Technology Shift Announced for 200 MW Green Ammonia Project in Texas
First Ammonia is evaluating a transition from solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) technology to pressurized alkaline or PEM electrolyzer systems for its 200 MW green ammonia project in Texas. The company has initiated discussions with alternative technology suppliers and aims to reach a final investment decision during 2026. The technology adjustment is expected to improve project feasibility and accelerate implementation.
Hydrogen-Ready Low-Carbon Steel Plant Planned in the United States
HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel has selected Danieli as the technology partner for a new low-carbon steel production facility in Louisiana. The plant will incorporate hydrogen-ready direct reduction technology, electric arc furnaces, and carbon capture systems, with an annual capacity of approximately 2.5 million tonnes of direct reduced iron (DRI). The project is expected to play a significant role in supplying sustainable steel to the automotive sector.
500 New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses to Be Deployed Across North America
Ballard Power Systems and New Flyer have signed a major agreement for the supply of 500 hydrogen fuel cell engines. The systems will power zero-emission transit buses operating throughout North America, supporting the expansion of sustainable public transportation networks. The agreement represents one of the largest fuel cell bus deployments announced in the region to date.
Federal Support for U.S. Hydrogen Hubs Remains in Place
Following a comprehensive review of climate-related funding programs, the U.S. Department of Energy has confirmed continued support for several hydrogen hubs and direct air capture (DAC) initiatives. The decision provides greater certainty for project developers and reinforces the federal government’s commitment to advancing clean energy infrastructure. Industry stakeholders believe the move will strengthen the long-term growth of the U.S. hydrogen economy.
CHARBONE Expands Its Presence in the U.S. Industrial Gas Market
CHARBONE Corporation has signed a three-year agreement to supply ultra-high-purity oxygen to a strategic industrial customer in the United States. The contract supports the company’s broader multi-molecule strategy, which includes hydrogen, oxygen, helium, and other specialty gases. The initiative is expected to strengthen CHARBONE’s position within North America’s advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.
Utah’s 220 MW Green Hydrogen Storage Project Nears Completion
The Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES) project in Utah, developed by Chevron and Mitsubishi Power, is approaching full commissioning. The facility will produce green hydrogen at utility scale and store it in underground salt caverns, creating one of the world’s largest hydrogen energy storage systems. The project is expected to support future power generation facilities capable of operating with increasingly higher hydrogen blends, ultimately reaching 100% hydrogen operation.
Platinum-Free Catalyst Could Transform Hydrogen Production
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a high-performance platinum-free catalyst for hydrogen production through water electrolysis. The phosphide-based heterostructure catalyst demonstrated stable operation for more than 1,000 hours under industrially relevant conditions, making it one of the most durable non-precious-metal systems reported to date. The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost of hydrogen production while improving the sustainability of future electrolyzer technologies.
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