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The Finnish technology group Metso has commissioned a pilot plant for the hydrogen-based pre-reduction of iron ore in Frankfurt am Main. The plant is based on the Circored process and is intended to enable low-CO2 steel production.
Fraunhofer IEG has commissioned a pilot plant in the city of Zittau, Germany, that for the first time feeds waste heat from a PEM electrolyzer into a district heating network using a heat pump. The aim is to improve the economic efficiency of hydrogen production.
Daimler Buses has put its first coach with a fuel cell drive system on the road. The technology demonstrator is based on components from the GenH2 Truck and is designed to achieve a range of at least 800 kilometers.
H2 Mobility is expanding its range of services to include a GHG quota service. This allows operators of hydrogen refueling stations to pool their avoided emissions and participate in the quota trading system – even with small volumes.
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and the start-up Magnotherm have commissioned Europe’s first pilot plant for hydrogen liquefaction using magnetocaloric cooling. The technology is expected to be more energy-efficient and cost-effective than conventional processes.
In the Federal State of Lower Saxony, the AGil project has being launched to develop new business models for municipal utilities. The goal is to convert surplus electricity from renewable sources into hydrogen locally, thereby strengthening decentralized energy supply.
AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim is to jointly expand hydrogen production and transport in the North Sea region. A position paper outlines specific infrastructure potentials.
The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) is calling on the German government and the EU to consistently implement regulatory frameworks for ramping up the hydrogen economy. A recent monitoring report shows progress, but also major challenges.
The executive is assuming leadership in addition to his existing responsibilities in Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt. He is calling for political support for the climate-neutral transformation of steel production.
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a molecule that can store four charges simultaneously under the influence of light. This approach is considered an important intermediate step on the path toward CO2-neutral solar fuels such as hydrogen.
The Portuguese chemical company Bondalti has commissioned a new chlor-alkali production facility in Estarreja, Portugal. At its core are nine electrolysers from Asahi Kasei, including a test system designed to improve efficiency. The goal is to enable more resource-efficient production.
Linde and the municipal utility company Mainzer Stadtwerke are extending their joint hydrogen project at Energy Park Mainz. The plan is to replace the ten-year-old electrolysers with modern PEM technology with a capacity of 5 megawatts. Commissioning is scheduled for 2027.
Hamburger Energienetze are preparing an existing natural gas pipeline beneath the Süderelbe for hydrogen transport. The so-called Kattwyk culvert is to become part of the hydrogen industrial network HH-WIN starting in 2027.
The project developer H2Apex and the Danish infrastructure fund Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have entered into a strategic partnership for a hydrogen project in Lubmin, Germany, supported under the IPCEI program. The first development phase is planned to reach a capacity of 100 MW.
A study published in “nature energy” concludes that without political backing from European countries, green hydrogen from Africa will not be economically competitive by 2030. Only a few locations could become competitive through targeted de-risking.
The British company M-Spin has developed metallic nanofiber meshes with an extremely high surface area that are intended to significantly improve electrochemical processes such as water electrolysis. According to the manufacturer, the technology promises a three- to fivefold increase in production rate and aims to reduce hydrogen costs by 20 percent.
Ballard Power Systems is supplying 32 fuel cell modules with a total output of 6.4 megawatts to eCap Marine. The modules are intended to power two zero-emission container ships operated by Samskip, which will run between Norway and the Netherlands.
The system provider Cytok, based in Rostock, Germany, has granted the Japanese company GPSS Engineering an exclusive license for its Power-to-Gas technology in Japan and Taiwan. A pilot project for market entry is planned for 2026.
The hydrogen racing series Extreme H has joined the UK industry association Hydrogen UK. The aim is to use motorsport as a platform for research, technology development and public acceptance of hydrogen.
The Swiss airline SWISS has used solar fuel from the cleantech company Synhelion for the first time in regular flight operations. The delivery marks a technological milestone for the decarbonization of aviation.
From October 21 to 23, 2025, the international hydrogen industry will gather at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg. The trade fair, accompanied by a conference, is considered one of the largest platforms for hydrogen technologies in Europe. The focus will be on production, storage, infrastructure, and applications.
The Indian chemical company TGV SRAAC is expanding its chlor-alkali plant in Kurnool by 50 percent. Once again, electrolyzer technology from Thyssenkrupp nucera will be used. The order includes three electrolyzers and an engineering package.
French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has launched its first crowdfunding campaign, raising €2.5 million. Around 1,200 citizens contributed to the financing of four production sites in France and Germany.
For the first time, a hydrogen-powered baggage tug is being used at Hamburg Airport. The converted vehicle is being tested under real-world conditions as part of the North German Living Lab – a potential path toward CO2-free airport mobility.
At the Potsdam Science Park, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) is working together with the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg on a new generation of bio-based carbon fibers. These are also intended for future use in fuel cells and hydrogen tanks.
