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Argentina has taken a significant step towards a greener, more sustainable future with the unveiling of its National Strategy for the Development of the Hydrogen Economy. This comprehensive plan, presented by the Secretariat of Strategic Affairs (SAE), outlines the nation’s roadmap for harnessing the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.

This collaboration aims to commercialize innovative hydrogen fuel storage solutions, focusing on a cartridge-based hydrogen fuel storage system tailored for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Electric Hydrogen (EH2) is set to play a crucial role in the development of green hydrogen in Texas, with plans to supply a massive 100MW electrolyzer system to New Fortress Energy’s ambitious project.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron New Energies division, has acquired 100% of Magnum Development, LLC, marking a significant step towards renewable hydrogen production and storage.

ANGI Energy Systems has embarked on a strategic partnership with Nikola Corporation. This collaboration aims to propel the development of a widespread network of commercial hydrogen refueling stations.

Omnis Fuel Technologies is injecting $800 million into the Pleasants Power Plant in Pleasants County, West Virginia. This audacious expansion project is not only anticipated to breathe new life into the region but also promises to pioneer the use of hydrogen as a clean energy source in a coal-fired thermal power plant.

In the quest for sustainable and efficient transportation, a team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has embarked on a groundbreaking journey. They are developing a disruptive technology that not only has the potential to enhance hydrogen transport and storage but could also play a pivotal role in decarbonizing the fossil-fuel-intensive long-haul trucking sector.

Cummins and Terex Advance, have joined forces to introduce hydrogen internal combustion engines (ICE) into Terex’s Commander Series. This collaboration aims to address emissions reduction and provide a viable, zero-carbon fuel option for the demanding world of concrete mixer trucks.

Aerospace engineer Phil Ansell from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has illuminated the path to sustainable aviation using green hydrogen. His research, presented at AIAA Aviation 2023, reveals that for hydrogen to be a viable zero-emission solution for aviation, it hinges on a fully renewable electrical grid in the U.S. by 2035.

Green hydrogen, often touted as the fuel of the future in the transition to clean energy, has taken a significant leap forward in Brazil. A recent study by Clean Energy Latin America (CELA) has unveiled cost estimates for producing this sustainable energy source in various Brazilian states, positioning Brazil as a potential leader in the global green hydrogen market.