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China has launched its first commercially operated hydrogen-powered locomotive in the city of Liupanshui, Guizhou province—a strategic move aimed at decarbonizing short-haul coal transport while modernizing one of the country’s most carbon-intensive sectors.

With Australia hosting two of the world’s largest green hydrogen developments—together exceeding 96 GW of planned wind and solar capacity—Intercontinental Energy is betting that a new modular infrastructure model could help address the sector’s most persistent challenge: cost.

UK-based ITM Power has secured a major electrolyzer contract exceeding 300MW for a green hydrogen power plant in the Asia-Pacific region.

China’s ascension in green hydrogen development presents a compelling case of strategy and resource allocation uniquely leveraged by its government and corporate structures.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, has launched a secondary listing in Hong Kong aiming to raise up to HK$31 billion (approximately $4 billion), with the potential to exceed $5 billion if demand prompts underwriters to exercise an over-allotment option.

South Korea has taken a decisive step to anchor its shipbuilding industry in the emerging hydrogen economy, announcing the construction of what is set to become the world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier (LHC) by 2027.

Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional leader in hydrogen technology took a tangible step forward with the launch of its first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) in Precinct 2, Putrajaya.

Sungrow Hydrogen has started operations at China’s first green hydrogen project to jointly deploy both Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and alkaline electrolysers.

Despite record-high fossil fuel production and increased global scrutiny, methane emissions from the oil, gas, and coal sectors remain stubbornly high—exceeding 120 million tonnes annually—according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2025.

Western Australia’s Mid West region could become a pivotal node in the global green hydrogen trade, according to the newly released Trilateral Hydrogen Hub Feasibility (TrHyHub) Study.