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As the world races towards a sustainable and greener energy future, a senior State Department official has sounded a clear warning: emerging U.S. businesses in the energy transition supply chain, including those in the realms of hydrogen and wind power, must act swiftly to prevent China from dominating these vital sectors. The message is clear – America’s leadership in the global energy transition is at stake.

In a move that underscores Brazil’s determination to be a key player in the global green energy arena, the Ceara state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GoVerde Energia and Apollo Asset.

Summit Materials has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PCC Hydrogen (PCCH2), a hydrogen producer. This strategic alliance is set to transform cement manufacturing by integrating green hydrogen into the process, with a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Brazil finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in its pursuit of a low-carbon hydrogen industry. The recent proposals for a legal framework for hydrogen in the National Congress have sparked a nationwide debate on the future of this clean energy source in the country. Central to this discourse is the need for incentives and subsidies, and their source, to develop a thriving low-carbon hydrogen industry in Brazil.

The European Union (EU) continues to strengthen its global energy partnerships, taking a significant step in its collaboration with Chile to develop renewable hydrogen. Under the guidance of the EU’s Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, the Steering Committee of Team Europe Initiative for the Development of Renewable Hydrogen in Chile convened, marking the first meeting between European ministers, ambassadors, and their Chilean counterparts to discuss progress in the hydrogen sector.

The energy powerhouse of the United States, Texas, is on the brink of a hydrogen revolution. According to a new report from the Hydrogen Council, investment in hydrogen infrastructure in Texas could reach a staggering $247 billion by 2050. This revelation could have far-reaching implications for the state, offering substantial economic benefits and helping to secure its status as an energy exporter.

Clean hydrogen, often touted as the holy grail of sustainable energy, is experiencing an unprecedented boom. A recent report from BloombergNEF (BNEF) reveals that the global pipeline of proposed clean hydrogen projects has soared, now standing at a staggering 174 million tonnes per year. This remarkable threefold increase since January signals the world’s commitment to cleaner energy and a sustainable future.

Horizon Fuel Cell is venturing into the electrolyzer market with a new Singapore-based subsidiary. This move highlights the company’s commitment to addressing the growing demand for green hydrogen production, a key element in the global transition towards a low-carbon future.

Fortescue is stepping onto the international stage with a grand ambition—to bring the benefits of green hydrogen to the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará.

Air Liquide, partnered in six out of the seven hydrogen hubs. This exceptional commitment cements Air Liquide’s reputation as a driving force in hydrogen development.