The latest hydrogen industry news, developments, and community updates.
Researchers at UNSW have redesigned hydrogen fuel cells to prevent water accumulation, achieving 75% more power than traditional designs and moving the technology closer to commercial deployment in aviation and freight applications.
Nobian has secured RFNBO certification for its Frankfurt site, enabling production of up to 6,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using renewable-powered chlor-alkali electrolysis.
ITM Power PLC has received £40 million in equity investment from Great British Energy and a £46.5 million grant from the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero to build a fully automated manufacturing line in South Yorkshire producing 1 GW of annual Chronos electrolyser stack capacity.
French hydrogen infrastructure company Atawey has signed a multi-million-euro contract with Colruyt Group and Virya Energy to deploy three hydrogen refueling stations in Belgium by end of 2027, supporting heavy-duty vehicle decarbonization.
The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa has launched a call for proposals for its newly established Green Hydrogen Programme, offering up to $20 million in pre-investment support to eligible projects across the continent.
Yanmar Power Solutions has obtained type approval and NOx certificates from ClassNK for its pilot-ignition hydrogen-fueled four-stroke engine for maritime power generation, marking the first such certification for a Japanese engine manufacturer.
Hydrogen refueling station provider Atawey has signed a contract to deploy three new hydrogen stations in Belgium with Colruyt Group and Virya Energy, expanding its international operations.
Paris-based reinsurer SCOR is reportedly supporting the proposed Hidrogenii liquefied hydrogen plant in Louisiana as part of its energy transition strategy, potentially providing specialized insurance coverage for hydrogen infrastructure.
Heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are now operating on France's A4 motorway in the Grand Est region, supported by a growing network of refueling stations powered by renewable energy electrolysis.
Northern Europe Energy Group, SEFE, and the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector consortium have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an integrated hydrogen value chain connecting the Nordic-Baltic region with Germany.
BMW introduced a 700 bar hydrogen tank for its iX5 model enabling 750 km range, while ITM Power secured £86.5 million in funding and South Korea launched large-scale liquid hydrogen storage development.
The Materials Processing Institute has completed commissioning a hydrogen testing facility capable of operating at temperatures up to 1,650°C in a 100% hydrogen environment for advanced materials research and component validation.
