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Sumitomo Corporation announces a strategic investment in Independence Hydrogen aimed at developing new decentralized hydrogen production and distribution projects in the United States, targeting industrial, logistics and critical infrastructure sectors.
80 Mile announces that it has increased its stake in Hydrogen Valley to 49% and signed a memorandum of understanding with Tecnoparco for the supply of 40,000 tonnes of biofuel per year, aiming to reduce palm oil dependency.

Green ammonia: South Africa moves to execution phase of its largest project

The Hive Coega project, South Africa’s most ambitious green ammonia initiative, enters its operational phase with the release of tenders for essential infrastructure, marking a major step forward for the country in renewable energy production.
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The Belfort commercial court has approved the sale of McPhy to John Cockerill Hydrogen, a €600,000 transaction involving majority retention of staff and an industrial project partially funded by European subsidies.
The City of Fresno becomes the latest member of First Public Hydrogen, the first US public authority dedicated to hydrogen development, thus strengthening its energy infrastructure and municipal bus fleet.

Natural hydrogen: France on the verge of redefining its national and European energy strategy

The official confirmation in June 2025 by the French government regarding the detection of significant natural hydrogen reserves in Lorraine, the Pyrenees, and Aquitaine could represent a major strategic turning point for national and European energy sovereignty. However, the technical, economic, and environmental challenges associated with its exploitation might slow its large-scale implementation.
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Stanwell announces the end of its participation in the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project, a major international hydrogen production initiative, raising questions about the sector's outlook in the region.
Lhyfe becomes the first French producer to obtain European RFNBO certification, delivering the first batches of certified hydrogen and opening access to new support mechanisms for the industrial sector.

Finland: TES and CPC launch 500 MW e-NG project

Tree Energy Solutions and CPC Finland will produce 125,000 tonnes annually of e-NG at the Finnish port of Rauma, targeting European and international markets with a significant investment.
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The European Commission grants €3.5mn to support preparatory work for a Franco-German cross-border network aimed at transporting hydrogen between the Grand Est region and Baden-Württemberg starting in 2029.
French company McPhy Energy awaits a court decision regarding offers submitted during its judicial reorganization, paving the way for probable liquidation and potential delisting of its shares.

HyVera launches hydrogen on demand and plans two production sites

The majority-Indigenous-owned Canadian manufacturer HyVera Distributed Energy is introducing an eCat pellet that instantly produces ultra-pure green hydrogen without external electricity and is counting on two pilot plants to simplify industrial supply.
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Underground hydrogen storage, essential to support its growth, continues to face significantly higher costs than natural gas storage, along with major technical challenges hindering its competitiveness against conventional energies.
Singapore-based hydrogen specialist Hydrexia seals a protocol with Indonesian gas giant Samator to deploy purification, transport and storage of hydrogen, betting on rapidly growing local demand and export outlets to the Asia-Pacific region.

Cadiz signs with Hoku Energy and targets $10mn annual revenues in California

Cadiz Inc. signs a memorandum of understanding with British company Hoku Energy for a large-scale energy project including green hydrogen, solar power, and digital infrastructure in the Californian desert, projecting annual revenues of up to $10mn.
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BP indefinitely halts its blue hydrogen project at the Whiting refinery in Indiana, raising questions about the future of federal funding and the impact on regional plans for a decarbonized hydrogen sector in the United States.
The Polish energy group ORLEN receives a non-repayable grant of €382 million from the National Recovery Plan to finance its renewable and low-emission hydrogen production initiatives.

Georgia Power validates 50% hydrogen blend on gas turbine

Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power announce successful completion of an unprecedented test incorporating 50% hydrogen into an advanced gas turbine, reducing CO2 emissions by 22% compared to natural gas alone.
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Neoenergia has begun construction of one of Brazil's first green hydrogen plants, aimed at supplying heavy and light vehicles, with an investment exceeding 30 million Brazilian reais ($5.99mn).
The SA-H2 fund, supported by international partnerships and local institutional backing, mobilises 37 million USD to develop export-oriented green hydrogen from South Africa, with an initial concrete project announced.
European Energy has begun commercial e-methanol production in Denmark and reported an EBITDA of €45.9mn, while accelerating its international expansion, particularly in Australia.
Xodus received a strategic land allocation in Oakajee to launch a commercial hydrogen and ammonia project, supported by power supply agreements and industrial partners.

AM Green and Port of Rotterdam target 1 million tonnes of green fuels per year

A strategic partnership between AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam could generate up to USD1bn in annual green fuel trade between India and Europe.
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Envision Energy’s green ammonia project in Chifeng becomes one of the first globally to receive Bureau Veritas certification, enhancing its international market credibility.
Australia’s Energy Estate has acquired the San Luis Industrial Complex, a California-based site backed by a $12.6bn public-private partnership aimed at accelerating green hydrogen production for industry and transport.

HyCC launches H2Next, a 25,000-tonne green hydrogen project in Rotterdam

HyCC signed an agreement with the Port of Rotterdam Authority to build a large-scale electrolysis plant on the Maasvlakte, with an expected annual output of 25,000 tonnes of green hydrogen.
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The European hydrogen industry regains momentum after a challenging period, backed by significant funding and strategic consolidation among leading industrial players on the continent.
Engie validates hydrogen storage in salt caverns, opening a strategic market for industrial firms and energy producers facing the rise of renewable gases and the need to diversify technical solutions to meet increasing demand.

UMOE receives US approval for 350-bar hydrogen storage trailers

UMOE Advanced Composites and its exclusive agent Celly H2 have received approval from the United States Department of Transportation to deploy their Type IV storage trailers in the American hydrogen distribution network.
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The European Commission has published its opinion on ENNOH’s founding documents, paving the way for the organisation of hydrogen network operators across Europe.
A project led by the government of Newfoundland and Labrador will assess the construction and operational needs of a hydrogen supply chain in Eastern Canada.

Italgas, Edison and Granarolo launch first industrial hydrogen test in Sardinia

Italian dairy group Granarolo will use a blend containing up to 20% green hydrogen from September, in a first-of-its-kind industrial-scale operation led by Italgas and Edison Energia.
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The French hydrogen company closed its tender process without receiving any in bonis offers, paving the way for a partial asset sale and liquidation proceedings.
The postponement of nuclear-produced hydrogen’s classification as a “low-carbon” fuel until 2028 is raising concerns among industry players, especially those backing this energy source.

Hystar signs second contract in South Korea with Sunbo Unitech

Hystar has signed a new agreement with Sunbo Unitech to supply PEM electrolyser stacks for a green hydrogen project in Boryeong, South Korea, marking its second contract in this strategic market.
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Elcogen and Casale begin collaboration on Power-to-X projects combining solid oxide electrolysis and chemical processes in green ammonia production.
Statkraft halts the development of new green hydrogen projects due to increased market uncertainty, while continuing to structure certain existing assets to attract investors.

Uniper selects ITM Power for 120MW green hydrogen project in the UK

ITM Power has been selected to supply six POSEIDON electrolysis modules for Uniper’s 120MW Humber H2ub® (Green) project, scheduled to be operational by 2029.
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PureWave Hydrogen is accelerating exploration activities near the Sue Duroche 3 well, where HyTerra confirmed a 96.1% concentration of natural hydrogen, reinforcing the geological potential of the Nemaha Ridge area.
Platts has released its first low-carbon marine methanol price assessments in Shanghai and Rotterdam, enhancing price visibility for maritime transport and the alternative methanol value chain.