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MIT engineers are on the verge of a clean energy breakthrough that could revolutionize hydrogen production and help eliminate the dependence on fossil fuels.

Japan, a pioneer in formulating a national hydrogen strategy in 2017, is now grappling with the harsh realities of hydrogen adoption, particularly in the taxi industry.

Siemens Energy, as part of the HYFLEXPOWER consortium, has achieved a world-first by successfully operating an industrial gas turbine with 100% renewable hydrogen. This milestone, accomplished at the Smurfit Kappa site in Saillat-sur-Vienne, France, brings to light a promising outlook for carbon-neutral power generation and the ambitious goal of decarbonizing energy-intensive industries.

Charbone Hydrogen Corporation has taken a momentous step. The company, which is fast emerging as a key player in hydrogen production, has executed a “Design and Build” construction agreement with one of Quebec’s largest construction giants, EBC. This strategic agreement, dated October 13, 2023, is poised to revolutionize the hydrogen landscape.

The Appalachian region in the United States is poised for a major transformation, thanks to a significant federal investment of nearly $1 billion from the taxpayer’s purse.

In the heart of the Netherlands, a groundbreaking collaborative effort is underway to harness the power of green hydrogen in the nation’s mission to combat climate change. The journey towards a sustainable, green future has found a reliable ally in “HyTROS,” short for “Hydrogen Transport, Offshore, and Storage.” This ambitious initiative, part of the Nationaal Groeifonds (National Growth Fund), signifies the Netherlands’ determined leap from a fossil-based society to an eco-friendly era.

Texas A&M University scientists are exploring a more efficient path for green hydrogen production, tapping into the potential of electrocatalysts to revolutionize the hydrogen evolution reaction.

In a fierce national competition to secure a slice of $7 billion in grant funding to advance “green” hydrogen projects, the Pacific Northwest, represented by Oregon and Washington, emerged as one of the seven winners, each receiving roughly $1 billion in Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs grant funding.

The Netherlands is making bold strides towards a more sustainable future by embracing green hydrogen as a key element of its decarbonization strategy. However, the road to achieving this vision is encountering a significant obstacle – the rapidly increasing costs associated with using the electricity grid. These rising expenses have the potential to undermine ambitious plans for large-scale green hydrogen production, a critical component in the nation’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

India is embarking on an ambitious journey towards a sustainable energy future, and at the forefront of this endeavor is the National Green Hydrogen Mission. With a clear focus on green hydrogen production and research and development, this initiative seeks to allocate substantial resources to accelerate the country’s transition to clean and renewable energy sources. As of now, over ₹1,906 crore has been allocated for various projects and schemes, indicating the government’s strong commitment to this mission.