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• [New] Boasting abundant solar and wind resources, Namibia is poised to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, with projections showing it could achieve some of the world's lowest production costs by 2030-second only to Chile. Green Hydrogen Organisation
• [New] A particular emphasis will be placed on regional collaboration through Hydrogen Valleys, demonstrating how innovation at local and regional levels is accelerating Europe's clean hydrogen transition. Clean Hydrogen Partnership
• [New] EUR 300 million will be mobilised through the European Hydrogen Bank. Eunews
• [New] The IEA recently cut its 2030 outlook for low-emissions hydrogen by nearly 25% due to project cancellations, cost pressures, and policy uncertainty. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Projects taking FID today could push low-emissions hydrogen output fivefold by 2030, from under 1 million tonnes to over 4 million tonnes. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Green hydrogen, biofuels, and battery production are expected to add millions more jobs in the coming decade. News.Az
• [New] Hydrogen could supply up to 20% of the world's energy needs by 2050, cutting global CO2 emissions by around 6 billion tons annually. News.Az
• [New] The U.S. launched the Hydrogen Shot initiative, aiming to cut the cost of clean hydrogen to $1 per kilogram by 2030. News.Az
• [New] The EU has adopted a Hydrogen Strategy that aims to produce up to 10 million tons of green hydrogen per year by 2030. News.Az
• [New] The biggest opportunity for hydrogen, is in the heavy transport sector. Kihei Gas Kar Wash
• [New] The first CSNP, due by the end of 2027, will consist of a single plan with a whole energy system approach covering the electricity transmission system (onshore and offshore), the onshore gas transmission system, and emergent hydrogen transportation and storage systems. GOV.UK
• By 2030, over 95% of planned low-emissions hydrogen production in industry is expected to be located in North America, China, the European Union, the Middle East, and India. Mercomindia.com
• By 2030, hydrogen produced via electrolysis using low-emissions electricity is expected to be almost 10 times larger than in 2024, but it will still account for only 15% of all low-emissions hydrogen use. Mercomindia.com
• Projected global demand for clean hydrogen by 2030 is estimated at 12 to 18 million tonnes per year based on current pipeline of publicly announced projects. Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo Europe 2025
• Renewable hydrogen in China could become cost-competitive by the end of the decade, due to low technology and capital costs. Mercomindia.com
• The European Union, under REPowerEU and its polished-up Renewable Energy Directive, has its sights set on 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, plus ironclad sustainability criteria for imports. Hydrogen Fuel News
• By 2030, roughly 90% of U.S. hydrogen production will be blue hydrogen, made from natural gas with carbon capture. NZero
• The Appalachian and Gulf Coast hubs would account for most of the United States' projected clean hydrogen capacity through 2030. NZero
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Green Bharat Mission' in New Delhi, aiming to make India 65% dependent on renewable energy by 2035, focusing on solar, wind, and hydrogen projects across states. India Today
• If all projects for low-emission hydrogen production in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are realized, it could exceed 9 MTPA by 2030. Mercomindia.com
• Southeast Asia is driving low-emission hydrogen production to reach 480 KTPA by 2030. Mercomindia.com
• The ability to produce cost-competitive green hydrogen powered by its own ultra-low-cost solar will be the next major validation point for Aramco's energy transition strategy. / Saudi Arabia EnkiAI - Find the right insight

Last updated: 09 November 2025