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The CEO of Plug Power, Andy Marsh, has raised apprehensions about the recently unveiled U.S. regulations that outline the qualification criteria for hydrogen projects to receive significant tax credits.

As the end of 2023 approaches, the political landscape in New Mexico is already buzzing with anticipation and speculation about the future, particularly in the context of the upcoming 60-day legislative session in 2025.

Hydrogen, often referred to as the ‘colourless gold,’ is emerging as a game-changer in the quest for clean energy solutions.

U.S. Treasury Department released long-awaited details on December 22 regarding the 45V federal tax credits designed for U.S. hydrogen facility developers.

National Industrial Learning Service (Senai), in collaboration with the H2Brasil project under the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development, has undertaken a pioneering study titled “Green Hydrogen Market and Power-to-X (PtX): Demand for Professional Training.” This study aims to identify the key professions essential for steering Brazil’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Hydrogen Canada Corporation (HCC) is poised to revolutionize Alberta’s Industrial Heartland with plans for a world-scale, low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility.

In the early 2000s, as the world’s gaze turned towards the promise of abundant and clean hydrogen energy, concerns echoed about the safety of handling this versatile fuel. In response, the Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Office birthed the Hydrogen Safety Panel in 2003. Now, as this safety-centric initiative celebrates its twentieth year, led by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), it stands as a testament to two decades of prioritizing safety in the hydrogen realm.

Nikola, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has solidified a strategic partnership with FirstElement Fuel (FEF), a recognized leader in hydrogen vehicle fueling in California.

At the recent American Trucking Associations annual management conference in Austin, Texas, the trucking industry witnessed a paradigm shift with the showcase of Peterbilt’s hydrogen engine. This prototype, a DAF XF Euro-style high cab-over truck equipped with a modified Paccar MX-13 engine, is more than a glimpse into the future—it’s a major leap in sustainable trucking.

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has sounded a cautionary note on the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) pursuit of blue hydrogen, citing the high costs associated with hydrogen hubs and the challenging landscape of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).