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In an attempt to “sharpen its focus on technologies that show the clearest path to scale and customer value,” GM and its partner Honda have ended production and reportedly scrapped plans to construct a $55m plant in Detroit. Instead of advancing the development of its Hydrotec brand, GM will concentrate R&D and capital resources on batteries, charging technologies, and electric vehicles (EVs). “[These] have clear market traction, rather than on hydrogen, which has yet to fulfil its potential,” the firm said in a statement. However, through the joint venture (JV) Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC, GM will continue to produce [...]

While previous hydrogen trials were confined to decommissioned sections of the National Transmission System (NTS), the test at Centrica’s facility in north Lincolnshire marks the UK’s first live demonstration. After the hydrogen was injected, it was blended with natural gas and delivered to the Brigg Power Station, where it was combusted in gas turbines to produce electricity for the national power grid. Previously, Centrica and HiiROC partnered to trial hydrogen blending at the Brigg site, utilising hydrogen produced on-site and blended into the station’s own gas feed. Typically operating for less than three hours a day, the 240MW gas-fired peaking [...]

The company’s HyBlock system looks to shift more integration work to the factory, easing on-site workload and simplifying project execution to make large projects faster to build, easier to manage, and cheaper. It claims the standardised, prefabricated plant could deliver up to 35% savings in capital spending and cut lead times by 40%. “Installation work can be reduced by approximately 65%, with fewer interfaces and higher parallel efficiency – helping customers overcome long-standing barriers in cost, complexity, and time,” Longi said. The platform follows suit of other major electrolyser OEMs attempting to cut project EPC costs for customers. The likes [...]

The Swedish Energy Agency awarded the financial support under Industriklivet, a government programme aimed at helping industries reduce carbon emissions. Liquid Wind’s facility is expected to produce 100,000 tonnes of e-fuel per year by combining green hydrogen and biogenic CO2. The plant will also link with Övik Energi’s biofuel-powered CHP facility to form an efficient, circular energy system. They aim to cut 200,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually through the plant, which will help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping, aviation, and chemicals. “[The funding] represents a strong commitment from the Swedish government that not only accelerates the transition to [...]

The electrolyser sector’s next phase of deployment will hinge on cost reduction, modular design, and closer supply chain collaboration, marking a shift towards greater pragmatism across the industry. That was according to James Cropper’s Dr David Hodgson, Dr Daniel Gröbel of Hoerbiger, and Ohmium’s Paul Dainora during H2 View’s exclusive webinar. As the sector moves to commercial-scale, innovation priorities are cost, reliability, and collaboration. However, while capacity is increasing, investment decisions are slowing. This is a paid article, to read the article in full you can sign in if you are subscribed or subscribe today.

While the government-backed programme is set to go live this year, the independent group warned it will drive up UK energy bills and argued hydrogen should be reserved for industrial use. The project will see around 300 homes in Fife switch to hydrogen for heating, hot water, and cooking, representing the UK’s only remaining residential hydrogen trial after pilots in Whitby and Redcar were cancelled. Residents are being offered £1,000 and new appliances to take part. The HSC noted that the trial is taking place in one of Scotland’s most deprived communities, adding that Buckhaven residents have “not been given [...]

Until now, Finland has had to rely on adapting existing gas legislation. A dedicated hydrogen law will define how it’s regulated, who can own and operate pipelines, how access and pricing work, and how safety and environmental rules are applied. Arto Rajala of Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment said at the recent Hydrogen Development Forum in Helsinki that the legislation will be completed by December 2025 and open for public consultation in January 2026. The legislation is expected to come into force in H2 2026. Officials are aiming to launch a framework that is both predictable for investors [...]

Referring to investments under the Global Gateway package, in the presence of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, she said member states and the private sector were making a difference at ground level. “I am thinking, for example, of the Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay [in Eastern Cape Province],” she said. “With it, South Africa is on its way to becoming a global shipping hub as green ammonia becomes a clean maritime fuel of choice. With this investment, this is an enormous opportunity that is unfolding for South Africa.” The project is being developed by Hive Hydrogen, a [...]

Until December 9, 2025, expressions of interest can be submitted in a bid to receive revenue support for large-scale hydrogen projects. Specifically, Arena is asking for project proposals that make green hydrogen production and use cheaper and more efficient. Developers can plan to do this through better plant design, improved electrolyser performance, smarter use of renewable power, or stronger infrastructure for key end uses such as ammonia, steel, alumina, and heavy transport. H2 View understands that successful projects are awarded a performance-based, 10-year production credit contract as part of the Future Made in Australia (FMIA) bill. “Arena is aiming to [...]

If the collaboration advances past the Memorandum of Understanding, H2Global intermediary Hintco will potentially contract Omani hydrogen producers under long-term purchase agreements, providing revenue certainty for large-scale projects. Produced hydrogen or derivative fuels, such as ammonia, would be sold under shorter-term contracts to buyers in Europe or Asia, with the price gap bridged through public or climate finance. Oman’s approach to hydrogen will be built on clear structures, long-term vision, and credible delivery, according to Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, Hydrom’s Managing Director. “Exploring models like H2Global allows us to test and refine our own systems, ensuring that as global mechanisms evolve, [...]