The latest hydrogen industry news, developments, and community updates.
Japan's government has approved a plan to extract naturally occurring hydrogen from underground rock formations, with commercial-scale production targeted for 2040 as part of its energy security and decarbonization strategy.
South Korea and France elevated their diplomatic relationship to a global strategic partnership, with hydrogen infrastructure and clean energy initiatives as key components. The agreement includes pilot projects to integrate green hydrogen into existing gas grids for industrial applications.
The Hydrogen Council and industry partners urge European Parliament to remove proposed Article 27a from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism revision, citing risks to investment in clean hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizer production.
Australia's National Cabinet is prioritizing hydrogen production and transport as key components of fuel security strategy, leveraging the country's renewable energy resources to support zero-emission heavy vehicles and reduce fuel imports.
Pattern Energy has refocused its Argentia project from a 300-megawatt wind-hydrogen facility to a wind-only project, with the provincial contingency reserve order set to expire March 31, 2026.
Italy's €6 billion green hydrogen subsidy program has received European Commission approval, targeting 200,000 tonnes of annual production for transport and industrial applications through competitive bidding contracts.
The European Commission has cleared a €200 million German aid scheme to support Canadian renewable hydrogen production and imports to the EU, with plans to develop up to 300 MW of electrolysis capacity.
The European Commission is inviting offtakers to register supply interest under its Hydrogen Mechanism through March 20, 2026, while Germany's electrolysis capacity expansion falls significantly behind its 2030 goals despite new EU funding.
The European Commission has approved a €6 billion state aid package for Italy to boost renewable hydrogen production, targeting roughly 200,000 tonnes annually by 2030 through electrolysis and biogenic processes.
The European Commission has approved a €6 billion Italian state aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production for transport and industrial sectors, targeting 200,000 tons of annual output through electrolysis and biogenic processes.
The International Energy Agency states that low-emissions hydrogen is experiencing typical consolidation cycles rather than permanent decline, with global investments reaching $8 billion in 2025 and electrolyser capacity expected to grow fivefold by 2030.
India reached a new low for green hydrogen pricing at ₹279 per kilogram ($3.08/kg) through a competitive auction for supply to Numaligarh Refinery, bringing the nation closer to its ₹165/kg ($2/kg) cost target.
