March 20, 2021

Two European Parliament committees propose to advance the full halt of Russian hydrocarbon imports to 2026 and 2027, including oil, gas, and LNG, strengthening the European Union’s geopolitical position.
Asset manager Quinbrook expands its North American portfolio with a first Canadian investment by acquiring a strategic stake in developer Elemental Clean Fuels.

Lhyfe launches in Germany its largest commercial unit for certified green hydrogen

Lhyfe commissions a 10 MW site in Schwäbisch Gmünd, its first in Germany, to supply RFNBO-certified green hydrogen to industrial and heavy mobility clients.
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Brookfield will invest up to $5 billion in Bloom Energy's fuel cells to power future artificial intelligence factories, initiating the first phase of a dedicated global digital infrastructure strategy.
Metacon acquired components from the bankruptcy estate of Hynion Sverige AB for SEK3.5mn ($320,000), aiming to support its hydrogen refuelling station projects in Sweden.

Low attendance of world leaders at COP30 despite climate and logistical urgency

The COP30 conference hosted in the Amazon by Brazil faces low participation from global leaders, amid geopolitical tensions and major logistical challenges.
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The United Kingdom has carried out its first real-life trial of green hydrogen blending into the national gas transmission network, with power generation as a result.
Swedish company Liquid Wind has secured €3.6mn in public funding for the engineering phase of its eMethanol plant, integrated into a biomass-fuelled cogeneration site.

Resonac invests ¥21.7bn to convert Kawasaki power unit to gas and hydrogen

The Japanese industrial group will replace a 73.5 MW coke and gas-fired turbine with a 30 to 40 MW hydrogen-ready unit, scheduled to start operations in 2030 with ¥7.1bn ($47mn) in public support.
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The United States has granted Trinidad and Tobago a special licence to resume negotiations with Venezuela on the Dragon gas field, partially lifting restrictions imposed on the Venezuelan energy sector.
A two-year project aims to identify areas in Texas suitable for natural hydrogen exploitation, despite challenges related to infrastructure, public policy and economic viability.

Plug Power appoints Jose Luis Crespo as incoming CEO starting March 2026

Plug Power has announced the appointment of Jose Luis Crespo as President effective October 10, before assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer once the company publishes its annual report, expected in March 2026.
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Plug Power finalised a deal with an institutional investor to raise $370mn through the immediate exercise of warrants, with the possibility of securing an additional $1.4bn if new warrants are exercised.
Air Liquide announces a $50mn investment to strengthen its hydrogen network on the US Gulf Coast, following long-term contracts signed with two major American refiners.

Brussels moves forward with plan to eliminate Russian oil and gas imports by 2028

Ambassadors of European Union member states have approved the transmission of a legislative proposal to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by January 2028 to the Council of Ministers.
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The State Duma has approved Russia’s formal withdrawal from a treaty signed with the United States on the elimination of military-grade plutonium, ending over two decades of strategic nuclear cooperation.
Global demand for industrial gases will grow on the back of hydrogen expansion, carbon capture technologies, and advanced use in healthcare, electronics, and low-carbon fuel manufacturing.

Tusk refuses to hand over Ukrainian suspect to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was not in Poland’s interest to extradite to Germany a Ukrainian citizen suspected of taking part in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.
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Green ammonia reaches a new industrial milestone with 428 active projects and over $11bn in investments, highlighting accelerated sector growth across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Nel Hydrogen US will supply a containerised electrolyser to H2 Energy for a hydrogen production facility commissioned by the Association for Waste Disposal in Buchs, Switzerland.
Woodside Energy, Japan Suiso Energy and Kansai Electric Power are joining forces to develop a liquid hydrogen supply chain between Australia and Japan, with production planned at a new facility in Perth.
Commissioner Dan Jørgensen visits Greenland to expand energy ties with the European Union, amid plans to double EU funding for the 2028–2034 period.

Element One acquires two natural hydrogen projects in British Columbia

Element One Hydrogen announces the acquisition of two geological properties focused on natural hydrogen and critical minerals in Canada for $10,000 and 1.25 million shares.
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Cavendish Hydrogen has signed a contract with PAK-PCE H2 Stations to upgrade the Rybnik station, which will now support a fleet of more than 30 hydrogen-powered buses in southern Poland.
Storengy strengthens its footprint in the Grand Est region with two new exploration permits, expanding its research programme on underground hydrogen storage.

France: Créteil inaugurates the largest renewable hydrogen station powered by waste

The H2 Créteil station, powered by an Energy Recovery Unit, will produce up to two tonnes of renewable hydrogen per day starting in October 2025.
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European and Iranian foreign ministers meet in New York to try to prevent the reinstatement of UN sanctions linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Driven by technological advances and supportive policies, the global hydrogen fuel cell market is rapidly expanding, with a projected valuation of $42.3bn by 2035.

Lhyfe becomes Europe’s first RFNBO hydrogen producer with 21 MW certified

With four sites now RFNBO certified in France and Germany, Lhyfe reaches 21 MW of installed capacity, strengthening its position as a European leader in renewable hydrogen production through water electrolysis.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a bilateral agreement with Mexico including targeted investments in energy corridors, logistics infrastructure and cross-border security.
The US president has called for an immediate end to Russian oil imports by NATO countries, denouncing a strategic contradiction as sanctions against Moscow are being considered.

ACWA Power partners with Larsen & Toubro for 4 GW hydrogen complex in Yanbu

ACWA Power and Larsen & Toubro will collaborate on renewable infrastructure for a green hydrogen project in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, targeting 4 GW of electrolysis capacity by 2030.
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Tehran withdrew a resolution denouncing attacks on its nuclear facilities, citing US pressure on IAEA members who feared suspension of Washington’s voluntary contributions.
HIF Global has chosen American-made electrolyser technology from Electric Hydrogen for its large-scale e-methanol production project in Texas, marking a major industrial milestone in the synthetic fuels sector.

HRS signs new order with Element 2 for a mobile station in Scotland

French manufacturer HRS will supply Element 2 with a mobile HRX14 hydrogen station for Glasgow, marking its fourth installation in the UK and strengthening its position in the British market.
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A regional study in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes shows that pooling hydrogen infrastructure could generate up to 20% in savings and enhance the national electricity system’s flexibility.
Poland’s energy minister calls on European Union member states to collectively commit to halting Russian oil purchases within two years, citing increasing geopolitical risks.

Greece and Libya resume talks on maritime delimitation

Athens and Tripoli engage in a negotiation process to define their exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean, amid geopolitical tensions and underwater energy stakes.
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European powers demand concrete steps from Tehran on nuclear issue or United Nations sanctions will be reinstated, as IAEA inspections remain blocked and tensions with Washington persist.
Elcogen opens a 14,000 m² facility near Tallinn, increasing annual capacity to 360 MW for Solid Oxide fuel cells and electrolysers, with backing from Baker Hughes and HD Hyundai.