Global Scans · Hydrogen · Weekly Summary

• [New] If hydrogen projects progress on schedule, global electrolyser capacity could expand significantly in the second half of this decade, driving platinum demand related to hydrogen higher than current levels, wrote Tran. Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] By 2030, Sarawak Metro hopes to hit 240,000 tonnes of hydrogen production annually - a bold target that could back a huge fleet of fuel cell buses and maybe even green exports. Hydrogen Fuel News
• [New] By the late 2030s, hydrogen and battery-electric aircraft are poised to transform global aviation, paving the way for cleaner, more efficient skies. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerosp
• [New] Green hydrogen will experience exponential growth over the next decade. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Over the next decade, green hydrogen will evolve from a promising alternative to a fundamental pillar of the global energy system. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Countries like Chile and Argentina are actively working to become major net exporters, utilizing their exceptional wind and solar potential to produce some of the world's most affordable green hydrogen. Precedence Research
• [New] Scientists have discovered that Earth's crust contains vast reserves of natural hydrogen, a breakthrough that could supply clean energy for centuries. Chemical Industry Digest
• Hydrogen-powered and electric trains are replacing diesel locomotives, with the European Union targeting complete electrification of major routes by 2030. Journal
• Hydrogen-powered aircraft could play a key role in cutting aviation emissions while supporting future growth. TravelWires
• One of the most astonishing and pioneering green hydrogen and ammonia projects is gaining traction ahead of a targeted commercial start-up in 2026. Energies Media
• With continued research and improved extraction methods, natural hydrogen could transform energy production, reduce emissions, and support global energy needs for generations to come. Chemical Industry Digest
• Hydrogen fuel cell technology, illustrated by Airbus's ZEROe project with a targeted commercial entry in 2035, supports longer flights by converting hydrogen to electricity on board, thereby achieving reductions in CO2 emissions of up to 100%. HotBot
• Hydrogen imports from the Baltic Sea and the port of Rostock are expected to increase as international suppliers - from Norway to North Africa to the Middle East - target Europe's industrial heartland. The Crude Life
• Electricity and smaller amounts of hydrogen and its derivatives will together make up 50% of the fuel mix by 2060. DNV
• Steel production via hydrogen is expected to triple between 2025 and 2030, if all projects were to actually go ahead. ABN AMRO Bank
• Companies with significant exposure to stalled carbon capture or hydrogen projects in the US and EU might face setbacks. FinancialContent
• A landmark clean-energy project advances at the Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill, where an Indigenous-led partnership plans to build one of British Columbia's first industrial-scale green hydrogen plants. Paper Advance
• The Intermountain Power Project in Utah has ceased coal operations and will now generate electricity using a blend of natural gas and green hydrogen stored in a massive on-site salt cavern. Marcellus Drilling News
• Latin America will be an early mover, supplying a large share of global seaborne hydrogen trade in the 2030s, mostly to Europe. DNV
• The decisive chapter of the hydrogen economy will unfold between 2035 and 2050. Oman Observer
• Green hydrogen is expected to be added to the fuel mix in 2026. Daily News

Last updated: 28 December 2025