# Plug Power hydrogen project cancellation and recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/plug-power-green-hydrogen-project-cancellation
> Updated: 2026-08-27T16:30:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 4.

Plug Power has abandoned plans to build a 100-megawatt green hydrogen plant at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, resulting in approximately $15.8 million in impairments. This decision follows the U.S. Department of Energy's withdrawal of a $1.66 billion loan guarantee intended to fund several green hydrogen projects.

Despite these setbacks in large-scale infrastructure, the company is showing signs of a financial turnaround under CEO Jose Luis Crespo. After posting a $1.7 billion loss in 2025, Plug Power reported a narrower loss of $188 million in the most recent quarter. Gross losses also improved significantly, moving from a $53.5 million loss the previous year to a negative $1.7 million. 

Revenue growth is being driven by double-digit increases in sales of GenEco hydrogen fuel systems. The company recently secured its largest order to date, a 275-PEM electrolyzer system for the Canadian conglomerate Hy2gen. Additionally, the company reported a 9 percent increase in quarterly revenue to $178.3 million and has raised its full-year revenue guidance.

Institutional interest remains high; BlackRock has increased its stake to approximately 13.19%, and Russell Investments Group recently increased its position by over 550%. While the stock remains significantly below its 52-week high, some analysts forecast substantial upside based on the company's potential to reach profitability.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Plug Power halts hydrogen project as Heron Power expands manufacturing

Plug Power halts a green hydrogen project in Belgium amid funding setbacks, while Heron Power announces a new 40-GW power conversion manufacturing facility in California.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plug-power-halts-hydrogen-project-as-heron-power-expands-manufacturing

### 2026-08-24: Plug Power shows signs of financial turnaround amid rising hydrogen demand

Plug Power is showing signs of a financial turnaround with narrowing losses and rising revenue from hydrogen fuel systems, supported by increased institutional investment from firms like BlackRock.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plug-power-shows-signs-of-financial-turnaround-amid-rising-hydrogen-demand

### 2026-08-23: Green hydrogen sector faces economic setbacks and limited metal demand

Green hydrogen projects face economic hurdles as Plug Power cancels a Belgian plant, while the expected surge in platinum group metal demand from the hydrogen sector remains limited.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-hydrogen-sector-faces-economic-setbacks-and-limited-metal-demand

### 2026-08-20: Plug Power cancels green hydrogen project at Belgium's Port of Antwerp

Plug Power has cancelled a major green hydrogen production project at the Port of Antwerp due to tightening finances and significant net losses, following the withdrawal of a $1.66 billion U.S. DOE loan.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plug-power-cancels-green-hydrogen-project-at-belgiums-port-of-antwerp

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