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As part of the DeCarTrans project, the TU Bergakademie Freiberg has processed industrially produced e-methanol from Denmark into synthetic gasoline for the first time. This step is considered a technological milestone for industrial e-fuel production.

The US electrolyser manufacturer Power to Hydrogen has appointed David Bow as Chief Strategy Officer. Bow is to drive international market expansion and strategic partnerships. He brings over 25 years of industry experience.

GIZ and Thyssenkrupp nucera announced a partnership at the India Energy Week in Goa. The aim is to analyze and further develop the market for green hydrogen and Power-to-X in India. The basis is the H2Uppp program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Phinia is showcasing new technologies for hydrogen combustion engines at Hyvolution 2026 in Paris. Among other things, an H2 conversion of a diesel engine and complete vehicle conversions for light commercial vehicles will be displayed.

Finland is massively expanding its CO₂-neutral power generation to lay the foundation for up to 100 e-fuel plants. Low electricity prices, biogenic CO₂, and clear political guidelines make the country increasingly attractive for the hydrogen economy.


Two 100 MW plants are to supply green hydrogen for Repsol refineries in Cartagena and Muskiz from 2029. Sunfire relies on its pressurised alkaline technology.

At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg BDEW and AquaVentus are calling for stronger European cooperation in offshore wind expansion—and for the systematic integration of offshore electrolysis into national and regional planning. Studies show that lower spatial density, cross-border area cooperation and combined infrastructure solutions can significantly reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Energy company Uniper has signed a long-term offtake agreement with Indian firm AM Green Ammonia for up to 500,000 tonnes of renewable ammonia annually. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028.

Methanol Reformer delivers a system to Japan for the first time. The L18 reformer is set to produce hydrogen from methanol at Mitsubishi Gas Chemical's Niigata site starting in 2026. The project also serves to validate the technology according to Japanese standards.

With the third auction of the European Hydrogen Bank and the Innovation Fund 2025, the EU is allocating up to six billion euros for hydrogen projects. Germany and Spain are contributing additional national funds.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are jointly developing a model for predicting the lifetime of materials in hydrogen applications. The aim is to achieve faster and more cost-effective qualification of components.

Mauritania has signed a framework agreement with Möhring Energie for the development of a PtX large-scale project. Starting in 2029, the plant is expected to produce up to 140,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for export.

A new study by the TransHyDE project analyzes possible development paths for the European hydrogen system until 2050. It calls for swift political decisions to reduce costs, ensure supply security, and avoid misguided investments.

The fluidics specialist Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has been awarded the "Supplier of the Year Award" 2025 in the "Innovation" category by the technology group GEA. The award recognises, among other things, support in the development of new applications and the strategic focus on efficiency and sustainability.

The German company Hy2gen is planning a 200 MW plant for the production of synthetic fuels at the port of Oulu in Finland. The city is set to become the leading e-fuels location in the Baltic Sea region. A final investment decision is still pending.

Despite a slight decline in revenue, thyssenkrupp nucera achieved a positive result in the 2024/25 fiscal year. The Green Hydrogen segment significantly improved its EBIT, but recorded a massive drop in order intake. For 2025/26, the company expects a significant decline in revenue and earnings.

Hydrogen Europe Research has awarded five young scientists with the Young Scientist Award 2025. The awards were presented during the EU Hydrogen Research and Innovation Days in Brussels.

At the 3H2 Forum in Basel, around 300 experts from politics, business and science discussed the role of hydrogen in the tri-border region between Germany, France and Switzerland. The focus was on cross-border strategies, concrete application projects and investments.

In Harjavalta, Finland, the first industrial plant for the production of green hydrogen has been commissioned. It was built by the company P2X Solutions. The electrolyser comes from the Dresden-based manufacturer Sunfire and has a capacity of 20 megawatts.

The EU is supporting the preparatory phase of the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector with 15.3 million euros. The planned offshore pipeline is intended to transport renewable hydrogen from Finland to Germany in the future and is part of the European hydrogen core network.

According to a new report by DNV, hydrogen, ammonia and other new energy carriers will contribute more than 25 percent to emissions reductions in the Asia-Pacific region by 2050. They are particularly relevant for hard-to-abate industries.

In Kløfta, Norway, Methanol Reformer and DRIV Hydrogen have commissioned a unit for decentralized hydrogen production from bio-methanol. The modular plant supplies high-purity hydrogen around the clock for mobile and stationary applications.

In Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, the FIA hosted its first-ever hydrogen-powered motorsport race. Jameel Motorsport claimed victory in the Extreme H World Cup.

The joint venture Libra Horizon plans to build a 5 MW green hydrogen production facility in Trollhättan. The plant is expected to produce up to 775 tonnes of hydrogen per year, targeting industrial and transport applications.

More than 120 exhibitors and around 2,000 trade visitors discussed technological advances, market prospects and regulatory frameworks for hydrogen at hy-fcell 2025. For the first time, the conference was included in the trade fair ticket – and was met with great interest.