Here we have collected some of the latest Green Hydrogen industry news from around the web to help you stay on top of the market. We’re seeing some interesting new hydrogen producer revenue models, new hydrogen demand generating technologies, and much more coming from a very diverse group of global players. Find out more below!
Hydrogen molecule sales expected to overtake electrolyzer business, says ITM CEO
ITM Power’s CEO, Dennis Schulz, envisions a strategic pivot where revenue from the sale of hydrogen molecules and associated services through its newly launched Hydropulse subsidiary will eventually eclipse its traditional electrolyzer manufacturing business. He compares this trajectory to that of established industrial gas companies, beginning with technology development, expanding into engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), and ultimately building, owning, and operating assets themselves.
Source: H2 View
Scientists Discover Massive White Hydrogen Reserves That Could End Fossil Fuel Dependence
In northeastern France’s Moselle region, researchers have uncovered an astonishing natural hydrogen reserve—estimated at 46 million tons—beneath the Folschviller area, potentially ranking among the world’s largest known deposits of “white hydrogen.” This naturally occurring form of hydrogen carries a negligible carbon footprint compared with conventionally produced variants and could revolutionize clean energy supply if efficient extraction methods are developed. Initial estimates place the deposit’s value between $92 billion and $184 billion, highlighting its economic significance while also suggesting it may replace a substantial portion of global gray hydrogen usage. The discovery has ignited interest in the global potential of naturally occurring hydrogen as a low-cost, sustainable energy source, though challenges like mapping, extraction technology, safety, and regulation must be resolved before this resource can be fully realized.
Source: Sustainability Times
Green Hydrogen Keeps Poking Its Nose Into The US Energy Business
Green hydrogen is subtly gaining traction in the U.S. energy sector, supported by targeted federal programs, state-level initiatives, and private innovation despite policy uncertainty and steep production costs. Federal support continues through mechanisms like the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs and tax credits under section 45V of the Inflation Reduction Act, while innovative projects—such as a solar-powered electrolyzer plant in Illinois that is now operational—demonstrate that green hydrogen is not merely theoretical but actively emerging. The sector also shows resilience through research aimed at cost reduction, such as development of low-iridium electrolysis catalysts and streamlined electrolyzer designs. However, green hydrogen remains expensive compared to conventional hydrogen based on natural gas, and its broader adoption hinges on maintaining policy support, scaling infrastructure, and achieving economic competitiveness.
Source: Clean Technica
Germany and Scotland Join Forces on North Sea Hydrogen Infrastructure
Germany’s AquaVentus initiative and Hydrogen Scotland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen to jointly develop hydrogen production and transport infrastructure across the North Sea, leveraging Scotland’s wind energy potential and Germany’s industrial demand. The partnership will focus on advancing technologies across the entire hydrogen value chain—from offshore wind-powered electrolysis to cross-border pipeline transport, storage, and end use—aiming to establish a European hydrogen market by linking production in Scotland with demand in Germany. The collaboration includes research expansion and political advocacy, particularly to support the planned AquaDuctus offshore pipeline, which is expected to deliver green hydrogen to Germany, and reinforces Europe’s ambition to build a decarbonized energy system based on shared infrastructure.
Source: Pipeline and Gas Journal
Hydrogen-powered train debuts in West Sacramento
Sierra Northern Railway in West Sacramento has unveiled the nation’s first hydrogen fuel cell locomotive, marking a milestone in efforts to decarbonize rail transport. The locomotive, named SERA 193, will initially serve as a switcher engine in railyards, where officials say it could significantly reduce noise and emissions in nearby communities that are often impacted by older, dirtier engines. While the technology is not yet capable of powering long-haul trains, company leaders say advances in energy density are rapidly improving and could eventually make hydrogen locomotives viable for cross-country freight. Sierra Northern operates 42 locomotives in California and hopes to build additional hydrogen-powered engines for itself and other railroads, positioning the shift as not only environmentally beneficial but also an increasingly sound business case.
Source: The Sacramento Bee
Toyota Joins TOKYO H2 Project Aiming to Make Tokyo a Global Leader in Hydrogen
Toyota Motor Corporation has joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s new “TOKYO H2” initiative, launched on September 3, 2025, which aims to establish Tokyo as a global leader in hydrogen use. As part of this public-private effort, Toyota has added the Crown fuel cell vehicle to Tokyo’s taxi fleet, offering quiet operation, roomy rear seating, and easy access—enhancing passenger comfort and promoting hydrogen familiarity. The company plans to introduce 200 fuel cell taxis by fiscal year 2025 to support the city’s goal of having around 600 by 2030. Toyota also renovated and reopened the TOYOTA MIRAI Showroom in Minato City as the “TOKYO H2 HUB,” a collaborative hub for hydrogen stakeholders. Through hydrogen production, transport, storage, and usage initiatives, Toyota seeks to create visibility for hydrogen across Tokyo, boost demand, foster a supply-chain virtuous cycle, and contribute to realizing a hydrogen-based society.
Source: Toyota
San Francisco launched a hydrogen ferry. Now NYC may get one too.
After the successful deployment of the Sea Change ferry in San Francisco Bay—the world’s first commercial hydrogen-powered ferry—Switch Maritime has secured a $2 million grant from New York State to develop and demonstrate a larger, 150-passenger hydrogen fuel-cell ferry in New York City. This zero-emission vessel is expected to launch around 2028, offering a clean and quiet alternative to aging diesel fleets and addressing pollution concerns in densely populated waterfront areas
Source: Canary Media
Global hydrogen industry surpasses USD 110 billion in committed investment as 500+ projects worldwide reach maturity
The Hydrogen Council’s latest report shows that over USD 110 billion has now been committed to more than 500 hydrogen projects around the world that have passed final investment decision, are under construction, or are already operational—marking a USD 35 billion increase compared to last year. Since 2020 the clean hydrogen sector has seen annual growth in committed investments surpass 50 percent, while more than 1,700 projects have been announced globally and about 50 have been canceled over the past 18 months. This pattern of consolidation reflects natural maturation of the industry as only the most viable projects move forward.
Source: Hydrogen Council
World’s first hydrogen-powered plasma torch melts plastic waste in 0.01 seconds
South Korean researchers, led by the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) and partnering institutions, have engineered the world’s first hydrogen-powered plasma torch that can decompose unsorted plastic waste in less than 0.01 seconds by employing temperatures of 1,000 to 2,000 °C—rapidly transforming mixed plastic into high-purity ethylene and benzene. The technology achieves selectivity between 70–90 percent for these target chemicals, and after purification, over 99 percent of the output is sufficiently pure for use in new plastic manufacturing. Because the plasma torch runs entirely on hydrogen, it suppresses carbon formation, enables stable continuous operation, and removes the need for costly pre-sorting of plastics, offering a potentially low-carbon, economically viable alternative to conventional pyrolysis.
Source: Interesting Engineering
First 3D real-time imaging of hydrogen’s effect on stainless steel defects opens the way to a safer hydrogen economy
Scientists from the University of Oxford and Brookhaven National Laboratory have achieved the first real-time, three-dimensional visualization of how hydrogen atoms influence internal defects—specifically dislocations—within stainless steel, using an advanced coherent X-ray diffraction imaging technique. This pioneering method, which reconstructs the shape of a steel grain and tracks defect movement dynamically as hydrogen is introduced, reveals that hydrogen enables defects to shift in ways not normally possible—a mechanism that can undermine material integrity. These insights are crucial for improving the safety and reliability of hydrogen infrastructure such as aircraft components, fusion reactor vessels, pipelines, and storage systems, and they pave the way for designing next-generation alloys that better resist hydrogen-induced degradation.
Source: Phys.org
What if power wasn’t the holdup? How fuel cell technology is closing the power gap
As AI-driven data centers push power demand beyond what the grid can supply, fuel cell technology emerges as a timely and efficient solution, offering clean, scalable, and rapidly deployable onsite power. In regions like Virginia’s “data center alley,” where energy demand continues to grow, grid delays are now limiting new developments, prompting operators to turn to fuel cells that can be up and running in as little as 90 days. Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cells generate electricity electrochemically with up to five-nines (99.999 percent) reliability and emit almost no regulated air pollutants, simplifying permitting and reducing environmental impact. Major players like Oracle Cloud, CoreWeave, and Equinix are already deploying these systems to avoid multi-year utility delays and meet the fluctuating and dense energy needs of AI workloads, making fuel cells an increasingly mainstream foundation for resilient data center power infrastructure.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
European Energy ready to bid on hydrogen pipeline
The Danish government has approved Energinet’s plan for a hydrogen pipeline from Esbjerg to the German border, but construction depends on producers booking 500 MW of capacity, with European Energy already pledging to participate. The company recently opened Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant at Kassø and plans further expansion, yet even with added capacity it cannot meet the requirement alone, meaning other developers must join the tender. Everfuel has signaled interest in booking capacity, while major players like CIP and Morgen Energy, despite earlier pressure for quick progress, are currently less vocal about their timelines. The future of the project also hinges on Germany’s upcoming legislation on renewable fuels, which will determine the level of hydrogen demand and shape the commercial foundation for Danish producers.
Source: Energy Watch