen Summit 2026 concluded in Rotterdam with 10,000 attendees from 120 countries, addressing how to create hydrogen demand at scale across hard-to-abate sectors including steel, shipping, and aviation.

The Netherlands completed its first hydrogen pipeline segment running 32 kilometers from Maasvlakte to Pernis, with commercial flow expected to begin late this year when Shell activates hydrogen production facilities.

Kimberly-Clark has reached a final investment decision to receive hydrogen from a 30MW Carlton Power facility in Barrow-in-Furness, expected to reduce natural gas consumption by up to 50% at its tissue production site.

King Willem-Alexander and Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven officially activated the first 32-kilometre hydrogen pipeline segment in Rotterdam, connecting Maasvlakte and Pernis production and industrial sites.