Julio Bertrand

German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp plans to cut 11,000 jobs and reduce capacity by 25% as a condition to enable the sale of its steel division to India’s Jindal Steel.
Snam strengthens its position in hydrogen and CO₂ infrastructure with EU-backed SoutH2 corridor and Ravenna hub, both included in the 2025 list of strategic priorities for the European Union.

Global electrolyzer market to reach $14.48bn by 2031

Driven by industrial demand and integration with renewable energy, the electrolyzer market is projected to grow 38.2% annually, rising from $2.08bn in 2025 to $14.48bn by 2031.
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BrightHy Solutions, a subsidiary of Fusion Fuel, has signed a €1.7mn contract to supply a hydrogen refuelling station and electrolyser to a construction company operating in Southern Europe.
In Inner Mongolia, Xing’an League is deploying CNY6bn in public funds to build an integrated industrial ecosystem for hydrogen, ammonia and methanol production using local renewable resources.

thyssenkrupp nucera returns to profit despite sales decline in 2024/2025

Despite a drop in sales, thyssenkrupp nucera ends fiscal year 2024/2025 with operating profit, supported by stable electrolysis performance and positive cash flow.
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ExxonMobil’s pause of the Baytown project highlights critical commercial gaps and reflects the impact of US federal cuts to low-carbon technologies.
State-owned Chinese group Datang commissions a project combining renewable energy and green hydrogen within a coal-to-chemicals complex in Inner Mongolia, aiming to reduce stranded asset risks while securing future industrial investments.

German Möhring signs agreement in Mauritania for green hydrogen project

Möhring Energie Group commits to a green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Mauritania, targeting European markets from 2029, with an initial capacity of 1 GW.
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Air Liquide deploys two hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks for its logistics operations in the Rotterdam area, marking a step in the integration of low-emission solutions in freight transport.
French hydrogen producer Lhyfe will deliver over 200 tonnes of RFNBO-certified hydrogen to a heavy mobility operator under a multi-year contract effective since 1 November 2025.

Plug Power to supply 55 MW of electrolyzers for three green hydrogen projects in the United Kingdom

Plug Power was selected by Carlton Power to equip three UK-based projects totalling 55 MW, under an agreement subject to a final investment decision expected by early 2026.
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Hyroad Energy expands its services to include maintenance, software, and spare parts, offering a comprehensive solution for hydrogen freight operators in the United States.
Air Liquide has launched in Antwerp the first industrial-scale pilot unit for converting ammonia into hydrogen, marking a key technological milestone in the global low-carbon hydrogen supply chain.

Ohmium halves iridium use and exceeds global sector targets

Ohmium reached an iridium utilisation rate of 18 GW/ton for its electrolyzers, significantly surpassing the 2030 target, through technological advances that lower hydrogen production costs.
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The European Commission opens its first call for hydrogen suppliers with a new matchmaking platform aimed at facilitating investment decisions in the sector.
Ballard Power Systems reports a significant increase in revenue and reduced losses, supported by deep restructuring and positive developments in its main commercial segments.

China channels public investment into hydrogen to consolidate industrial dominance

The inclusion of hydrogen in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan confirms a public investment strategy focused on cost reduction, domestic demand stimulation and geo-economic influence across global markets.
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EDF power solutions has inaugurated a hydrogen pilot plant at the Norte Fluminense thermal power plant, with an investment of BRL4.5mn ($882,000), as part of Aneel's R&D programme.
Plug Power plans to generate $275mn by divesting assets and reallocating investments to the data center market, as part of a strategy focused on returns and financial discipline.
Vema Hydrogen has been named a qualified supplier by the First Public Hydrogen Authority to deliver clean hydrogen at industrial scale to California’s public and private infrastructure.
Le groupe français HRS a signé une commande pour la livraison d'une station hydrogène haute capacité, renforçant sa présence dans un réseau en expansion à l’échelle européenne.

Enap reaches 72% completion on its green hydrogen plant in Cabo Negro

With a $14mn investment, Enap progresses on the construction of its first green hydrogen plant, expected to be operational in early 2026 in the Magallanes region of southern Chile.
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Plug completed the first delivery of 44.5 tonnes of hydrogen for the H2CAST project in Germany and secured a new contract for an additional 35 tonnes, confirming its logistical capabilities in the European market.
Gushine Electronics has opened a lithium battery plant in Vietnam, with an estimated annual production value of $100 mn, marking a new phase in the international deployment of its industrial capacities.

Anugrah Neo Energy targets $300mn IPO to expand battery-grade nickel output

Indonesian nickel producer Anugrah Neo Energy Materials plans a $300mn IPO in December to finance its growing battery materials operations.
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Sultan Qaboos University announces a breakthrough in water electrolysis using new rare-metal catalysts, improving production efficiency by more than 30%.
Standard Lithium a sécurisé $130mn via une émission d’actions ordinaires pour financer ses projets d’extraction de lithium en Arkansas et au Texas, consolidant sa position sur le marché nord-américain des métaux stratégiques.

Quinbrook takes majority stake in Elemental Clean Fuels in Canada

Asset manager Quinbrook expands its North American portfolio with a first Canadian investment by acquiring a strategic stake in developer Elemental Clean Fuels.
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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.
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 acquires assets from Hynion Sweden to boost hydrogen projects

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.
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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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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 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.

Plug Power raises $370mn and could reach $1.4bn with warrant transaction

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.
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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.
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.