Hydrogen

India launched its first hydrogen-powered train Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels.

A new hydrogen-based microgrid on Puerto Rico secures up to 10 days of critical power for isolated, storm-battered communities.

Plastic has become a ubiquitous part of modern life—in water bottles, shopping bags and car dashboards. But once discarded, it is among the hardest materials on Earth to recycle. Most recycling processes require plastics to be sorted by type first, a step that is both labor-intensive and costly. As a result, only 9% of discarded plastic is actually recycled, while 79% is dumped in landfills and another 12% is incinerated, releasing carbon dioxide in the process.

Two hydrogen fuel cell-powered container ships under construction for Samskip will be part of an EU-backed project to create a green shipping corridor between Oslo and Rotterdam

Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Intelligent Energy (IE) has launched a 120kW fuel cell power system for heavy-lift fixed-wing UAVs.

Max Power has launched a multi-well drilling program to test the commercial potential of Canada’s first natural hydrogen discovery.

Hydrogen could serve as a clean alternative to fossil fuels because, when used as a fuel, it produces water vapor instead of carbon dioxide (CO2). This cleaner fuel has proved particularly promising for the creation of so-called fuel cells, energy storage devices that could power heavy-duty vehicles, airplanes, trains and energy-intensive manufacturing machinery.

Project HyStock aims to construct four salt caverns in Zuidwending for boosting the Netherlands’ future hydrogen storage capacity.

Dr. Estibalitz (Esti) Ukar from the University of Texas at Austin explores whether geologic hydrogen could transform the mining industry, providing a compelling response to this intriguing question

…One of the challenges of clean energy is transporting and storing massive amounts of solar and wind power over long distances…

With 90% component overlap with diesel, the WP15 lowers the infrastructure and fleet adoption barriers for hydrogen trucking

Hyundai Motor Group has completed its 500kg per day waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) facility in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, with plans to upgrade capacity to two tonnes-per-day by 2030.

Toyota will field a fuel cell-powered prototype alongside its regular petrol-engined Hilux in the Dakar

India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train, said to be the longest of its kind in the world, reached 120 km/h during a test run on the Jind–Sonipat route in the state of Haryana. The train consists of 10 railcars, has a capacity of up to 2,600 passengers, and still needs to complete compliance procedures before entering commercial service.

In low-lying Singapore, electrochemical engineer Li Hong has found a creative way to displace some of the city-state’s dependence on planet-warming natural gas. Using a new, multistep process, Li and his colleagues have figured out how to perform a surprising bit of climate-helping alchemy by transforming carbon-rich organic trash like shrimp shells into products the island nation needs, including hydrogen gas, food and biogenic calcium carbonate—a white salt used in products ranging from cement to antacids.

US-based Plug Power will supply a 50MW electrolyser system to Australian explosive manufacturer Orica’s recently approved green hydrogen facility in New South Wales.

Joint venture will kick off in 2027 as the pair look to pool resources on fuel cell powertrain development.

Milestone Demonstrates Successful Operation of World’s First Geothermally-Integrated SOEC Hydrogen Production System

China’s Trina Green Hydrogen (TGH) has secured a 96MW alkaline electrolysis stack order from a large-scale wind-solar-hydrogen project, outstripping its current deployments.

US researchers have accidentally discovered a new way to turn methane into graphene oxide while producing hydrogen.

A Cambridge University team made the device with simple materials using a paint sprayer—offering a possible dual fix for plastic pollution and dirty hydrogen production

The Dutch cabinet will provide €450m ($515m) to state-owned gas operator Gasunie to build a 200,000-tonne underground hydrogen storage facility in Zuidwending.

German utility EWE has started building a 24km hydrogen pipeline that will connect its 320MW electrolyser to the country’s 9,000km hydrogen core network.

Vema Hydrogen says it can stimulate a natural geologic process that creates engineered hydrogen from the awaruite First Atlantic Nickel and Cobalt plans to mine in central Newfoundland

Le Mans proves a useful proving ground for Hyundai’s push to demonstrate hydrogen’s commercial viability at scale

Hyroad’s recently aquired Nikola fleet and Toyota’s hydrogen infrastructure push are converging in Southern California as the industry shifts from pilots to commercial deployment.

Germany’s latest hydrogen truck and refuelling funding programme has attracted more than twice the €220m ($251m) available budget, with applicants requesting €455m ($518m).

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that proponents say will boost the state’s green hydrogen industry.

Natural hydrogen explorer Mantle8 has expanded its European exploration campaign after securing two Spanish permits, as companies race to identify potentially low-cost underground hydrogen resources.

THE GROUND THAT BURNED to the foundations during Lake County’s Valley Fire in 2015, on a fault the U.S. Geological Survey rates capable of a magnitude 7 earthquake, is now one of the most promising places in California to hunt for a fuel the state has almost no rules for.

H2Fly Chief Executive Ralph Müller describes how liquid hydrogen fuel cells can overcome battery weight limits to enable 100-seat zero-emission commercial aircraft.

BMW has pulled the wraps off the fifth-generation X5, giving one of its best-selling luxury SUVs its biggest overhaul yet. The new model brings a fresh Neue Klasse-inspired design, a completely redesigned interior, and the broadest choice of powertrains the X5 has ever offered. Alongside petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid versions, BMW has introduced the first fully electric iX5, while confirming that a hydrogen-powered X5 will join the lineup at a later stage.

Japan leads on hydrogen technology—but China is catching up fast. Can a bold new public-private push finally make it pay?

Developers say the proposal aims to regenerate east Kent with job opportunities and investment.

India has inaugurated the world’s first plant that makes hydrogen using nuclear reactor heat instead of electricity. Built at Kalpakkam, the copper-chlorine cycle points to a cleaner, round-the-clock route to green hydrogen.

Germany is strengthening its energy partnership with Algeria, as Europe searches for new long-term energy supplies and invests in renewable hydrogen to help cut emissions.

Swedish fuel cell firm PowerCell has been contracted to supply systems that will power two Norwegian-funded liquid hydrogen cargo ships.

Hy2gen Nordic AS, a subsidiary of Germany-based hydrogen firm Hy2gen, has secured funding of EUR 139.8 million (USD 158.67m) for a 100-MW electrolysis project in Denmark intended to supply renewable hydrogen to industrial customers in Germany and other European countries.

BeHydro’s hydrogen engines have received a Type Approval Certificate from Lloyd’s Register, indicating that the engines meet the criteria for use.

Stegra’s €1.4 billion financing round keeps Europe’s first large hydrogen-based steel plant moving, but also shows how difficult industrial decarbonisation remains when capital markets turn selective.

The team transitioned a lab-scale technology into a scalable application that converts plastic into hydrogen and industrial chemicals.

Researchers assessed likelihood gas was produced during creation of Alps, Pyrenees and Baetic mountains

UK electrolyser maker ITM Power and fluoropolymer firm W. L. Gore say they have demonstrated that an ultra-thin proton exchange membrane (PEM) can deliver both higher efficiency and long-term durability in green hydrogen production.

As the global transition toward low-carbon energy accelerates, hydrogen fuel cells are gaining renewed attention for their potential to decarbonize sectors where conventional electrification remains challenging. A recent breakthrough by UNSW researchers addresses a long-standing engineering limitation, bringing the technology closer to practical, cost-effective commercial deployment.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. has signed a deal to buy U.K.-based GeoPura Ltd. in an agreement valued at about US$400 million including cash, shares and assumed debt.

FDE confirms exceptionally high natural hydrogen concentrations in the Lorraine region and accelerates the path towards the world’s first industrial-scale natural hydrogen production project

Right in the bustling heart of Shanghai, where towering skyscrapers mix with innovative industrial parks, something exciting is happening in the world of hydrogen fuel cell news. This city has been paving the way for hydrogen energy and infrastructure pilot programs for years, and now it’s stepping up again with some game-changing developments that could seriously shake up heavy-duty transport and more. This month, Shanghai Hydrogen Propulsion Technology Co., Ltd. (SHPT) introduced two flagship products—the PROME M5X fuel cell stack and the PROME P5X integrated system. They’re touting these as real game-changers for hydrogen vehicles and stationary power applications. Dynamic Duo: M5X & P5X

Exciting times in hydrogen news: Brazil’s aviation powerhouse, Embraer S.A., is gearing up to test a brand new hydrogen fuel cell rig. This marks a bold stride in their mission for zero-emission flights. Based out of San Diego, this move really shows how serious Embraer is about reducing emissions for regional and short-haul flights by tapping into innovative solutions like hydrogen production methods, dual-fuel concepts, and advanced fuel cell technology.

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has approved running India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell-based train on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway, entering the elite club of nations including Germany, Japan, China, and the United States.

HTEC announced the opening of Canada’s first commercial 700-bar heavy-duty clean hydrogen refueling station. The facility is located on Tsawwassen First Nation industrial lands, within the Chevron Commercial Cardlock complex in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, and represents a new advancement for the adoption of hydrogen in freight transport.

Stadler and the regional operator ARST in Sardinia have unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered train designed for narrow-gauge lines. The 10 trains ordered for Sardinia will enter service in 2028

Hydrogen-fueled versions of Daimler’s existing heavy-duty platforms could offer fleets another pathway to reduce emissions while using familiar engine technology.

A hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine has been used to power an airplane in China, paving the way for more sustainable airline flights.

Colo giant Equinix has commenced its first trial of using hydrogen fuel cell technology as an alternative to diesel backup generation at a data center in Ireland.

CHN Energy has completed the world’s largest integrated solar-hydrogen-storage project in Jiangsu, China. The 400 MW coastal solar farm, 60 MW/120 MWh battery, and green hydrogen plant producing 482 tons annually are all connected by a dedicated submarine cable — a global first. It can power 200,000 homes a year. Hydrogen production begins August 2026.

BeHydro’s hydrogen engine simplifies marine operations while lowering long-term maintenance costs and downtime for fleet owners.

The next-generation engine technology test could help pave the way for operational hydrogen-powered aircraft.

ACO President Pierre Fillon says that a Garage 56 entry for a hydrogen-powered car is still possible at the 24 Hours of Le Mans before 2030, when the ‘H2 Hypercar’ formula debuts as part of the converged Hypercar technical regulations.

The Hyve project has blended industrial pragmatism with biological needs to protect declining bee populations.

Norway has awarded NOK 777m ($82m) in funding to support two hydrogen and two ammonia-fuelled vessels under a NOK 1.3bn ($137m) clean shipping programme

ACME Group has signed an investment agreement for the second and third phases of its green hydrogen project in Duqm, Oman, as part of a broader package of investment deals announced by the Special Economic Zone at Duqm. The expansion represents an investment of OMR 1.6 billion ($4.2 billion) and will be developed across 10 square kilometers.

Australian start-up Hysata has booked its first binding megawatt-scale order for its high-efficiency electrolyser, from a buyer CEO Paul Barrett call “a global heavy-industry leader” but won’t name. The company says its system runs about 20% more efficiently than incumbents, with a simpler balance of plant and a design built for high-volume manufacturing — all aimed at lowering the cost of green hydrogen and making projects bankable at scale.

Canadian hydrogen fuel cell firm Ballard has secured a repeat order for 15MW of systems for off-grid stationary power applications from an unnamed UK-based customer.

Quebec has passed Bill 17 into law. The legislation, which in part authorizes the implementation of government-backed natural hydrogen pilot projects, received royal assent on June 12, 2026.

cellcentric discusses fuel cell integration, familiar engine packaging, and a reported 20% improvement in hydrogen consumption efficiency.

BMW is wrapping up development on the next X5, with final calibration drives happening right now around Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina. It is the first BMW production model to cover five different powertrains at once: fully electric, hydrogen fuel cell, plug-in hybrid, petrol, and diesel. Additionally, the new G65 X5 will offer 48V mild hybrid petrol and diesel variants in various markets.

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. (Yanmar Power Solutions), and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) have agreed to install a hydrogen fuel cell system* for a new dining cruise ship scheduled to enter service in 2027. The vessel will succeed Lady Crystal, currently operated by the NYK Group in the Tennoz Isle area of Tokyo.

Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation have partnered to install Japan’s first permanent hydrogen drone port in Hiroshima Prefecture. The Yokohama-based hydrogen drone developer, led by President Daisuke Kaio, will operate the site to supply island communities across the Seto Inland Sea.

Nickel oxides catalyse hydrogen-based steel production, making the process faster and more energy efficient, and thus advancing sustainable metallurgy.

Uttar Pradesh has launched three hydrogen fuel cell buses under NTPC Dadri’s Green Hydrogen-Based Mobility Project. Each 42-seater bus can travel up to 750 km on a single fill and emits only water. The project uses treated sewage water, is expected to generate 2,080 kg of oxygen daily and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1,000 tonnes annually.

June 11, 2026, will remain an important date in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A liquid hydrogen prototype, the Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype, completed a demonstration lap on the legendary circuit. This marks a significant milestone in the ACO’s commitment to the energy transition.

Fastech and Bosch Rexroth will build what they say will be the world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station for transit buses in California.