Erosion influences the potential for natural
Mountain range Panorama view of the Swiss Alps – Canton of Grisons in Eastern Switzerland, a potential natural H2 exploration area. (Photo: Frank Zwaan, UNIL) Joint press release from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences (Germany) Hydrogen gas formed by natural processes in the subsurface of mountain ranges could represent a promising source of clean energy. A new international study led by the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences (Germany) and the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and publish…
Engie joins European Energy in 150-MW
French utility Engie SA (EPA:ENGI) and Denmark’s European Energy said today they have teamed up to advance the development of an up to 150-MW project to produce green hydrogen in Denmark and supply industrial and mobility demand in Germany. The project near Kassø, in Aabenraa municipality, was originated by European Energy and recently won subsidies in a German hydrogen auction under the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB). The cooperation with Engie will set up a framework for advancing the project during the next stages of its development, including…
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/engie-joins-european-energy-in-150-mw-danish-green-hydrogen-project/
Successful first round of the EU
The European Commission has successfully closed the first round of activities of the Hydrogen Mechanism operated under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Market participants currently developing hydrogen projects (on both supply and demand side) responded with high engagement, showing great appetite for this new initiative and the development of the hydrogen market. During this first round, the Hydrogen Mechanism gave future producers of hydrogen a transparent and easy way to test demand for their specific projects and find potential off…
The keys of South Summit 2026:
The keys of South Summit 2026: AI, data, and digital twins The South Summit Madrid 2026 conference, which saw participation from 7,000 startups and 2,000 investors, focused this year on the progress in artificial intelligence. In fact, the chosen theme is ‘AI Convergence’, a premise to analyze what steps this technology is taking in terms of sustainability and efficiency. The president and founder of South Summit Madrid, María Benjumea, noted during the open that AI is redefining countries’ industry, business models, and strategic capabilities …
Renewable hydrogen in the EU: a
Environment and Planning Public Law Energy, Industry and Climate ESG & Sustainability Against rising global energy market turmoil, the EU has built an ambitious legal framework for renewable hydrogen. Through its REPowerEU Plan and the revised Renewable Energy Directive (in force since November 2023), the EU aims to nearly double its renewable energy share by 2030, while phasing out Russian fossil fuels, a priority heightened by the Iran conflict and what the IEA calls the largest energy security threat in history. Considering recent calls for …
World’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen engine
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release 11 June 2026 at 05:00 UTC+2 Wärtsilä Energy has successfully operated a new 100% hydrogen engine supplying power to Spain’s national electricity grid in Bermeo, Spain. This is the world’s first demonstration of a large-scale hydrogen engine running on 100% pure hydrogen. The demonstration marks a significant step beyond hydrogen-ready technologies, proving that engine-based power generation can run entirely on hydrogen in real grid conditions – paving the way for this capability to become a reality at scale i…
Driving hydrogen and AI mobility innovation
22 May 2026 · Environment, Innovation IRU joined more than 3,000 transport researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and mobility stakeholders from over 60 countries at the 2026 Transport Research Arena (TRA) in Budapest, one of Europe’s largest events on transport research and innovation. Through its involvement in major EU research projects, IRU engaged in discussions on the future of zero-emission freight transport, connected and automated mobility, and trustworthy AI in transport systems. At the exhibition, IRU supported the EU-funded H2A…
Link: https://www.iru.org/news-resources/newsroom/driving-hydrogen-and-ai-mobility-innovation
First electrolysers delivered to Air Liquide’s
The first electrolysers have arrived at Air Liquide’s 200MW Elygator green hydrogen project in the Port of Rotterdam, as the industrial gas major plans to bring the plant online by 2027. The PEM electrolysers, manufactured under a joint venture between the French gas major and technology firm Siemens Energy, will produce 23,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year. Hydrogen produced by Elygator will be supplied to oil and gas major TotalEnergies’ Antwerp refinery through Air Liquide’s existing hydrogen pipelines.
Orlen opens seventh hydrogen station in
Orlen has opened its seventh publicly accessible hydrogen refueling station in Poland, located in Gdynia, marking a further step in the expansion of the country’s hydrogen infrastructure. The facility is designed to serve a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, buses and trucks. The opening strengthens Orlen’s nationwide hydrogen network and represents the first station of its kind in northern Poland.
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/orlen-opens-seventh-hydrogen-station-in-poland/
Bologna starts operation of Solaris hydrogen
Hydrogen buses entered service in Bologna today as public transport operator Tper deployed the first Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen vehicles on the city network, following the completion of the authorisation process for the hydrogen refuelling facility at the Via Battindarno depot. The latest update on the state of completion of the project was dated March 2026. Hower, delivery was performed already in 2025.
Portugal Greenlights GreenH2Atlantic Hydrogen Project in
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has issued a conditional favourable opinion on the GreenH2Atlantic hydrogen project in Sines, in the region of Setúbal, stipulating that the water used in production and cooling must be reused or sourced from the sea. According to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), issued at the end of May and consulted on Monday by the Lusa news agency, the APA has given a conditional favourable opinion on the project, which is considered to be of Potential National Interest (PIN). GreenH2Atlantic and associated p…
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/portugal-greenlights-greenh2atlantic-hydrogen-project-in-sines/
Poland receives €7.2bn EU grant, including
The European Commission has disbursed a €7.2bn ($8.35bn) payment to Poland through the EU’s post-Covid Recovery and Resilience Facility — €500m of which will be allocated to green hydrogen projects. The €500m will be granted to the developers of five renewable H2 projects in Poland totalling a reported 353MW of capacity: refiner Orlen, its subsidiary Lotos Green H2, Polish utility Tauron, medical plastics and energy firm Promet-Plast and biofuels firm Bioagra.
Salzgitter AG and EWE finalize contract
Landmark signal for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy and the decarbonization of industry: EWE and Salzgitter Flachstahl agree long-term supply of 10,000 tons of green hydrogen per year. 10,000 tons of green hydrogen per year from Emden for the SALCOS® program – Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking Long-term supply contract concluded between EWE and Salzgitter AG is a first important step on the way to hydrogen-based steel production The hydrogen economy is contributing to the long-term resilience and independence of Europe as a business location H…
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/salzgitter-ag-and-ewe-finalize-contract-for-the-supply-of-green-hydrogen/
Spain’s Port of Alicante Greenlights €5M
The Port Authority of Alicante has approved the call for the public tender for the construction and operation of a renewable hydrogen production and supply plant in Pier 19, a key project in its commitment to renewable energies and the reduction of the carbon footprint of the port complex. This initiative is part of the roadmap promoted by its president, Luis Rodríguez, aimed at turning the port into a smart, green, innovative and competitive energy node in the Mediterranean. The plant is part of the PORTALI-H2 project and represents a decisive…
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/spains-port-of-alicante-greenlights-e5m-green-hydrogen-facility/
The Hydrogen Stream: Netherlands commissions 32-km
Dutch gas infrastructure operator Gasunie has inaugurated the first major section of its hydrogen backbone in the Port of Rotterdam: a 32-km pipeline that strengthens the region’s emerging hydrogen network. The pipeline runs entirely within the industrial port area in the province of South Holland, connecting the Maasvlakte area, specifically the Maasvlakte 2 expansion on the North Sea coast, with Pernis, an important petrochemical and refining hub further inland along the Nieuwe Maas river. The new pipeline links two key energy zones within th…
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/the-hydrogen-stream-netherlands-commissions-32-km-hydrogen-pipeline/
EU H2 Bank – Ensuring effective
European national hydrogen associations commend the European Commission and CINEA for establishing the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB), a key instrument to support decarbonisation in major industries. While the first auction rounds showed strong interest, they also revealed issues such as unrealistically low bids, project withdrawals, and underutilisation of funds. Although new safeguards to improve project credibility are welcomed, associations argue they are insufficient.
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/eu-h2-bank-ensuring-effective-allocation-of-support-in-upcoming-auctions/
France awards five-year natural-hydrogen exploration permit
The French government has awarded an exclusive five-year natural-hydrogen exploration permit to Mantle8 for an area of the Pyrenees that the French start-up believes has an “active hydrogen-generating source that replenishes sealed reservoirs”. The permit allows the Grenoble-based company to conduct exploration activities, including geophysical surveys that have already begun, across 739sq km of the Comminges region in southern France, but separate approval will be needed to commence drilling. Mantle8, which recently raised €31m in Series A fin…
Fortum inaugurates hydrogen production test facility
Stargate Hydrogen today announced the successful delivery of its 1 MW alkaline electrolyser at Fortum’s newly inaugurated Kalla Test Center in Loviisa, Finland. The facility marks a major milestone for both companies, as Stargate Hydrogen proves its reliability, and Fortum begins its long-term operational testing of hydrogen production. The Kalla Test Center is Fortum’s pilot-scale hydrogen production facility designed to test hydrogen technologies under real operating conditions.
Liquefying hydrogen to make it easier
Did you know that one liquid hydrogen truck can replace up to 16 trailers of gaseous hydrogen? That’s the point of cryogenic liquefaction: being able to store a sufficient amount of energy in a limited space without sacrificing capacity. A key challenge for road, maritime, and air transport, for which every cubic meter counts.
Link: https://www.airliquide.com/stories/hydrogen/liquefying-hydrogen-make-it-easier-transport
New Policy Brief: Green Hydrogen Cooperation
We are happy to share that one of our recent publications is now available as a comprehensive policy brief. “Local Perspectives on Green Hydrogen Cooperation between the EU and Egypt: The case of the Suez Canal Economic Zone” analyses local acceptance and attitudes towards renewable energy development and green hydrogen production. The policy brief was written by Gerrit Stöckigt, Hawal Shamon, Stefan Vögele and Marc Ringel and published by the Laboratoire interdisciplinaire d’évaluation des politiques publiques (LIEPP) of Sciences Po.
Germany and Japan test hydrogen future
During a recent visit to Japan, Germany’s transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream. On Wednesday, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder arrived at Toyota’s fuel cell factory in a German BMW iX5 Hydrogen, only to later depart in a Japanese Toyota Crown FCEV. The choice of cars was, of course, no coincidence, with both vehicles generating electricity from hydrogen in a fuel cell.
A first for liquid hydrogen at
June 11, 2026, will remain an important date in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A liquid hydrogen prototype, the Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype, completed a demonstration lap on the legendary circuit. This marks a significant milestone in the ACO’s commitment to the energy transition.
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/a-first-for-liquid-hydrogen-at-le-mans/
Siemens to deliver Romania’s First Hydrogen-Powered
Romania awards its first-ever hydrogen contract One of the first hydrogen regional train fleets in Eastern Europe 12 Mireo Plus H trainsets with long-term full-service maintenance Major milestone for zero-emission regional rail transport Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract by Romania’s Railway Reform Authority (ARF) for the delivery of 12 two-car hydrogen-powered electric multiple units based on the Mireo Plus H platform, marking the first hydrogen train contract in Romania and one of the first hydrogen projects in Eastern Europe. The …
EU to build closer hydrogen links
The EU is keen to expand its clean energy production cooperation with Korea. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “This is not only a climate imperative, it is a strategic one. We see strong potential in the areas of hydrogen and offshore wind, and there is great potential to develop business partnerships in the nuclear energy space, including small modular reactors.” She said the move will help strengthen its energy security at a critical time with the Middle East crisis, and enhance competitiveness over the long term.
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/eu-to-build-closer-hydrogen-links-with-korea/
Hydrogen Council CEO: Industry’s asks are
In this interview with H2 View, Hydrogen Council CEO Ivana Jemelkova reflects on the role of hydrogen in strengthening energy and industrial resilience, the sector’s transition from ambition to delivery, and the policy actions needed to unlock the next phase of growth. This interview by Charlie Currie was originally published in H2 View here. Four years after Europe’s gas crisis accelerated hydrogen ambitions, the industry is still asking governments for many of the same things.
ACCIONA advances decarbonization at the Port
A hydrogen generator is powering a tower crane used to manufacture concrete caissons ACCIONA is testing a high-capacity hydrogen-powered electric generator at the North Terminal works at the Port of Valencia to reduce emissions and replace fossil fuels in construction machinery. The initiative, already operational on site, will continue in the validation phase until mid-June. The equipment, developed by French company INOCEL, is based on a 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell and is being used to supply power to a tower crane involved in the KUGIRA caisso…
Europe’s quest for hydrogen smacks of
Europe’s energy security would be built on the appropriation of land, water, and renewable electricity from its southern neighbours Etta Stevens / Marcel Llavero-Pasquina A solar park in northern Africa. Photo by Ute Grabowsky/Photothek via Getty Images Amidst geopolitical turmoil around its fossil fuel supply, Europe is struggling to sustainably meet its high energy demand without provoking domestic resistance to renewables expansion. Governments and industries are scrambling for alternatives, including the relocation of renewable energy produ…
Link: https://www.euractiv.com/opinion/europes-quest-for-hydrogen-smacks-of-colonialism/
New hydrogen breakthrough turns waste heat
A newly developed catalyst could slash the cost and temperature requirements of hydrogen production, opening the door to cleaner, locally generated fuel. A breakthrough hydrogen-production method could make clean fuel far cheaper and easier to generate. Researchers at the University of Birmingham developed a perovskite-based catalyst that splits water into hydrogen at much lower temperatures than existing technologies, potentially allowing factories, steel plants, cement works, and renewable energy sites to turn waste heat into valuable hydroge…
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260601025345.htm
ITM, Protium to collaborate on UK
UK electrolyser maker ITM Power Plc (LON:ITM) has formed a strategic partnership with compatriot green hydrogen company Protium Green Solutions Ltd to develop, invest in and operate industrial-scale green hydrogen production plants across the UK. The immediate focus of the partnerships will be advancing the Cromarty project in Scotland that was recently acquired by Protium. Planned to have 15 MW electrolyser capacity, the project has been awarded government funding under Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1).
Link: https://hydrogeneurope.eu/itm-protium-to-collaborate-on-uk-hydrogen-projects-starting-with-15-mw/
Landshut. BMW Group Plant Landshut has
The Energy Master is the central control unit of the high-voltage system. In battery-electric vehicles, it is mounted on the high-voltage battery. In the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, a modified version performs a central control function within the drivetrain system and is installed on the BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system.
New EU ‘Decarbonisation Bank’ is perfect
The announcement of the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank offers potential for excellent complementarity with the European Hydrogen Bank. Renewing the latter and designing the former to crowd in all clean technologies will unlock large gains in the hydrogen sector. Energy, Environment & Transport On 7 May 2026, the results from the third edition of the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) were published.
Link: https://www.euractiv.com/opinion/new-eu-decarbonisation-bank-is-perfect-match-for-hydrogen-bank/
Why Britain is saying no to
Hydrogen was the future once. But while the UK was quick off the mark in investigating the potential of H2 for heating homes, much of the original plans have been abandoned in favour of solar, wind and electrification, writes Ros Taylor. Credits Scharfsinn | Shutterstock, all rights reserved.
Link: https://energytransition.org/2026/06/why-britain-is-saying-no-to-hydrogen-boilers/
KLM operates passenger flight to Germany
The synthetic kerosene was produced by INERATEC, blended with fossil kerosene by MB Energy, and refueled into the aircraft at Schiphol Airport. Synthetic sustainable aviation fuel is made using renewable electricity, CO₂, and water, and can reduce lifecycle emissions by more than 90% compared to fossil kerosene. KLM already pioneered this in 2021 by operating the first commercial flight using synthetic kerosene to Madrid.
The European Commission has approved Germany’s
The program will support the construction of up to 1 GW of electrolysers and the production of renewable hydrogen The European Commission (EC) has approved a €1.3 billion German state aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production. The decision was made in accordance with EU state aid rules and concerns support provided through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for an auction concluding in 2026. This is stated in an EC press release.
Exclusive: Poland’s hydrogen buses confront prohibitive
The new report argues that despite massive investment in hydrogen-powered buses in Poland, electric buses are less costly and less polluting due to Warsaw’s reliance on non-renewable hydrogen. In contrast, Germany emerges as a success story for hydrogen buses. Poland’s ambitious push to build a hydrogen-powered public transport system is faltering, with several buses halted by soaring fuel costs and fragile infrastructure, according to a new report by the NGO Central and Eastern Europe Bankwatch Network.