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The new PdCu39 membrane enables the production of high-purity hydrogen via steam reforming without additional heating systems.

Thyssenkrupp Uhde has implemented a hydrogen recovery unit for ammonia producer Fertiglobe in the United Arab Emirates. The unit increases production by up to 6 percent while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions.

The three companies Methanol Reformer, McAlpha and Ekora have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop projects for hydrogen production and sustainable methanol-based power supply in Turkey.

The new hydrogen racing series FIA Extreme H will launch from October 9 to 11, 2025, in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia. The event marks the transition from the electric Extreme E series to the first motorsport series powered by hydrogen.

AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim is to jointly expand hydrogen production and transport in the North Sea region. A position paper outlines specific infrastructure potentials.

The Portuguese chemical company Bondalti has commissioned a new chlor-alkali production facility in Estarreja, Portugal. At its core are nine electrolysers from Asahi Kasei, including a test system designed to improve efficiency. The goal is to enable more resource-efficient production.

The Norwegian manufacturer of alkaline electrolysers HydrogenPro has published its results for the second quarter of 2025. The order backlog and revenue have declined, but the company remains optimistic.

HydrogenPro has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian energy and environmental technology company Thermax. Thermax has secured exclusive rights for the distribution and servicing of alkaline electrolysers based on HydrogenPro technology in India.

The project developer H2Apex and the Danish infrastructure fund Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have entered into a strategic partnership for a hydrogen project in Lubmin, Germany, supported under the IPCEI program. The first development phase is planned to reach a capacity of 100 MW.

A study published in “nature energy” concludes that without political backing from European countries, green hydrogen from Africa will not be economically competitive by 2030. Only a few locations could become competitive through targeted de-risking.

Asahi Kasei is supplying a 1 MW-class alkaline water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation. Starting in 2026, the system is expected to produce green hydrogen for mobility applications in Jyväskylä.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE), together with the H2Global Foundation and Strathmore University in Kenya, has published the Kenya PtX Atlas. The interactive map shows, for the first time, the techno-economic potential for the production of green ammonia in Kenya.

Ballard Power Systems is supplying 32 fuel cell modules with a total output of 6.4 megawatts to eCap Marine. The modules are intended to power two zero-emission container ships operated by Samskip, which will run between Norway and the Netherlands.

The system provider Cytok, based in Rostock, Germany, has granted the Japanese company GPSS Engineering an exclusive license for its Power-to-Gas technology in Japan and Taiwan. A pilot project for market entry is planned for 2026.

The hydrogen racing series Extreme H has joined the UK industry association Hydrogen UK. The aim is to use motorsport as a platform for research, technology development and public acceptance of hydrogen.

The Swiss airline SWISS has used solar fuel from the cleantech company Synhelion for the first time in regular flight operations. The delivery marks a technological milestone for the decarbonization of aviation.

From October 21 to 23, 2025, the international hydrogen industry will gather at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg. The trade fair, accompanied by a conference, is considered one of the largest platforms for hydrogen technologies in Europe. The focus will be on production, storage, infrastructure, and applications.

The Indian chemical company TGV SRAAC is expanding its chlor-alkali plant in Kurnool by 50 percent. Once again, electrolyzer technology from Thyssenkrupp nucera will be used. The order includes three electrolyzers and an engineering package.

Ambartec and Rouge H2 Engineering are jointly developing a process to convert steel mill gases into hydrogen and CO₂. The goal is to bring the technology to market maturity and implement it in the steel industry.

The French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has successfully tested the combustion of green hydrogen as a substitute for natural gas in industrial applications for the first time. The company also delivered green hydrogen to Spain for the first time.

Agfa and the Flemish research institute VITO have entered into a long-term cooperation to further develop membranes for alkaline water electrolysis. A new production facility for ZIRFON membranes is expected to support up to 20 GW of electrolysis capacity per year.

A new network of hydrogen refueling stations is being established along the highways surrounding Milan in northern Italy. Five stations are scheduled to be built by the end of 2025. The compressor technology is being supplied by the German company Maximator Hydrogen.

The Australian research organization CSIRO has successfully demonstrated a beam-down solar reactor for the production of green hydrogen for the first time. The technology uses concentrated solar energy and metallic oxide particles for thermochemical water splitting.

“Hydrogen future funding is at stake,” warns the research network Hydrogen Europe Research. The reason is the upcoming draft of the European Commission’s financial framework for the years 2028 to 2034, which will also determine the future of research funding. Although no official decisions have been made yet, the ongoing political debate suggests that budget cuts are likely. HZwei explains the significance of the discussion and spoke with Luigi Crema, President of Hydrogen Europe Research.

In July 2025, the European Commission is expected to present a legislative proposal for the 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). In light of this, leading representatives from hydrogen-related research institutions and industry associations have jointly voiced their position. HZwei spoke with Luigi Crema, President of Hydrogen Europe Research, about the importance of FP10 for the hydrogen sector.