Global Scans · Hydrogen · Weekly Summary

• [New] The European Union, for example, which has caps on fossil-fuel emissions in many sectors, mandates that 42% of hydrogen used by 2030 originate from renewable sources. MIT Technology Review
• [New] The Namibian government's Green Hydrogen and Derivatives Strategy, released in 2022, envisions the creation of three hydrogen valleys, along the southern, central, and northern coasts, with a target production of 10 million to 12 million metric tons per year by 2050. MIT Technology Review
• [New] Today's industrial strategy identifies clean energy as one of the sectors with the highest growth opportunity, and we are going to see tens of billions of pounds of new investment in wind energy, grid and hydrogen in the coming years. GOV.UK
• [New] Japan has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050, and its government is heavily investing in hydrogen as a clean energy source. The Edge Malaysia
• [New] The government initiative for green hydrogen, with an outlay of Rs19,744 crore under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, promises to develop 5 million metric tonnes of production capacity by 2030, providing another pillar to India's clean energy framework. Organiser
• [New] Beyond domestic benefits, hydrogen ICE technologies could create valuable export opportunities for the UK, particularly as Europe increasingly favours hydrogen for heavy-duty applications. John Cordell Driving Instructor
• [New] In a groundbreaking development that could redefine the future of clean energy, scientists in India have successfully created a scalable, next-generation device that generates green hydrogen using only solar energy. SME Futures
• [New] The development of affordable, high-performance catalysts for green hydrogen production is rapidly accelerating that reality, and it all boils down to a scientific breakthrough that could transform how we power the world. archyde
• [New] National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to position India as a global leader in hydrogen energy, reducing fossil fuel dependence and creating new opportunities in clean energy. BDB India Private Limited
• [New] The National Green Hydrogen Mission, like other missions, envisions making India a global leader in hydrogen, with an initial emphasis on green hydrogen. BusinessLine
• [New] It is projected that China's hydrogen production from renewable energy sources will reach a scale of 100,000 tons / year to 200,000 tons / year by 2025. Nature
• [New] Strategic investments in technology and sound policy decisions could establish Europe as a leader in global hydrogen energy production. Sustainability Times
• [New] Electrolyzer maker Quest One and MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure will work together to optimize construction of large-scale electrolysis projects, aiming to accelerate development and deployment of green hydrogen projects in North America. Hart Energy
• [New] The project, supported by Ontario's Hydrogen Innovation Fund, will assess how clean hydrogen produced on-site could be used for heavy-duty vehicles or to provide grid services. Ontario.ca
• As the hydrogen economy continues to grow, both technologies will play vital roles in achieving global sustainability goals. PEM Electrolyzer Technology Efficient for Green Hydroge
• By 2030, the strategy update targets an electrolyser capacity of 10 gigawatts to generate green hydrogen, positioning Germany as a leading supplier of hydrogen technologies. Green Hydrogen Organisation
• Germany is playing a leading role in supporting partner countries with high potential for green hydrogen production through partnerships and investment. Green Hydrogen Organisation
• From 2055 to 2060, the emission reduction potential of blue hydrogen reaches its maximum. Nature
• Between 2040 and 2045, the emission reduction potential of blue hydrogen is further expanded due to breakthroughs in CCUS technology. Nature
• Looking ahead, green hydrogen will become the leading hydrogen source in China and play a key role in the process of decarbonization of hydrogen supply and energy consumption. Nature
• The adoption of diversified hydrogen production methods can achieve carbon emission reductions, ranging from 65% to 96%, compared to the sole reliance on coal gasification for hydrogen production by 2060. Nature
• Green hydrogen (produced via electrolysis from renewables) becomes cost-competitive with grey hydrogen (from fossil fuels) by the early 2030s in high-renewable regions, under the Rapid Decarbonization scenario. Platform Executive
• Hydrogen and electrification: Green hydrogen becomes commercially viable for industry and transport by the early 2030s. Platform Executive

Last updated: 29 June 2025