Global hydrogen production and cost dynamics

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   Germany and Austria advance major hydrogen infrastructure projects

   Germany’s Chemnitz project and Austria’s KS Engineers plant receive major funding to build hydrogen networks and a 750‑tonne per year green‑hydrogen facility.

2. 15 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Spain green hydrogen plant clears environmental hurdle as Mexico launches hydrogen boost for cement

   Spain's 100‑MW green hydrogen plant in Cartagena gains environmental approval, while Mexico's Knergy launches hydrogen‑boost technology for cement kilns, targeting emissions cuts and efficiency gains.

3. 19 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Poland completes land‑fall drilling for Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 offshore wind farms

   Poland has finished four HDD tunnels under dunes near Lędowo, enabling export cables for the 1.44 GW Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 offshore wind farms, slated to deliver power by 2027 and fully operate by 2028.

4. 28 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 12 sources

   Germany's energy transition hit by costly hydrogen and impending gas‑network shutdown

   Fraunhofer studies show green hydrogen costs will double due to transport/storage by 2035 and Germany’s gas network will be uneconomic by 2045, while heating subsidies are being slashed, prompting a shift to e‑

5. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Spain and France advance green hydrogen production projects

   Spain and France approve major renewable‑hydrogen projects—Spain’s €50.2 M Villarrobledo plant will produce 3,487 t/yr, while France targets the Rhône‑Mediterranean coast for green‑hydrogen output.

6. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   German study outlines hydrogen costs for industrial users by 2035

   Fraunhofer researchers estimate German green hydrogen costs for 2035, highlighting large price gaps across applications and the impact of transport and storage infrastructure.

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Poland's ORLEN installs 50 of 76 turbines at Baltic Power offshore wind farm

   ORLEN has installed 50 of 76 turbines at Poland’s Baltic Power offshore wind farm, advancing a 1.2 GW project that will supply ~4 TWh, about 3 % of national electricity demand.

8. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Wärtsilä runs world’s first 100% hydrogen engine feeding Spain’s grid

   Wärtsilä’s 31H2 engine ran on 100% hydrogen in Spain, feeding the national grid and proving large‑scale hydrogen power viability.

9. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   UK and Canada hydrogen findings promise years of clean power

   UK researchers see North Sea fields storing enough hydrogen for seven years of power, while Canadian scientists find natural hydrogen deposits that could fuel the world for 170,000 years at under $1/kg.

10. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    New Catalyst Boosts CO₂‑to‑Methanol Conversion Threefold

    Dalian Institute researchers unveiled a copper‑zinc‑zirconium catalyst that triples methanol yields from CO₂, cutting carbon‑monoxide by‑products and boosting industrial carbon recycling potential.

11. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Wärtsilä runs world’s first large‑scale 100% hydrogen engine on Spain’s grid

    Wärtsilä’s 31H2 engine ran on 100% hydrogen, powering Spain’s grid and proving hydrogen can back up renewable energy.

12. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Wärtsilä hydrogen engine delivers electricity to Spain's grid

    Wärtsilä ran its 31H2 hydrogen engine in northern Spain, feeding electricity into the national grid and proving large‑scale, zero‑carbon power generation is feasible, though scaling needs infrastructure and政策支援

13. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Catalyst breakthroughs boost green hydrogen and CO₂‑to‑methanol production

    Scientists unveiled low‑cost ferrite electrocatalysts for greener hydrogen production and Zr/Ga‑enhanced copper catalysts that boost CO₂‑to‑methanol conversion, advancing clean‑fuel viability.

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    ORLEN Neptun to expand Świnoujście offshore wind terminal in the Baltic Sea

    ORLEN Neptun and the Szczecin‑Świnoujście port authority will expand Poland’s first offshore wind terminal to meet rising Baltic Sea demand, boosting capacity and local industry.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Europe Industrial Gases and Pumps Markets Outlook 2025‑2035

    European industrial gases and pumps markets are forecast to grow through 2035, driven by major players and innovation, despite saturation challenges.

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Europe Hydrogen Electrolyzer Market projected to reach $4.77 bn by 2035

    Europe's hydrogen electrolyzer market, worth $410 M in 2024, is forecast to hit $4.77 bn by 2035 (CAGR 24.9%). Major players include Nel Hydrogen, Siemens Energy and others; growth is driven by IoT‑enabled‑pred

17. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Spain advances green hydrogen and building decarbonisation with new digital platforms

    CIUDEN launches a hybrid micro‑grid in León for green hydrogen production, while CENER’s BUDA platform helps Navarre decarbonise public buildings, both advancing Spain’s climate‑tech agenda.

18. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

    Andalusia drives hydrogen and energy transition with new projects and policy moves

    Andalusia boosts green‑hydrogen projects, expands Spanish influence in Eurovent, and leads EU‑backed building retrofits, reshaping its economy and vocational training.

19. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Hydrogen compressors market forecast to exceed $4 bn by mid‑2030s

    Hydrogen compressors market is forecast to grow 5‑5.5% annually, reaching $2.3 bn by 2034–35, with Asia‑Pacific holding ~50% share and major manufacturers expanding amid rising hydrogen demand.

20. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Natural Hydrogen Found in Canadian Shield Offers New Clean Energy Prospect

    Scientists measured natural hydrogen escaping from ancient rocks in Canada’s Shield, estimating over 140 tonnes a year that could power 400 homes, heralding a potential domestic clean‑energy source.

21. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Plug Power gets final go‑ahead for 30‑MW Barrow hydrogen plant in Cumbria

    Plug Power secured final investment for its 30‑MW Barrow green hydrogen plant in Cumbria, targeting 100 GWh annual output and a 2028 start‑up.

22. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    EU clears €1.3 billion German renewable hydrogen project

    EU approves €1.3 bn German aid to fund 1 GW of renewable hydrogen, linking production to Denmark and Germany pipelines.

23. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    South Africa's Coega Green Ammonia Project Secures $1 B Deal with Danish Firm Topsoe

    South Africa's Coega project inks $1 bn deal with Topsoe to build a 1 Mt/yr green ammonia plant costing $5.8 bn.

24. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    German Researchers Develop Hydrogen Engine with 60% Efficiency

    German university creates zero‑emission hydrogen engine achieving 60% efficiency, surpassing diesel, but still in early testing.

25. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Canada's ancient rocks emit natural white hydrogen, a clean energy prospect

    Canadian geochemists measured natural white hydrogen from ancient rocks, estimating 140 t/yr could power 400 households.

26. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Namibia pushes €20bn green hydrogen and $120m hydroponics projects to boost industry and food security

    Namibia targets €20bn green hydrogen and $120m hydroponic farms to diversify industry and cut food imports.

27. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Swedish e‑fuel developer Liquid Wind files for bankruptcy

    Swedish e‑fuel maker Liquid Wind declared bankrupt, underscoring financial challenges for green hydrogen and e‑methanol projects.

28. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Hydrogen industry faces slowed deployment as forecasts cut and US GAO flags limits

    Hydrogen forecasts slashed and GAO report flags costly, limited deployment, slowing global uptake.

29. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Norwegian hydrogen firms Nel and Hydrogenpro report advances and cash challenges

    Nel launches green hydrogen electrolyzers; Hydrogenpro completes US project but cash falls to 56 million NOK.

30. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Mantle8 Secures €31 Million Series A to Advance Natural Hydrogen Production

    Mantle8 raised €31 M Series A to fund natural hydrogen exploration, targeting low‑cost clean hydrogen production in Europe.

31. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Self-optimising catalysts boost water electrolysis efficiency

    JGU researchers find self‑optimising catalysts can continuously enhance water electrolysis, advancing green hydrogen.

32. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    EU and Australia Allocate Funds for Hydrogen Projects as Support Shifts

    EU earmarks €1.1bn for nine hydrogen projects; Australia trims Hydrogen Headstart to AUD1bn for seven green‑fuel projects, shifting to industrial demand.

33. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Orlen starts building 75‑million‑zloty hydrogen hub in Szczecin

    Orlen begins a PLN 75 million hydrogen hub in Szczecin, aiming for 90 kg/h production by 2027/28 with EU support.

34. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Siemens Energy backs hydrogen projects in the US Mid‑Atlantic and Germany

    Siemens Energy supports US hydrogen plant design and Germany's salt‑based hydrogen storage pilot.

35. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Geologist uncovers natural hydrogen deposit in Bavarian forest

    Geologist Jürgen Grötsch discovers high‑concentration natural hydrogen in a Bavarian forest, a potential new clean‑energy source.

36. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    European Commission allocates €1.09 bn for 1.1 GW of electrolyzer capacity in EU hydrogen auction

    EU funds 9 hydrogen projects across 7 countries with €1.09 bn, supporting 1.1 GW of electrolyzers at premiums as low as €0.44/kg.

37. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Germany pushes hydrogen storage pilot in Rostock and initiates hydrocarbon industry dialogue

    Germany tests a new hydrogen‑storage method in Rostock while launching a dialogue to secure hydrocarbon supply.

38. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Nel ASA launches new alkaline electrolyzer platform

    Nel ASA unveiled its next‑gen alkaline electrolyzer platform, promising lower costs and higher efficiency for hydrogen projects.

39. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    German MEA breakthroughs boost green hydrogen and CO₂‑to‑fuel electrolysis

    German MEA tech cuts green hydrogen costs and enables high‑efficiency, long‑duration CO₂‑to‑fuel electrolysis.

40. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Glycerol-driven electrolysis yields hydrogen and formate; microbes offer palm-oil-free chemical production

    Glycerol electrolysis yields hydrogen and formate; microbes may replace palm oil in making high-value chemicals.