Industrial decarbonization in India is increasingly being shaped by direct investment in renewable generation rather than reliance on grid procurement, and ArcelorMittal’s latest capital allocation underscores that shift.
Gasunie and Thyssengas have formalized a Joint Development Agreement to establish the first cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure connecting the Netherlands and Germany, signaling a significant step in Northwest Europe’s industrial decarbonization strategy.
The Basque Country is strategically preparing to play a central role in the emerging hydrogen economy, allocating nearly €45,000 in its 2026 budget for studies on native hydrogen, helium, and aggregate extraction.
Federal support for US hydrogen hubs, a cornerstone of the country’s clean energy strategy, faces renewed scrutiny after a December court hearing suggested a potential reinstatement of $1.2 billion for California’s ARCHES hydrogen hub.
Fortescue Metals Group and Statkraft have agreed to amend and extend their existing power purchase agreement for the proposed Holmaneset green hydrogen and green ammonia facility, pushing the agreement horizon to 2029 and converting it into a 10-year power supply commitment.
Moll Batterien has secured more than €22 million in public funding to support the construction of a 1 GWh sodium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Lichtenfels, Bavaria, anchoring a broader investment package of roughly €103 million scheduled to come online by the end of 2026.
Saudi Arabia has completed the grid connection of its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date, totaling 7.8 gigawatt-hours across three southwestern sites in Najran, Khamis Mushait, and Madaya.
Plug Power confirmed the installation of its 5 MW GenEco proton exchange membrane electrolyzer for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia at a site near Walvis Bay, marking what the companies describe as Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen production and distribution facility.
Masdar has started commercial operations at its 20MW/40MWh battery energy storage system facility on Welkin Road in Stockport, marking the first completed project under its £1 billion investment in UK battery storage.
Colorado faces a sudden withdrawal of $109 million in federal transportation and clean energy funding, as the Trump administration moves to cancel projects focused on electric vehicles, EV infrastructure, and rail improvements, including research into hydrogen and natural gas-powered trains.
