Honda Unveils New Fuel Cell System at Rotterdam Summit
Honda Unveils New Fuel Cell System at Rotterdam Summit The World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam (a key international event in the hydrogen sector) served as the European stage for Honda…
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Honda Unveils New Fuel Cell System at Rotterdam Summit The World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam (a key international event in the hydrogen sector) served as the European stage for Honda…
France Focuses on Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns for the Medium Term Led by Storengy (part of the Engie Group), the ‘Hypster’ project has confirmed the feasibility of storing hydrogen…
Haffner Wins Award in Rotterdam as Partner in Dutch Hydrogen Valley Project During the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam (one of the most prominent global events for the hydrogen industry),…
H+Performance: The Bold Challenge of a Hydrogen-Powered Motorcycle Aiming for a Speed Record Based in Mettray, in the Indre-et-Loire department (central France), the H+Performance association has set its sights on entering the…
Mantle8 Joins Hydrogen Europe to Boost the Role of Natural Hydrogen French company Mantle8 has officially joined Hydrogen Europe, the continent’s leading hydrogen industry association. This move marks a strategic…
McPhy: An Update on the Company’s Situation While court-ordered liquidation appears to be on the horizon, McPhy is still operational and actively seeking solutions for a partial sale of its…
Hydrogen-Powered Buses: Safra Acquired by Chinese Group A French court has approved the takeover of hydrogen bus manufacturer Safra by Wanrun, a Chinese consortium. The decision, made by the Commercial…
Ballard Vice President Impressed by Hydrogen Mobility in China In a recent LinkedIn post, Ballard’s Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Partnerships shared some eye-opening insights into the rapid deployment…
Guadeloupe Adopts a Hydrogen Roadmap The French overseas department of Guadeloupe has developed a hydrogen roadmap in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB). Hydrogen presents a promising opportunity for…
Lhyfe Explores Crowdfunding A few months ago, green hydrogen producer Lhyfe launched a crowdfunding campaign on the Lita platform. The initiative aims to engage environmentally conscious citizens and diversify sources…
McPhy: It’s Over – Liquidation Declared With no buyer in sight, French electrolyser manufacturer McPhy has announced that it will enter compulsory liquidation. This marks a serious blow for the…
European Energy inaugurates large-scale e-methanol plant in Denmark The Danish renewable energy company has just opened the world’s first large-scale commercial e-methanol plant, with an annual production capacity of 42,000…
The Aster Energies group, through its subsidiary R-GDS — a natural gas and biomethane distributor based in Strasbourg — has chosen to support and test Eifhytec’s thermochemical hydrogen compressor. This…
Toyota Clarifies Its Energy Roadmap According to Market Conditions During the presentation of its financial results, President Koji Sato reaffirmed Toyota's multi-energy strategy and provided some clarifications regarding hydrogen. Toyota…
Energy Observer Sets Sail Once Again — Destination: Nice for the United Nations Ocean Conference After a well-earned winter refit in Saint-Malo, the hydrogen-powered catamaran Energy Observer is back at sea. She…
McPhy to Attend Two Trade Fairs in Italy This Month Despite its current difficulties, the electrolyser manufacturer McPhy is continuing its communication efforts and maintaining a presence at key industry…
TotalEnergies Advances its Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Mega-Project in Chile Through its joint venture, TotalEnergies H2*, the French energy giant has submitted an application for an environmental impact assessment for…
Oman and the Netherlands Forge Hydrogen Corridor to Europe Through its gas operator OQGN*, the Sultanate of Oman has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gasunie, the Dutch energy infrastructure…
China Leads in Hydrogen Mobility — and Toyota Must Catch Up According to Toyota’s head of hydrogen, China is dominating the entire hydrogen value chain and may replicate in hydrogen…
An Award for Toyota’s Tri-Gen Project in California In these turbulent times for the United States, receiving recognition from the Department of Energy for a hydrogen-related initiative is no small…
Hyundai Launches Hydrogen Truck Offensive in the US At the ACT Expo in California, Hyundai unveiled the latest version of its Xcient Fuel Cell hydrogen truck, alongside its vision for…
Hy2gen Secures €47 Million for Its Synthetic Fuel Projects German renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen has raised €47 million from its existing shareholders to advance its e-fuel and green ammonia projects. The funding…
Hydrogen to Take Centre Stage at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps Often considered a dress rehearsal for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Belgian round of the World Endurance…
Methanol and Hydrogen on Show at the Shanghai Motor Show Although China leads the global electric vehicle (EV) market, it is not putting all its eggs in the battery basket.…
NaTran launches call for interest in Jupiter 1000 Power-to-Gas platform Through its research centre, NaTran (formerly GRTgaz) is opening up its Jupiter 1000 Power-to-Gas platform to new applications involving synthetic…
Renault Emblème unveiled at ChangeNOW Summit For the fourth consecutive year, Renault Group is the only car manufacturer taking part in the ChangeNOW Summit, held from 24 to 26 April…
Toyota focuses on e-fuels at Osaka World Expo Eneos, Toyota and other Japanese manufacturers – including Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru, and Daihatsu – will be providing vehicles powered by synthetic fuel…
France Selects Four Projects to Boost Domestic Production of SAF As part of its ambitious France 2030 investment plan, the French government has announced the four winning projects of the Carb Aero call…
Hyliko to Deliver Hydrogen-Powered Trucks to French Guiana As part of the HYGUANE* project, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), three retrofitted hydrogen-powered trucks will soon be supporting logistics…
US: Farewell to a Hydrogen Pioneer, Pushed Out by Musk-Era Cuts The hydrogen community was saddened by the announcement of Sunita Satyapal’s departure from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE),…
An Ambitious Hydrogen Strategy... for Export While the national hydrogen strategy is being refocused on the most relevant domestic uses, France is also set to roll out an ambitious international…
Hy24 Takes a More Critical View of France’s Hydrogen Strategy Pierre-Etienne Franc, Managing Director of the investment fund Hy24, has voiced concerns following the government’s announcement of its revised hydrogen…
National Strategy: What About Natural Hydrogen? While the national strategy reaffirms support for the electrolysis sector, it also makes a brief mention of natural hydrogen. Tucked away in a short…
National Hydrogen Strategy: Opening the Door to Imports While France is developing a hydrogen diplomacy strategy to boost its industrial exports, the country is not ruling out the long-term import…
Lhyfe Responds to the New Hydrogen Strategy Following the release of France’s revised hydrogen strategy this morning, green hydrogen producer Lhyfe has welcomed the announcement as “excellent news for France…
Corleo: Kawasaki's Hydrogen-Powered Robotic Horse At the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Kawasaki Heavy Industries will showcase a unique and groundbreaking machine—a blend of robotics, a horse, and a motorbike—a vision…
Lhyfe Shortlisted for Two UK Hydrogen Projects French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe has announced that two of its planned production projects—located in Wallsend (North Tyneside) and Kemsley (Kent)—have been shortlisted…
McPhy Announces the Departure of Its CEO At a time when the company is facing significant challenges, McPhy has announced the resignation of CEO Jean-Baptiste Lucas. In a press release…
CO₂ and Hydrogen to Produce E-Methane for Injection into Italy’s Gas Grid Italy’s HydroAlp* and France’s Khimod are joining forces on the Pegasus project — an e-methane production unit supported…
Decarbonising the Automotive Industry: FIEV Calls for Genuine Technological Neutrality This morning, Jean-Louis Pech, President of the French Federation of Vehicle Equipment Industries (FIEV), called for urgent action to save…
Lhyfe and Hysetco Among TIME’s Top GreenTech Companies As it does every year, the prestigious American magazine TIME has released its list of the top 250 Green Tech companies in…
McPhy in a Critical Situation The electrolyser manufacturer McPhy is expected to remain afloat until the end of the first half of the year—possibly longer. It's a precarious position for…
Hyundai Lifts the Curtain on the New Nexo The Korean manufacturer has unveiled the successor to the Nexo at the Seoul Motor Show. This new SUV, featuring a more aggressive…
Haffner Energy Successfully Completes Capital Increase The Marne-based SME has announced the successful completion of its €7 million capital increase, providing the company with 12 months of financial visibility. The…
Natural Hydrogen: Second Permit Issued in Béarn According to La République des Pyrénées, a second permit was issued in Béarn (France) on 21 February. It was granted to 45.8 Energy, which…
Coca-Cola to Unveil Hydrogen-Powered Dispenser at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 As part of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, which runs from April 13 to October 13, the soft drinks manufacturer will unveil…
Sakowin Unveils Its First Industrial Pilot Project in Switzerland The start-up Sakowin, which specialises in hydrogen production via methane plasmalysis, has partnered with V-Zug to help decarbonise the household appliance…
Lhyfe Quadruples Sales Despite Losses Despite reporting losses of €28.7 million, green hydrogen producer Lhyfe is gaining momentum, with expectations of significant profit growth in 2025. "In 2024, despite a…
Boeing’s Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft: What’s the Trajectory? At this week's Hysky conference in Marseille, Airbus’ long-time rival Boeing presented its vision for hydrogen and its derivatives. Instead of tuning in to…
Airbus Justifies Its Choice of Fuel Cells for Hydrogen-Powered Electric Aircraft Airbus is reaffirming its commitment to hydrogen aviation and confirming its choice of fuel cell technology. The company aims…
Airbus Unveils Hydrogen Aircraft Concept for 2035-2040 At the Airbus Summit, an online event focused on aviation sustainability, the aircraft manufacturer provided an update on its hydrogen strategy and introduced…
Delivery Awards: Meet4Hydrogen Recognizes Innovative Hydrogen Projects As part of the Meet4Hydrogen event, and with the support of Club Vision Hydrogène, the organizers presented their annual Delivery Awards, recognizing pioneering…
Meet4Hydrogen: The French Government Reaffirms Its Support for the Industry At the opening of the Meet4Hydrogen event, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot delivered a reassuring message to industry stakeholders. As a…
Daimler Truck Tests New Hydrogen-Powered Prototypes in the Swiss Alps Daimler Truck is advancing its next generation of fuel cell trucks, with two prototypes undergoing rigorous winter testing on the…
Airbus Summit 2025 to Focus on SAFs and Hydrogen This Monday and Tuesday, Airbus is hosting an online event dedicated to sustainability in aviation. The Airbus Summit 2025 will address key environmental…
Hyports: A Dive into Marseille's Maritime Ecosystem and Its Many Ports Next week, the Meet4Hydrogen platform will host a dual event: Hyports for maritime topics and Hysky for aeronautics. Hydrogen…
Hysky: A High-Level Aerodynamic Event Two Months Before the Paris Air Show For the first time ever, Hysky will join forces with Hyports to bring together major players from the…
BASF Commissions a 54 MW Electrolyser in Germany BASF has taken a major step toward decarbonization by commissioning a 54 MW electrolyser at its Ludwigshafen site—a contract that electrolyser manufacturers…
Vale and Green Energy Park Partnership Earns EU Global Gateway Flagship Status A partnership between Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP) in Brazil has been recognized as a Global Gateway flagship project by the European Union, marking…
Beyond Aero Advances the BYA-1: A New Vision for Hydrogen Aviation Start-up Beyond Aero has revised its hydrogen-powered light jet project, the BYA-1, incorporating significant advancements validated by experts in the aerospace industry.…
Hyundai Plans fuel cell Production Factory in Korea for Mass Production by 2028 According to the Korean press, the manufacturer is planning to set up a fuel cell production facility…
H2 Bois Takes a Major Step Forward in the Swiss Jura Haffner Energy has announced an initial contract, marking a key milestone in the H2 Bois project at the Corbat…
Toyota Drives Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuels in Motorsport The Japanese manufacturer Toyota, which is unveiling several track-ready versions of the Yaris, highlights its commitment to technological neutrality. One of these…
HRS Affected by Financial and Contractual Issues with Two Customers Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS) has publicly addressed issues concerning two of its customers—one placed under receivership and another with whom…
Morocco Selects Partners for Six Major Green Hydrogen Projects Last week in Rabat, the steering committee of the Moroccan Offer selected key players for six major green hydrogen projects, with…
Europe’s Automotive Plan: ACEA Calls for Technological Neutrality While the European Commission’s newly unveiled plan focuses solely on batteries, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for greater flexibility…
Europe: An Automotive Action Plan That Overlooks Hydrogen Following a strategic dialogue with the automotive industry, the European Commission has unveiled its Action Plan. There is no question of delaying…
Sharp Increase in Zero-Emission Buses in 2024 According to the NGO Transport & Environment, nearly half of all buses sold in the EU in 2024 were zero-emission. While electric vehicles…
Natran (formerly GRTgaz) Reinforces the Role of Transport Infrastructure Gas operator Natran highlights the importance of France as a key transit country. The country’s transport infrastructure is increasingly receiving renewable…
NASA Supports Hybrid Aircraft Project Combining Fuel Cell and Gas Turbine The American space agency, NASA, has chosen to fund the Hy2Pass project, which proposes an innovative approach to hybridisation using hydrogen…
HRS Secures Order for 4-Tonne-Per-Day Hydrogen Station for Public Transport A European first, this high-capacity station is set to open in 2026, delivering up to 160 kg of hydrogen per…
The Hydrogen Bank to Launch a Third Round of Auctions Following the announcement of the Clean Industry Pact, several measures have been introduced specifically for hydrogen, which is recognised as…
Clean Industry Pact: Hydrogen Europe Welcomes Focus on Climate Goals and Clean Technologies Hydrogen Europe has responded to the measures announced today by the European Commission, highlighting that lead markets…
Europe Unveils Its Clean Industry Pact The European Commission has launched an action plan to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of industries while accelerating decarbonisation and securing Europe’s industrial transformation.…
European Hydrogen Week to Alternate Between Conference and Exhibition This year, European Hydrogen Week will focus solely on conferences, with the exhibition set to return in 2026. The goal is…
Airbus Delays Its Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft—but Isn't Abandoning It Hydrogen skeptics may have celebrated too soon. During the presentation of its financial results on February 20, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury provided…
The End of the Road for Nikola, Once Dreamed to Be the Tesla of Trucks The US company, which developed electric and hydrogen-powered trucks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
STEESMAT Project: Europe Grants €7.8 Million for Cleaner Ships Led by Norway's Maritime CleanTech, the STEESMAT project is introducing a new electrical platform compatible with renewable energy sources, including hydrogen.…
Jiangsu Mobility Plan: China Accelerates Its Hydrogen Efforts Unlike Europe, Asia—China in particular—is ramping up its commitment to hydrogen mobility. One Chinese province has set ambitious targets: 100 refuelling stations…
Spain: Enagás to Invest Over €3 Billion in Hydrogen by 2030 While France hesitates, countries like Spain are accelerating their efforts. Spanish energy producer Enagás is making hydrogen its primary…
BlackRock Launches Hydrogen Investment Fund BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager based in the US, has launched a clean energy investment fund focusing on hydrogen and energy storage technologies. Is…
A Strategic Contract in Norway for La Française de l'Énergie La Française de l'Énergie (a French company specializing in renewable energy production, including biogas and green hydrogen) has secured a…
Air Liquide Partners with TotalEnergies on Large-Scale Electrolysers in the Netherlands Air Liquide has announced two large-scale electrolyser projects to produce renewable, low-carbon hydrogen in Europe, representing a total investment…
Bureau Veritas Grants Approval in Principle for the ZEPH2 Boat Project In January, Bureau Veritas granted its approval in principle for this hybrid hydrogen-powered vessel project, designed to transport operators…
Hy24 Invests in E-Fuels in North America Through its dedicated infrastructure fund, Hy24 is investing €50 million (around $51.8 million USD) in StormFisher Hydrogen to support the development of multiple…
A call to develop renewable hydrogen before the publication of the Clean Industrial Deal In a joint letter, the Hydrogen Council, Hydrogen Europe and the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition call on…
Bosch and Johnson Matthey partner on fuel cell technology Bosch and Johnson Matthey have signed an agreement in Stuttgart to develop and produce catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs) for their fuel cell.…
A 5 to 10-Year Delay for Airbus’s Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft? In a statement to AFP, Airbus management acknowledged that progress on its hydrogen-powered aircraft, initially planned for 2035, is “slower than…
Emil'Hy Project: €20 Million from Europe for the Conversion of a Coal-Fired Power Station Supported by GazelÉnergie, the Emil'Hy project in Europe has been selected by the European Commission under…
Natural Hydrogen: Bill Gates' Fund Invests in a French Start-up Sassenage-based start-up Mantle 8 has just secured €3.4 million in funding from Kiko Ventures and the European arm of Bill…
GRTgaz rebrands as NaTran to reflect its new ambitions Twenty years after its creation, GRTgaz is turning a new page in its history by rebranding as NaTran. This name change…
Europe invests €422 million in alternative fuel infrastructure, including hydrogen As part of the AFIF* call for projects, the European Commission has selected 39 initiatives aimed at expanding alternative fuel…
Europe Releases €35 Million for the H2med Project The European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and the Environment (CINEA) is supporting studies for the H2med project under the CEF (Connecting…
Vallourec Joins the Hydrogen Council Vallourec, the world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, has joined the Hydrogen Council as a supporting member, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable solutions and…
Hydrogen: A Pillar for Europe and Franco-German Cooperation in the Automotive Industry Last Thursday in Paris, as the Hyvolution show was drawing to a close, a Franco-German debate explored alternatives…
Twin Mid Flow Technology: Toyota’s Solution for Faster Hydrogen Refuelling Toyota Motor Europe has signed an agreement with HRS and ENGIE to roll out a new generation of hydrogen refuelling systems, enabling heavy goods vehicles to refuel…
Lhyfe Secures $11 Million Grant for Second Hydrogen Project in Sweden Lhyfe has once again secured $11 million in funding, having previously received the same amount for its first project in Trelleborg, Sweden’s…
Mike Horn Visits Inocel at Hyvolution Renowned adventurer and Inocel co-founder Mike Horn visited the exhibition yesterday, reaffirming his commitment to the company as it continues to grow. He remains deeply involved…
Helion Power System Partners with M REFORMER to Combine Fuel Cells with Methanol Reformers Helion Power System, a subsidiary of Alstom, has signed an agreement with the Spanish company M…
France Hydrogène Barometer: Key Figures for 2024 Revealed at Hyvolution As it does every year, France Hydrogène presented an update on the hydrogen sector at Hyvolution. While electrolysis capacity is growing steadily,…