Articles by Grace Clift

A UC Berkeley chemist has developed a breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell technology that could cut electrolyser costs by up to tenfold, removing a major barrier to green hydrogen adoption.

Finland is gunning for a massive 10% share of the EU’s clean hydrogen supply. With abundant water, cheap clean energy, and huge projects like H2BRIDGE, the Nordic nation is gearing up for a potential €34bn economic boom.

The EU has approved €1.4 billion in public funding for hydrogen research and mobility innovation under the IPCEI Hy2Move project. Backed by seven Member States, it aims to drive zero-emission transport with support for hydrogen-powered ships, planes, and vehicles.

Project Union is the UK’s national hydrogen pipeline project by National Gas. Backed by £164 million in funding from Ofgem, it aims to repurpose over 2,400 km of natural gas pipelines to create a 1,500-mile hydrogen network connecting key industrial hubs across Britain.

ZeroAvia has been awarded €21.4 million to retrofit 15 Cessna Caravans with hydrogen-electric engines and roll out airport hydrogen infrastructure across Norway. The project could enable the world’s largest network of zero-emission commercial flights.

Four leading UK universities have launched a £9.5m hydrogen jet engine project. Backed by EPSRC and major aerospace companies, the research will explore liquid hydrogen, combustion and turbine technology to support net‑zero aviation.

Saudi Arabia is pushing for a cleaner future through the Saudi Green Initiative, targeting 50% renewable power by 2030. With the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project and a $10 billion investment in green hydrogen, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a global leader in clean energy.

The European Parliament has approved new rules for low carbon hydrogen, including a 70% emissions reduction threshold and protection for existing projects.

ARENA has launched round two of its Hydrogen Headstart Program, offering $2 billion to support large-scale renewable hydrogen projects across Australia.

Plans for the Milford Haven: Hydrogen Kingdom scheme are advancing, with technical designs and consents progressing. The project will combine offshore wind and electrolysis to produce low-carbon hydrogen in South Wales.

A new UK-first demonstrator will turn seawater into hydrogen fuel to power ships and ferries. Brunel University leads the project, backed by £1.44 million in government funding.

The UK has completed its first real-world hydrogen blending trial, injecting 2% green hydrogen into the gas grid to fuel a working power station. A key step toward low-carbon grid decarbonisation.

Over $20bn in US hydrogen funding could vanish — and Democratic states are taking the hit. California’s hub faces a billion-dollar cut as Trump’s DOE reshapes the clean energy map.

Uzbekistan has launched Central Asia’s first green hydrogen project, producing 3,000 tonnes a year for fertiliser, backed by ACWA Power, EBRD and global partners in an $88m investment.

AFIR sets binding EU rules for alternative fuels infrastructure, including hydrogen refuelling. Learn what the regulation means, its 2027 targets, and why it could solve Europe’s hydrogen ‘chicken-and-egg’ problem.

The Netherlands has awarded over €40m to boost hydrogen transport, funding refuelling stations and vehicles as grid congestion drives demand for alternatives to electrification.

The APC warns the UK could miss out on Europe’s hydrogen truck boom without urgent investment in fuel cell and storage innovation, as demand heads for 100,000 units a year.

The UK has waived licensing requirements for 100% hydrogen pipelines, giving startups and clusters a faster route to test and grow early projects.

The white hydrogen market could reach $56.8m by 2030, driven by low costs, clean production, and rapid tech innovation.

Statkraft plans a 400MW green hydrogen and ammonia facility at Shetland’s former Scatsta Airport, promising new jobs, local revenue, and decarbonised fertiliser production.